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US Presidential Candidate Vows to Protect Bitcoin From Government Interference
19.11.2023
U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says the government is “threatened by the existence of Bitcoin,” emphasizing that if the cryptocurrency becomes more popular, it would create “a threat to the incumbent status of the U.S. Federal Reserve itself.” He promised...
Bitcoin ETF approval nearing, but brace for more setbacks: BitGo CEO
19.11.2023
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Mike Belshe, CEO of crypto exchange BitGo, stated that the market structure needs to improve before the U.S. SEC will grant approval for Bitcoin ETFs
OpenAI’s Sam Altman ousted, BlackRock and Fidelity seek Ether ETF, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 12-18
18.11.2023
Sam Altman is ousted from OpenAI, BlackRock and Fidelity seek Ether ETF approval and Australia to tax gains from wrapped tokens
OpenAI’s crisis escalates as more staff resign after CEO removal: Report
18.11.2023
At least three senior researchers have left OpenAI since Sam Altman was removed as the startup's CEO on Nov. 17
Sam Altman’s Departure from OpenAI Triggers a Sharp Decline in Worldcoin’s Value – What’s Going On?
18.11.2023
Source: A screenshot, worldcoin.org The recent announcement of Sam Altman‘s departure from OpenAI has triggered a sharp decline in the value of Worldcoin’s WLD token. At the time of writing, WLD is trading at $1.86, down by more than 13% over the past day, according to data from...
People’s Bank of China Tests Digital Yuan Payment Integration in Hong Kong
18.11.2023
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) are in the second phase of the integration tests of the digital yuan for payments and cross-border transactions in Hong Kong. This new phase includes more banks and the ability to use the Fast Payment System to...
Republic Plans to Pay Users’ Dividends on Avalanche Blockchain
18.11.2023
Source: Avalanche Next-generation investment and technology firm Republic has announced plans to issue its upcoming digital asset on the Avalanche blockchain network. Called Republic Note, the digital asset will serve as a form of dividend payout for investors who tap into the extensive portfolio...
Crypto Biz: Uniswap’s Android wallet app, Cboe to launch BTC, ETH margin futures, and more
17.11.2023
Getting regulatory approval has been crucial for companies, particularly in a tight regulatory environment during the crypto winter
Massive Half-Life Update Adds Steam Deck Support, Cut Content, And More
17.11.2023
The original Half-Life turns 25 years old on November 19. That’s a big milestone! It’s an anniversary worth celebrating. And after some behind-the-scenes shenanigans, Valve has updated its historic first game to be perfectly playable on Steam Deck and added a bunch more to the classic game. Oh,...
More Bitcoin ETF Rejections 'Quite Likely,' BitGo's Belshe Says
17.11.2023
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said it's "quite likely" the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reject a series of spot bitcoin ETF applications despite industrywide optimism
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Gets Rejected From $38,000 Level – Time to Buy the Dip?
16.11.2023
The Bitcoin (BTC) price is pulling back aggressively after once again rejecting resistance at the $38,000 level earlier on Thursday. BTC was last changing hands in the $36,300s, down more than 4% on the day, but still well within this week’s $35,000-$38,000 ranges. Bitcoin’s failure to break higher...
Coinbase Ventures Invests More in Startups Outside the US, Especially in India, Singapore, Australia, and the UK
16.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / photo_gonzo Coinbase Ventures has shifted focus to crypto startups outside the United States amid growing regulatory scrutiny in the country. Hoolie Tejwani, the director of corporate development and ventures at Coinbase, told Bloomberg in a recent interview that the company...
Coinbase Expects Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Add Billions to Crypto Market — Says SEC Approval Possible by Year-End
16.11.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase says spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could add billions of dollars to the total crypto market cap. Coinbase also believes that the chances of one or more spot bitcoin ETFs being approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) before the...
Solana jumps 20% as Cathie Wood lauds its speed and cost over Ethereum
16.11.2023
Solana has drastically outperformed other major crypto assets, gaining nearly 200% in the last month
Commerzbank Receives Crypto Custody License From German Regulators
15.11.2023
Source: Commerzbank Leading German bank Commerzbank has received a crypto custody license from government regulators. Making the announcement in a press release, Commerzbank stated that the crypto custody license now makes it the first full-service German bank to be approved for this particular...
Bitcoin Prediction as Bulls Push Price Towards New Yearly Highs – Can BTC Hit $40,000 Soon?
15.11.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) Chart / Source: TradingView Bitcoin (BTC) is pumping on Wednesday, as mass liquidations of leveraged traders’ positions continue to drive large swings in the market. The BTC price was last trading around $37,700, up more than 6% on the day and around 7% versus Tuesday’s lows just...
Ledger and FVCKRENDER Launch Limited-Edition Nano X, More Collabs Coming
15.11.2023
Source: Ledger and FVCKRENDER Hardware wallet giant Ledger has joined hands with the popular tech-digital artist FVCKRENDER to launch a limited-edition bundle. The bundle, says the press release, “redefines the intersection of premium style and security in the realm of digital assets.” We made...
Poloniex to Resume Deposits and Withdrawal Services After $100 Million Exploit: Here’s More
15.11.2023
Source: Adobe Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex has announced plans to resume operations after it suffered a major hack resulting in losses over $100 million. The exchange announced on Nov 15 that following restoration efforts after the hack, it will begin deposits and withdrawal services assuring...
IMF Director Urges Institutions to Look Toward CBDCs, Highlights Cross-border Utility
15.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Kristina Blokhin The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has publicly praised the deployment of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) by more countries. Speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival, on the theme “Financial Inclusion...
Auradine Unveils New Teraflux Miners Setting New Efficiency Benchmarks in Bitcoin Mining Industry
15.11.2023
While several leading mining rig manufacturers have introduced more efficient bitcoin miners measured in joules per terahash (J/T), Auradine, based in California, has announced the debut of its Teraflux AT2880 and AI3680 bitcoin miners. These new models feature efficiency rates ranging from 15...