Author: James Wilson
Miles Jennings, general counsel for a16z, argued that traditional regulatory approaches, such as antitrust measures, often fail to address the real issues of centralization. According to an blog post by Jennings, centralized control in technology, finance, and artificial intelligence creates significant consequences—limiting public discourse, financial access, and the flow of information. Big Tech, Big Banks, and Big AI dominate these sectors, leaving users with little say over the platforms that shape their lives. While decentralization offers a solution, it requires strong incentives to become viable. Centralization is efficient, allowing companies and governments to coordinate resources, make quick decisions, and scale…
Mass liquidations, a crypto crash, and panic everywhere — but a top analyst says this could be crypto’s biggest opportunity yet. Could U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs actually fuel Bitcoin’s next big move? Editor’s note: this article was written prior to the U.S. government reaching a tentative deal with Mexico’s government to at the very least suspend implementation of the tariff for one month. You can read about this development here. Crypto markets have taken a sharp downturn following the latest wave of economic uncertainty triggered by new U.S. tariffs. Effective Feb. 1, the U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on imports…
The crypto world received a ‘pleasant’ surprise from the president of the United States, Donald Trump, as he launched his official meme coin, Official Trump. In this article, we’ll learn about what is the Official Trump (TRUMP) token, it’s background, potential use cases, and how to buy it. What is Official Trump? Only two days before the official inauguration of the 47th president of the United States, the launch of the Official Trump cryptocurrency was announced by the official X account of Donald Trump. According to the meme coin’s official website, this Official Trump (TRUMP) token was marketed as a…
President Donald Trump’s White House AI and Crypto Czar will hold a press conference with key Republican policymakers to share Washington’s digital asset regulatory plans. Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4, crypto czar David Sacks will spearhead a media day focused on how Congress and President Trump’s cabinet will “secure America as a leader in the digital asset ecosystem.” The itinerary for the press conference lists a bevy of GOP lawmakers and pro-crypto politicians set to attend, including Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott, House Financial Services Committee chair French Hill, Senate Agriculture Committee chair John Boozman, and House Agriculture Committee…
European central banks could start accumulating Bitcoin in 2025, according to blockchain expert Fiorenzo Manganiello. The prediction follows the rollout of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, which aims to stabilize the crypto market by introducing clear legal frameworks. Manganiello, co-founder of LIAN Group and a professor at Geneva Business School, argues that MiCA’s regulatory clarity will encourage institutional investors to enter the market, reducing volatility and legitimizing Bitcoin (BTC) as a financial asset, according to a note shared with crypto.news. He believes this shift could extend to central banks, which may begin holding Bitcoin as a hedge against traditional…
World Liberty Financial, the crypto platform backed by President Donald Trump, is offering token swap deals to blockchain projects. The proposal requires projects to purchase at least $10 million worth of WLF’s upcoming WLFI tokens, plus a 10% fee, with WLF committing to buy an equivalent amount of the project’s native tokens, according to Blockworks reporting The WLFI tokens are valued at a $1.5 billion fully diluted valuation and are expected to launch in the third quarter of this year. Notably, WLF requires that these tokens be free from any vesting periods. WLF aims to facilitate user access to decentralized…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Ethereum dips, investors are eyeing Yeti Ouro for its Play-to-Earn gaming and deflationary model. The crypto market is always changing, and recent events have shown just how unpredictable it can be. With Ethereum (ETH) facing a dip, investors are starting to look for new opportunities. One such emerging asset is Yeti Ouro (YETIO) which is getting attention for its unique approach and big returns. Ethereum’s recent price movements As of writing, Ethereum’s price is at around $3,300, only…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Venture capital funding is the most sought-after form of backing amongst founders looking for capital to bootstrap their operations, offering a percentage of equity in exchange. The problem is, despite a few exceptions of funds like Sigma Capital, web3 VC funding is the most difficult to obtain at the early stages of the founder journey. In spite of a slight increase in funding in Q1 of 2024, VC backing for web3 startups continues to decline, dropping by…
Analysts say crypto is in for more choppy waters as President Donald Trump keeps piling on tariffs. The White House imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and a 10% levy on China. Canada responded with its own 25% tariff on $106 billion of U.S. goods, with Mexico likely to follow. Analysts at Singapore-based crypto trading firm QCP Capital wrote in a Feb. 3 note that Treasury yields bear-flattened, with 2-year yields rising while 10-year yields fell, signaling short-term inflation concerns and “long-term trade war” risks. Equities dropped, gold prices fluctuated, oil spiked, and crypto saw sharp sell-offs. QCP Capital…
Satoshi Act Fund founder and CEO, Dennis Porter, is certain that Utah will be the first state to pass a strategic Bitcoin reserve legislation in the U.S. In an interview with Simply Bitcoin and Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis, Porter explained that there are already a total of 11 states that have introduced strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve legislations. He predicts the number could even reach 15 states within this year. “We think we’ll get to 15 within 2025 alone, it could be many more than that and some states will have multiple bills because lawmakers are now competing to be the…