A former Labour minister warned that foreign 'enemies of democracy' are using cryptocurrency donations to destabilise British politics, prompting renewed calls to ban such contributions. Critics argue anonymity and cross-border transfers complicate enforcement and threaten electoral integrity.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called WLFI’s charter bid “the most disgraceful” corruption scandal, prompting a swift defense of the OCC’s procedures by the agency’s chief. The exchange highlights rising political friction over crypto bank approvals.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called WLFI’s charter application the “most disgraceful” corruption scandal, prompting a forceful defense of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency chief who said the agency followed its procedures. The exchange highlights rising political scrutiny of crypto bank approvals.
Crypto PAC Fairshake announced a $5 million contribution to support pro-crypto Republican Barry Moore in Alabama’s 2026 Senate primary, marking the group's first Senate race investment of the year. The move signals increased industry political engagement ahead of looming federal rulemaking.
Senator Elizabeth Warren called for an investigation after reports linked the UAE intelligence chief to a covert investment in a U.S. crypto firm, a deal media labeled Trump’s 'Spy Sheikh' arrangement. She said the report raises urgent national-security and regulatory concerns about foreign influence in American crypto markets.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump touted a booming U.S. economy, criticized his predecessor, and expressed support for cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence. He also revived his long-discussed interest in Greenland, framing it as a strategic priority.
Former New York City mayor launched the NYC Token (ticker NYC) weeks after leaving office, calling the memecoin a tool to combat antisemitism. The rollout was rocky and drew mixed reactions from traders and civic groups.
Senior Labour backbenchers are pressing Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prohibit cryptocurrency donations to political parties, warning digital assets and AI lower costs and make foreign interference harder to trace. The move adds pressure for clearer rules on campaign finance and crypto oversight.
UK parliamentary committee chairs have urged a full ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing risks to transparency and election integrity. The recommendation increases pressure for new rules and a possible legislative response.
President Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, raising immediate legal questions about unilateral withdrawal and implementation. The decision could ripple into crypto markets that rely on carbon markets and energy policy clarity.