President Donald Trump is interviewing Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller this week as a potential successor to Chair Jerome Powell, whose term concludes in May 2026. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Waller—a Trump appointee to the Fed board in 2020 and a consistent advocate for interest rate cuts—is viewed as a favorable candidate by the crypto industry for his role in advancing access to Fed master accounts for crypto-native firms. However, prediction markets currently rank him as an underdog in the selection process.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekFed Rate Cut Odds Surge Amid US Government Shutdown
The ongoing US government shutdown has created an economic data blackout, forcing the Federal Reserve to consider aggressive rate cuts. Markets are now pricing in near-certain rate reductions as the Fed fears being ‘too late’ to respond to economic conditions. This monetary policy shift could significantly impact cryptocurrency markets as investors seek higher-yielding assets.
about Fed Rate Cut Odds Surge Amid US Government ShutdownTrump China Visit Odds: Traders Split 50/50 on 2025 Trip
Traders on prediction markets are pricing nearly even odds that Donald Trump will visit China before year-end 2025. Major media reports indicate Beijing has extended a formal invitation and negotiations for a state visit are underway. The markets reflect growing speculation about a diplomatic thaw between the two superpowers.
about Trump China Visit Odds: Traders Split 50/50 on 2025 TripCZ Denies WSJ Claims Amid Bitcoin Pullback Speculation
Binance’s former CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao has publicly dismissed a Wall Street Journal article alleging his involvement with World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project connected to Donald Trump’s family. CZ labeled the report as a ‘hit piece’ filled with false assumptions. The controversy emerges as Bitcoin traders speculate about a potential market correction following its recent peak. The WSJ had suggested CZ acted as a ‘fixer’ for the project, a claim he strongly denies. This development highlights ongoing tensions between crypto leaders and mainstream media narratives.
about CZ Denies WSJ Claims Amid Bitcoin Pullback SpeculationCZ Denies ‘Fixer’ Role in World Liberty Financial Deals
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former Binance CEO, has denied allegations that he facilitated dealings between World Liberty Financial (WLF) and government officials in Pakistan, Malaysia, and Kyrgyzstan. He accused the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) of publishing a ‘hit piece’ based on false assumptions and negative intent, calling it a textbook case of ‘Cunningham’s Law.’ CZ clarified that he did not introduce WLF to Pakistani official Mr. Saqib, as claimed, and dismissed the article as part of a U.S.-led effort to hinder crypto progress. This follows previous disputes with WSJ over alleged false reporting, including claims about Trump’s family investing in Binance.US and CZ seeking a presidential pardon. CZ also denied recent rumors of cooperating with the DOJ against Tron founder Justin Sun, calling them baseless.
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Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has refuted a WSJ report alleging his involvement as a ‘fixer’ for the Trump-linked World Liberty Financial (WLF) crypto project. CZ denied facilitating introductions or participating in WLF’s activities, calling the claims ‘biased’ and factually incorrect. He further accused the WSJ of obstructing U.S. crypto dominance and targeting industry leaders. Bilal bin Saqib, a Pakistani crypto advocate, supported CZ’s rebuttal. This controversy follows CZ’s 2023 resignation from Binance after pleading guilty to U.S. regulatory violations, yet his influence remains debated. Meanwhile, CZ has taken an advisory role with the Pakistan Crypto Council, signaling continued engagement in global crypto development.
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Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, has publicly refuted a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article claiming he facilitated connections for World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project linked to the Trump family. The WSJ report suggested Zhao arranged meetings in Pakistan, leading to a government MoU, which CZ dismissed as false. In a May 23 X post, he clarified he never introduced WLFI to Bilal Bin Saqib (Pakistan Crypto Council head) or organized foreign trips. CZ accused WSJ of intentional misinformation, comparing its tactics to ‘Cunningham’s Law’ and alleging anti-crypto motives behind the coverage. This marks another clash between Zhao and WSJ, following prior disputes over Binance-related reporting.
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Binance co-founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao has publicly denied a Wall Street Journal report alleging his involvement with World Liberty Financial (WLF), a DeFi project connected to former US President Donald Trump’s family. Zhao criticized the WSJ article as misleading, rejecting claims that he acted as a ‘fixer’ for WLF co-founder Zach Witkoff. The report suggested Zhao facilitated introductions between tech entrepreneur Bilal bin Saqib and the WLF team, which Zhao dismissed as false. Trump’s sons, Eric and Donald Jr., are reportedly involved in WLF’s management, adding political intrigue to the controversy.
about CZ Denies WSJ Report on Trump-Linked DeFi ProjectBitcoin Achieves Zero Correlation with S&P 500 Signaling Independent Market Movement
Bitcoin’s correlation with the S&P 500 has dropped to zero, indicating its independent market movement, a shift last seen before a significant price surge in November 2024. Over half of Americans now prefer Bitcoin over traditional assets like stocks and gold, with Gen Z starting to invest as early as 22. This change reflects a broader trend of shifting investor sentiment away from traditional assets amid rising speculation in various markets.
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