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Crypto Power Plays: Trump Pardons, Regulatory Shifts, and the Rise of Stablecoins
04/01/2025
Crypto Power Plays: Trump Pardons, Regulatory Shifts, and the Rise of Stablecoins
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 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. The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page:
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