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US Lawmaker Blasts SEC for Deliberately Obfuscating Crypto Regulations — Questions Chair Gensler’s Personal Agenda
7.12.2023
A U.S. lawmaker has slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for having a deliberate policy preference to provide less clarity to the crypto market. “The SEC is not adhering to the law. That’s why it keeps losing in court,” said Congressman Tom Emmer as he questioned...
New Jersey Bill Proposes Classifying All Crypto Tokens Sold to Institutional Investors as Securities
7.12.2023
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. state of New Jersey to classify all cryptocurrencies issued and sold directly to institutional investors as securities. In contrast, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has previously stated that bitcoin is not a security, but SEC Chairman Gary...
Blackrock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing Update Addresses Potential Classification of BTC as a Security by SEC
7.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has warned in its latest spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing update of the potential for bitcoin to be classified as a security by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), state regulators, or court rulings. “If...
Lugano Switzerland Now Accepts Bitcoin, USDT for Tax Payments
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / Michael Wuensch The city of Lugano, Switzerland announced on Wednesday that it is ready to start accepting tax payments in cryptocurrency – including Tether (USDT) and Bitcoin (BTC). That includes payments for any invoice issued by Lugano, such as municipal services and all other...
Elon Musk’s X Secures 12 Money Transmitter Licenses — X.AI to Raise $1 Billion in Equity Offering
6.12.2023
Elon Musk’s social media company, X, has obtained 12 money transmitter licenses across the United States. Furthermore, his artificial intelligence (AI) company, X.AI, stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its intention to raise $1 billion in an equity...
Crypto Experts are Quitely Stacking This Launchpad Token Before it Lists on Exchanges – What Do They Know?
6.12.2023
Crypto enthusiasts are quietly stocking up on a new launchpad token ahead of planned exchange listings. Image by Pol Solé, Adobe Stock. The cryptocurrency market has seen its fair share of hype cycles and ‘next big things’. Seasoned crypto traders know how to spot truly promising...
Best Crypto to Buy Now December 6 – Helium, Celestia, Avalanche
6.12.2023
HNT, TIA, and AVAX outperform the broader cryptocurrency market as investors hunt for the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com. The HNT price is surging over 42% so far today, positioning Helium’s native token as one of the best crypto to buy now amid the network’s launch...
Coinbase Wallet Launches Global Money Transfers With Link-Based Payments
6.12.2023
Coinbase has unveiled a new feature to its wallet service, streamlining international fund transfers. This new update aims to make the transfer of funds as effortless as sending a text. Coinbase Unveils Link-Based Money Transfer Service Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has launched its latest wallet feature...
Bitcoin Miner DMG Acquires 4,550 T21 Antminers for $12.1 Million
6.12.2023
DMG Blockchain Solutions, a bitcoin miner and cryptocurrency technology company, announced that the firm has purchased 4,550 T21 Antminer bitcoin miners from Bitmain Technologies. DMG detailed that it paid $12.1 million for the next-generation application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners...
Digital Asset Exchange OKX Joins Ethereum Climate Platform to Foster Sustainability
6.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / AndriiKoval OKX Ventures, the investment arm of cryptocurrency exchange OKX has joined the Ethereum Climate Platform (ECP) to partner towards sustainable climate goals. In a Dec 6 press release, the company announced the decision to join the platform and highlighted plans...
Comparing Peaks: Bitcoin Hits 20-Month High, Other Cryptos Still Strive for Past Glories
6.12.2023
As bitcoin’s value soared to heights last witnessed on April 6, 2022, a multitude of crypto assets have also reaped benefits from the surge of the premier cryptocurrency. Yet, despite a significant number of these digital currencies experiencing substantial increases, surpassing even bitcoin...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Retraces at Formidable $44,500 Resistance Barrier
6.12.2023
As bitcoin’s price hovers between $43,950 and $44,150, a nuanced examination of its oscillators and moving averages reveals a complex picture of its market movements. Despite a bullish run in its 24-hour trading range, oscillators signal caution. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s (BTC) market...
Bitcoin’s Recent Rally Underscores the “Low Correlation” of Crypto with Traditional Assets: Expert
6.12.2023
Source: Adobe Bitcoin (BTC) has displayed resilience by surging to a more than 19-month high, even as global markets experienced a downturn. The cryptocurrency climbed 5.8% to reach $42,000 on Monday and maintained its position just below that level in morning Asian trading on Tuesday. ...
Crypto Markets Surge Wednesday, ADA, DOGE Up Over 10%; Bitcoin Talk Forum to Censor Mixer Discussions — Daily Price Update
6.12.2023
#Crypto Markets Surge Wednesday, #ADA, #DOGE Up Over 10%, #BTC at $44K; Bitcoin Talk Forum to Censor #Mixer Discussions — Daily #Price Update pic.twitter.com/X9gvCvmO67 — Bitcoin.com News (@BTCTN) December 6, 2023 ADA and DOGE are top gainers on Wednesday, Dec. 6, surging over 10%...
Circle and Nubank unite to give USDC access to Brazilian users
6.12.2023
Circle collaborates with Nubank to grant access to USDC and other products on Nubank’s cryptocurrency platform to 85 million consumers in Brazil. USDC from Circle is an example of a top-certified dollar stablecoin, which is an internet-based digital dollar. This serves as an initial phase...
UNDP and Algorand Foundation to Launch Blockchain Academy in Q1 of 2024
6.12.2023
The United Nations Development Programme together with the Algorand Foundation are set to launch a blockchain academy in the first quarter of 2024. The objective of the academy is to provide the UNDP’s employees “with knowledge and insights into the applications of blockchain...
Helium Mobile introduces unlimited nationwide plan in the US
6.12.2023
Helium Mobile recently launched its nationwide unlimited plans in the US. Priced at $20 per month, the unlimited talk, data, and text plan is eight times more affordable than the average US cell bill. Backed by the nation’s largest 5G network, the plan is accompanied by Helium Mobile outdoor...
Report: Kenyan Parliament Committee Approves Bill Proposing to Widen Definition of Securities to Include Crypto
6.12.2023
A Kenyan parliamentary committee has reportedly approved a bill that proposes to widen the definition of securities to include cryptocurrencies. The bill proposes a tax on crypto exchanges and digital wallets as well as a capital gains tax on users who realize a capital gain from the sale of their...
Tech Giants and Crypto Maestros unite to benchmark prop trading
6.12.2023
Proprietary or prop trading firms seek to optimize trading strategies by peeking modern innovative ways. They focus on applying cutting-edge technology to provide an edge in the highly competitive financial market. In this article, we will look at the implications of advanced technology on prop...
10 Best Layer 1 Crypto Projects to Watch in 2024
6.12.2023
Many cryptocurrency investors prefer layer 1 networks over secondary tokens, such as those following the ERC-20 or BEP-20 standards. After all, layer 1 blockchains determine their own consensus models, governance, and transaction processing. This guide analyzes the 10 best layer 1 crypto projects...