Trump Media is teaming up with Crypto.com to launch a new $1 billion digital asset, deepening the president ventures into cryptocurrency.

SpaceX leader asked to explain Starlink's role.

The stablecoin bill, passed on a 308-122 vote, sets initial guardrails and consumer protections for the cryptocurrency.

Discussion comes as House Republicans stall debate on three major crypto bills

Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, surpassing $123,000 on Monday.

18 Democrats support the measure adding stablecoins, and the bill could be first of a wave of crypto legislation.

The Trump family holds about a 60% stake in World Liberty Financial, a crypto project that recently launched its own stablecoin.

Several Democrats reversed and voted to move forward with the legislation after negotiations with Republicans in recent days.

The collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX exchange transformed cryptocurrency from a bipartisan issue to a political battleground: Giancarlo.

Trump’s meme coin has become one of the most high-profile ways the norm-breaking president has mixed politics and his personal finances.

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Rep. Sam Liccardo of San Jose set to introduce the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement, or MEME Act, Thursday

After spending heavily to help elect Trump and other crypto-friendly lawmakers, the industry is emboldened, impatient and eager.

Trump signs order aimed at ‘removing barriers’ to U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.

2024 was big for Bitcoin, but 2025 could be bigger, in spite of risks.

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In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.

The incoming administration has Musk allies including venture capitalist David Sacks serving as 'White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'.

Atkins was considered the most conservative member of the SEC during his tenure at the agency, beginning in 2002.

The venture capitalists have created a permission structure for those who favor Silicon Valley-style 'disruptive innovation.'

The platform links together investments in broadband infrastructure with policies promoting semiconductors and green energy.

With JD Vance potentially beside Trump in the White House, and with pro crypto and pro AI policies in the GOP platform, it’s not a stretch to imagine a Trump administration looking kindly toward emerging technologies.

A central bank digital currency system would be an infringement of civil liberties, panelists said.

“You look at younger members, there’s a much broader willingness to engage in this space,” Congressman says.

A strong tech sector has put Montana on the crypto pulse, says state auditor

‘I think a Trump administration is going to… embrace this innovation,’ former department head predicts

The idea behind 'Made in America' is to combine reindustrialization, national security, reviving left-behind places, cheering up blue-collar workers and reducing carbon emissions.

New platform addresses cryptocurrency, AI, and more

During the Trump era, GOP lawmakers emerged as vocal advocates for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

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Problems accessing poles could delay fiber builds funded by the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.

Will the program’s matching funds requirement stretch federal dollars, or hinder smalller providers?

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When President Biden talks about his economic program, the CHIPS Act is the star of the show.

The NTIA is on the cusp of announcing the award winners to the states by June 30, 2023.

Advances for the green economy in the Inflation Reduction Act rely upon smart grid infrastructure.

Our comprehensive report examines the extremely timely issue of content moderation and Section 230 from multiple angles.

Will providers be required to use equipment that is not readily available within the United States?

The mayor has been an enthusiastic proponent of MiamiCoin, a privately-owned cryptocurrency.

The Broadband Breakfast Report for January 2023 lays out the things to know about the challenge process.

The ability to coordinate outside of government control could be a massive boon for oppressed or dissident groups.

Some crypto skeptics say that regulating the digital coin is a mistake since it would provide legitimacy to the industry.

Toomey advocated instituting consumer protections and disclosure requirements in the crypto industry.

CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam called on Congress to institute robust disclosure regimes and barriers against conflicts of interest.

Broadband Breakfast presents the first of its annual '12 Days of Broadband' series about the top 12 stories of the year.

Broadband Breakfast is tracking planned BEAD connections by technology

Broadband Breakfast is tracking fixed wireless access subscriptions.

Broadband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscriptions.

Broadband Breakfast is tracking wireline and wireless broadband subscribers by technology.

“The main benefit…of a payment stablecoin is the ability to offer cost-effective, real-time, around-the-clock retail and business payments.’

‘Our guiding principle at the CFTC must be to stop fraud or harmful conduct that harms our markets.’

US Ignite is pushing member organizations to apply for NTIA funding under the infrastructure bill.

Panelists discussed the benefits of a digital currency backed by the Federal Reserve.

‘A lot of regulatory gaps exist because we have two regulators.’

The opinion stated that the Department of Justice can prosecute someone who sent millions in crypto to a sanctioned state.

Christopher Giancarlo said U.S. falling behind China on new wave of innovation, driven by blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

March 2, 2021 –Experts are warning about the lack of understanding of the privacy implications of bitcoin, following Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s comments on February 22 that warned about the digital currency’s inefficiency. Speaking at a Technology Policy Institute event Monday about fintech i

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The 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power and Broadband Summit' took place on March 27, 2025.

American energy production has increased substantially over the past few years.

As data centers proliferate, Nuclear Energy is potentially ready for a revival.

The rapid rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has placed an unprecedented strain on America’s energy grid.

Fiber-optic technology is the gold standard for home or commercial broadband, and powers wireless connectivity, too.

Mobile communication has become a central part internet connectivity.

The internet has the potential to impact, and also to enhance, society's democratization.

Section 230 is sometimes called the 26 words that created the internet.

Whether broadband providers may prioritize delivery of bits by the entities they own is a divisive topic.

Open Access networks separate network operations from internet services. Ownership may also be separate from operations.

The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.

Because Rural America is often the least-connected region in the country, ensuring coverage is central to BEAD.

Wireless technologies are critical for mobile communications, and for being able to reach remote locations.

Satellite broadband remains an option those areas beyond the reach of fiber, terrestrial or mobile wireless.

The Universal Service Fund, codified in 1996 with the Telecommunications Act, remains the foundation of universal access.

Data Centers and Cloud Computing rely upon robust and high-speed upload and download internet speeds.

Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes.

The 5G wireless standard promises breakthrough in capacity, speed and dynamic spectrum-sharing capabilities.

Wireless Internet Service Providers play an important role in delivery of fixed wireless broadband.

We need humans to make digital inclusion work.

Technology, particularly broadband access and adoption, plays a vital role in K-12 and secondary education.

The innovations of telehealth and mobile health care has transformed medicine and health care.

Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.

Broadband internet service allows many people to work from almost anywhere.

Digital locks and keys are necessary, but not sufficient, to ensure cybersecurity.

The scourge of robocalls is making America's once-vaunted telephone network less trustworthy.

The BEAD program is implemented by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department.

The last three years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled infrastructure.

The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet.

Accurate broadband mapping and data has been central to America's broadband buildout.

Cities of the future rely on high-speed internet access and advanced fiber and wireless connectivity.

The infrastructure necessary for advanced energy also powers the infrastructure necessary for high-speed internet.

Self-driving cars are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.

Drones and airborne transportation are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.

Antitrust has been re-invigorated by concern over the power of big technology, media and telecom companies.

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other.

Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers.