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‘Wealthiest US prisoner’: How did Binance founder CZ get there?

[Sep 27, 2024 9:21 PM] Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is the wealthiest person to serve jail time in the US, with current net worth estimated more than $60 billion.

Fed’s dovish move will slash $625M in interest income for stablecoins

[Sep 27, 2024 8:54 PM] CCData estimates stablecoins will lose approximately $625 million in interest income for each 50-basis point cut. Further cuts in 2024 could reduce annual revenue by as much as $1.5 billion.

Binance transition: Examining the internal overhaul since CZ’s arrest

[Sep 27, 2024 6:39 PM] Following the indictment of its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, Binance now says compliance is at the top of its agenda.

The key misunderstanding with China's purported BTC hashrate dominance

[Sep 26, 2024 8:08 PM] According to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju, Chinese mining pools control 55% of the network hashrate, while US mining pools control 40%.

Mark Cuban says he wants Gary Gensler’s job as head of the SEC

[Sep 26, 2024 7:23 PM] The crypto-friendly billionaire appears to be throwing his full support behind US presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Will Trump pardon SBF? 6 weird Polymarket betting pools on US politics

[Sep 24, 2024 3:00 PM] As the US elections approach, crypto policy betting surges on Polymarket. From traditional political predictions to quirky, unexpected wagers, users are placing bets on what’s to come.

Investment managers eye ‘extraordinary upside' from BTC options debut

[Sep 23, 2024 7:35 PM] They could potentially spark "explosively recursive" price upside for Bitcoin, according to one investment manager. 

OpenSea users claim NFTs are securities in proposed class suit

[Sep 23, 2024 5:55 AM] A pair of OpenSea users claim the NFTs they bought on the platform “are worthless” because they the tokens are unregistered securities.

Three-Mile Island nuclear site reopening to power AI

[Sep 21, 2024 10:41 PM] The site was ground zero for a partial nuclear meltdown in 1979, which affected a separate unit and caused nearby areas to evacuate.

Bitcoin to hit $200K by end of 2025 regardless of election — Bank exec

[Sep 20, 2024 4:56 PM] The 2024 election is projected to be a tight race on the granular local level, but this shouldn’t matter for the long-term price of BTC. 

Silvergate Capital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware

[Sep 18, 2024 5:45 PM] The parent company of Silvergate Bank has listed assets ranging from $100 million to $500 million and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million.

Ex-SEC officials to speak at hearing on ‘politicized approach’ to crypto

[Sep 16, 2024 10:01 PM] US House lawmakers will hear from a former SEC commissioner and crypto industry leaders at their “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing on Sept. 18.

BitGo launches regulated custody platform for native protocol tokens

[Sep 16, 2024 6:15 PM] The US custodian’s crypto-native clients include Worldcoin, ZetaChain and LayerZero.

Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professor

[Sep 13, 2024 9:36 PM] According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past.

SEC ‘regrets any confusion’ from dubbing tokens as securities: filing

[Sep 13, 2024 5:50 PM] The retraction arose from the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance, but the agency is still pursuing claims against the crypto exchange for alleged securities law violations.

North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban

[Sep 13, 2024 2:00 PM] A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal. 

AI execs visit White House to discuss energy infrastructure

[Sep 12, 2024 4:50 PM] According to a Goldman Sachs report, the demand for electrical power in the United States will have grown by approximately 2.4% by 2030.

Grayscale to launch US XRP trust, paving way for potential ETF

[Sep 12, 2024 2:08 PM] Grayscale XRP Trust could potentially pave the way for an XRP ETF, subject to approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

India and Nigeria Lead the World in Crypto Adoption Again, but Indonesia Is Fastest Growing: Chainalysis

[Sep 11, 2024 12:00 PM] India and Nigeria have maintained the top two positions in the world in terms of grassroots crypto adoption but Indonesia is the fastest growing, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis' annual report released Wednesday.

Digital Chamber calls for Congress to address SEC actions against NFTs

[Sep 10, 2024 9:39 PM] The CEO of OpenSea reported receiving a Wells notice from the SEC in August, suggesting that the commission could be taking a new regulatory approach to NFTs.

Ethereum Name Service integrated with PayPal, Venmo for crypto transfers

[Sep 10, 2024 6:07 PM] The integration allows Venmo and PayPal users to transfer cryptocurrency using simple ENS names, replacing long wallet addresses.

Wealth advisers adopting BTC ETFs faster than any in history: Bitwise CIO

[Sep 9, 2024 7:52 PM] The CIO rebutted a more bearish take by investment researcher Jim Bianco, who noted that 85% of Bitcoin ETF uptake “is NOT from tradfi institutions.”

Kamala Harris releases policy platform details — No mention of crypto

[Sep 9, 2024 6:43 PM] The Harris-Walz platform, “A New Way Forward,” included plans for tax cuts for working and middle-class Americans and encouragement of innovative industries.

Crypto products post $726M outflows amid rate cut uncertainty

[Sep 9, 2024 1:13 PM] CoinShares expects that a 50 basis point cut is more likely if inflation comes in below expectations in the upcoming inflation report on Sept. 10.

Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ gov meme sends political speculation soaring

[Sep 7, 2024 4:20 PM] Musk previously signaled he was ready and willing to serve if Donald Trump is elected president of the United States.

VanEck to shutter Ethereum futures ETF

[Sep 6, 2024 8:44 PM] Spot Ethereum ETFs are stealing the show and killing demand for futures-based crypto ETFs.

Ripple co-founder signs letter endorsing Harris for president

[Sep 6, 2024 10:22 AM] Previously, Gene Sperling, a former Ripple board member, left the White House to join Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign.

US prosecutors allegedly link ex-FTX exec to Chinese bribery scandal

[Sep 5, 2024 9:36 PM] Notes from a 2023 conference call between Assistant US Attorneys revealed allegations against Ryan Salame tied to Alameda Research’s bribery scheme in China. 

Coinbase leads crypto lobby surge with 3,475% spending jump since 2017

[Sep 5, 2024 5:39 PM] Crypto lobby spending in the US has surged 1,386% since 2017, including a huge jump in the last two years.

Ripple and SEC agree to stay $125M judgment, hinting at appeal

[Sep 4, 2024 7:42 PM] Though the SEC may choose not to appeal the Aug. 7 decision, Ripple’s lawyers requested that 111% of the monetary judgment be placed into a bank account to obtain a stay.