Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith and her band of crypto cheerleaders have a roadmap to drive support for crypto forward on Capitol Hill in the lead-up to the U.S. presidential election. That’s despite the fact that the digital asset industry’s path to courting lawmakers—including the next U.S. president—has been filled with twists and turns. This week, Vice President Kamala Harris…
Month: July 2024
Toyota’s love for Ethereum, HK nods inverse Bitcoin ETF, stablecoin: Asia Express
Asia’s top automobile manufacturer’s latest research details how Ethereum can turn vehicles into public infrastructure as Korean police crack $2M drug case, and more! Source: https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/toyota-ethereum-mobility-hong-kong-inverse-bitcoin-etf-asia-express/?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Skybridge Founder: Kamala Harris Open-Minded About Crypto
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is open-minded about crypto. Criticizing the narrative that her administration is hostile toward cryptocurrency, he predicted that SEC Chair Gary Gensler will be fired and Senator Elizabeth Warren will be sidelined as financial services czar in a Harris administration. “Let’s keep crypto […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/skybridge-founder-kamala-harris-open-minded-about-crypto/
Trump Fever Dominates Bitcoin Nashville Ahead of Appearance
Orange is in vogue at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville this week, but this year’s crypto confab attracted its fair share of attendees adorned in red. Former President Donald Trump’s name was plastered across the conference Thursday, on several adverts and pieces of memorabilia. While his keynote speech was still two days away, bright baseball caps dotting the conference floor underscored…
FOMO HOUR 166 – CRYPTO AND STOCKS FALL
FOMO HOUR 166 – CRYPTO AND STOCKS FALL BTC ETFs: +$44m, ETH ETFs: -$133m. ETH falls as Grayscale ETF outflows continue. ETH ETFs still see $1bn of daily volume. Liquidations hit $250m in sell-off. ETH Open Interest hits ATH at CME. BTC whales have bought $23bn in July. SOL weekly active addresses hits ATH. Bitstamp to distribute Mt. Gox BTC…
Video Game Actors and Performers to Strike Over AI Protections
The fight over the use of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry continues as SAG-AFTRA union members called a strike after negotiations with video game developers fell apart over the use of generative AI. The strike will begin on Friday, July 26, SAG-AFTRA said in a statement. The actor’s union has been in negotiations with video game studios Since October…
Ripple CEO: Kamala Harris Could Reset US Crypto Regulation
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris “has an incredible opportunity to provide a reset on critical issues for U.S. competitiveness (like crypto regulation).” He noted that she is no stranger to Silicon Valley. Moreover, he cautioned against making assumptions based on political affiliation, warning that it could hold the crypto […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-ceo-kamala-harris-could-reset-us-crypto-regulation/
’Bitcoin Won’: Jersey City Mayor Says Pension Fund to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs
The mayor of Jersey City announced on Thursday that the second-largest city in New Jersey is seeking to allocate a portion of its pension fund to spot Bitcoin ETFs. “The question on whether crypto/Bitcoin is here to stay is largely over,” Mayor Steven Fulop said in a Twitter post. “Crypto/Bitcoin won.” Fulop announced that the Employees’ Retirement System of…
Insider Trading Allegations Rock Mystiko Network
The recent insider trading allegations against Mystiko Network have sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community. These accusations highlight the ongoing challenges and regulatory scrutiny facing the crypto industry. Here’s a detailed look into the allegations and their potential impact. Allegations Against Mystiko Network Mystiko Network, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space, is currently embroiled in insider trading allegations following…
India to Release Landmark Crypto Policy Paper in September
India is set to release a landmark crypto policy paper in September, a significant move that could shape the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the country. This development has garnered attention from investors, policymakers, and the global crypto community. Here’s a closer look at what this means and the potential implications. The Anticipated Crypto Policy Paper The Indian government has…