Factbox-Trump’s inauguration marks new era for cryptocurrency
By Tom Wilson (Reuters) – Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence U.S. policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments by President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday. The crypto industry has spent years
Trump, China’s Xi hold call on TikTok, trade, Taiwan
By Doina Chiacu, Michael Martina and Yukun Zhang WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed issues including TikTok, trade and Taiwan in a phone call on Friday, just days before Trump takes office again promising tariffs
US imposes sanctions on Yemeni financial institution in action against Houthis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on a Yemen-based financial institution that Washington accused of financially supporting the Houthis, as President Joe Biden’s administration sought to further pressure the militant group before Biden leaves office. The U.S. Treasury
Biden protects 84% of IRA clean energy grants from being clawed back
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has protected about 84%, or $96.7 billion in clean energy grants created by its signature climate law from any clawback by the next administration, a White House official said on
Explainer-What will happen to TikTok in US as Supreme Court upholds ban?
By Sheila Dang and Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled against TikTok’s bid to avoid a ban that could shut the app down in just two days and impact millions of users who rely on the platform