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XRP Advocate and Crypto Lawyer John Deaton Joins LBRY Lawsuit – Here's the Latest
16.9.2023
On September 13, John Deaton, the attorney renowned for representing XRP token holders in their legal battle against the SEC, formally filed a notice to serve as Amicus Curiae in the LBRY court case.
This move was followed by an official submission to the United States Court of Appeals for...
Leading Crypto Companies Band Together to Advocate for Regulatory Clarity in Texas
12.9.2023
In an effort to promote regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency industry, several prominent crypto and blockchain companies have joined forces to establish the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas.
The alliance, comprised of a16z crypto, Coinbase, Ledger, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital,...
Crypto companies form Texas blockchain group to advocate for clear regulations
12.9.2023
a16z crypto, Coinbase, Ledger, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, and Paradigm joined to advocate for clear regulations
Crypto's Early Innovator Turns Advocate for Compliance: The Charlie Shrem Saga
25.7.2023
Charlie Shrem – founder of the fallen Bitcoin (BTC) exchange Bitshrem – has pivoted to being a voice for regulatory compliance after being jailed for crypto violations eight years ago.
The exchange co-founder is now a general partner at Druid Ventures, an early-stage crypto VC firm providing...
Unlike Father, Spencer Schiff Calls Depression Warning ‘Fearmongering,’ Predicts Hyperdeflationary Boom, Bitcoin Crash; Banks on AI Future
19.7.2023
In response to a Zerohedge article titled “The Two Causes of the Coming Great Depression,” Spencer Schiff, son of gold advocate Peter Schiff, labeled the argument “pure fearmongering.” Spencer said he has distanced himself from his dad’s views and now predicts...
‘No, we’re not smuggling people’ - Bitcoin advocate tours Europe in BTC-styled van
7.7.2023
A Bitcoin-themed van promoting adoption around Europe has seen its fair share of drama, including a midnight stop and search by law enforcement agencies
Landmark Report: Canadian Lawmakers Advocate for Comprehensive Blockchain Strategy
29.6.2023
Canadian lawmakers' recent report has recognized blockchain, crypto, and mining as innovative industries with "significant, long-term" potential, in need of better regulation.
In September last year, the Canadian House of Commons Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU)...
Kenyan President Ruto Doubles Down on De-Dollarization Call — ‘We Just Want to Trade Much More Freely’
17.6.2023
Kenyan President William Ruto has repeated his call on African countries to consider ditching the U.S. dollar when settling cross-border trades. The Kenyan leader claimed that the African continent already has a mechanism that enables the seamless settling of transactions between traders. Further...
Bitcoin in Cuba: Why some Cubans are adopting BTC to escape ‘The Matrix’
16.6.2023
Private businesses in Cuba could be poised to benefit from the cryptocurrency revolution in one of the world’s harshest business environments
Bitcoin Advocate Nic Carter Accuses ‘Laser-Eyed Maxis’ of Turning Bitcoin Into a ‘Secular Cult’
9.6.2023
In a tweet this week, crypto advocate Nic Carter took aim at those who claim to be bitcoin enthusiasts but have been applauding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement actions. Carter accused these individuals of turning Bitcoin into a “secular cult”...
Economist Peter Schiff Surprises Critics, Dives Into Bitcoin-Backed NFT Market
27.5.2023
Economist and ardent gold advocate Peter Schiff caused a stir on Friday by announcing his participation in an upcoming art sale featuring non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These unique digital collectibles will be minted on the Bitcoin blockchain using Ordinal inscription technology. Schiff’s...
Xi Jinping and Putin Discuss BRICS Cooperation With Brazil’s President
27.5.2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in phone conversations with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva regarding their joint work within the BRICS group ahead of the economic bloc’s leaders’ summit. Lula has been a vocal advocate of ditching...
Bitcoin self-custody advocate explains why on-ramps are key to adoption
17.5.2023
Cypherpunk Jameson Lopp highlights the need for easier-to-use, improved self-custody solutions and more on-ramp avenues to drive Bitcoin adoption
OpenAI CEO to testify before Congress alongside ‘AI pause’ advocate and IBM exec
10.5.2023
AI experts from IBM, NYU, and OpenAI will testify before the U.S. Senate on May 16 in a hearing entitled “Oversight of A.I.: Rules for Artificial Intelligence.”
US-Based Bitcoin Focused Startup Fedi Raises $17 Million in Series A Funding Round
6.5.2023
Fedi, the U.S.-based fintech which is led by the Nigerian bitcoin advocate Obi Nwosu, said on May 3 that it recently raised $17 million in a Series A funding round. The company said it will use the funds to help it launch what it called the “world’s first federated operating system.”...
Bitcoin Cash Smart Contracts ‘Comparable to Those on Ethereum’ Possible via May Upgrade, ‘1000x Efficiency Advantage’: Dev Jason Dreyzehner
2.5.2023
Pro-freedom technologies advocate and software developer Jason Dreyzehner recently spoke with Bitcoin.com News via email about the upcoming Bitcoin Cash network upgrade on May 15. One of the most talked about improvement proposals set to go through on that date — which proponents view as...
Bitcoin advocate cracks known 12-word seed phrase in minutes
27.4.2023
If the words of a 12-word seed phrase are known, it’s deceptively easy to enter the wallet and sweep the funds
Sushiswap Smart Contract Bug Results in Over $3M in Losses; Head Chef Says Hundreds of ETH Recovered
10.4.2023
According to several reports, a bug introduced to the decentralized exchange (dex) protocol Sushiswap’s smart contract has resulted in more than $3 million in losses. The blockchain and smart contract security firm Peckshield explained the exploited contract was “deployed in multiple...
Crypto Advocate Sees 'Silver Lining' for the Industry in SEC's Warning to Coinbase
23.3.2023
Should the government agency follow through with its Wells notice, the outcome could lead to more rules of the road for crypto, Brett Quick, head of government affairs at the global alliance firm, said
Women in Web3 advocate for increased diversity in the ecosystem
9.3.2023
Several women suggested that education and grassroots training can be effective tools in promoting diversity within the Web3 ecosystem