Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, criticized the Biden administration for not engaging constructively with the cryptocurrency industry.
On social media, Winklevoss pointed out that he and his brother Cameron were excluded from a recent crypto roundtable because they support Donald Trump, labeling the move as petty and indicative of the administration’s reluctance to understand the crypto sector’s concerns.
Winklevoss called for clarity on who the next SEC chair will be before the upcoming elections, arguing that transparency is essential for fair treatment of the crypto industry. He also criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for not attending the Bitcoin Conference, viewing it as a missed chance to improve relations with the industry.
Under current SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the SEC has taken a tough stance against major crypto firms like Kraken, Binance, and Coinbase, drawing criticism from figures such as Mark Cuban and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Winklevoss hopes that cryptocurrency will eventually become so mainstream that it will no longer be a political issue, making appearances by politicians at crypto events unnecessary.
As Washington pulls back on its crypto enforcement, Oregon is stepping up.
In a move that underscores its ambition to bridge crypto and traditional finance, Ripple is expanding the role of its newly acquired prime brokerage platform, Hidden Road.
HashKey Capital has officially launched Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund, providing professional investors with regulated exposure to XRP without the need for direct ownership.
After closing 2024 on a high note, the crypto market faced a sharp correction in early 2025. Enthusiasm that had been fueled by a favorable macro backdrop—including Donald Trump’s presidential win and dovish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve—quickly gave way to uncertainty…