Politics

Poland's president vetoed a wide-ranging crypto bill on Dec. 2, warning it could push startups abroad and prompting a sharp clash with government leaders. The move raises immediate questions about the future of crypto policy and business confidence in Poland.

U.S. economist Paul Krugman links bitcoin’s recent price drop to the diminishing political clout of President Donald Trump, noting bitcoin’s visible ties to pro-crypto politics in the U.S. He frames the move as more than a market correction — a signal of shifting political risk for crypto.

House Democrats released a report alleging President Trump and his family earned $800 million from cryptocurrency sales in the first half of the year and labeled the operation the "world’s most corrupt crypto startup." The report was published Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Paul Krugman says Bitcoin’s recent decline coincides with—and is partly driven by—President Trump’s falling poll numbers, arguing investors are pricing in a lower chance of a crypto-friendly administration. The comment links political shifts to BTC volatility.

House Democrats have opened an inquiry into former President Donald Trump's ties to cryptocurrency ventures, alleging he exploited political influence for personal profit and raising corruption concerns. Lawmakers are seeking documents and testimony to determine whether rules were violated and who should be held accountable.

House Democrats condemned former President Trump's connections to the cryptocurrency sector, labeling the relationship a "new age of corruption" and urging increased oversight. Lawmakers say the ties raise concerns about regulatory capture and the integrity of policymaking.

House transaction reports show Congressman Brandon Gill has purchased as much as $2.6 million in Bitcoin so far this year, filings made public on Nov. 18, 2025 indicate. The disclosure underscores a notable personal bet on BTC from a prominent Republican lawmaker.

AJ Scaramucci's Solari Capital led a more than $100 million investment in American Bitcoin, the firm tied to former President Trump. The deal underscores growing institutional and political capital flowing into Bitcoin-focused businesses.

A new study finds Bitcoin can attract support from both U.S. political parties when messaging is tailored to each side's core beliefs, boosting prospects for wider acceptance and more nuanced policymaking. The finding suggests communication strategy could be as important as technology in shaping regulatory outcomes for BTC.