Crypto Power Plays: Trump Pardons, Regulatory Shifts, and the Rise of Stablecoins
Release Date: 04/01/2025
War Wallets, Billion-Dollar Breaches, and Bitcoin Athletes
The World Crypto Report
April 4, 2025. The U.S. Treasury just sanctioned crypto wallets tied to both a Russian exchange and the Houthi movement, signaling that crypto is officially part of the geopolitical battlefield. Meanwhile, crypto theft just hit $1.67 billion in Q1 alone, making it the worst quarter on record. We break down how it happened, what it means, and why it’s not just bad code; it's a wake-up call. Plus, college athletes are cashing in with crypto under new NIL rules, and Fidelity rolls out crypto IRAs. This is your essential update on the forces shaping the future of money. Stories and articles...
info_outline
Crypto Hits the Mainstream: 55 Million Holders and Counting
The World Crypto Report
A new national survey shows 55 million Americans now hold cryptocurrency, and a surprising number say it’s changing their lives for the better. In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 3, 2025), we break down the key findings from the National Cryptocurrency Association’s latest State of the Crypto Holders Report. Plus: TikTok’s potential sale heats up as Zoop, a startup backed by the founder of OnlyFans, makes a bold move—with Amazon hot on their heels. Fat Brands starts accepting Bitcoin for royalty payments—will other franchises follow? Taiwan’s lawmakers introduce new...
info_outline
Burger King's Crypto Buzz, Tuberville's Crypto Bills, and Coinbase's Crypto Blues
The World Crypto Report
In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 2, 2025), Burger King ignites crypto curiosity by teasing “Burger Koin”, but is it a tasty move into digital currency or just flame-broiled marketing hype? Meanwhile, Senator Tommy Tuberville serves up two bold crypto bills in Congress: one empowering retirement investors and another shielding U.S. markets from foreign interference. Over in Houston, crypto graffiti tags the iconic “Be Someone” mural, while Coinbase endures its toughest financial quarter since the FTX collapse, amid volatile market swings triggered by economic...
info_outline
Crypto Power Plays: Trump Pardons, Regulatory Shifts, and the Rise of Stablecoins
The World Crypto Report
In this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 1, 2025), we break down a seismic day in crypto and politics. Donald Trump issues quiet pardons to the founders of BitMEX, just as an explosive investigation reveals the Trump family's deep financial ties to a $550 million crypto venture. Plus, Japan proposes classifying crypto as traditional securities, signaling a major shift in global regulation. U.S. agencies like the FDIC and CFTC begin aligning crypto rules with legacy finance. In the skies, Hera Flight now accepts crypto for jet bookings. And we close with a look at stablecoins: why...
info_outlineIn this episode of The World Crypto Report (April 1, 2025), we break down a seismic day in crypto and politics. Donald Trump issues quiet pardons to the founders of BitMEX, just as an explosive investigation reveals the Trump family's deep financial ties to a $550 million crypto venture.
Plus, Japan proposes classifying crypto as traditional securities, signaling a major shift in global regulation. U.S. agencies like the FDIC and CFTC begin aligning crypto rules with legacy finance. In the skies, Hera Flight now accepts crypto for jet bookings. And we close with a look at stablecoins: why they're booming, and what it means for the future of global finance.
This is your essential update on the forces shaping the future of money.
Articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Trump pardons four founders of BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange convicted of money laundering by Bart Jansen, USA Today.
Insight: How the Trump family took over a crypto firm as it raised hundreds of millions by Tom Wilson, Tom Bergin, Lawrence Delevingne and Michelle Conlin, Reuters.
Japan to ban insider trading using cryptocurrencies by Takako Gakuto, Nikkei Asia (paywalled content).
Japan Reportedly Could Place Crypto Under Insider Trading Rules, PYMNTS.
Hera Flight Now Accepting Cryptocurrency for Private Charter Flights, Business Wire.
Stablecoin surge: Here’s why reserve-backed cryptocurrencies are on the rise, World Economic Forum.
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/stablecoins-cryptocurrency-on-rise-financial-systems/
The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti