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In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we break down the latest market-shifting developments in the crypto world, from US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs to the SEC’s regulatory shakeup and the impact of the GENIUS Stablecoin Bill.

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Juan Leon (senior investment strategist, Bitwise), Marcel Pechman (Cointelegraph market analyst), and Turner Wright (Cointelegraph senior policy reporter) to analyze how these changes are reshaping Bitcoin, Ethereum and the broader digital asset landscape.

We cover:

• (03:11) Stablecoins and the “GENIUS” Bill – A deep dive into the proposed legislation and its potential impact on USDC, Tether (USDT) and global crypto payments.
• (07:37) The SEC’s Crypto Task Force and regulatory overhaul – With new leadership at the SEC, is crypto facing stricter enforcement or clearer guidelines?
• (10:20) States betting on Bitcoin – Why some US states are creating strategic Bitcoin reserves and what it signals for institutional adoption.
• (11:55) Trump’s tariffs and crypto’s $10 billion liquidation – How new trade policies triggered market volatility and what it means for Bitcoin’s price action.
• (16:26) Bitcoin ETFs and Institutional Inflows – How financial giants are positioning themselves amid regulatory uncertainty.

Whether you’re a crypto investor, blockchain enthusiast or just curious about how US policies are shaping digital assets, this episode delivers key insights into the evolving landscape.

This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).

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In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we dive into the whirlwind first week of Donald Trump’s presidency and its sweeping impact on the cryptocurrency industry.

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, is joined by US Senator Cynthia Lummis, David Kemmerer (co-founder and CEO of CoinLedger), and Mert (founder and CEO of Helius) to unpack the TRUMP memecoin craze, Solana’s record-breaking activity and the regulatory shifts driven by the SEC’s new Crypto Task Force and Trump’s executive order.

Whether you’re a blockchain enthusiast or curious about how US politics shapes crypto, this episode provides key insights into the evolving landscape.

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we explore the implications of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency for the cryptocurrency industry as he prepares to take office as the 47th President of the United States. What could this new administration mean for crypto regulation, blockchain innovation and market growth?

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, heard from Matt Hougan, global head of research at Bitwise Asset Management; Keith Ammon, US Representative of New Hampshire; John Deaton, crypto lawyer and advocate, and US Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. They discuss Trump’s evolving stance on digital assets, his campaign promises to reduce regulatory barriers and what the crypto industry can expect in the years ahead.

Whether you’re a crypto investor, a blockchain entrepreneur or simply curious about how the political landscape affects digital assets, this episode has expert perspectives on what Trump’s presidency could mean for the future of crypto.

[01:54] The evolution of Trump's stance on crypto
[03:51] Crypto's maturity attracts attention
[06:11] Industry anticipations for Trump's second term
[08:22] The Bitcoin Act - will it pass? 
[10:03] America to be the Bitcoin capital of the world
[11:41] Congress shouldn't rush crypto legislation
[13:17] Over regulation vs under regulation
[14:27] Keeping state sovereignty on crypto policies
[15:59] Growing pains from new regulations
[17:31] Final thoughts  

This episode was hosted by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis and produced by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).

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