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Blockchain Basics Act Reaches Tennessee, 16 Legislatures Working on Similar Bills
5.2.2024
The Blockchain Basics Act, a bill that seeks to secure the rights of state citizens regarding cryptocurrency ownership, self-custody, and mining, has reached Tennessee. The bill, supported by the Satoshi Action Fund, was introduced to the State House by Rep. Kevin Vaughan and simultaneously to...
Nayib Bukele wins reelection as president of El Salvador
5.2.2024
Nayib Bukele, who gained a decisive victory and is renowned for his affinity with Bitcoin, has been sworn in as the president of El Salvador for 2024. Bukele disclosed the information prior to the electoral body’s official announcement. According to a tweet by Bukele, he emerged victorious...
South Korea suggests crypto executive vetting for better supervision
5.2.2024
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea has proposed modifications to the crypto regulations that would provide more power to authorities investigating crypto businesses. To commence, it will be mandatory for newly hired personnel of cryptocurrency-related organizations to provide...
Will XRP rise in 2024, meeting investors’ expectations?
5.2.2024
XRP is currently exchanging hands at $0.5048, with a drop of 1.46% in the last 24 hours. It further reflects a drop of 3.97% in the last 7 days and 12.23% in the last 30 days. The token continues to dance around the mark of $0.505 as the article is being drafted. The community has …
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission Proposes Regulatory Approval Requirement for Crypto Executives
5.2.2024
South Korea’s financial regulator has put forward new amendments that would require regulatory approval for new executives joining cryptocurrency companies. In an official announcement, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) said it aims to address the existing pain points in the current...
Genesis seeks court approval to sell GBTC shares worth $1.4B
5.2.2024
Genesis Global Capital, a presently inactive entity that was engaged in cryptocurrency lending, has recently submitted a revised motion to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. This is in reference to its need to receive approval for liquidating trust assets...
Dogecoin gains traction, signals a potential comeback for DOGE
5.2.2024
Dogecoin is down in three categories at the moment: 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days. The slip is 0.66%, 1.17%, and 6.13%, in the same order. The meme token, yet, never really lost anyone’s interest. The community has backed it all along, and members now have two core reasons to strengthen their...
Can Fantom rise again with Sonic and an ideological shift?
5.2.2024
Fantom rose to fame in 2021 with a bull run but has not been in the best position ever since. The network encountered massive liquidation, the founder’s abrupt hiatus, and a ground-breaking exploit. Even amid the negativity, Fantom has not stopped its transformation. The network has been working...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Nears $42,500 Amid Bukele Win and Soaring ETF Interest
5.2.2024
During the Asian trading session, Bitcoin’s latest price prediction takes into account a modest retreat to $42,585, marking a slight downturn of over 1%. This movement coincides with significant developments in the sector: President Nayib Bukele’s electoral success in El Salvador,...
Spanish Treasury Proposes Tax Reform to Allow Cryptocurrency Seizures
5.2.2024
The Spanish Treasury is proposing a tax reform to allow the seizure of cryptocurrency assets when liquidating tax debts. According to local sources, the proposal would also allow the state administration to embargo these digital assets as it is giving the first steps by declaring electronic money...
FTX Estate to Monetize AI Investment, Seeks Sale of Anthropic Shares Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
5.2.2024
In a significant move within the crypto bankruptcy landscape, FTX Trading Ltd. has announced its intention to sell its equity interests in the artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Anthropic PBC. Holding close to an 8% stake, valued between approximately $1.47 billion to upwards of $2.4 billion,...
Bitcoin Pioneer Nayib Bukele Reelected in El Salvador by a Landslide
5.2.2024
President Nayib Bukele, a pioneer in introducing the law that made bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador, has been reelected as president of the country in the ballot completed on Sunday. The Latam leader, who will reportedly continue implementing bitcoin-related policies, won by a landslide, scoring...
Coinbase Sees Positive Setup for Bitcoin as Exhaustion Hits Factors Pressuring BTC
5.2.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase says many technical factors pressuring bitcoin, and crypto more broadly, are starting to be exhausted. “We expect macro factors to become more relevant for the digital asset class in the weeks ahead, which could be supportive for performance,”...
Commodity Analyst Mike McGlone Says Gold Glitters Over Bitcoin as Crypto-to-Metal Ratio Plunges Post-2021
4.2.2024
Bloomberg’s commodity market expert Mike McGlone warns of a potential downturn for bitcoin, highlighting its disappointing performance against gold since its peak in 2021. On Sunday, McGlone pointed out that the bitcoin/gold ratio had plummeted by about 40% from its 2021 zenith of 37 times....
9 New ETFs Capture 177,949 Bitcoin, Pulling Nearly 40M BTC off Market After GBTC Outflows
4.2.2024
In the latest reports, a number of the nine spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that were launched on Jan. 11, 2024, have increased their bitcoin holdings following the last day of trading activity recorded on Feb. 2, 2024. According to the data, Blackrock’s IBIT now possesses...
Socialfi’s Shining Star Friend.tech Dims: A Tale of Decline and Disinterest
4.2.2024
Just a few months back, social finance (socialfi) platforms were the talk of the town, with Friend.tech leading the charge amidst surging popularity. Yet, as the curtains closed on October 2023, this once-celebrated socialfi platform witnessed a sharp decline in user engagement, and data from...
Genesis Seeks Court Approval to Offload $1.4 Billion in GBTC Assets Post-SEC Settlement
4.2.2024
After reaching an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bankrupt company Genesis Global Capital has submitted a petition to the bankruptcy court to dispose of holdings from Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, Ethereum Trust, and Ethereum Classic Trust. These assets...
Bit.Store and Gate Pay Unveil Gate MiniApp Collaboration for Enhanced Crypto Card Services
4.2.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Bit.Store, a leading innovator in cryptocurrency card solutions, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Gate Pay, one of the world’s premier cryptocurrency exchanges. This collaboration introduces a groundbreaking Gate MiniApp on Gate.io, designed to seamlessly...
Bitcoin’s Fourth Halving, Nigerian Currency Plunges, Canadian Court Rebukes Trudeau, and More — Week in Review
4.2.2024
Anticipation is high for Bitcoin’s fourth network halving. Meanwhile, the Nigerian currency has hit a new low against the U.S. dollar, while in Canada, the Federal Court declared the freezing of crypto donations during the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protests unconstitutional. Renowned...
Cryptocurrency Set to Surpass Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA)
4.2.2024
  The cryptocurrency market has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with new and innovative projects entering the space. Two standout performers have been Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA), which have seen their prices surge over 2,700% and 550%, respectively, in the past three years....