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US Lawmakers Launch Bill to Counter Terrorism and Threats Involving Digital Assets
[Dec 10, 2023 12:30 AM] Several U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to crack down on terrorist organizations by applying sanctions to foreign entities, including crypto platforms, that facilitate financial transactions for terrorists. The legislation would…
Russian President Putin: Western Financial System Dying, Major Western Banks Will Be Deprived of Their Monopoly
Novogratz: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Is Wrong About Bitcoin, ‘Supreme Arrogance’ to Dismiss Value
Vaneck Unveils 15 Crypto Predictions: Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals, US Recession, BTC’s Historic Rally
[Dec 9, 2023 6:30 PM] Asset management firm Vaneck has unveiled its 15 crypto predictions for 2024. They include the U.S. recession’s arrival, the approvals of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and…
Bitcoin Outshines Gold: Digital Asset Surges 166% in 2023, Dwarfing Gold’s Modest 9% Gain
[Dec 9, 2023 4:30 PM] Gold achieved a record high of $2,117 per troy ounce on Dec. 3, 2023, yet its price per ounce has decreased by 5.33% in the previous week. Despite hitting this unprecedented peak, its year-to-date increase against the U.S. dollar is relatively…
Meme Coins Surge in Value, Gaining $6.7 Billion in a Month With BONK, PEPE, and SHIB Leading the Rally
[Dec 9, 2023 2:30 PM] Meme coins have been on a tear over the past month, increasing by $6.7 billion and 39.18% since Nov. 8. While bonk (BONK) led the pack this past week, rising 153% against the U.S. dollar, several other meme coins like dogecoin, shiba inu, and pepe…
Jack Dorsey’s Block Launches Bitkey: A New Self-Custody Bitcoin Wallet With No Seed Phrases
[Dec 9, 2023 12:30 PM] Block, Inc. has recently introduced Bitkey, its innovative self-custody bitcoin wallet, offering a unique approach to bitcoin management. Unlike traditional wallets which rely on passwords or seed phrases, Bitkey utilizes a distinctive 2-of-3…
December Sparks NFT Sales Surge — Bitcoin Dominates as Market Recovers, Iconic Collections Realign
[Dec 9, 2023 10:30 AM] In the wake of a strong rise in non-fungible token (NFT) sales last November, the initial week of December continued this trend, with sales escalating by 57% compared to the previous week. Bitcoin Outshines as NFT Sales Skyrocket in Early December…
Altcoin Surge Outshines Bitcoin’s Modest Gain Amid Anticipation of Potential Altcoin Season
[Dec 9, 2023 8:30 AM] Bitcoin saw a modest increase of 1.8% in the past 24 hours as of Dec. 9, 2023. Meanwhile, more than 17 crypto assets experienced much larger gains, ranging from 7% to over 35% in the same timeframe. Despite this rise in various altcoins against the…
Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in EU, Aims for Global Accessibility
[Dec 9, 2023 6:30 AM] Financial services firm Robinhood has announced the launch of crypto trading in the European Union. “Like we did with the stock market, it’s our goal to make crypto more accessible and affordable to everyone, regardless of where they…
Hong Kong Regulator Warns of 2 Entities Suspected of Crypto Frauds
[Dec 9, 2023 4:30 AM] Hong Kong’s financial regulator has warned the public about two entities suspected of crypto frauds. In addition to issuing cease and desist letters to relevant website operators requesting them to cease offering crypto tokens for purchases…
Japan Mulls Exempting Companies From Paying Taxes on Unrealized Cryptocurrency Gains
[Dec 9, 2023 2:30 AM] Japan is considering exempting corporations from paying unrealized gains income taxes related to cryptocurrency holdings. The measure, proposed as part of a reform in Japan’s tax code, would allow companies to avoid paying taxes for…
The Bulk of Crypto Trading Volumes in Africa Are Generated by Institutional Traders — Farzam Ehsani
[Dec 9, 2023 12:30 AM] Farzam Ehsani, the founder and CEO of the South African crypto exchange Valr, has stated that institutional traders account for the bulk of the African continent’s crypto trading volumes. To support this point, Ehsani referred to…
Indian Government Confirms Commitment to Supporting Web3 Startups
