Wyoming seeks ‘stable token’ commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin
The state seeks someone with connections and expertise in the blockchain industry, promising a $150,000 annual salary.
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Japan PM reaffirms Web3 plans as Binance announces imminent launch
Fumio Kishida described Web3 as a “new form of capitalism” in a keynote address at the WebX conference in Japan.
TikTok launches text posts feature to rival Twitter and Threads
Just 20 days after Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta launched Threads to rival Elon Musk’s X, TikTok joined the race by allowing users to create and post text-based content.
US crypto's future could fall on these 4 digital asset bills
The crypto bills could hand power to the purportedly more crypto-friendly CFTC and better define the SEC’s jurisdiction.
Deribit's Bitcoin volatility index hits lifetime lows, hinting sideways action
The Bitcoin Implied Volatility Index has fallen to its lowest levels since the crypto options exchange launched the tracker in early 2021.
Reading the Elon Musk 'tea leaves' — Is Dogecoin coming for Twitter?
A subtle change in Elon Musk’s Twitter bio has reignited rumors Dogecoin may soon be used for payments on Musk’s “everything app.”
Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao seeks to dismiss CFTC complaint
Binance, Changpeng Zhao and former compliance chief Samuel Lim intend to file two motions to dismiss a March lawsuit from the CFTC against them.
OpenAI shutters AI detector due to low accuracy
OpenAI has quietly pulled the plug on its AI Classifier because of its low accuracy.
Crypto investors cool on Bitcoin funds, turning to Ether and XRP
Bitcoin-related funds saw outflows of $13 million over the past week, reversing five weeks of bullish inflows, according to Coinshares analyst James Butterfill.
Connext, Alchemix launch cross-chain token standard to reduce bridge exploit losses
The two protocols will implement a standard for issuers to control the "canonical" minting of tokens, helping to reduce losses from unofficial bridges.
Arkham Intel Exchange approves $5K bounty for info on Do Kwon and Terra wallets
Terra co-founder Do Kwon is currently in a Montenegrin prison as the platform remains under scrutiny in South Korea, but crypto users continue to seek out information on wallets.
Worldcoin launch raises eyebrows as WLD price notches a double-digit gain
Worldcoin price soared to $3.58 shortly after launching but traders and crypto advocates have many concerns.
Two more crypto bills in the US: Law Decoded, July 17–24
Last week was marked by two new legislative initiatives for the crypto industry in the United States.
3 reasons why Maker (MKR) fundamentals hint at further price upside
MKR looks primed to continue the rally given its recent buyback mechanism and two other key metrics that impact Maker’s price.
Twitter vs. Threads: Users are the real losers
The world’s eyes turned in excitement to the battle between Elon Musk's Twitter and Mark Zuckerberg's Threads, but users emerged as the real losers.
US GAO says lack of interagency cooperation needs to be addressed in crypto regulation
In a report requested by Rep. Maxine Waters, the country’s top watchdog is carefully neutral but dissatisfied with agencies’ abilities to work together.
Proposed gag order in SBF's criminal case under review, citing attempt to 'influence public opinion'
The proposal followed a complaint filed by U.S. authorities alleging Sam Bankman-Fried had leaked Caroline Ellison’s private journals in an attempt to interfere with the trial.
Price analysis 7/24: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, ADA, DOGE, SOL, MATIC
Bitcoin is at the pivotal 50-day SMA support, and a drop below this level could result in accelerated selling of BTC and altcoins.
New research shows how brain-like computers could revolutionize blockchain and AI
A CMOS-compatible neuromorphic computing chip could be on the horizon thanks to breakthrough research out of Technische Universität Dresden.
Ripple ruling and crypto ETFs ‘drove a lot of urgency’ among lawmakers, reportedly says Coinbase CEO
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly said Representatives Maxine Waters and Patrick McHenry were both considering a legislative path forward on regulating digital assets.
Why is XRP price down today?
XRP price is down today like other top crypto assets, as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve rate hike this week.
Bitcoin whale exchange inflow share hits 1-year high — over 40%
Bitcoin whales account for the most exchange inflows volumewise since June 2022 as short-term holders become increasingly active.
What criminal charges for Celsius ex-CEO mean for crypto industry
The former CEO of the troubled crypto lender faces multiple charges of fraud and market manipulation as U.S. regulators eye crypto market overhaul.
Coinbase vs SEC court dates confirmed for initial case arguments
A judge in New York has approved a joint request from the SEC and Coinbase to settle dates for opening briefs and all subsequent responses.
Worldcoin launch divides opinions - crypto community has its say
“What could go wrong?” Decentralized ID protocol Worldcoin has launched, receiving mixed takes from the cryptocurrency community.
Putin signs law on introduction of digital ruble in Russia
Russian citizens will not be forced to use the digital ruble, and use of the CBDC will be a voluntary choice for people to make, the governor of the Bank of Russia said.
XRP court ruling marks milestone, but new crypto law could take years
Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC is positive, but crypto firms still face uncertainty without a regulatory framework.
Worldcoin token launch sparks response from Vitalik Buterin
The Ethereum co-founder released a long-form response to the launch of Worldcoin’s decentralized human identity verification system.
From rugs to riches: UK carpet retailer to adopt Bitcoin Standard
With inflation running high and sluggish UK banking interest rates, small businesses in the United Kingdom are turning to novel solutions to save money.
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