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North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Banning State Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies
7.7.2024
The governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina has vetoed House Bill 690, which seeks to ban state payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the state’s participation in the Federal Reserve’s CBDC testing. The governor argued the bill was premature and emphasized...
Crypto losses reach $1.19B in H1 2024: CertiK calls for better security
3.7.2024
The CertiK report shows that phishing attacks led to nearly $498 million in losses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures like 2FA
Russia’s Cryptocurrency Mining Bill Faces Delays
2.7.2024
The Russian State Duma is considering a bill related to cryptocurrency mining and sales, but the legislation is not expected to be approved by fall. The bill aims to legalize crypto mining and allow the sale of mined digital currency. Currently, cryptocurrency cannot be used for settlements...
WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill — For now
1.7.2024
EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet
North Carolina Passes Bill to Block State Participation in Federal CBDC Testing
29.6.2024
The General Assembly of the U.S. state of North Carolina has approved a bill that prevents the state from participating in the Federal Reserve’s testing of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The General Assembly is North Carolina’s legislative body, comprising two chambers:...
Gamer Flies Across Country To Attack MMO Rival With A Hammer
28.6.2024
A man from New Jersey was charged with attempted second-degree murder over the weekend after he flew to Florida and attacked another gamer with a hammer allegedly over a dispute in an MMORPG, according to police.Read more
Kenya’s Gen Z Embrace Bitcoin Amid Finance Bill ‘24 Protests
27.6.2024
In this post Kenyan youths find a safe haven in Satoshi Nakamoto’s freedom coin, Bitcoin, amid the Finance Bill 2024 protests. BTC contributors in Kenya call on the youths to educate themselves on BTC and decentralized finance. Kenyans led by Gen Z have taken to the streets to reject...
Vanuatu expects to pass long-awaited crypto bill in September
27.6.2024
A Vanuatu policy consultant tells Cointelegraph the bill had been ready for a few years but had been delayed due to several cabinet changes
North Carolina’s CBDC ban bill heads to governor’s desk
27.6.2024
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper will now either sign or veto the law that bars the state’s government from accepting a Federal Reserve CBDC, potentially joining Louisiana
US Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Allow Bitcoin Payments for Federal Income Taxes, Citing El Salvador’s Success
26.6.2024
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced a bill to allow federal income taxes to be paid with bitcoin. Inspired by El Salvador’s success with the cryptocurrency, the lawmaker believes this move will modernize the U.S. tax system, promote innovation, and maintain America’s...
Latam Insights: Salvadoran Government Introduces Bitcoin Banking Bill, Bitcoin to Compete With Other Currencies in Argentina
24.6.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Salvadoran government pushes a bitcoin banking bill, president Milei states bitcoin will compete with other currencies in Argentina, and the Wasabi Wallet...
Bitcoin backs Congressman’s bill to abolish the Federal Reserve
14.6.2024
The Federal Reserve is under the radar – this time it has been ignited by Toman Massie, a US Congressman from Kentucky. He has presented the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act to remove its economic authority. The move is inspired by a Bitcoin audiobook titled The Bitcoin Standard. Authored...
Australia's Treasury to Include Stablecoin Rules in Crypto Bill Draft, ASIC's Warning For Crypto Entities
13.6.2024
Australia's regulators have provided rare updates on their plans for the digital assets sector, including plans to introduce a draft framework for stablecoins and hinted that more enforcement is on its way against unlicensed entities during an event in Sydney on Wednesday
Bill Miller Explains Why Bitcoin Is Still Undervalued
13.6.2024
Bill Miller IV, chairman and CIO of Miller Value Partners, has explained why bitcoin is undervalued despite the cryptocurrency’s recent highs. He emphasized bitcoin’s potential as a revolutionary monetary system superior to fiat currencies, which are subject to human control...
Stablecoin act gives Congress alternative to overriding Biden’s SAB 121 veto
12.6.2024
President Joe Biden’s veto of the SAB 121 repeal was a blow for the crypto community. Can the U.S. Congress override the veto with broad bipartisan support?
Senate Bill Could Open Crypto to U.S. Sanctions, but Industry Trying to Head it Off
10.6.2024
A piece of legislation with heavy implications for the digital assets sector made it through the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's funding package recently without most in the industry – and many in Congress – apparently aware of it, but industry insiders consider its chances for survival...
Bill Gates chystá vydání svých pamětí. Pikantní detaily o tom, co se dělo v Microsoftu, v nich ale nebudou
6.6.2024
O životě a kariéře zakladatele Microsoftu Billa Gatese již bylo vydáno několik knih. Ani v jednom případě se však nejednalo o autobiografii, tedy líčení životního příběhu z vlastního pohledu. To se však změní v příštím roce – Gates na svém osobním blogu v úterý 4. června oznámil, že připravuje
FTX reaches $200M settlement with IRS on tax bill
4.6.2024
The agreement, which is subject to a court approval, resolves a major hurdle for FTX bankruptcy process
10 Hopes And Predictions For Summer Game Fest
4.6.2024
It’s almost time for this year’s not-E3, Summer Game Fest. Geoff Keighley’s annual World Premierathon, and several ostensibly unrelated events orbit it, pile vast mountains of gaming news upon us. For a breakdown of everything going down in the next week, check out this handy dandy guide for when...
Coinbase Raises Fairshake Super PAC Fund by $25M to Push Crypto Legislation
4.6.2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined the optimal strategy to achieve regulatory clarity for the crypto sector in the U.S. The executive emphasized the necessity of electing pro-crypto candidates, highlighting Stand With Crypto’s 900,000 advocates and their impact on key legislative...