US Presidential Election 2024

Gary Gensler will resign as SEC Chair on 20 January 2025, as President-elect Trump takes office. His tenure was marked by clashes with Wall Street and crypto, while the looming resignation earned cheers from the crypto community.

Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case has been delayed, potentially for years, due to legal motions and his presidency. His legal team argues for immunity, while the Manhattan DA insists the conviction should stand despite political challenges.

The Trump transition team is considering Teresa Goody Guillén, a BakerHostetler partner and blockchain expert, for SEC chair, following a meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. A decision on Gary Gensler's successor is expected before Thanksgiving.

Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen promises to transform Poland into a "cryptocurrency haven" by creating a Bitcoin reserve and adopting crypto-friendly policies if elected. His vision reflects growing Bitcoin adoption in Poland, where millions now own the cryptocurrency, and he aims to leverage it as a key asset for the nation's future.

The Manhattan US Attorney's Office will reduce its focus on crypto crimes as President-elect Trump shifts priorities. Is this a step back from his crypto crackdown pledge or a shift to more urgent policies?

HashKey Group chairman Xiao Feng predicts that China will see a shift in its stance towards crypto after the re-election of President Trump.

Jamal Simmon, the former communication director for Kamala Harris, is asking President Joe Biden to step down as the president to give way to Kamala Harris.

Amidst his election victory and staff appointments, President-elect Trump is capitalising on the Dogecoin trend by selling DOGE merchandise. This move highlights his continued business instincts, even in politics, as Dogecoin enjoys a steady rally.

The FBI has reportedly seized Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s devices, possibly tied to the platform’s prediction of Trump’s election victory. While no charges have been filed, sources suggest market manipulation is under investigation. Meanwhile, France’s gambling regulator may block Polymarket’s operations. Is this the beginning of the end for the decentralised betting platform?

The BRICS bloc has just announced the shocking announcement that it would be backing down on its fights against Dollar.