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- Trump Cites $20 Billion Cybercrime Toll, Calls Scam Funds “Cybercurrency”
He said federal officials froze $1 billion tied to foreign scammers. Attorney General Todd Blanche did not use “cryptocurrency” or “digital assets” when discussing the scams.
· Regulation
- Trump Cites Nearly $1 Billion in Crypto Frozen in Scam Crackdown
A Justice Department tally put cryptocurrency under restraint at $938.46 million on Oct. 15. Trump also said authorities had prevented at least $1.6 billion in losses this year.
· Regulation
- Ken Griffin Says Tariffs Won’t Efficiently Rebuild U.S. Manufacturing
The Citadel founder urged greater use of robotics in factories. A planned Miami campus backed by $2 billion of his gift to Carnegie Mellon University will focus in part on advanced manufacturing.
· People
- Trump to Outline US Action Against Overseas Crypto Scams at White House
The event is expected to cover seizures of fake investment websites and efforts to stop online impersonation scams.
· Regulation
- U.S. Midterms Could Reshape 2027 Debt-Limit and Budget Talks
Republicans hold 218 House seats and 53 Senate seats. Democrats need a net gain of four seats in each chamber to take control.
· Regulation
- Trump Urges Data Center Dividends Beyond Existing Power Pledge
Payments could go to host communities or residents, but Trump set no amount or deadline. A March pledge covers power and grid costs without specifying dividends.
· Regulation
- Trump’s Data Center Power Call Leaves Bitcoin Miners’ Scope Unclear
The administration’s existing pledge lets participants build, bring or buy new power supply and requires them to pay for needed delivery upgrades.
· Regulation
- Trump Administration Announces $8 Billion in One-Time Farm Aid
The U.S. Department of Justice separately announced a program under which eligible tipsters may receive $10,000 to $30,000 for information leading to criminal charges.
· Regulation
- U.S. Importer Sues Trump Over 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods
Gellert Global Group Corp. seeks to stop collection and recover duties paid on Canadian cheese. Its lawsuit tests the administration’s use of a 1930 trade law.
· Regulation
- Trump Says Musk’s SpaceX Share Gift Would Go Through Trump Accounts
Trump named the accounts as the proposed route, but the posts leave recipient rules and delivery terms open. A qualifying stock contribution requires Treasury approval and an agreement with an eligible donor.
· Regulation
- Warner Targets Trump’s Crypto Income in Reelection Campaign Ad
The ad claims Trump made more than $600 million from a memecoin. His annual disclosure lists $635,068,835 in licensing royalties, not net profit from a single token.
· Regulation
- Trump Waives Graham Act Duty Hikes on Goods From Russia and Top Importers
The order waives a 500% duty-rate increase on goods from Russia and a 100% increase on goods from major importers of Russian oil and gas.
· Regulation
- Trump’s Managed Accounts Sold Up to $515,000 in Micron Shares
The accounts also recorded net Meta share purchases of $5.1 million to $25.3 million in August.
· Investing
- Trump Approval Drops to 33% as Democrats Lead on Economic Trust
Sixty-six percent disapprove of Trump’s performance, including 52% who strongly disapprove. His rating is eight points below its level a year ago.
· Regulation
- Trump Waives New Russia Duties and Most Graham Act Sanctions
The Oct. 16 order sets no calendar end date for the waivers and leaves Russia measures imposed under earlier executive orders in place.
· Regulation
- Trump’s Maximum Reported Pharma Holdings Reached $56.206 Million in 2025
Companies with drugs affected by an expanded Medicare exception accounted for as much as $39.1 million. The changes apply to price years beginning in 2028, not 2026 or 2027.
· Regulation
- Trump Rules Out Nuclear Weapons and U.S. Ground Troops in Iran
He described the GBU-43/B MOAB as non-nuclear but did not confirm whether it was being considered for use. Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have heightened risks for commercial shipping.
· Regulation
- Trump Repeats $5,000 Pledge if Republicans Win Midterms
The proposal depends on Republicans winning both chambers on Nov. 3. Funding and payment rules have not been finalized.
· Regulation
- Trump Says Agencies Will Seek Plan to Keep Youngstown Steam Utility Open
He gave no details on funding or a timeline. SOBE Thermal Energy has been under court-appointed receivership since September 2025.
