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SHADY

Wall Street Execs Bolt From Trump’s ‘Insane’ Cash Grab

For $100,000 a month, investors can now get early access to the president’s market-moving Truth Social posts.

Annabella Rosciglione

Donald Trump
MONEY TALKS

Billionaire Trump’s Crypto Pals Let Off Easy

The MAGA administration’s enforcement in the sector has proven a boon to companies that enjoy rosy ties to the president himself.

Will Neal

Elon Musk
FEELING SECURE

Trump’s SEC Head Tried to Shoot Down Case Against Elon Musk

The billionaire is facing action over failing to disclose he had into Twitter ahead of his formal takeover bid.

Leigh Kimmins

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TRUMP PUMP

‘Crypto Prez’ Gifts Biz With Move That Sparks $270B Rally

“I will make sure the U.S. is the Crypto Capital of the World,” President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post.

Sean Craig

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 10: In this photo illustration, the Coinbase logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in front of a stock chart showcasing Coinbase's financial performance, cryptocurrency market trends, blockchain technology developments, and global business activity on February 10, 2025, in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)
COIN-BASED

SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Giant Cryptocurrency Firm Coinbase

The move signals a huge win for the broader digital currency industry in the U.S. after the Biden Administration’s crackdown.

Leigh Kimmins

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: Elon Musk wears a necklace in honor of Israeli hostages onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2023 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 29, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for The New York Times)
FRAUD ALERT

SEC Accuses Elon Musk of Securities Fraud in Bombshell Suit

The tech mogul purchased Twitter in a controversial $44-billion sale in 2022.

Julia Ornedo

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Elon Musk has reignited his feud with the SEC.
NO FAIR!

Whining Musk Squeals That the SEC Is Investigating Him Again

The world’s richest man demands to know if Joe Biden is behind the “harassment.”

David Gardner

President-elect Donald Trump gestures on stage at the 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, TN.
ALL TIME HIGH

Bitcoin Rockets Past $100,000 After Trump Names SEC Pick

It’s the first time the currency has crossed the $100K threshold.

Sean Craig

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., July 27, 2024.
CRAZY 4 CRYPTO

Trump Team Weighs Creating First-Ever ‘Crypto Czar’

Trump himself has several crypto businesses, having recently released his fourth collection of non-fungible tokens.

Lily Mae Lazarus

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NAH BRO

Martin Shkreli, Pharma Bro, Loses Appeal of His Conviction

The appeals court issued the ruling surprisingly quickly.

Shira Feder

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HITTING OUT

Elon Musk Accuses SEC of Attempting ‘Power Grab’ Against Him

Tesla chief has been accused of violating a settlement agreement.

Jamie Ross

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