Bitcoin rips past $82,000, shorts liquidated after President Trump halts Hormuz operation sending oil price spiralling

Bitcoin rose above $82,000 as oil prices tumbled amid a powerful tailwind from a sudden and dramatic de-escalation in US-Iran geopolitical tensions. Data from CryptoSlate showed that BTC extended a weeklong rebound that has lifted its value by more than 7% this week after President Donald Trump paused a US military operation in the Strait […] The post Bitcoin rips past $82,000, shorts liquidated after President Trump halts Hormuz operation sending oil price spiralling appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Trump targets Iranian power plants over Hormuz blockade, invasion odds surge on Polymarket

United States President Donald Trump has again warned that the U. S. army will target Iran’s infrastructure next if Tehran doesn’t comply by April 7. After attacking Iran’s Ghadir Bridge last week, the U.

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As First Sitting President Attending a Crypto Conference, President Trump Creates History

Key Takeaways: Presented at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit, President Trump created a historic occasion for the cryptocurrency sector. This marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has addressed The post As First Sitting President Attending a Crypto Conference, President Trump Creates History appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

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Trump, Mexico pause tariffs after border agreement; crypto positively reacts

President Donald Trump has decided to pause a proposed 25% tariffs on goods entering the United States from Mexico for one month following an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.  The decision comes after Sheinbaum committed to deploying 10,000 National…

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President Trump Reportedly Wants To “Send Bitcoin To Much Greater Heights”. Here’s The Full Gist

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Is Trump’s crypto love genuine or just a voter grab? DC insider weighs in

Participants in the cryptocurrency sector are looking for a friendly face in the White House, and former president Donald Trump seems to be leveraging this opportunity. The former president, now the presumptive Republican nominee, has embraced Bitcoin and other digital…

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Rumours Donald Trump Set To Launch His Own Token On Solana Will It Be The Biggest Thing Since BOME And Bonk?

With the United States general election approaching, all eyes are on the campaigns. Having tagged himself as a crypto president in the past, there are speculations that former president Donald Trump is behind the newly launched TrumpCoin.

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Trump identifies as crypto president; Leading cryptos highlighted

Former President Trump endorses cryptocurrencies; spotlight on Ethereum, Toncoin, Wormhole, and Angry Pepe Fork for potential massive returns. #sponsored

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Former Homeland Security Chief Nielsen to Join Astra as Adviser

Another top aide to former President Donald Trump is joining the Swiss crypto startup, Astra Protocol. Ex-Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen has been hired as an adviser right on the heels of former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney.

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Former Trump Aide Mick Mulvaney Tapped as Astra Protocol Adviser

Mick Mulvaney, who was a top official in former President Donald Trump’s administration, has been hired to advise Astra Protocol on its U. S. strategy as the Swiss startup seeks to establish a role satisfying compliance demands in decentralized finance.

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Melania Trump sold her NFT to herself for $170,000

Melania Trump, the wife of the former president of the United States, known for her pro-crypto stance, has successfully been able to sell one of her numerous NFTs. The post Melania Trump sold her NFT to herself for $170,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Bitcoin-Friendly Kanye West Running for US President 2020, Taking on Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Kanye West announced on Independence Day that he is running for president of the United States in 2020, taking on Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Responding to the bitcoin-friendly singer with 21 Grammy Awards, Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk said West has his full support.

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Kanye West Now Running for President (and It?s Good for Bitcoin)

Kanye West might be America?s new president. Unlike Donald Trump, he?s a fan of Bitcoin

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Why the Second U.S. Stimulus Round Could Stimulate a Bitcoin Rally

This week, United States President Donald Trump told media that Americans can expect a “generous” second stimulus check issued. Like the first round of checks, some of this money flowing into crypto could cause a short term Bitcoin rally.

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Bitcoin's price 'unlikely' to rise following 2nd stimulus payments

On 22 June, the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, hinted that the second round of stimulus payments could be on its way as the U.S economy continues to recover from the pandemic-inducedThe post Bitcoin's price 'unlikely' to rise following 2nd stimulus payments appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Jay Clayton Leaves SEC: Crypto Industry Hopeful for Bitcoin ETF Approval

Chairman Jay Clayton is geared to leave the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after President Donald Trump nominates him to serve as the next U. S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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Hope for Bitcoin ETF Approval? SEC Chairman Jay Clayton’s Departing Will Be ‘Massive’ for Crypto

On late Friday night, US President Donald Trump said he will nominate the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton to serve as the next United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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Hester Peirce, The New SEC Crypto Queen For a Trump Win?

US President Donald Trump now faces the biggest decision where the US economy is concerned: who shall replace Jay Clayton as chair of the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC). This... The post Hester Peirce, The New SEC Crypto Queen For a Trump Win? appeared first on Trustnodes.

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Trump Finally Fires SEC Chair Jay Clayton

US President Donald Trump has expressed intention to kick out Jay Clayton, the chair of the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC), demoting him to Attorney for the Southern District... The post Trump Finally Fires SEC Chair Jay Clayton appeared first on Trustnodes.

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New York US Attorney Geoffrey Berman Steps Down, President Trump Nominates SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Post [Updated]

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been nominated to become the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who said he had not resigned.

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DeVere Calls Trump King Canute For His Bitcoin Comments

The CEO of deVere, which describes itself as one of the world’s leading independent financial advisory organization, has called US President Donald Trump as “backward-looking,” “out-of-touch” and like “King Canute.

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Blockchain Bites: Trump on Bitcoin, Powell on Digital Dollars and the Truth About Terrorist Financing

Who watches the watchdogs? President Trump reportedly told his Treasury Secretary to go after Bitcoin while the DEA failed to properly oversee crypto investigations.

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Trump Reportedly Wanted To Kill Bitcoin. Here’s How It Played Out

It’s a fact that Bitcoin has had its share of trouble, facing resistance from various quarters of the economic sector and legal authorities, but no one would really expect the US President himself to be vibrantly opposed to the world’s dominant cryptocurrency.

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Trump Told Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to ‘Go After Bitcoin’ – Former National Security Advisor John Bolton Says

Former national security advisor John Bolton has reportedly revealed in his upcoming book an instruction about bitcoin that President Donald Trump gave to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The U.

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“Go After Bitcoin” Trump Said Says Bolton

The United States president Donald Trump told the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to not busy himself with being a trade negotiator, but to “go after bitcoin. ” In the only expose. .

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Donald Trump Wanted to Kill Bitcoin, According to John Bolton

U.S. President Donald Trump wanted to crack down on Bitcoin trading, according to a leak of John Bolton?s controversial book

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Wall Street Grabbing Bitcoin Despite Trump Slamming It for Being Based on ?Thin Air?

Despite President Trump?s bashing Bitcoin for being based on nothing, in 2020, major players from the Wall Street have been buying gargantuan amounts of BTC

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What if 2020 U.S. Presidential Elections Were Held Online?

Just like every four years, the time for Americans to head to the polls to vote in a new president will come this fall. Will it really be like the other years though? Following 3 years of the Trump Administration (including its tweets) that’s equally been facing the coronavirus pandemic, a recent public opinion survey […]

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Could Donald Trump Be the “Trump Card” of Bitcoin?

President Trump is a very busy man, and he has dedicated himself into securing the status of the dollar, calling for QE and negative interest rates, as well as bringing back more jobs from China. While the effects of such measures on the economy remain unclear, he has unintentionally promoted the development of bitcoin, despiteRead MoreRead More.

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Trump Predicts US Economy to Recover by 2021 — Fed Chair, Economists Disagree

President Donald Trump has predicted that the US economy will recover by 2021, citing new jobs data released by the Labor Department which contains a “misclassification error. ” Officials say the numbers are artificially low, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and several economists have voiced their concerns.

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Bitcoin enjoys boost as protests rage across the United States

The cryptocurrency broke its $10,000 resistance level just 15 minutes after President Trump’s Speech... The post Bitcoin enjoys boost as protests rage across the United States appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Unlike Twitter, Mark Zuckerberg Leaves Trump Riot Post Unbanned, Facebook Staff Outraged

As president Trump has approved active anti-protesting measures (with ?shooting? potentially involved), Twitter has stood up against it but Mark Zuckerberg has not

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Bitcoin Targets $10,000-Retest as Sino-U.S. Tensions Spoil Risk Sentiment

Bitcoin jumped above $9,500 in midday Thursday trading. The gains sustained on safe-haven bids Friday as tensions between the U. S. and China escalated further. Beijing moved ahead with its plans to impose a new national security law in Hong Kong, prompting President Donald Trump to hold a press conference on Friday.

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Trump Threatens to Close Down Social Media Platforms After Twitter Tampers With His Tweets

A row with Twitter has provoked U. S. President Donald Trump to threaten to close down social media platforms. This follows Twitter tampering with Trump’s tweets to alert people to fact check his claims.

