Trump escalates confrontation with banks over stablecoin yield and stalled CLARITY Act
President Donald Trump escalated his public pressure campaign, accusing U.S. banks of undermining his crypto agenda by obstructing the CLARITY Act and trying to weaken the GENIUS Act—the stablecoin framework he signed in July 2025. Trump’s message was that banks are not just lobbying; they are actively slowing the policy pathway he wants for digital […]
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ explored US dollar-backed stablecoin for Gaza reconstruction, FT reports
The Financial Times reported that Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” discussed a preliminary idea to create a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin aimed at supporting Gaza’s economic recovery. The concept was presented as a fast payments layer to help restore day-to-day commerce where cash and banking have been disrupted.
Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40%
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) finished 2025 down more than 40% after steep early volatility, reported investor losses, and governance actions that did not arrest negative momentum. The drawdown coincided with reports of shrinking assets, wallet freezes, and regulatory inquiries that compounded uncertainty around the token’s operating perimeter.