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Greenidge Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations in Mississippi

Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. has expanded its bitcoin mining operations with a new site in Mississippi. The site, which went live on July 1, 2024, features 2,400 bitcoin miners and is expected to increase capacity further in the coming…

From 50,000 to 4,925 BTC: Germany’s Bitcoin Sell-off Continues

Germany now holds fewer than 5,000 bitcoin following its recent divestment on Thursday. Since 9 a.m. EDT that day, wallets operated by the German government transferred 5,000 BTC, reducing its holdings to 4,925 BTC. Germany’s Bitcoin…

SEC Withdraws Enforcement Action Against Paxos’ BUSD Stablecoin

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to end its investigation into Paxos, a New York-based issuer of stablecoins, suggesting that stablecoins may not be treated as securities in most cases. This decision comes more than a year…

US Inflation Eases With 0.1% Drop in June; Biden Faces Gas Reserve Accusations

The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in June. The decline, primarily due to reduced gasoline prices, brought the annual inflation rate to its lowest in over three years. This news comes after U.S. President Joe Biden was accused of…

German Government Sheds Over 3,100 BTC, Now Holds Less Than 10,000 Bitcoins

At 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, the German government held 13,110 BTC. By 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, the stash had decreased to 9,925 BTC, with the wallets now holding below 10,000 bitcoins. Germany’s Bitcoin Wallets Overpay Network Fees as Holdings…

Animoca Brands Integrates Transak for Simplified TOWER Ecosystem Onboarding

Animoca Brands’ TOWER Ecosystem has announced the integration of Transak, a leading fiat-to-crypto payment gateway. This partnership aims to simplify the process of acquiring TOWER tokens (TOWER) by allowing users to purchase them directly with…

Lithuania Fines Crypto Firm $10M for Russian Sanctions Violations

The Lithuanian Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) has fined the crypto firm Payeer nearly 9.3 million euros ($10 million) for international sanctions violations and anti-money laundering (AML) breaches. Specifically, Payeer was fined 8.23…

Los Angeles Sparks Extend Partnership With Crypto.com Arena Until 2029

The Los Angeles Sparks, one of the most successful teams in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), have signed a five-year extension with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to continue playing at Crypto.com Arena until 2029. This…

Israel’s Digital Shekel Plans Hinge on ECB’s Digital Currency Move

The Bank of Israel (BOI) is exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC), a digital shekel, to modernize Israel’s payment system and drive innovation. However, BOI Deputy Governor Andrew Abir stated that the BOI is waiting for a major…

Fed Chair Powell Reaffirms Stance on Custody Assets Amid SEC Crypto Rule Controversy

On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, where Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) questioned him about the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121. This bulletin…

Trump to Address Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville

According to a report from Bitcoin Magazine, Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States and a 2024 presidential candidate, will be speaking at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville. This announcement follows Trump’s recent support for bitcoin…

Senate Committee Discusses Strong Federal Oversight of Crypto Markets

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on Wednesday where Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow stressed the urgent need for robust regulation in the crypto market. The discussion focused on investor protection…

VC Firm Hypersphere Reveals $130 Million Atlas Liquid Fund

Venture capital firm Hypersphere has announced the launch of its new liquid fund, Atlas, managing over $130 million in assets. Atlas aims to capitalize on the inefficiencies in the young crypto markets through a diverse range of trading strategies…

Federal Reserve Fines Citigroup $60.6 Million for Ongoing Risk Management Deficiencies

The U.S. Federal Reserve has imposed a $60.6 million fine on Citigroup for continued failures in its risk management and data quality practices. The enforcement action follows Citigroup’s insufficient progress in addressing deficiencies…

Bitwise CIO Predicts Bitcoin Surge to $100,000 Despite Current Price Dip

Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of the year, according to Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. Despite bitcoin currently trading under $60,000 at $57,800, Hougan sees significant potential for long-term investors. Market…