Donald Trump names Andrew Ferguson as new FTC chair - Engadget

BTC hits $100K, Trump taps Paul Atkins for SEC chair, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 1 – 7 - Cointelegraph

This week Bitcoin reached $100,000 for the first time ever, Trump nominates pro-crypto Paul Atkins to replace Gary Gensler: Hodler's Digest

MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Risks Breaking Down The 'Magic Money Creation Machine' With His Growing Bitcoin Bet, Says Expert - Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) Common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest (ARCA:BTC) - Benzinga

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor's growing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bet could unravel and break down the "magic money creation machine," warned an investment expert.

Bitcoin spikes to all-time high following Trump SEC chair nomination - Salon

The price of a Bitcoin rose to over six figures after Donald Trump nominated a crypto booster to lead the SEC.

Crypto industry execs approve of Trump’s pick to lead SEC - Cointelegraph

If nominated by Donald Trump and confirmed by the US Senate, Paul Atkins could serve as SEC chair until 2030.

Trump’s pick for SEC chair offers stark new reality for Wall Street: Easier oversight - POLITICO

Paul Atkins has advocated for years for a lighter-touch regulatory regime — especially criticizing the SEC’s approach to policing the $3 trillion crypto market.

Stock Futures Falling After Record Highs Following Fed Chair Powell's Comments - Barron's

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fell Thursday as the stock market awaits the November jobs report.

Bitcoin soars above $103,00 in record-smashing run - Fortune

The new all-time high coincided with the appointment of a libertarian SEC chair by President-elect Donald Trump.

Fed’s independence from politics is vital to interest rate decisions, Powell says - PBS NewsHour

Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a political party or a specific outcome.

Powell says he's not worried about the Fed losing its independence under Trump - CNBC

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Wednesday at the New York Times DealBook conference.

Powell Addresses Shadow Chair Proposal, Reiterates the Fed Isn’t in a Rush to Cut Rates - Barron's

Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair - The Associated Press

President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. Atkins is the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner. Trump calls Atkins a “proven leader for common s…

New Crypto Era: Trump To Announce SEC Chair Pick Tomorrow - Bitcoinist

Controversial Comedian Matt Rife Addresses His Suddenly Unrecognizable Appearance Amid Plastic Surgery Rumors - Yahoo Entertainment

The 29-year-old has faced rumors about his looks for years.

Trump ramped up his trade threats against a group of nations that are skeptical of the dollar. Here's what the US buys from the 9 countries at risk. - Business Insider

Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on nine nations that make up BRICS, including Brazil, China, and India. It'd affect many goods the US imports.

MicroStrategy Buys More Bitcoin, Chairman Saylor Urges Microsoft To Do the Same - Investopedia

The company now owns nearly 2% of all the bitcoin that will ever exist.