The momentum is a positive sign that would bring much needed clarity to the industry—if legislators can build a consensus

In today’s episode, we talk about what’s going on with Bitcoin since Trump won the election, how his policy moves could affect cryptocurrency, and the likelihood of America launching a digital dollar. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development, Rob Rubin, and Analysts Grace Broadbent and Tyler Van Dyke.

Payment provider innovation and regulatory changes are setting a long-term growth runway for cryptocurrency payments. But providers will still need to overcome low merchant acceptance and a sense of mistrust before crypto can go mainstream.

Tariffs on Chinese goods could hurt Google, Meta: Chinese retailers Temu and Shein are two of the companies’ top ad spenders.

Why Amazon is returning to X: Elon Musk’s growing political importance is attracting spenders back to the platform.

While meme coins don’t have a long-term future as a payment method, there is growing momentum for stablecoin crypto payments

Affordable AI is a game-changer for marketers, but DeepSeek’s data privacy practices may scare off companies wary of Chinese server storage and security gaps.

Younger banking customers care more than their older counterparts about banks’ diversity.

Major payment players like PayPal and Visa that invested in them are likely celebrating this regulatory movement

By scrapping Biden’s AI order, Trump signals a hands-off approach, fueling AI competition but risking consumer privacy and security.

Now that Trump is in office again, crypto regulations could boost crypto ownership and payments momentum—slowly

Oracle surged 6% amid AI collaboration news. Apple, SpaceX, and Microsoft align with government priorities, leveraging investments for strategic gains.

The rule, which regulates payment apps like banks, is already on shaky ground given the CFPB is about to be overhauled under Trump

Trump’s first days in office exacerbate uncertainty over tariff plans: While Mexico and Canada are firmly in the administration’s sights, other tariffs are up in the air.

The FTC restricts use of minors’ data: The rule requires two instances of parental consent to collect data, but it may not survive the next administration.

President-elect Donald Trump's second term promises profound shifts across commerce, technology, and regulation that will reshape how businesses operate and consumers behave. As the president-elect prepares to take office, his policy priorities are already triggering market reactions and pivots from major corporations.

Meta, Amazon join list of companies ditching DEI efforts: Evidence shows consumers reward commitment to social causes, but companies are making political calculations.

Regulatory clarity should usher in an era of accelerated crypto ownership and payments adoption—although it won’t happen overnight

PYUSD has struggled to gain significant adoption. The Trump admin could change that

The technology will improve banks’ customer service and help them deliver more personalized interactions.