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Legal and Technical Hurdles Await EU's Digital Euro in Non-Euro States
5.9.2023
The European Union's (EU) upcoming digital euro may face hurdles in non-euro member states, according to a review conducted by the European Parliament.
The report, produced by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit, highlighted potential challenges surrounding the use of the Central Bank...
What Is the Drivechain Proposal and Why Is It Dividing the Bitcoin Community?
5.9.2023
Drivechain, a Bitcoin improvement proposal that presents a way of scaling Bitcoin using sidechains, level two blockchains that receive bridged tokens from a parent chain, is generating a loud buzz on social media from supporters and detractors. While Paul Sztorc, the author of the Drivechain...
Failure to tax the metaverse ‘will create a tax haven’ — Harvard legal expert
4.9.2023
Harvard scholar Christine Kim writes that income and wealth in the metaverse should be subject to immediate taxation
Bitcoin ETF applications: Who is filing and when the SEC may decide
4.9.2023
Despite BlackRock’s application for a Bitcoin spot ETF, its approval remains uncertain, with the SEC favoring another futures-based Ether ETF
Tornado Cash Founders Accused, Court Rules in Favor of Grayscale Against SEC, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
3.9.2023
The U.S. government has charged the founders of crypto mixing and privacy tool Tornado Cash with money laundering, calling them “criminals.” In other news, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled in favor of crypto asset manager Grayscale against the United...
Robert Kennedy Jr: China Doesn’t Want War With US — They Want to ‘Bury’ Us Economically
3.9.2023
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has explained that China does not want a war with the U.S. However, he warned that China wants to “bury” the U.S. economically. “I’m not afraid of the United States competing with China head to head and countries around the world....
Top BRICS Diplomats Approached Indonesia With Proposal to Join, Foreign Minister Says
2.9.2023
The foreign ministers of the BRICS states have reached out to invite Indonesia to become a member of the group, their Indonesian counterpart unveiled. The government in Jakarta is still weighing the benefits of joining the organization and is yet to decide whether to apply formally. BRICS Nations...
Kentucky regulator denies plan for subsidizing crypto mining facility
1.9.2023
A proposed contact with the Kentucky Power Company would have allowed Ebon International to receive a discounted rate for service at its crypto mining facility over a decade
Biggest Movers: LTC, BCH 5% Lower Following Friday’s Payrolls
1.9.2023
Litecoin was down by as much as 5% during Friday’s session, as markets reacted to the nonfarm payrolls report from the United States. 187,000 jobs were added to the economy in August, compared to the revised sum of 157,000 in July. Bitcoin cash also slipped, extending recent losses. Litecoin...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hovers Near $26,000 Following US Nonfarm Payrolls
1.9.2023
Bitcoin plummeted below $26,000 to start the month of September, as markets waited for the latest non-farm payrolls (NFP) report. Payrolls in the United States were expected to fall to 170,000 for August, however came in at 187,000. Ethereum was also down on the news, falling below $1,700. Bitcoin...
US regulators deny blocking AI chip exports to Middle East
1.9.2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce denied blocking AI chip sales to the Middle East and remained silent as to whether the requirements were only imposed on specific countries
SEC delays decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from WisdomTree, Invesco, and Valkyrie
31.8.2023
SEC has delayed its decision on Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from WisdomTree, Invesco Galaxy and Valkyrie, with the next deadlines set for October
When will it be too late to invest in Bitcoin?
31.8.2023
This week’s episode of Market Talks discusses whether it will ever be “too late” to buy Bitcoin and why BTC could take over the financial world
US officials extend export curbs on Nvidia AI chip to 'some Middle Eastern countries'
31.8.2023
U.S. regulators have told AI chip maker Nvidia and its rival AMD to curb exports of high-level semiconductor chips used to develop AI to certain Middle Eastern countries
First Mover Americas: Musk's X Obtains Payment Licenses in Several U.S. States
31.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Elon Musk's X Has Licenses in Multiple U.S. States to Process Payments, Including Crypto
31.8.2023
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has obtained money or currency transmitter licenses in seven U.S. states
Africa-Focused Remittances Fintech Lemfi Raises $33 Million in Series A Funding Round
31.8.2023
An Africa-focused remittances platform, Lemfi, recently said it has raised $33 million in a Series A round led by Left Lane Capital. Lemfi said it will use the capital raise to “expand its product offering to the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.” Making Remittances Less...
Trump NFTs back in demand, SEC says NFT sales are unregistered securities: Nifty Newsletter
30.8.2023
Trump NFT prices spiked after the former U.S. president’s mugshot in police custody was released
US Copyright Office issues notice of inquiry on artificial intelligence
30.8.2023
The inquiry seeks information and comment on issues related to the content AI produces and how policy makers should treat AI that imitates or mimics human artists
One less crypto-friendly candidate — Miami mayor ends US presidential run
29.8.2023
Along with longshot Democratic hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Francis Suarez was one of the few openly crypto-friendly candidates running in 2024