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Majority of Americans See Financial System as ‘Outdated,’ But Remain Skeptical of Crypto as Solution
8.5.2024
A recent survey conducted by the Digital Currency Group and The Harris Group has revealed that a majority of Americans in swing states view the financial system as "outdated."
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Monero P2P Trading Platform LocalMonero Closes, Citing ‘Internal and External’ Factors
8.5.2024
LocalMonero, a peer-to-peer trading platform for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero, has decided to shut down its services with immediate effect.
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Robinhood CEO Criticizes ‘Regulatory Onslaught’ on Crypto US, Pledges to Challenge SEC
8.5.2024
Expressing his discontent, Tenev characterized the SEC's regulatory actions as part of a broader "regulatory onslaught" that, in his view, stifles innovation and handicaps American firms and investors.
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Gary Gensler Attributes SEC’s Focus on Crypto to Financial Media and Fraud Concerns
8.5.2024
Gensler emphasized that while crypto represents a small portion of the financial markets, it disproportionally contributes to issues such as scams and frauds, attracting significant media attention.
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Crypto Is A Key Issue For 1 in 5 Voters In The 2024 US Elections, Digital Currency Group Says
7.5.2024
One in five voters in key battleground states believe digital assets are a key issue in the upcoming 2024 elections, data released Tuesday by the Digital Currency Group (DCG) reveals. The survey results come amidst the increasingly tense presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, with...
QCP Capital Secures Approval to Expand into Abu Dhabi, Strengthening Presence in the Middle East
7.5.2024
QCP Capital, a prominent options trading desk for digital assets, has received initial approval to operate in Abu Dhabi, marking its expansion into the Middle East.
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Australian Tax Office seeks data from 1.2 million crypto exchange users: Report
7.5.2024
The personal and crypto-transaction related details could help identify users who failed to report their tax obligations, according to the Australian Tax Office
Exodus Approved for NYSE Listing, Trading Begins on May 9
7.5.2024
Crypto wallet developer Exodus Movement has received approval to list its common stock on the NYSE American.
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Revolut Launches Crypto Trading Platform ‘Revolut X’ for UK Retail Customers
7.5.2024
Global fintech firm Revolut has introduced its standalone crypto trading platform called Revolut X, catering to UK retail customers.
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Australia cracks down on taxes, requests crypto exchange client data
7.5.2024
Australia has escalated its efforts to bolster tax compliance and combat potential tax evasion within the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector by seeking client data from cryptocurrency exchanges operating within its jurisdiction. This latest development underscores the Australian government’s...
Polygon Launches Alpha Testnet of Zero-Knowledge Rollup Solution ‘Miden’
7.5.2024
Polygon, a prominent Ethereum layer-2 developer, has introduced the alpha version testnet of its latest zero-knowledge (ZK)-rollup solution named Miden.
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Public Mining Companies Experience Production Decline of 6-12% in April Post-Halving
7.5.2024
Public mining companies have reported decreases in Bitcoin production ranging from 6% to 12% for the month of April following the halving event.
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Australia Tax Office Sets Sights On Crypto Exchanges’ Client Data, Bank Details
7.5.2024
The Australian Tax Office is demanding annual transaction details from crypto exchanges in a move to tackle potential tax evasion. This crackdown aims to ensure investors correctly report their crypto gains and pay any capital gains taxes owed.
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FTX Transfers $8.3M a Day Before Amended Proposal Deadline for Restructuring Plan
7.5.2024
This transfer occurred just a day before FTX debtors were scheduled to release an amended restructuring plan for the exchange, adding a layer of intrigue to an already complex situation.
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Kenya Appoints Marathon Digital as Consultant for Cryptocurrency Regime and Mining Energy Needs
7.5.2024
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that his government has appointed Marathon Digital, a U.S.-based Bitcoin mining company, as its consultant.
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Bitfinex CTO Confirms FSociety Allegations of Database Breach as ‘Fake’
6.5.2024
Bitfinex's chief technology officer, Paolo Ardoino, has dismissed claims by hacking group Fsociety, that allege a breach of the cryptocurrency exchange's database.
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Australian Federal Court Rules Mostly in Favor of Regulator in Case Against BPS Financial
6.5.2024
The Australian Federal Court has delivered a ruling mostly in favor of Australia's markets regulator in its case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over its Qoin scheme.
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LayerZero Labs Vows to Exclude Sybil Farmers From Upcoming Airdrop
6.5.2024
LayerZero Labs, a renowned cross-chain interoperability protocol, has vowed to tackle the issue of sybil farmers ahead of its highly anticipated airdrop.
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Over 90% of Stablecoin Transaction Volumes Are Not From Genuine Users: Visa Study
6.5.2024
A recent study conducted by Visa and Allium Labs has found that more than 90% of stablecoin volumes do not originate from genuine users.
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Jack Dorsey Departs Bluesky’s Board, the Decentralized Social Media Platform He Co-Founded
6.5.2024
Jack Dorsey has stepped down from Bluesky's board, the decentralized social media platform he originally envisioned and funded back in 2019 during his tenure as CEO of Twitter.
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