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Dollar slumps 1% on report of narrower Trump tariffs

LONDON: The dollar slumped 1% on Monday after a report said President-elect Donald Trump was mulling tariffs that would only be applied to critical imports, potentially a relief for countries that were expecting broader levies. The Washington Post reported that Trump's aides were exploring plans that would apply tariffs to every country - but only on...

Did Donald Trump Get a Haircut? See Photos of His New Hairstyle

Former 45th President and current President-elect Donald Trump has been spotted with a new hairstyle. Learn more about the politician’s updated look below. From being elected the 47th president to being named Time magazine’s Person of the Year, Donald Trump has been at the center of attention throughout 2024. Most recently, however, his hair has become a topic of discussion....

ABC News & Trump’s Settlement: How Much Money the Network Paid Him

Find out more about the defamation lawsuit that Trump filed in Florida federal court earlier this year. President-elect Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News in March, and the case has now been resolved. Find out more about the lawsuit and its outcome below. Why Did Trump Sue ABC News? Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against George Stephanopoulos after the ABC...

‘Hardly money’: Former NY Fed chief blasts Trump’s Bitcoin reserve

Bill Dudley, the former chief of the New York Fed, warned against holding Bitcoin as a reserve and urged a focus on regulation. Dudley criticized a proposed federal Bitcoin btc1.77%Bitcoin reserve championed by Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. In a Bloomberg op-ed, Dudley argued that the plan would fail to benefit most Americans and could destabilize the economy. Dudley acknowledged Bitcoin’s appeal as...

As Bitcoin tops $100k analysts prepare for volatility and correction fears

Bitcoin has finally crossed the $100,000 mark, and while that’s big news for the industry, some analysts are sounding the alarm about what comes next. Bitcoin btc1.77%Bitcoin has long been touted by its die-hard supporters as the crypto destined to hit $100,000 — and eventually even $1 million. Now, with Bitcoin finally surpassing the $100,000 mark, the question...

Bitcoin rebound and head to $100,000 target price again

Bitcoin has rebounded to $98,000 today after dropping to its weekly lowest point, and several sentiments have made it back to head the $100,000 target price. Bitcoin btc7.74%Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency in the world by market capitalization, rose around 3% to $98,436 in the past week after dropping under the weekly average to $93,913 on Tuesday. The...

Bitcoin advocate hints at ‘strategic reserve’ laws in 10 US states

Satoshi Act Fund founder Dennis Porter announced that several U.S. states are preparing to propose legislation for sovereign Bitcoin reserves. In an attempt to front-run President Donald Trump’s Bitcoin btc-0.25%Bitcoin promise, Porter has lobbied local policymakers to introduce legislation for BTC stockpiles across 10 state jurisdictions. Porter disclosed the development via an X thread, highlighting efforts from his Satoshi Act...

Trump’s pro-crypto leadership could fuel ‘defi renaissance’ in US, analysts say

As Trump’s crypto-positive cabinet takes shape, the U.S. might be on track for a potential revolution in the decentralized finance space, analysts at Matrixport anticipate. Donald Trump‘s prospective nominees for the U.S. Treasury, Commerce, and potentially the Securities and Exchange Commission are viewed as crypto-friendly leaders who, if appointed, could transform financial policy and align the...

Bitcoin ETFs near record $6.2b inflow in US as BTC eyes $100k

A dozen Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have attracted $6.2 billion in November, nearing a monthly inflow record as Bitcoin hovers near $100,000. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are on track for their strongest month yet, with $6.2 billion in inflows so far in November, bolstered by Bitcoin’s surge toward $100,000 and President-elect Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly agenda,...

Ringgit opens higher against greenback as DXY retreats

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday due to a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY) following its recent two-year high, according to an analyst. At 8 am, the local currency stood at 4.4650/4765 against the US dollar, compared with Friday’s close at 4.4660/4710. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist...