President Biden announces nominations for key positions at Federal Reserve
Leadership at the Fed will likely have an impact on how the U.S. government handles the potential issuance of a central bank digital currency.
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Price analysis 5/12: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC
Bitcoin and most major altcoins are slumping, but the charts suggest that a recovery could be around the corner.
Florida governor signs CBDC bill into law, restricting some uses of US and foreign CBDCs
The new law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, also urges other states to take action against the potential introduction of CBDCs through their commercial codes.
NBCUniversal veteran could replace Elon Musk as Twitter CEO: Report
Elon Musk announced his departure as Twitter CEO on May 11, suggesting his replacement would be a woman who would take over within roughly six weeks.
Bitcoin's dive under $27K liquidates $100M — So why aren't margin traders flipping bearish?
BTC price falls below the 55-day support level at $27,000, but futures market resilience sparks hope for a recovery toward $28,000.
Web3 community-building meets music technology at Wavelengths Summit 2023
Crypto natives and newbies alike came together to build community and share alpha on the latest in music technology and decentralization.
How to protect your identity online
Strategies like using strong passwords, enabling 2FA, avoiding phishing, using VPNs, keeping software up-to-date and using reputable antivirus may help one against online fraud.
What is Pepecoin and can it flip memecoins Dogecoin and Shiba Inu?
Pepecoin is a new meme-inspired cryptocurrency that's growing faster than Shiba Inu in its early days thanks to some big-name exchange listings.
New tech could make crypto and Web3 wallets more convenient
Developers are working on ways to get rid of seed words and even private keys, while still keeping users in control.
UAE infrastructure for crypto is more ‘business-friendly’ than the US, says exec
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse also expressed their sentiments over US regulation at the Dubai Fintech Summit.
Forget Cambridge Analytica — Here’s how AI could threaten elections
While disinformation is an ongoing issue that social media has only contributed to, AI could make it much easier for bad actors to spread disinformation.
Terra Luna founder Do Kwon’s bail terms officially accepted by Montenegro court
The Montenegro court accepted the offered bail of $436,000 per person for Do Kwon and his former aide Han Chang-joon.
'Don't short when it's dark green' — How to trade the 2024 Bitcoin halving
Bitcoin is setting up a classic four-year buying opportunity, commentators say, with the next halving just one year away.
SEC beyond crypto: HSBC and Scotia hit with fines over WhatsApp use
Both HSBC and Scotiabank have not been very supportive of the cryptocurrency industry's adoption in recent years.
Romania harnesses AI for data-driven policy recommendations
Officials in Romania have created and employed an AI-powered robot to source community concerns and turn the collected data into policy recommendations.
Texas votes to add crypto to state’s Bill of Rights
Texas lawmakers vote to add digital currency to the state’s Bill of Rights, granting individuals the right to use digital currencies like Bitcoin for trading.
Bitcoin enters $26K ‘bearadise’ as BTC price approaches 2-month lows
BTC price action is now retesting its key 200-week moving average after holding it as support since March.
Crypto VCs made $2.6B worth of deals in the first quarter of 2023
Valuation trends in the report are mixed, with seed rounds up 33.3% and late-stage rounds up 209.2% compared with 2022; however, early-stage rounds are down 16.7%.
Lufthansa, Eurowings, other travel industry players push forward with Web3
After a new travel-focused blockchain hit the scene, major players in the industry are beginning to pivot to integrate Web3 technology.
‘It’s going to get worse for banks’ — JPMorgan CEO on overregulation
JPMorgan CEO says the Fed should be less focused on adding more rules and regulations for banks and more on fixing the banking crisis.
Lawsuit against FTX celebrity promoters gets backup from former exec
Daniel Friedberg, the former top compliance chief for FTX and FTX US, has provided a declaration that could support the lawsuit.
Memecoins are like Powerball for crypto fans: Matrixport exec
For a lucky few, memecoins can provide a "path to wealth," for others it's simply a "risky gamble" Matrixport's Markus Thielen tells Cointelegraph.
Binance.US seeking to cut Changpeng Zhao's majority stake: Report
Changpeng Zhao is the crypto exchange's founder, majority owner and chair. He is also the CEO and co-founder of the global crypto exchange, Binance.
US Chamber of Commerce slams SEC's ‘haphazard’ regulation efforts
The largest business organization in the world has thrown its weight behind Coinbase in its fight against the SEC.
Silvergate begins NYSE delisting process as it readies to cut 230 staff
The parent company of the defunct Silvergate Bank disclosed significant staff cuts and the delisting of its securities in an SEC filing.
Big breath as Beacon Chain stops finalizing... and then recovers
The Ethereum mainnet briefly stopped finalizing transactions but recovered after 25 minutes.
Pepe would be ashamed by PEPE investors
Memes come and go, but greed, harassment and “community” are stalwarts of the crypto industry.
Alameda’s $38B IRS bill, Do Kwon kicked in the assets, Milady frenzy: Asia Express
IRS wants $38B in unpaid taxes from Alameda, Milady token surges 3,000%, restraining order for Arthur Hayes over 3AC “threatening” words.
US House financial committee tells SEC they don’t like custody proposal
The letter criticizes the proposed rule for its impact on the banking industry, particularly in ways that would be disadvantageous to the digital asset industry.
Federal Reserve's FedNow will integrate with Metal Blockchain
The integration will allow users to instantly convert cash to stablecoin for use in DeFi protocols.