Author: Kevin Helms
Gold is emerging as a rival to the U.S. dollar in global trade, with sanctions driving change, according to a top Russian energy executive. Gold vs Dollar: The Ancient Rival Poised to Rewrite Global Settlements Igor Sechin, CEO of Rosneft, Russia’s largest state-owned oil company, highlighted the growing potential of gold as a rival to […] Source link
“Dream team!” Ripple executives hailed David Sacks’ appointment as White House Cryptocurrency Czar, predicting his leadership will drive innovation and deliver long-awaited regulatory clarity. ‘Crypto Czar’ Appointed: Ripple’s Executives Predict Major Policy Breakthroughs Ripple’s leadership has voiced strong support for David Sacks’ appointment to spearhead the Trump administration’s efforts in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI). […] Source link
A top lawmaker says the U.S. is shifting from “regulation by enforcement” to clear oversight, with new leadership poised to boost cryptocurrency and AI innovation. A New Era for Crypto and AI Regulation U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry has highlighted progress in crypto regulation, focusing on new leadership roles and the evolving […] Source link
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is orchestrating a last-minute push to cement aggressive crypto enforcement, with secret promotions signaling a looming regulatory crackdown despite leadership changes. Former SEC Official Warns of Crypto Crackdown Despite Incoming Pro-Crypto Chair John Reed Stark, former head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Internet Enforcement, has highlighted […] Source link
Putin declared bitcoin unstoppable, calling cryptocurrency the future of global finance as nations move away from the declining U.S. dollar’s dominance. Who Can Ban Bitcoin? Putin Highlights Crypto’s Unstoppable Evolution Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the VTB forum “Russia Calling!” on Wednesday, highlighted the inevitability of advancements in financial technologies, citing cryptocurrencies as a […] Source link
Ripple is preparing to launch its stablecoin, RLUSD, pending final regulatory approval. The company clarified: “We’re in lockstep with the NYDFS on final approval.” Ripple Prepares for Stablecoin Takeoff Ripple has clarified that its RLUSD stablecoin is awaiting final approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), a necessary step before its […] Source link
Donald Trump has nominated pro-crypto Paul Atkins as SEC chair, signaling a strong shift toward innovation-friendly policies and a transformative era for digital assets. Crypto-Friendly Policies in the Works? Trump’s SEC Pick Signals Major Shift U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday on his social media platform, Truth Social, the nomination of Paul Atkins as chairman […] Source link
Donald Trump’s threats of 100% tariffs on BRICS imports could double U.S. prices for essentials and accelerate a global shift away from the dollar, an economist warns. Trump’s BRICS Tariffs: Economist Predicts a Backlash Against the US Dollar French economist Jacques Sapir has weighed in on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to impose 100% tariffs […] Source link
Duvvuri Subbarao, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, cast doubt on Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they abandon the dollar, calling it legally and practically uncertain. He questioned whether U.S. laws allow sanctions based solely on shifting away from the dollar or how such actions would be […] Source link
Ripple warns investors of escalating scams as XRP’s value surges over 400%, urging vigilance against fraud tactics like deepfakes, phishing, and fake giveaway schemes. Ripple to Investors: Beware of Scammers Exploiting XRP’s Unstoppable Surge Ripple has raised concerns about the surge in cryptocurrency scams as the digital asset market continues to expand. The company issued […] Source link