The German government officially has zero BTC left after weeks of dumping its reserves onto the market, suppressing the price. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/german-government-offloads-final-bitcoin-holdings?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: July 2024
Zoltan Istvan on AI and Human Immortality
Transhumanist Party founder Zoltan Istvan chats with Decrypt’s Emerging Technology report Jason Nelson about his journey with transhumanism, running for office, and why he fears AI is outpacing life science and poses a threat to the quest for immortality. Source: https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/4BsXkpuA/zoltan-istvan-on-ai-and-human-immortality
Seven Years of Binance: CEO Richard Teng Shares Insights on Achievements and Future Goals
Binance is celebrating its seventh anniversary, reflecting on its growth and achievements in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency industry. In an open letter, Binance CEO Richard Teng shared his insights and perspective on the company’s journey and future. Binance CEO Richard Teng on Successes, Challenges, and the Road Ahead In his reflection shared with Bitcoin.com News, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/seven-years-of-binance-ceo-richard-teng-shares-insights-on-achievements-and-future-goals/
Will UK Economic Secretary follow through with a ‘crypto crackdown’?
MP Tulip Siddiq called for crypto regulation as shadow economic secretary while in the opposition, and now the Labour Party is in control of the UK government. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-economic-secretary-tulip-siddiq-crypto-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto Becomes 2024 Election Issue as Biden, Trump Vie
Cryptocurrency has emerged as a critical battleground issue in the 2024 presidential election, with both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump vying for the support of the crypto community. Recent events highlight the growing importance of digital assets in political discourse and policy-making. Crypto Roundtable in Washington D.C. On Wednesday, Democratic Representative Ro Khanna from California hosted a…
Abra Acquires Valkyrie Trusts Amid Regulatory Settlements
Crypto trading platform Abra has announced the acquisition of several private cryptocurrency trusts from Valkyrie Investments. This move comes shortly before Abra settled with 25 U.S. state financial regulators for operating without the necessary licenses, marking a significant development in the crypto industry’s regulatory landscape. Details of the Acquisition Abra Capital Management LP, the asset management arm of Abra, took…
Trading platform Abra purchased Valkyrie’s crypto trusts: Report
Abra purchased the trusts amid a settlement with 25 US state regulators connected to financial licensing violations. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/abra-purchased-valkyrie-crypto-trusts-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Final signoff on spot Ether ETFs expected imminently, listings next week — source
Spot ETF issuers expect to receive final comments from regulators by early next week, and possibly as soon as July 12. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/final-signoff-spot-ether-etfs-expected-imminently-listings-next-week-source?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
XRP Gains Amidst Crypto Slump as Bitcoin Bulls Falter
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded a three-year investigation into Hiro Systems, a blockchain software developer formerly known as Blockstack, without recommending enforcement action. This decision marks a significant victory for the crypto industry, which has long grappled with regulatory scrutiny. Background of the Investigation Hiro Systems raised $70 million through token sales from 2017 to 2019. The…
US Senator Discusses Crypto Policies Under Potential Second Trump Administration
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty discusses key issues including cryptocurrency’s future under a potential second Trump administration, highlighting former President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and criticism of Democratic policies. Hagerty advocates for a supportive ecosystem to foster innovation and decentralized control of digital assets, contrasting with what he describes as the Democrats’ overly centralized approach. ‘We […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-senator-discusses-crypto-policies-under-potential-second-trump-administration/