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Donald Trump Viewed as ‘America’s First Crypto President’ by Former CFTC Chairman
20.5.2024
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Chris Giancarlo has emphasized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s critical role in the cryptocurrency industry, dubbing him “America’s first crypto president” due to the approval of bitcoin futures during...
‘Godfather of AI’ advises UK government to start UBI
18.5.2024
Geoffrey Hinton also warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat within the next five to twenty years
Bitcoin moves toward range highs but derivatives traders watch from the sidelines
16.5.2024
Bitcoin price showed strength near its medium-term range high but multiple factors are preventing derivatives traders from opening new positions
U.S. CFTC Proposes Ban on Political Event Contracts
10.5.2024
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed a formal rejection of event contracts that bet on the outcome of political activity in a vote on Friday, beginning an effort to wall off U.S. customers from platforms that allow the trading of predictive contracts
SEC files final response in Ripple XRP case
8.5.2024
The SEC argues that Ripple’s assertions do not negate the need for injunctions to prevent future violations
Traders rush to short Ether as Grayscale pulls its futures ETF plan
8.5.2024
Just a 3% rebound in Ether’s price would wipe $345 million in short positions amid Grayscale withdrawing its Ether futures ETF application
Grayscale withdraws its Ethereum Futures ETF application
8.5.2024
The withdrawal comes a little over two weeks before the United States securities regulator will be forced to make a decision on at least one spot Ether ETF application
First Bitcoin-backed synthetic dollar to launch with 25% yield
6.5.2024
USDh is the first Bitcoin-native synthetic dollar with yield-generating capabilities. Is the 25% yield sustainable?
Bitcoin 'Call Writing' Back in Vogue as Cash And Carry Strategy Loses Shine
2.5.2024
Recently, traders have sold $80,000 BTC call options expiring at the end of May to generate additional yield, one observer said
New Funko Fusion Trailer Cramming Even More Franchises Into This Nightmare
30.4.2024
A new trailer is here for Funko Fusion, a game that looks more and more like a fever-dream mess of giant-headed characters from popular movies and shows. The game is out this September, so get excited, because our monoculture future is getting closer and closer! Read more
Google says no 'straight line' between generative AI and unemployment — for now
29.4.2024
A new study published by Google highlighted the economic repercussions of generative AI and its probable influence on employment trends and workforce dynamics
Bitcoin’s funding rate flattens, but should BTC bulls rejoice and buy the dips?
25.4.2024
Bitcoin bulls tend to celebrate when BTC’s funding rate is negative, but is it really a “generational buying opportunity?”
Bitget Cites High Adoption Rates in MENA Following 1,400% Surge in Region’s Active Users
25.4.2024
Between November 2023 and April 10, the number of active cryptocurrency users from the Middle East and North Africa using the Bitget platform grew by more than 1,400%. Bitget’s strong performance in the Middle East and North Africa is attributed to the region’s perceived high adoption rates and...
Bitcoin Futures Demand Blows up in Brazil: 7,400 Contracts Traded on Launch Day
22.4.2024
The first bitcoin futures contracts listed on B3, the stock exchange in Brazil, experienced significant interest from investors on debut day. According to a note delivered by the stock operator, 7,400 bitcoin futures contracts were traded, with the instrument reaching a peak of 111,000 orders...
Elizabeth Warren Demands U.S. CFTC Chair Explain His Chats With SBF
15.4.2024
The head of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, had a lot of contact with Sam Bankman-Friend, the disgraced former CEO of FTX, but lawmakers suggest he hasn't been fully forthcoming about those interactions. So, Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chuck Grassley...
Bitcoin Halving Has Crypto Miners Racing for 'Epic Sat' Potentially Worth Millions
15.4.2024
Bitcoin's once-every-four-years "halving" this week may be very different from those of earlier epochs, typically ho-hum affairs. Now, an intense competition is underway to mine the first block after the halving, which could contain a rare and collectible fragment of a bitcoin known as an "epic...
The End Of Battlefield 2042, 'Woke' Scrabble, And More Of The Week's Biggest News
14.4.2024
Another week’s in the books for 2024, and there were some interesting updates in the world of games, anime, and more. Battlefield 2042 is no more, no one knows what’s next for Helldivers 2, Scrabbleis woke, and Hatsune Miku fans are mad. Let’s get into it.Read more
Hatsune Miku Fans Demand Refunds After Underwhelming Concert
8.4.2024
If Hatsune Miku were an actual person and not an insanely popular virtual popstar vocaloid (a software that synthesizes sining from lyric and melody inputs) she’d currently be in hot water with fans after her latest concert series. Miku Expo is an annual international tour where vocaloid developer...
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Hits Record $37.55 Billion With CME Leading the Pack
29.3.2024
On Friday, March 29, 2024, the combined open interest in bitcoin futures reached a new all-time peak of $37.55 billion. This uptick occurs amid buoyant bitcoin markets and a growing attraction from institutional investors. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Reaches Unprecedented $37.55 Billion Since...
Brazil’s B3 Exchange Receives Regulatory Approval to Launch Bitcoin Futures in April
29.3.2024
Brazilian exchange operator B3 has received approval from the country's securities regulator to introduce Bitcoin futures trading.
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