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SEC has no authority over crypto, argues defendants in $18M fraud lawsuit
23.5.2023
Two individuals sued by the SEC for allegedly running a fake crypto mining scheme are seeking the suit's dismissal, arguing the regulator has no authority over crypto
Ripple CEO: ‘Confusing’ US Crypto Rules Benefiting Europe
23.5.2023
The United States’ confusing crypto regulations have forced firms like Ripple to consider investing outside the country, and Europe has been a “significant beneficiary” of this confusion, Brad Garlinghouse has said. The Ripple CEO suggested that the United States needs to emulate...
US risks losing the crypto race to UAE, Korea, Aus and Switzerland: Ark
23.5.2023
The U.S. crypto ecosystem is facing a “void” of well-established and credible institutions, according to an analyst from Ark Invest
Bitcoin volatility drops amid decline in liquidity, but a possible catalyst is approaching
22.5.2023
Bitcoin volatility has dropped as new liquidity is not flowing into the market, but on-chain data presents multiple reasons why BTC investors continue to hold
OpenAI warns superhuman AI may arrive within a decade: ‘We have to get it right’
22.5.2023
OpenAI leadership weighed the pros and cons of trying to stop the development of superhuman AI and decided it was in humanity’s best interest to forge ahead
US university gets $20M to create new AI institute
22.5.2023
The U.S.-based university Carnegie Mellon received $20 million in federal funding to create a brand new AI institute aimed at shaping public policy
Biden won't accept debt deal protecting crypto traders — G7
21.5.2023
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed opposition to a debt ceiling deal that would allegedly benefit crypto traders
US Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to accept Bitcoin for campaign donations
21.5.2023
Ramaswamy stated, “Let’s make the 2024 election a referendum on fiat currency.”
Bitpay Ceases Prepaid Mastercard Program, Promises Enhanced Card Service in the Future
19.5.2023
Cryptocurrency proponents in the United States are facing increasing challenges when it comes to utilizing digital assets for expenditures. Several crypto companies have encountered difficulties in securing banking partners. This week, Bitpay, a prominent player in the crypto payments sector, made...
Rate Hikes Affecting Housing Markets in Eurozone, United States, ECB Study Shows
19.5.2023
Interest rate hikes in the euro area are already causing a decline in housing investment, the zone’s central bank revealed in a study. While smaller than in the United States, the impact of the monetary policy tightening on the Old Continent is likely to grow further, the regulator expects. Housing...
Crypto adoption is booming, but not in the US or Europe — Bitcoin Builders 2023
18.5.2023
At the Bitcoin Builders Conference, Daniel Fogg from IOV Labs and Rootstock spoke with Cointelegraph about how emerging markets are shaping the future of the crypto space
Bitcoin Miami panel rejects 'fight' rhetoric against regulators
18.5.2023
Panelists at a discussion on “Fighting the Anti-crypto Army” sought to dismiss the idea that working with lawmakers to regulate crypto should be framed as a fight
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Drops Below $27,000 as US Debt Ceiling Fears Grip Markets
17.5.2023
Bitcoin fell below the $27,000 level on May 17, as market uncertainty remained high amidst the debt ceiling crisis in the United States. Congress continues to negotiate terms of a potential increase to the limit, before the U.S. government runs out of cash on June 1. Ethereum also dropped, breaking...
Report: Biden Administration ‘Crypto Tsar’ Says DOJ will Target Digital Asset Exchange Platforms
17.5.2023
According to Eun Young Choi, the head of the crypto unit at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the United States has resolved to target digital platforms because they are making it easy for criminals and money launderers. Choi said the DOJ hopes taking action against entities such as crypto...
Breaking: Court victory for Ripple as judge denies SEC motion to seal Hinman docs
17.5.2023
United States District Judge Analisa Torres made the order on May 16 in a win for Ripple
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in ‘historic’ Senate hearing on AI safety
16.5.2023
Altman appeared alongside NYU professor Gary Marcus and IBM’s chief of trust Christina Montgomery to discuss how the U.S. government should regulate the AI industry
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Consolidate Ahead of US Retail Sales Data
16.5.2023
Bitcoin consolidated below a key price floor on Tuesday, as markets were preparing for upcoming U.S. retail sales figures. Following two months of declines, sales in the United States are expected to rebound, as inflation cools off. Ethereum remains above the $1,800 level. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC)...
BlockFi used customer money to buy $30M insurance, creditors claim
16.5.2023
BlockFi said last Friday that it might not generate value for creditors by selling its cryptocurrency lending platform
Crypto bank runs in 2022 catalyzed by institutional withdrawals: Research
16.5.2023
Research suggests the lack of insurance for depositors on crypto platforms induced fear among retail and institutional clients, leading to heavy withdrawals and a liquidity crunch
Signature Bank failed to understand risks associated with crypto: FDIC chair
16.5.2023
A related report penned down by FDIC Chief Risk Officer cited poor management as “the root cause of Signature Bank’s failure.”