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Early Ethereum adviser sues law firm for $100M over crypto extortion case defense
9.9.2024
Law firm Covington & Burling has denied Steven Nerayoff's allegations, calling his lawsuit “meritless” and vowing to “vigorously” fight it
Latam Insights: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Proposes Bitcoin Reserve; Maduro Wants to Retake the Crypto Path
9.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado proposes creating a bitcoin reserve, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro states that the country...
US Senate’s Bipartisan Legislative Skips Cryptocurrency, Adds AI
9.9.2024
US Senate Chuck Schumer passed a bipartisan legislative letter which lists ‘priorities’ in the pending months of Congress,…
UK Regulator: 87% of Crypto Firms Fail to Meet Registration Requirements
9.9.2024
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that over 87% of crypto registrations were either rejected, withdrawn, or refused as part of its ongoing efforts to combat fraud and enhance consumer protection. In its annual report, the FCA outlined new marketing rules for crypto assets....
Bitcoin ‘could very well catch fire’ as next generation of investors mature
8.9.2024
Economist and podcast host Suze Orman is bullish on Bitcoin, but says ETFs are the way to go
Central Bank of Brazil Reveals New Use Cases to Be Tested in Its Drex CBDC Second Pilot Phase
8.9.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil disclosed a new set of use cases that will be part of the second phase of the ongoing pilot of its drex CBDC. Among the 13 instances selected from the 46 presented are platforms for tokenizing real estate, liquidity pools for trading public securities, and even automating...
Elon Musk: ‘first Starships to Mars will launch in 2 years’
8.9.2024
He says crewed missions will begin within 4-6 years depending on whether certain economic and technological challenges can be overcome
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Reaches 692 EH/s, Nearing 700 EH/s Milestone
8.9.2024
After breaking the July 25, 2024 record on Saturday, Sept. 7, Bitcoin’s hashrate has kept climbing, now reaching an impressive 692.28 exahash per second (EH/s) on Sept. 8, which is more than 13 EH/s above the previous level. Bitcoin Smashes Another Hashrate Record, Climbing 66 EH/s in a Week...
Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Surges in 2024, River Report Reveals
8.9.2024
Corporate adoption of bitcoin has experienced a significant surge in 2024, according to a recent report from River, a U.S.-based bitcoin-focused financial services company. The report highlights the growing role of bitcoin in business treasuries, offering insights into key trends and future...
Vitalik Buterin Responds to Rumored Sales, Reaffirms Commitment to Ethereum and Charitable Causes
8.9.2024
After some activity was noticed from wallets linked to Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, he took to the social media platform X to clarify the situation. He stated that all his token sales were meant to “support various projects.” Buterin added that any ERC20 tokens gifted...
Westlake Police Issue Alert on Blackmail Scams Involving Bitcoin
8.9.2024
Westlake Police are cautioning residents about a rise in blackmail scam emails. Scammers claim they have been monitoring recipients’ online activities and demand payment, typically in bitcoin or gift cards, to prevent exposing personal internet habits. These emails may appear highly...
Tether Invests $100 Million in Latam’s Agricultural Giant Adecoagro
8.9.2024
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, has acquired 9.8% of Adecoagro, a Latin American-based agricultural giant. In a move described by Argentine media as surprising, the company invested $100 million to diversify its investments in the agricultural and food sectors. Adecoagro, valued at over...
Istanbul Police Arrest Omegapro Managers Over $4 Billion Crypto Fraud Scheme
8.9.2024
Two managers from the now-defunct crypto fraudulent investment platform Omegapro were arrested in Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports. Dutch executive Robert Velghe was arrested Tuesday, following the July arrest of Swedish co-founder Andreas Szakacs. Omegapro, founded in 2018...
20 Government Agencies in US, South Korea, and Japan Tackle North Korean Crypto Threats
8.9.2024
The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held their third Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group meeting on Friday in Seoul to address North Korean cyber threats. Led by U.S. Deputy Special Representative Seth Bailey, ROK’s Lee Jun-il, and Japan’s Kumagai Naoki, the meeting focused...
Fed Report Explores How Crypto Price Changes Affect Ownership
8.9.2024
A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Consumer Finance Institute found that cryptocurrency ownership declined during market downturns, despite price increases in bitcoin. Data from multiple surveys showed that crypto interest and ownership did not rise, even as prices surged....
Kamala Harris Gains Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen’s Endorsement
7.9.2024
Eighty-eight business leaders, including Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, in a new letter shared by CNBC on Friday. Some crypto investors are puzzled by Larsen’s move, given the Biden administration’s stringent regulatory stance...
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Proposes Establishing a Bitcoin Reserve
7.9.2024
Maria Corina Machado, head of the political coalition that contests the victory of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, has proposed establishing a bitcoin reserve for the country. Machado stated that bitcoin represented a lifeline for many Venezuelans, that protected their wealth from rampant...
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Record High as Prices Drop Below $55K
7.9.2024
As bitcoin dipped below $55K this week, something quite interesting happened behind the scenes. On Sept. 7, 2024, the network’s computational power hit a new lifetime high. The seven-day simple moving average (SMA) for Bitcoin’s total hashrate climbed to 679 exahash per second (EH/s) on Saturday,...
Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ gov meme sends political speculation soaring
7.9.2024
Musk previously signaled he was ready and willing to serve if Donald Trump is elected president of the United States
Stablecoin Economy Expands $1.08B in 2 Weeks Despite Reductions in Key Coins
7.9.2024
In the past 15 days, the stablecoin economy experienced modest yet steady expansion, adding $1.08 billion to its overall value. During this time, tether’s market capitalization increased by 790 million. Modest $1.08B Growth in Stablecoin Market Since Aug. 23 Growth in the stablecoin economy...