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Is the world’s response to Crypto defining the future of mass adoption?
23.11.2023
With their leader, Bitcoin, at the forefront, Cryptocurrencies have emerged as a feasible alternative to the established and outdated centralized financial system. The global impact of this phenomenon is evident in the diverse reactions from various countries and regions. While certain nations...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Surge Over $37,000 Amid Record Transactions
21.11.2023
In a remarkable turn of events, Bitcoin’s price surged to $37,444, marking nearly 1% increase on Tuesday, signaling robust investor confidence and market dynamics. This notable ascent coincides with significant developments in the cryptocurrency sphere, including Tether’s unprecedented...
Russian Lawmakers Urge Central Bank to Rethink Digital Ruble Plans
20.11.2023
Source: Alex Zarubi/Unsplash Russian lawmakers want the country’s Central Bank to ditch its current retail model digital ruble in favor of a wholesale alternative. Per Interfax, three State Duma committees submitted a joint response to the Central Bank’s monetary policy report for 2024-2026....
FTX Foundation Member Denies Involvement In SBF Fraud, Insists on Unpaid Bonus
14.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Rafael Henrique Ross Rheingans-Yoo, an employee of FTX Foundation has filed a response to FTX’s claim regarding his unpaid salaries and bonuses totaling $275,000. In a Nov 13 court filing, the foundation staff argued that he was entitled to $650,000 but was only paid $375,000...
Spanish Regulators Crack Down on Crypto Ad Violations, Hint at Probing X
13.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Spain’s securities market regulatory body said it had begun investigating its inaugural case pertaining to a potential violation of regulations governing large-scale advertising campaigns for crypto assets. The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) announced on Wednesday last...
Blockchain Gurus Are Quietly Stockpiling This Undervalued AI Crypto Gem – What Do They Know?
10.11.2023
Launchpad XYZ: Shaping the future of AI crypto. Image by Launchpad XYZ, X. Decentralized Web 3.0 services are set to level up with the debut of Launchpad XYZ, which will provide AI-optimized crypto trading, swapping, and fractionalization. The overwhelmingly positive response to its presale...
Gemini Adapts to UK’s Travel Rule, Implements Outward Transfer Restrictions to Comply
9.11.2023
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has implemented changes in response to new regulations affecting virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the UK. On November 7, Gemini announced adjustments to align with the new Travel Rule regulations in the UK. These changes involve a set of global standards...
Cryptocurrency Confiscation on the Rise: Impact of IRS’s Surveillance Plans
8.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Vitalii Vodolazskyi As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) moves forward with its plans to enhance surveillance of cryptocurrency transactions, some worry that it might lead to a surge in crypto confiscations. A 2022 report published by the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
SEC Clashes With Do Kwon and Terraform Labs in Court, Alleging ‘Clear, Undisputed’ Fraud
6.11.2023
Last week, lawyers representing Terraform Labs and its ex-CEO Do Hyeong Kwon (Do Kwon) moved to dismiss the lawsuit brought against them by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In response, the SEC has countered with a motion of its own, asserting the accountability of both...
NIST establishes AI Safety Institute Consortium in response to Biden executive order
2.11.2023
Documentation from NIST states the consortium will adopt a “broad human-centered focus” with “specific policies.”
UK’s National Crime Agency Seeks to Set Up Specialized Team to Combat Cryptocurrency Scams and Fraud
2.11.2023
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is taking a proactive stance against the rising threat of cryptocurrency scams and fraud. In response to the increasing attempts by bad actors to deceive crypto investors, the NCA has announced plans to establish a specialized cryptocurrency...
UK Treasury Unveils Crypto Asset Regulatory Framework – Here’s What You Need to Know
31.10.2023
The UK government has issued a comprehensive response to its consultation on crypto asset regulation, unveiling a final regulatory framework based on input from businesses, experts, and significant market events, including the ongoing FTX court case. With these proposals, the UK government...
US Deputy Treasury Secretary Implies Some Crypto Firms Refuse to Stop Illegal Fund Movements
27.10.2023
The US government is increasing its efforts to combat cryptocurrency criminal funding, especially in response to terrorist attacks in Israel. The world’s largest economy has expressed concerns that some crypto firms are not doing enough to prevent illegal funds flowing to bad actors. Speaking...
Digital Currency Group’s Q3 Shareholder Letter: Surprise Over NYAG Lawsuit
25.10.2023
Crypto industry powerhouse Digital Currency Group (DCG) has provided a response to its latest fraud lawsuit from the New York Attorney General (NYAG) last week, alongside updated Q3 financial figures. The conglomerate raked in $188 million in the third quarter, compared to $153 million in Q3 2022....
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Calls for ‘Comprehensive Deregulation’ After Predicting SEC Overhaul
24.10.2023
Billionaire Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Spacex, has underscored the need for “comprehensive deregulation.” He made this call in response to several actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that he believes are severely constraining our civilization. This comes...
Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
23.10.2023
The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities introduced additional measures to protect retail...
Arkansas Residents Outcry Over Rising Crypto Mining Nuisance, Senator Seeks Governor’s Response
19.10.2023
A senator from the US state of Arkansas is seeking answers from the governor's office as there is an increase in the outcry over unwanted cryptocurrency mines in small towns across the state.
Residents of Mountain Pine have complained over “freaking loud” noise from a new crypto-mining facility...
First Mover Americas: Circle Argues Stablecoins Aren’t Securities in Response to SEC’s Binance Lawsuit
29.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 29, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Hong Kong’s Friendly Crypto Policies ‘Very Stable,’ Legislator Assures Vitalik Buterin
18.9.2023
A Hong Kong Legislative Council member has assured Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin that the friendly cryptocurrency policies in Hong Kong are “very stable.” In response to Buterin’s comments expressing his unfamiliarity with Hong Kong and its “complicated...
Crypto Firm Riot Defends Texas Power Strategy After Headlines Claim State ‘Paid’ Miner
10.9.2023
Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms is defending its participation in Texas’ electricity market programs after recent headlines claimed the state ‘paid’ the miner over $30 million to reduce power in August. Riot Platforms Sets the Record Straight In a statement released Friday, the Nasdaq-listed...