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Game of Tariffs: Kevin O'Leary on Crypto Amid 'All-Out Economic War' Between U.S. and China
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, joins CoinDesk to discuss the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, and its implications on the digital assets space. Plus, bitcoin's potential decoupling from traditional markets and whether ether can make a comeback. Kevin O'Leary will be joining CoinDesk at Consensus 2025 in Toronto from May 14-16. Get your tickets here: https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/ This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
BlackRock Recommends 2% BTC Allocation
Asset management giant BlackRock, with over $10 trillion AUM, recommends investors allocate 1% to 2% of their portfolio towards bitcoin. Plus, wallets connected to President-elect Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial project purchased millions of dollars worth of altcoins, and Vancouver wants to become a "bitcoin-friendly city." "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.
Trump Considers Crypto Lawyer for SEC Chair, Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump wants Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, and bitcoin enthusiast and banker for Tether, to serve as his Commerce Secretary. Trump is considering crypto lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén to lead the SEC, but ultimately the pick for SEC Chair and Treasury secretary remains unknown. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news on these high-profile roles in the incoming Trump administration.
Trump Announces Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE Skyrockets
President-elect Donald Trump taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency to slash wasteful government spending. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee explores the context, breaks down the reaction and explains what impact DOGE will have in the future.
Record $1.38B U.S. Bitcoin ETF Inflows on Trump Win, Fed Rate Cut
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw record net inflows of more than $1.38 billion on Thursday as Bitcoin achieved a new all-time high. This comes as Republican Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency and the Federal Reverse announced another rate cut of 25 basis points. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin's New All-Time High; U.S. BTC Reserve Hopes Fly
Bitcoin price jumped above $76,000, reaching a new record high after Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election. Plus, whether the industry will see the establishment of a U.S. bitcoin reverse and the latest outlook of Fed rate cuts. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.
Trump Victory Sends Crypto Market Cap to $2.5T
The crypto sector was exhilarated by the sweeping victory of Republican candidate Donald Trump in the presidential race. Bitcoin's record high buoyed DOGE and SOL gains among major tokens as the overall market rallied with the election results. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that the total market capitalization of crypto hit nearly $2.5 trillion, the highest in over three months. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Hits Record High as Donald Trump Wins U.S. Election
Bitcoin hit a lifetime high over $75,000 Wednesday as former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee explains what a Trump presidency could mean for crypto and how anti-crypto Democrat Sherrod Brown was replaced by a more digital asset-friendly Congress.
DOGE Surges on U.S. Election Day; Bitcoin ETFs Shed $541M and Mt. Gox Moves $2.2B BTC
Bitcoin rallied Tuesday after recovering from a dip below $68,000 amid major bitcoin ETF outflows and new activity on Mt. Gox. Plus, Donald Trump widens his edge against Kamala Harris on Polymarket and dogecoin soars. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry on U.S. election day.