[Dec 8, 2023 10:30 PM] The Indian government has confirmed its commitment to supporting startups that are innovating in the Web3 sector in India. “Web3 represents the future of internet and the government is committed to ensuring that the innovators and innovation…
US Senator Calls for Light Crypto Regulation That Doesn’t Kill Innovation and Drive Companies Offshore
Chainlink Staking Program Exceeds Expectations, Drives LINK Price Up By 12%
[Dec 8, 2023 8:00 PM] In a significant development for the blockchain data-oracle project, Chainlink (LINK) has witnessed a significant response to its enhanced crypto-staking program, amassing over $632 million worth of its LINK tokens within a remarkably short…
Crypto Exchange Binance Drops Abu Dhabi License Application as Global Needs Shift
Thirdweb Begins Mitigation of Vulnerability Affecting Thousands of Smart Contracts
[Dec 8, 2023 4:30 PM] Thirdweb, a Web3 development framework provider, has announced that it has started mitigating a vulnerability that could potentially affect thousands of smart contracts across several networks. The vulnerability, uncovered in November, impacts…
Venezuelan Attorney General Alleges Exxonmobil Financed Opposition to Essequibo’s Ballot With Cryptocurrency
[Dec 8, 2023 2:30 PM] Tarek William Saab, the Venezuelan attorney general, stated that Exxonmobil, a U.S.-based oil and gas company, used intermediaries and cryptocurrency to finance actions against the ballot where Venezuelans were consulted about their position on the…
El Salvador Introduces Exclusive Citizenship Through $1 Million Crypto Investment
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Bulls Continue to Break Upper Resistance Levels
Ethereum Price Soars To Over $2,300 – Is $3,000 Next?
[Dec 8, 2023 8:00 AM] The market performance of Ethereum has been steadily rising since October, marking a positive and long-lasting trend. Increased buying activity has been the main driver of this positive momentum that has persisted over time, pushing the…
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: A Lull in Bullish Activity as BTC Enters Consolidation
[Dec 8, 2023 7:30 AM] As bitcoin stabilizes near $43,654, its market dynamics reveal a mixture of optimism and caution. Oscillators are currently in a neutral to bearish state, and moving averages are indicating a robust buying trend, creating a complex scenario for…
Samourai Wallet Calls out Ocean Pool for Censoring Whirlpool Privacy Transactions
[Dec 8, 2023 7:00 AM] Samourai, a privacy-focused bitcoin wallet, revealed the changes in the recent Bitcoin Knots software used by Ocean, a Bitcoin mining pool, censor Whirlpool transactions, a kind of coinjoin operation. The wallet explained that Ocean is pursuing a…
Nigerian Crypto Firm Bitmama to Pay $1 Million for Startup That Raised $3 Million in February
[Dec 8, 2023 5:30 AM] The Nigerian crypto platform Bitmama is reportedly set to acquire the African remittances startup Payday for $1 million. Reports of Payday’s acquisition come almost a year after the startup raised $3 million in a funding round…
Institutional Traders’ BTC Holding Percentage Increased ‘Almost Twofold’ Between January and September — Study
Former Paxful Top Executive Ray Youssef Joins Rival P2P Platform Noones as CEO
[Dec 8, 2023 2:30 AM] Ray Youssef, the former CEO and founder of the peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin trading platform Paxful, has been appointed the chief executive officer of the P2P financial communication app Noones. Youssef also reiterated his belief that bitcoin will…
UAE Bitcoin Miner Signs Order Worth Over $380 Million With Microbt
[Dec 8, 2023 1:00 AM] United Arab Emirates-based bitcoin miner Phoenix Group PLC has signed an order worth more than $380 million with Whatsminer mining rig maker Microbt. Bijan Alizadehfard described the collaboration with Microbt as a reflection of his company’s…
Binance Founder CZ Remanded to Remain in Continental US, Travel to UAE Prohibited
[Dec 7, 2023 11:30 PM] Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, the founder of Binance, has recently grappled with significant legal hurdles in the U.S. His guilty plea in a notable case led a Seattle federal judge to impose movement restrictions on him. Former Binance Boss…