Private Equity and Leadership from David Rubenstein
David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, remains one of private equity’s most respected voices. In 2025, Rubenstein’s firm manages nearly $400 billion in assets, and he continues to serve as co-chairman while also hosting Bloomberg’s "The David Rubenstein Show." Known for his historical interviews and constitutional patriotism, Rubenstein has also authored multiple bestsellers on leadership and U.S. history.
With a net worth of $3.7 billion, Rubenstein is also a dominant figure in American philanthropy. He’s donated over $800 million to institutions like the Smithsonian, Kennedy Center, and National Archives. He is one of the largest individual benefactors to American historical preservation, funding the restoration of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Monticello. In 2024, he was awarded the National Humanities Medal by the U.S. President for his commitment to civic education.
Trump says crypto stance supports U.S. political and strategic interests
Donald Trump says his shift toward cryptocurrency is tied to both electoral politics and competition with China. The U.S. president makes the remarks at a White House event for "Trump Accounts," ...
David Rubenstein notes the story behind U.S. Independence Day
July 4 is traditionally recognized as Independence Day in the U.S., commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. However, David Rubenstein points to a lesser-known fact: John ...
EU reviews MiCA framework as full crypto licensing deadline takes effect
Europe’s crypto market enters a new regulatory phase as the EU’s July 1 cutoff requires unlicensed crypto-asset service providers to stop operating across the bloc. The European Commission is ...
Trump's 2025 financial disclosure reveals over $1.4 billion in crypto income
Financial disclosures released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics show Donald Trump earns more from cryptocurrency ventures in 2025 than from his real estate and resort businesses. The filing ...
U.K. lowers stablecoin capital requirements below EU MiCA threshold
The U.K. is moving ahead with a lighter regulatory approach for parts of the crypto market as authorities refine the framework for stablecoins and exchanges. The change reduces the proposed ...
EU lawmakers push to assess DeFi, staking and NFT rules under MiCA
European Union lawmakers are moving to widen the bloc's digital asset policy debate beyond existing crypto rules as the MiCA transition period nears its end. A committee report heading to a ...
House Oversight panel opens digital currency roundtable on U.S. security and authoritarian regimes
Lawmakers are putting digital assets at the center of a wider debate over national security, financial freedom and the global rules governing emerging payment systems. A House Oversight ...
David Rubenstein: Lincoln Memorial museum offers free access with tickets required
The Lincoln Memorial museum provides visitors with free access, though tickets are required for entry.
In a recent tweet, David Rubenstein shared information about the ticketing process for the ...
Binance to restrict EU services under MiCA transition
European Union crypto users face a key market shift next week as the bloc's MiCA rules begin to reshape how major exchanges can operate across member states. Binance says it will restrict access ...
Crypto-backed PACs ramp up primary spending in Maryland, New York and Utah
Voters in Maryland, New York and Utah head into congressional primaries with cryptocurrency-linked political spending emerging as a significant force in several races. More than $8 million has ...
David Rubenstein: New museum set to open under U.S. Lincoln Memorial
A museum beneath the U.S. Lincoln Memorial is scheduled to open to the public on June 25.
David Rubenstein shared appreciation for The Washington Post's coverage of the project, highlighting its ...
Ireland plans crypto safeguards as financial crime risks rise
Ireland is moving to tighten oversight of crypto-related activities after identifying growing exposure to money laundering, terrorism financing and sanctions evasion. The measures form part of a ...
U.S. senators press Trump not to pardon former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried
Two senators involved in cryptocurrency policy talks are pushing to block any executive clemency for former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried as debate over digital asset regulation continues in ...
David Rubenstein: Private equity sector discussed at Berlin SuperReturn conference
David Rubenstein attended the recent SuperReturn conference in Berlin to share his views on the private equity sector.
Rubenstein acknowledged the opportunity provided by the organizers to ...
FDIC urged to coordinate crypto oversight across U.S. agencies
Federal oversight of blockchain-based finance remains under scrutiny as lawmakers and regulators refine how digital asset risks are supervised. The Government Accountability Office has now pressed ...
SEC proposal to scrap Rule 611 could ease tokenized U.S. stock trading
A proposed overhaul of U.S. equity market rules is opening a potential path for tokenized stock trading structures that have struggled to fit within existing protections. The change targets ...
SEC commissioner says DeFi code publication is protected speech
Debate over how U.S. securities law applies to decentralized finance developers is intensifying as regulators reassess their approach to crypto oversight. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says ...
Aave Labs unit gains UK FCA crypto registration for stablecoin ramp plans
Aave Labs is advancing its regulated payments infrastructure in the UK as the country moves toward a broader crypto rulebook under the Financial Services and Markets Act. The approval covers ...
UK crypto hub ambitions face regulatory delays as market framework lags U.S. and Europe
Britain’s push to establish itself as a leading digital asset centre is facing mounting pressure from slow rulemaking and overlapping mandates across key authorities. The friction is raising ...
Senate Banking Committee advances crypto market structure bill toward full U.S. Senate vote
After months of negotiations among lawmakers, the White House, crypto firms and banking groups, a Senate panel has moved a broad digital asset market structure bill forward. The measure, approved ...
Senate Banking Committee minority staff warns Clarity Act leaves crypto security gaps
As the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee prepares to debate and vote on the Clarity Act, minority staff are warning that the bill leaves major vulnerabilities in the ...