· Regulation
- Bipartisan Senators Press Trump to Drop Russian Diesel Arrangement
The Treasury authorization covers specified Russian-diesel transactions through April 7, 2027, while lawmakers argue the policy would offer limited relief to U.S. consumers.
· Regulation
- President Trump Says He Will Soon Make a Decision on Iran
Trump also criticized the Houthi rebels’ actions and said he had spoken with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince.
· Regulation
- White House Requests Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Resignation as Greece Ambassador
Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced the request during her first White House briefing Tuesday, without providing further details.
· People
- Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says Trump Threat Has Not Yet Succeeded
Waller made the statement Oct. 13 regarding the Federal Reserve’s independence.
· Regulation
- Ukraine Threatens Russian Refineries as Brent Crude Reclaims $106
Brent crude rose 2% to $106.80 a barrel on Oct. 12 as Russia’s refining capacity remained near 60%.
· Investing
- Trump says Ukraine needs new president as Russia diesel deal draws scrutiny
Trump's call for new Ukrainian leadership and a Russia diesel deal have raised concern over U.S. policy toward the war, with Hal Kemfer pointing to doubts over supply, pricing and congressional fallout.
· Regulation
- Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal After Lawmakers’ Pushback
The authorization allows Russian-origin diesel transactions through April 7, 2027, while the proposed supply schedule covers U.S. and global markets.
· Regulation
- Zelensky Accuses Russia of Breaking Energy Ceasefire, Pressures Trump
Ukraine says Russian forces attacked power facilities over the past week, while European officials questioned whether the arrangement can hold.
· Regulation
- Trump’s Russian Diesel Plan Faces Doubts Over U.S. Price Relief
The Treasury Department authorized Russian-origin diesel transactions through April 7, 2027, but the announced volumes may have limited effect on U.S. prices.
· Regulation
- Trump Frames AI Race With China as U.S. and Beijing Open Safety Channels
The two governments agreed to create a Super Intelligence dialogue and an incident-communications channel during Xi Jinping’s Sept. 24 visit.
· Regulation
- Trump Names Trump Media Advisor Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary
Zacharia starts Oct. 12 and will hold her first White House briefing the following morning.
· People
- Energy Analyst Says Diesel Prices Correlate More Closely With Treasury Yields
Diesel averaged $6.3895 per gallon on Oct. 1, while the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 5.24% on Oct. 9 amid inflation concerns.
· Investing
- Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Accept Energy Ceasefire if Russia Agrees
Ukraine’s president said he would accept an energy ceasefire if Russia agrees, after President Donald Trump announced one had been reached.
· Regulation
- Trump Announces Immediate Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire
President Trump said both sides agreed not to destroy energy infrastructure, with the arrangement taking effect immediately.
· Regulation
- Trump Says U.S. May Join Saudi Fight Against Houthis After Airport Attack
The attack killed 12 people and injured 309 in Riyadh. No U.S. military action or final decision has been confirmed.
· Regulation
- Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Replace ‘AI’ With ‘SI’
AI.gov now uses “SI GOV” branding, but its web address, search metadata and several links still use “AI” and “artificial intelligence.”
· Regulation
- U.S. Treasury Authorizes Russian Diesel Transactions Through April 2027
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin conveyed Iran’s views on ending the conflict during an Oct. 9 call with President Donald Trump.
· Regulation
- Trump Calls For Zelenskyy’s Replacement, Urges End To Refinery Strikes
Trump’s remarks came Saturday, Oct. 10, after he announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin to boost diesel exports and a U.S. Treasury Department waiver.
· Regulation
- Putin Relayed Iran War Proposal to Trump, Kremlin Says
The message came after Trump announced a U.S.-Russia arrangement involving more than 4 million tons of diesel as fuel prices rise.
· Investing
- Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Joins Trump’s Super Intelligence Push
Benioff follows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in adjusting company language around artificial intelligence as Trump promotes “super intelligence.”
· Technology
- Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Exceed Prewar Levels
Trump also said the United States has full control of the waterway and that Russia agreed to provide large volumes of oil products, mainly diesel.
· Investing