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The Chinese Yuan is Falling Once Again — and That’s Key for the Bitcoin Bull Case

Last year, one of the biggest narratives in the Bitcoin market was that tensions between China and the U. S. — which culminated in a massive trade war — was pushing cryptocurrencies higher. Whenever President Donald Trump tweeted about U.

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Trump Signs Deregulation Order to Boost US Economic Recovery

U. S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to eliminate “unnecessary regulations that impede economic recovery” following the coronavirus crisis. With this deregulation, government agencies are “encouraged to promote economic recovery through non-regulatory actions.

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I’m Worried Trump Is Clueless About How Gas Prices Work

After Trump's latest tweetstorm, I'm honestly worried that the president doesn't have a basic understanding of how oil and gas prices work. The post I’m Worried Trump Is Clueless About How Gas Prices Work appeared first on CCN.com

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If Trump Believes in Hope, Why Is He Pushing #ObamaGate Conspiracies?

Donald Trump is tweeting about #ObamaGate on Mother's Day. For a president who wants to spread hope, he's, unsurprisingly, doing a terrible job. The post If Trump Believes in Hope, Why Is He Pushing #ObamaGate Conspiracies? appeared first on CCN.com

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Analyst: Trump’s China Tariffs Are No. 1 Threat to the Stock Market

President Trump's confrontaiton with China, and not COVID-19, is the biggest risk to the stock market, analyst claims. The post Analyst: Trump’s China Tariffs Are No. 1 Threat to the Stock Market appeared first on CCN.com

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Justin Amash Reveals Third-Party Presidential Bid: Pro-Bitcoin Libertarian Candidate Targets Trump’s Seat

U.S. President Donald Trump now has an unexpected challenger as the independent congressman from Michigan, Justin Amash, says he plans to run as a Libertarian candidate in the 2020 election. Besides John McAfee and Adam Kokesh, Amash is also a pro-crypto candidate, a believer in free markets, and has spoken positively about bitcoin seven years […] The post Justin Amash Reveals Third-Party Presidential Bid: Pro-Bitcoin Libertarian Candidate Targets Trump’s Seat appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Of Course The Onion Predicted Trump’s Insane Lysol Theory

The Onion actually predicted last month that President Donald Trump would suggest using disinfectants like Lysol as a coronavirus remedy. The post Of Course The Onion Predicted Trump’s Insane Lysol Theory appeared first on CCN.com

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Mike Novogratz Slams Trump for Demanding $9 Mln in COVID-19 Stimulus Money from Harvard

Bitcoin advocate Mike Novogratz criticizes president Trump for urging Harvard to return $9 mln of stimulus aid because it already has its $40 mln endowment

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JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Sued Over Trump’s Paycheck Protection Program

Class action lawsuits have been filed against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and U. S. Bank for their alleged unlawful and fraudulent practices in the Paycheck Protection Program. This program is part of President Trump’s $2.

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Bill Gates Slams President Trump For Standing in Way of Fighting COVID-19: Details

Bill Gates criticizes Donald Trump for suspending funding for one of the major organizations that can help defeat COVID-19

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Trump Does Bitcoin (BTC) Favor by Printing His Name on Stimulus Checks

Bitcoin (BTC) evangelist Pierre Rochard criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump for printing his name on stimulus checks

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Student Loan Waivers may Need More than 6-Month Extension, Says Trump

Donald Trump has announced that the waiver to student loan repayments announced as part of the CARES Act last month may need to be extended. The US President said that the Department of Education would revisit the relief program at a later date.

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Trump Voices Support for $50 Bln Airline Bailout: 'It Is What It Is'

U.S. President Donald Trump begrudgingly shows support for a $50 bln airline bailout

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Meet President Trump’s Soon-to-Be BFF: Tiger King Joe Exotic

Tiger King Joe Exotic could be out antagonising Carole Baskin sooner than we think. Donald Trump has said he'll "Take a look" at the case. The post Meet President Trump’s Soon-to-Be BFF: Tiger King Joe Exotic appeared first on CCN.com

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Bitcoin has Seen a Major Boost Amid Dollar Crisis

The $2 trillion USD Covid-19 stimulus package was approved by President Donald Trump last week. Traditional markets, as well as Bitcoin and crypto, have already seen an upturn, with assets climbing in anticipation of this historic economic aid package.

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