The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has launched Build Better, a new initiative aiming to translate community insight to real-world impact. The crypto winter has sifted through the noise, leaving behind only the projects with substance. As the crypto community looks ahead to an impending bull cycle, many overhyped and speculative ventures have faded into obscurity, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/the-new-stellar-initiative-crowdsources-ideas-for-web3-innovation/
Month: December 2024
Donald Trump Considering a16z Crypto Policy Head for CFTC Role: Bloomberg
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Brian Quintenz, a former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner, to lead the agency. Currently serving as the policy lead for VC giant Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division, Quintenz has emerged as a frontrunner among candidates, according to sources cited in Bloomberg’s report. An announcement is expected in the coming days following the conclusion of…
a16z’s Brian Quintenz top pick for CFTC Chair under Trump: Report
Former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz, now a16z’s policy head, is reportedly Trump’s pick for CFTC chair, signaling a pro-crypto regulatory shift. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/brian-quintenz-cftc-chair-pro-crypto-trump?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Extended Inflow Streaks
Accumulated consistent inflows over a 13-day period for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs signals robust demand. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on a Roll Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been on a remarkable inflow streak over the past two weeks. This is according to data from Sosovalue which tracks the performance of ETFs. On Dec. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs-see-extended-inflow-streaks/
Kraken’s Australian Exchange Operator Fined $5.1 Million for High-Risk Margin Trading Products
Kraken, a crypto exchange headquartered in San Francisco, is facing fines for unlawfully issuing a credit facility in Australia. Australia’s financial watchdog, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission, has fined Kraken’s local operator $5.1 million for illegally offering margin trading to retail customers. The penalty has been levied against Bit Trade, which runs Kraken’s operations in the country. The regulator…
Bitcoin ETF ads spotted on China’s Alipay payment app
Alipay’s mainland Chinese users spotted an ad inviting them to invest up to $137 daily in a fund with indirect exposure to a US spot Bitcoin ETF and Coinbase. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etf-ads-china-alipay-community?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Dogecoin flaw exploited by hacker, crashes 69% of nodes
Security researchers claimed that the vulnerability could have been used to crash the entire Dogecoin network. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/dogecoin-flaw-nodes-crash-69-percent?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Solana Embraces a Path to Scalability: Approves Modest Block Limit Increase
Solana developers recently approved the first block increase in the blockchain’s history, signaling a commitment to maintaining network operability and scalability in preparation for the chain’s future demand. Solana Devs Pass Symbolic Block Limit Increase, Aim for Further Expansion Solana, one of the top blockchain projects in the cryptocurrency industry, has recently passed the first […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-embraces-a-path-to-scalability-approves-modest-block-limit-increase/
Australia proposes stricter crypto rules to curb financial crime
Australia proposes tighter AML/CTF rules targeting crypto exchanges, legal services and real estate to combat financial crime. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/australia-aml-ctf-crypto-regulations-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin 15% futures basis 'insane' as BTC price sees record daily close
Bitcoin leveraged bets are off the table after repeated washouts — but BTC price action is seen beating all-time highs within days. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-futures-insane-btc-price-record-daily-close?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound