It’s mathematically possible that crypto voters could determine the fate of the United States elections this November—at least, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who also said he doubts Donald Trump’s sincerity when it comes to crypto promises. In a new blog post late Thursday, the outspoken Bitcoin billionaire Hayes used 2020 election figures to determine that the margins of…
Month: July 2024
Price analysis 7/12: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Retail and institutional traders have been buying Bitcoin on the dips, and the early-stage recovery in select altcoins suggests that the crypto market is in a bottoming stage. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-analysis-7-12-btc-eth-bnb-sol-xrp-doge-ton-ada-avax-shib?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Arthur Hayes on Bitcoin’s Political Clout: Can Crypto Voters Influence the 2024 Election?
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, argues that the upcoming U.S. presidential election presents a unique opportunity for crypto advocates to leverage their voting power. With both major political parties vying for a narrow margin of swing voters, Hayes believes the crypto community could play a decisive role in determining the outcome. Arthur Hayes on Crypto’s […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/arthur-hayes-on-bitcoins-political-clout-can-crypto-voters-influence-the-2024-election/
SEC drops investigation of Bitcoin Stacks developer Hiro — filing
This is the second crypto investigation the U.S. securities regulator dropped this week. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-drops-investigation-bitcoin-stacks-developer-hiro-filing?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ignoring quantum threats in CBDC design is reckless
The real threat of a CBDC lies in quantum computing vulnerabilities. Developing a quantum-resistant design should be a priority for the United States. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ignoring-quantum-threats-cbdc-design-is-reckless?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Elon Musk’s X could face $200M EU fines over alleged DSA violations
At the heart of the findings are the “blue check” verification systems and X’s alleged obfuscation of data. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/elon-musk-x-face-eu-fines-200-m-dsa-violations-twitter-blue-check?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Coinbase Report: Crypto Market Shook by German BTC Sales; Recovery Expected by September Despite US Economic Slowdown
The third quarter of 2024 has been tumultuous for the crypto market, with significant selling pressures and regulatory uncertainties affecting bitcoin and other digital assets. Coinbase Institutional reports that indiscriminate selling by the German government and the Mt Gox Rehabilitation Trust repayments have contributed to market volatility. Coinbase Institutional Highlights Bitcoin Sales Impact on Crypto […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-report-crypto-market-shook-by-german-btc-sales-recovery-expected-by-september-despite-us-economic-slowdown/
Bitfarms calls October shareholder meeting amid attempted Riot takeover
Riot Platforms holds just under a 15% stake in Canadian mining firm Bitfarms and hopes to replace key board members with picks seeming favorable to its interests. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitfarms-shareholder-meeting-riot-takeover?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
FOMO HOUR 157 – ROLLBIT FRIDAY!
The German state sells $2bn+ BTC and has under $300m left. BTC ETF sees $800M of inflows, Mr 100 keeps buying. SOL ETF deadline set for 2025, election could be key. SOL stablecoin TVL soars on Tether & PYUSD growth. Firedancer sees the first accepted block on SOL testnet. ETH ETFs finally expected next week. Monthly active crypto addresses top…
Riot Platforms’ Bid Spurs Special Shareholders Meeting at Bitfarms
Bitfarms Ltd. has scheduled a special shareholders meeting for Oct. 29, 2024, in response to a requisition from Riot Platforms, Inc. The announcement on Friday claims Riot aims to disrupt Bitfarms’ ongoing strategic review process and acquire the company. The special committee of independent directors, after extensive deliberation and advice from financial and legal advisors, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/riot-platforms-bid-spurs-special-shareholders-meeting-at-bitfarms/