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Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Regulation Needs Global Consensus
20.5.2024
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocates for global consensus on cryptocurrency regulation, highlighting the need for international cooperation, particularly within the G20. She noted that while Indian regulators have differing opinions regarding how to treat crypto, there is currently...
Bipartisan bill for blockchain competitiveness passes US House
20.5.2024
The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023 gives the Commerce Department a role in advancing blockchain technology
CPI report spurs $932M inflows into crypto investment funds
20.5.2024
Digital asset investment funds attracted $932 million in weekly inflows, according to CoinShares data
Analysts Boost Odds for Ethereum ETF Approval to 75% Amid SEC Chatter
20.5.2024
On May 20, 2024, Bloomberg Intelligence exchange-traded fund (ETF) senior analyst Eric Balchunas informed his 274,000 X followers that he and his colleague James Seyffart had increased their expectations for the approval of a spot-based ethereum ETF. “Update: [James Seyffart] and I...
Crypto Startup Funding Hits $2.4 Billion in Q1
20.5.2024
Crypto startup funding rose to $2.4 billion in the first quarter of 2024, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Pitchbook data. This funding, spread across 518 deals, marked a 40.3% increase from...
Binance Encourages Small and Medium Crypto Projects to Tackle Low Float and High FDV
20.5.2024
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has urged small and medium-sized crypto projects to address the prevalent trend of low float and high fully diluted valuations (FDV).
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Ripple Unveils Brazil Fund for Supporting Local XRP Ledger Projects
20.5.2024
Ripple, the cryptocurrency services and payments company, has recently unveiled a local fund to support Brazil-based projects using XRP Ledger, the XRP asset blockchain. Julia Heitner, Program Manager of the XRPL Grants program, stated that Brazil was the first country where this strategy would...
Humanity Protocol Teases Several Major Partnerships Following $1 Billion Valuation
20.5.2024
Humanity Protocol, the artificial intelligence startup pioneering new identity verification technology, is teasing “several major partnerships” ahead of its testnet launch. The news follows its $1 billion valuation last week that saw key investors such as Kingsway Capital and Animoca Brands...
US Senate overturns SEC’s anti-crypto resolution, but will Biden veto? Law Decoded
20.5.2024
The U.S. president remains the last barrier to recalling the problematic anti-crypto resolution by the SEC
US House to vote on FIT21 bill before holiday weekend
20.5.2024
The legislation, passed out of committee in July 2023, would clarify how the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission handle crypto
Bitcoin Breaks Out Above $68K as Solana's 7% Gain Leads Crypto Rally
20.5.2024
Inflows into the spot bitcoin ETFs restarted in a big way last week as the price rallied from near the $60K level
Best Crypto to Buy Now May 20 – Fantom, Injective, Sui
20.5.2024
As cryptocurrency markets push higher on Monday, with Bitcoin (BTC) surpassing $68,000 as traders look ahead of this week’s Fed meeting minutes release, Nvidia earnings and the SEC’s decision on spot Ethereum ETFs, investors are hunting for the best crypto to buy now that might hand them quick...
62 Crypto Projects Raise $474M in 20 Days, Led by Sophon and Securitize
20.5.2024
According to the latest data, 62 blockchain or cryptocurrency projects have collectively raised $474 million over the past 20 days of May. Leading the charge, the entertainment-focused blockchain project Sophon garnered $60 million in a node sale, with Securitize following closely, raising...
Cryptomus Shakes Up Crypto: Unveils Fee-Free iOS App and Launches Rewarding CRMS Token
20.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. In a bold move that disrupts the digital currency space, Cryptomus has unveiled its much-anticipated iOS application, a comprehensive solution for crypto enthusiasts seeking a seamless, fee-free trading experience. This innovative app, now available on the App Store, enables users...
‘Really Stupid and a Huge Mistake:’ Putin Blasts US Actions Blocking Payments to China; Exporters Turn to Small Banks and Crypto
20.5.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin charged against the U.S. actions seeking to block Russian payments to China and other countries. During a two-day trip to China, the Russian leader emphasized that this strategy was “really stupid and a huge mistake,” considering that these actions...
White paper that birthed crypto ZK-proofs receives IEEE ‘Test of Time’ award
20.5.2024
The paper, released in 2014, lays the foundations for blockchain privacy and scaling
Blockchain Association Sends Letter To Reps. Mike Johnson And Hakeem Jeffries Urging FIT21 House Vote
20.5.2024
The Blockchain Association is urging a full House floor vote of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), a Monday letter from the crypto advocacy group to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reveals. News of the letter comes on the heels...
The Week’s Biggest Crypto Gainers and Losers: PENDLE Soars, WLD Plummets
20.5.2024
This week bitcoin appreciated over 6% against the U.S. dollar, while ether increased more than 3% in the same period. Meanwhile, more than twelve alternative cryptocurrencies saw double-digit gains between 10% and 33.4%. Weekly Crypto Highlights: Double-Digit Gains and Losses Across the Board As...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 114 BTC Worth $7.6M After 11 Years
20.5.2024
With bitcoin’s price up 6.8% from last week, a dormant bitcoin address from 2013 became active for the first time in over 11 years, transferring 114.42 bitcoins valued at $7.67 million. Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet Awakens After 11 Years, Moves 114 Bitcoins April and May have seen fewer...
Gemini Earn to repay customers’ crypto by month-end
20.5.2024
A U.S. court has approved a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan for the defunct cryptocurrency lender Genesis. According to a company announcement, Gemini, a Genesis creditor, will return assets to customers by the end of the month. Genesis, the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender that ceased operations...