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UBS Digital Cash Pilot Completes, Paving the Way for Blockchain Payments
9.11.2024
UBS has unveiled a major breakthrough with UBS Digital Cash, a blockchain-based solution poised to revolutionize cross-border payments. UBS Digital Cash: A Blockchain-Driven Shift in Global Payments Financial giant UBS announced on Thursday the successful pilot of UBS Digital Cash,...
California Pulls Blockfi’s Lending License, Slaps Fines After Regulatory Breach
9.11.2024
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has revoked Blockfi Lending LLC’s finance lending license for violations under California’s Financing Law (CFL). Blockfi agreed to the revocation and to halt certain practices deemed harmful, following an examination that...
Crypto Exec Abducted in Broad Daylight — Why Crypto Wealth Now Comes With Grave Risks
9.11.2024
The abduction of a crypto CEO exposes stark security risks for high-profile crypto holders as bitcoin’s soaring value increasingly attracts criminal attention. An Abduction in Toronto Reveals Hidden Dangers for Crypto Holders The president and CEO of the Toronto-based cryptocurrency firm...
Crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog founder receives 12.5-year prison sentence
9.11.2024
Bitfog founder Roman Sterlingov has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison and forced to “pay a forfeiture money judgment” of around $395.5 million
Final Call: DOJ Seeks Bitfinex Hack Victims to Come Forward by Nov. 13
9.11.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a website to gather information from individuals affected by the 2016 Bitfinex hack, where approximately 120,000 BTC were stolen. The site provides a platform for potential victims to assert their rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights...
Putin Discusses US Dollar Dominance and BRICS Common Currency
9.11.2024
Putin dismissed claims that Russia would abandon the U.S. dollar, downplayed BRICS currency ambitions, and emphasized the dollar’s global dominance. Putin’s Take on US Dollar: Why Russia Isn’t Turning Away Yet Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed speculation regarding Russia’s...
Trump’s SEC Overhaul Looms — Crypto Advocates Eye Gensler’s Replacement
9.11.2024
Who will lead the SEC after Trump fires Gary Gensler? Crypto advocates hope for a shift toward clarity and innovation over enforcement. Eyes on the SEC: How a Key Power Shift Could Redefine Crypto’s Path Following the U.S. presidential election, speculation is rising about a possible...
Binance Exec Predicts Crypto Surge With Bitcoin Poised to Reshape Global Finance
9.11.2024
Bitcoin and crypto are at a pivotal moment, says a Binance executive, with record highs signaling growing adoption, stability, and expanding global financial influence. Beyond the Peak: Binance Reveals What’s Next for Crypto and Bitcoin’s Global Influence Binance’s head of regional markets...
SEC Commissioner Backs Trump’s Vision to End ‘War on Crypto’
9.11.2024
The SEC’s “war on crypto” may be winding down as a commissioner signals support for reducing enforcement against crypto firms, stressing the need for clear guidelines. War on Crypto: SEC Commissioner Signals a Turning Point on Enforcement U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner...
Grayscale Unveils Plan to Transform Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds With Split Strategy
9.11.2024
Grayscale Investments has announced plans for reverse share splits for its Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (Ticker: BTC) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (Ticker: ETH). Effective at 5:00 pm ET on Nov. 19, the BTC fund will undergo a 1-for-5 split, while the ETH fund will undergo a 1-for-10...
Binance Takes Substantial Bet on Decentralized Science With Strategic Investment in BIO Protocol
9.11.2024
Bio Protocol investment by Binance Labs points the way toward using blockchain for the betterment of humanity. Decentralized Science Gets a Boost with Binance Funding Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance, has announced a strategic investment in BIO Protocol. This move signifies Binance...
Kremlin Warns: Global Concerns Grow Over Dollar’s Political Use
9.11.2024
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that the abuse of the U.S. dollar as a political instrument has caused other nations to be concerned about potential roadblocks to using the currency in the future. Kremlin Highlights Nations’ Concerns on the U.S. Dollar Weaponization The Kremlin...
Why Trump’s Tariff Plan Goes Against the Free Market Ethos
8.11.2024
As Donald Trump eyes a dramatic economic overhaul, his proposed tariff regime stands at odds with the core tenets of free-market economics. Cutting Income Tax is Good, But Tariffs? Libertarians Disagree Donald Trump’s return to the presidency brings a bold agenda: funding government through tariffs...
Binance’s CZ Issues Stark Warning as Bitcoin Price Climbs Higher!
8.11.2024
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao issued a caution to Bitcoin (BTC) investors, advising restraint as the crypto reaches unprecedented…
Hive Digital Reports Slight Rise in Bitcoin Output Amidst Capacity Goals
8.11.2024
Bitcoin miner Hive Digital reported modest growth in bitcoin production for October, while advancing its mining capacity and infrastructure. Hive Digital Discloses Modest Bitcoin Output Gains Vancouver-based Hive Digital (Nasdaq: HIVE) reported incremental growth in its bitcoin production...
Sen. Cynthia Lummis to Reveal Next Steps for Bitcoin Reserve Act
8.11.2024
In the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis is set to delve deeper into…
MicroStrategy shares up 20% in the week following Trump’s victory, rate cuts
8.11.2024
MSTR has surged over 486% in the past 12 months, with the company planning to expand its Bitcoin holdings through a $42 billion purchase by 2027
Bitcoin Hits Another Milestone, Topping $77K for First Time; Funding Rates Suggest Crypto Rally Can Keep Going
8.11.2024
Cryptocurrency price milestones continue to topple in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory, as bitcoin on Friday surpassed $77,000 for the first time
SEC mulls approving Ethereum ETF options
8.11.2024
They include options on Bitwise Ethereum ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Trust, and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, as well as “any trust that holds Ether,” the filing said
Jack Dorsey’s Block Bets Big on Bitcoin Mining
8.11.2024
Block, Inc. has outlined a strategic pivot to expand its presence in bitcoin mining, signaling a commitment to the cryptocurrency sector and its infrastructure needs, according to its recent third-quarter shareholder letter. Block’s New Investment Focus on Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure In...