Federal Reserve Fines Citigroup $60.6 Million for Ongoing Risk Management Deficiencies
10.7.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve has imposed a $60.6 million fine on Citigroup for continued failures in its risk management and data quality practices. The enforcement action follows Citigroup’s insufficient progress in addressing deficiencies identified in a 2020 order. Citigroup Faces $60.6...
Bitwise CIO Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $100,000 Despite Current Price Dip
10.7.2024
Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of the year, according to Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. Despite bitcoin currently trading under $60,000 at $57,800, Hougan sees significant potential for long-term investors. Market Pullback a Gift for Investors, Claims Bitwise...
Capital Management CEO; Bitcoin will Survive Germany Dump
10.7.2024
The industry has held its breath for a couple of weeks due to the FUD that the massive Bitcoin selling by the German government and Mt. Gox will tank the market. That narrative may work for some, but not Anthony Pompliano. Capital Management CEO Anthony Pompliano believes that BTC holders will...
As DOE Preps for Take Two of Controversial Crypto Mining Survey, Industry Weighs in
10.7.2024
After the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) first attempt to survey crypto mining companies about their energy usage was kneecapped by a lawsuit, the department is getting ready to try again – but this time, it’s seeking input from crypto industry participants
Intuit lays off 10% of staff to focus on AI
10.7.2024
About 1,800 people were laid off, however the company plans on hiring about the same number of replacements
Ethereum price data points to impending rally above $3.4K
10.7.2024
Three key Ethereum price metrics suggest ETH is primed for a rally above $3,400
Crypto payment service Payeer hit with record $10M fine in Lithuania
10.7.2024
Payeer was fined approximately $10 million after it allegedly allowed transfers to sanctioned banks
Bitcoin Price Decline on Germany, Mt. Gox and Miner Sell Pressure May Be Overblown: NYDIG
10.7.2024
Recent blockchain movements sparked "irrational" fears, offering a buying opportunity for investors, NYDIG's Greg Cipolaro said
Satoshi Protocol Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Build Universal Stablecoin for Bitcoin
10.7.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Satoshi Protocol, a pioneering project building a “universal” stablecoin designed specifically for the Bitcoin ecosystem, successfully closed a $2 million seed funding round in May 2024. Led by CMS Holdings and RockTree Capital, the round signifies strong investor...
US lawmakers meet with crypto advocates in DC roundtable
10.7.2024
Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to Joe Biden, attended the roundtable in her personal capacity amid reports the US President was considering changing his position on crypto
Cryptoquant Report: Bitcoin Whales Buy Aggressively as Price Hits 4-Month Low
10.7.2024
Bitcoin’s recent price dip to a four-month low has triggered significant losses for new and large investors. This development, combined with mixed market signals, suggests the leading crypto asset is at a critical juncture, according to the latest Cryptoquant report. Market Signals Mixed...
Bragging Rights Are Key to Retaining Web3 Gamers
10.7.2024
Gaming is a social endeavor, so winning means cooperating with your friends in quests or beating the player on the other screen, and telling the world about your achievements, says Allen Ng, Co-Founder of OpenSocial Protocol