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In autumn 2024, when it had become clear that he'd likely win back the White House in about six weeks, Donald Trump and his friend Steve Witkoff founded a crypto business called World Liberty Financial (WLF), McCarthy wrote. WLF was (and remains) an ideal vehicle for leveraging political power in search of financial gain. He added, a crypto business whether in tokens, currency, or other iterations is an ideal way to disguise political payoffs as financial transactions.

I don't know who he is. I know he got a four-month sentence or something like that. And I heard it was a Biden witch hunt, the president replied, before warning he could walk off the interview when pressed further. The extraordinary admission ricocheted across social and political media in recent days covered by MSNBC, CNN, and ABC even prompting a blistering autopen jibe on The View. Fox News, however, remains an exception and has given the moment barely a shrug.

In the high-stakes crypto landscape, volatility is more than a market characteristic; it is a psychological battleground, filled with euphoric highs and crushing lows. In this environment, every moment feels like a rollercoaster, fuelled by fear, hope and hype, and while some investors thrive, not all do; in fact, they may end up burning out because they react emotionally to price dips.

This is hard to admit, but I got scammed out of $1.25 million. The money is gone, and I can't get it back. But instead of hiding, I've decided to share my story. My recent post on X about the $1.25 million scam went viral with more than 4 million views and thousands of reposts and comments. MrBeast even chimed in that he would give a $100,000 reward to anyone who could help track down the scammers.

The guy's out there selling finger art, right? You know, everyone, one of the great hospitality companies, you know, anywhere in the world. You know, we went through hell, believe me. My father was the first guy who hasn't made money off of the presidency. In fact, you know, if I were to send you a tally of our legal bills over the last X number of years.

According to a recent report from economic and financial consulting firm Cornerstone, the number of class-action lawsuits opened against crypto firms in the first half of 2025 has nearly matched last year's total. Investors are still holding crypto firms accountable despite the 180-degree turn in enforcement attitudes from US financial regulators.

According to the 2025 State of Crypto Report, stablecoins are gaining rapid momentum: 81% of crypto-aware SMBs express interest in using stablecoins. Fortune 500 executive interest has tripled since 2024. The total stablecoin supply hit $227 billion in April 2025 - a 54% YoY increase.

Reform UK is influencing British politics by mimicking US political trends, particularly through its focus on anti-DEI rhetoric and cryptocurrency advocacy.

Howard Lutnick, after losing the Treasury secretary position, took over Commerce. His sons, Brandon and Kyle, stepped in at Cantor Fitzgerald following his ascension.

Cardano has earned its stripes as a respected blockchain project, focusing on scalability, security, and sustainability. It utilizes a proof-of-stake consensus model and innovative contract features.