The sinister influence of crypto billionaires on our politics Letters: Readers respond to the news that Christopher Harborne has given £36m to Reform UK, matching a donation from Ben Delo The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Odell Beckham Jr. Took His $750,000 Rams Salary in Bitcoin and Was ‘Happy’ When It Hit Record Highs — Here’s What It’s Worth Now After the Crash Odell Beckham Jr. converted his $750,000 Rams salary into Bitcoin in 2021. After Bitcoin’s crash and record highs, here’s what his investment is worth now. Barchart · Sep 15
Coinbase CEO Worth $8.5B Doesn't Want His Own Charity Foundation but Would Sponsor His Favourite Video Game Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong rejects a charitable foundation, criticises organised philanthropy and backs The Battle of Polytopia's 2026 championship. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Billions on the table: Senate crypto vote tests how far Trump's ethics concessions really go The US Senate prepares for a crucial vote on a cryptocurrency regulation bill. Democrats are concerned the legislation inadequately addresses President Trump's personal crypto holdings. The bill aims to establish clear federal rules for digital assets and resolve agency disputes. Trump has agreed to some ethics concessions, but most Democrats… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Critics Warn Trump Family May Be 'Laying the Groundwork to Cash Out' WLFI Crypto Stake A newly reported WLFI vesting schedule could make some Trump-linked holdings eligible for release in May 2028, intensifying conflict-of-interest concerns as the Senate considers crypto legislation. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
18 Attorneys General Warn Federal Crypto Bill Could Weaken State Fraud Protections A bipartisan group of 18 attorneys general is urging Congress to reject a major cryptocurrency bill, warning that it could make it harder for states... Saving Advice · Sep 15
Union leaders resist political donations cap after Reform given £72m General secretaries say union funding is ‘cleanest money in politics’ and different to that from wealthy individual donors The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Reform UK’s crypto-billionaire donors could face enhanced residency checks IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 15
Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enough "A vote against the Clarity Act isn't a principled stand against President Trump," Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., the lead author of the crypto bill, told The Associated Press. "It's a vote against implementing tough restrictions on politicians for crypto investments." The Economic Times · Sep 15
Will the £72m of donations to Reform UK be allowed? Key questions surrounding the huge sums donated by crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
America's Biggest Crypto Bill Faces A Make-Or-Break Senate Vote. Here's What's At Stake. The CLARITY Act needs Democratic support to advance as lawmakers remain divided over Trump-related ethics rules and stablecoin rewards. International Business Times · Sep 14
Scammers Just Lost $52M in One Day as US Strike Force Hits Chinese-Run Crypto Fraud Networks US authorities seized more than $52M linked to Xinbi Guarantee, an alleged crypto marketplace used by scam networks, and raided 13 compounds in Madagascar. International Business Times UK · Sep 14
The Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy Editorial: The vast sums given to Nigel Farage’s party in recent days must lead to action on political funding The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Richard Tice rallies to the defence of Reform’s crypto ‘patriots’ You can’t buy Dicky’s level of stupidity though it could be argued that Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo just have The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
The Economic Times · Sep 14 US Senate Republicans release new crypto bill text ahead of critical vote US Senate Republicans have released a revised version of the Clarity Act, incorporating 126 substantive changes sought by Democrats. The crypto bill faces a key procedural vote on Tuesday, but its passage remains uncertain as Democrats weigh ethics safeguards and the banking industry continues to oppose provisions allowing stablecoin rewards.
Fortune · Sep 14 Clarity Act odds soar as Trump approves new ethics provisions for closely-watched crypto bill Republicans’ latest concession could determine whether the long-delayed legislation moves ahead.
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Fake Trump Bitcoin Giveaway Streams Are Everywhere – One Super Bowl Deepfake Fooled 200,000 in Real Time A fake Donald Trump livestream reportedly drew an estimated 200,000 viewers during the Super Bowl while promoting a cryptocurrency scam that promised to double funds sent to a wallet.
The Economic Times · Sep 14 Senate Republicans sweeten crypto bill with new Trump-backed ethics rules ahead of crunch vote US Senate Republicans have released a revised Clarity Act cryptocurrency bill. New ethics language, agreed upon by President Donald Trump, has been added. This updated text aims to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The bill now includes consumer protections and developer safeguards. A procedural vote will determine if…
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Trump Agrees to Crypto Ethics Rules Only After His Own Crypto Fortune Becomes the Problem President Donald Trump has backed tougher crypto ethics provisions in the CLARITY Act, including divestment rules and expanded state enforcement, ahead of a crucial Senate procedural vote.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 Unions to intervene on political funding as TUC chief warns ‘super-rich’ threaten democracy UK general secretaries had been split on issue but sources say they are likely to back strong words calling for action
Euronews · Sep 14 Trump concedes on ethics rules, clearing the way for major crypto legislation US President Donald Trump has accepted ethics restrictions he had long resisted, removing the final obstacle to the CLARITY Act, the most significant crypto legislation ever attempted in the US, which now faces a decisive Senate vote on Tuesday.
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Trump Voters Who Poured Life Savings Into His Crypto and Stock Are Watching It Collapse While He Gets Richer Trump's crypto losses have hit more than a million retail buyers, including many of his own voters. Here's what the four ventures sold and who ultimately kept the cash.
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Trump Family Crypto Empire Made $2.3 Billion While Everyday Investors Lost the Exact Same Amount 'Reuters' finds Trump family crypto ventures added at least $2.3B to their fortune while more than 1M investors suffered equivalent net losses.
The Economic Times · Sep 14 Bitcoin holds near $77,700 as ETF outflows signal fading support at higher levels Bitcoin remained near $77,700 as subdued selling and a tougher macro environment capped its recovery above $80,000. Analysts highlighted the upcoming US Federal Reserve decision, elevated volatility, and key support levels around $76,000 and $71,000. Meanwhile, mixed on-chain and retail sentiment signals suggested caution among crypto investors ahead of key…
Evening Standard · Sep 14 Reform’s Tice hits out at Labour ‘hypocrisy’ over £72m donations row Richard Tice insisted the twin £36 million donations from cryptocurrency tycoons were within the rules.