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Betting Markets and Polls Show Harris Ahead of Trump as Election Nears
22.9.2024
With only 44 days remaining until the U.S. election, the blockchain-powered predictions market Polymarket shows Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead in a wager against former President Donald Trump. As of Sunday, Sept. 22, Harris holds 52%, with Trump close on her heels at 47%. Harris Tops...
Three-Mile Island nuclear site reopening to power AI
22.9.2024
The site was ground zero for a partial nuclear meltdown in 1979, which affected a separate unit and caused nearby areas to evacuate
Bitcoin to hit $200K by end of 2025 regardless of election — bank exec
20.9.2024
The 2024 election is projected to be a tight race on the granular local level, but this shouldn't matter for the long-term price of BTC.
Bitcoin to hit $200K by end of 2025 regardless of election — Bank exec
20.9.2024
The 2024 election is projected to be a tight race on the granular local level, but this shouldn’t matter for the long-term price of BTC.
US ‘far behind’ on crypto, election no quick fix: Ripple APAC boss
20.9.2024
The United States is lagging behind crypto-friendly regions like Singapore and the UAE, but there’s still a chance it can catch up, says Ripple APAC MD Fiona Murray
Binance exec’s mother pleads with US gov’t to secure his release
18.9.2024
Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported deteriorating health, Tigran Gambaryan likely won’t return to court until Oct. 9
Silvergate Capital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware
18.9.2024
The parent company of Silvergate Bank has listed assets ranging from $100 million to $500 million and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million
Bukele States El Salvador Will Self-Finance 2025 Budget, Won’t Issue Even ‘a Cent’ of Debt
18.9.2024
President Nayib Bukele revealed that he would present a self-financed budget proposal to the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador, meaning that the government will not issue debt to pay for its operations in 2025. Bukele stressed that this would be the first time this happened in decades...
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Shows How States Should Keep an Eye on Crypto Usage for Nefarious Purposes
17.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how Brazil is becoming an example of how states should enforce crypto compliance by battling tax evasion and pursuing money laundering groups...
Ex-SEC officials to speak at hearing on ‘politicized approach’ to crypto
17.9.2024
US House lawmakers will hear from a former SEC commissioner and crypto industry leaders at their “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing on Sept. 18
BitGo launches regulated custody platform for native protocol tokens
16.9.2024
The US custodian’s crypto-native clients include Worldcoin, ZetaChain, and LayerZero
5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales
14.9.2024
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement with GSB Group over unregistered securities sales tied to digital assets. Residents of the states will receive refunds for all fiat and cryptocurrency deposits. GSB chairman Josip Heit agreed to cease selling unregistered securities without admitting...
Rep. Torres 'happy' to help CFTC in regulating election betting contracts
14.9.2024
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres stated he is "more than happy" to work with the CFTC to develop a plan for regulating election betting contracts in the United States
Rep. Torres 'happy' to help CFTC in regulating election betting contracts
14.9.2024
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres stated he is "more than happy" to work with the CFTC to develop a plan for regulating election betting contracts in the United States
Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professor
13.9.2024
According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past
Crypto may swing election in battleground states — Law professor
13.9.2024
According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past
SEC ‘regrets any confusion’ from dubbing tokens as securities: filing
13.9.2024
The retraction arose from the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance, but the agency is still pursuing claims against the crypto exchange for alleged securities law violations
Saudi Minister Hints at 86 Million Tonnes of Petroyuan Adoption, States Country Is ‘Open to New Ideas’
13.9.2024
Bandar Alkhorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, stated that while the petroyuan – the use of the Chinese currency to settle oil shipments – was not “substantial to the ministry,” the country was open to new ideas, trying not to mix politics and commerce....
North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban
13.9.2024
A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal.
AI execs visit White House to discuss energy infrastructure
12.9.2024
According to a Goldman Sachs report, the demand for electrical power in the United States will grow approximately 2.4% by 2030