Developer Gloria Zhao has become the first known woman to join the select cohort of Bitcoin Core maintainers. Bitcoin Core maintainers have commit permissions to the repository and are responsible for merging contributions from other developers onto the codebase. In the context of software development through versioning systems such as GitHub, to commit means to add or change code in…
The FSA and Japan’s finance ministry previously warned crypto firms against processing transactions involving sanctioned individuals or entities, subject to fines or imprisonment. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-diplomats-call-on-japan-s-crypto-exchanges-to-cut-ties-to-russia-report
The Federal Reserve vice chair today called on greater crypto regulation, noting that many investors have recently suffered significant losses. In a Friday speech at the Bank of England Conference in London, U.S. central bank governor Lael Brainard noted that the crypto market is not yet big enough to pose a “systemic risk” to the traditional financial system. But she…
According to a new report, U.S. president Joe Biden and his administration are focused on proof-of-work (PoW) mining. The principal assistant director for energy for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) discussed the research report on July 2, 2022. The OSTP official, Costa Samaras, said if digital currencies plan to stick around then it is important…
Those of us anxiously awaiting a summer relief rally for Bitcoin (BTC) may have to wait a little while longer. The bear market is still cleansing us of our excess — and revealing the most toxic players in our industry. I’ve talked to you about Terra, Celsius, Three Arrows Capital, BlockFi — what about Voyager Digital? The crypto broker filed…
Cointelegraph had the opportunity to chat with Jason Fung, former head of gaming at TikTok, about his new company Meta0, why he decided to make the leap into Web3, and what he feels the future has in store for him. The former gaming head expressed an elevated level of excitement, proclaiming that it was day one for the fledgling metaverse…
During the first week of July, bitcoin prices have risen to their highest level since mid-June, coming as U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls handsomely beat expectations. However, as we head into the remaining weeks of the month, questions still linger on if this momentum can be maintained, despite the current uncertainty in the market. Bitcoin’s Current Market Status Looking back at June,…
Tether’s Bitcoin (BTC)-denominated loan to Celsius Network has been fully liquidated without a loss, easing concerns that the stablecoin issuer may have oversized exposure to the embattled crypto lender. In a statement issued Friday, Tether explained that its lending arrangement with Celsius prevented any downside risk to its underlying business. Specifically, the BTC-denominated loan issued to Celsius was overcollateralized by…
press release PRESS RELEASE. Launchpads have gained immense popularity among crypto-enthusiasts in the DeFi space. They give crypto strategists access to early rounds of IDO’s and ICO’s, enabling people to invest in the promising projects and help them see the world. The community members receive lucrative returns, while the funded projects get vital funds for finalizing their architecture and launching…
press release PRESS RELEASE. Launchpads have gained immense popularity among crypto-enthusiasts in the DeFi space. They give crypto strategists access to early rounds of IDO’s and ICO’s, enabling people to invest in the promising projects and help them see the world. The community members receive lucrative returns, while the funded projects get vital funds for finalizing their architecture and launching…
