Republican lawmakers are also expected to choose leadership roles for Senate and House committees soon. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/united-states-democrats-leadership-committees-crypto-policy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: December 2024
Ubisoft Sets Launch for ‘Captain Laserhawk’ Game as Free NFT Mint Begins
Gaming giant Ubisoft, the publisher behind franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, has pinned down the launch date for its upcoming game Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. on Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum. And a free NFT mint for the game is getting underway today. Set in a dystopian world inspired by the Netflix animated series “Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon…
Coinbase Adds Ethereum and Solana Assets
Major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has expanded its platform with the addition of three new crypto assets: Magic Eden (ME), Turbo (TURBO), and Gigachad (GIGA). These listings highlight Coinbase’s focus on enhancing its offerings in the Ethereum and Solana networks, catering to the evolving needs of its user base. New Listings: Magic Eden (ME), Turbo (TURBO), and Gigachad (GIGA) Coinbase’s…
Trump Combines AI and Crypto for U.S. Leadership
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is positioning the United States as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency by appointing key figures to spearhead these initiatives. Trump’s administration promises sweeping reforms in technology regulation, aiming to boost innovation while addressing the challenges posed by AI and crypto adoption. The Role of the AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, former…
Luxor Technology Signs $131.4 Million Deal With Bitcoin Mining Rig Maker Microbt
Luxor Technology Corporation has entered into a $131.4 million agreement with bitcoin mining device manufacturer Microbt. Bitcoin Mining Giants Luxor and Microbt Announce Partnership Luxor Technology Corporation‘s deal includes a confirmed purchase of Microbt’s Whatsminer application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs worth $93.2 million and an option for an additional $38.2 million. These ASIC […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/luxor-technology-signs-131-4-million-deal-with-bitcoin-mining-rig-maker-microbt/
SEC advances NYSE’s filing to list Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
The US financial regulator is soliciting comments on NYSE’s application to list Bitwise’s cryptocurrency index ETF. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/nyse-files-bitwise-bitcoin-ethereum-etf?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Decrypt’s 2024 Story of the Year: How Crypto Money Changed American Politics
In brief Crypto lobbying efforts led by Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz changed the political landscape in 2024. The plan worked, but it also set a risky precedent. The story of how it happened, and what it means for crypto and beyond, is Decrypt’s 2024 Story of the Year. It was December 2022, FTX had just collapsed into a $32…
Bybit Expands On-Chain Earn Offering with SUI Staking
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announces the addition of SUI to its On-Chain Earn platform, providing users the ability to participate in blockchain security while earning staking rewards. To mark this launch, a 12,000 SUI bonus pool will be available to eligible participants staking SUI during the event period. Event…
Influencers shilling memecoin scams face severe legal consequences
Why Elon Musk gets away with pumping Dogecoin but Kim Kardashian was fined $1.26 million: The laws around shilling crypto on social media. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/influencers-breaking-law-shilling-memecoin-scams/?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
MicroStrategy expected to crack Nasdaq 100 — Bloomberg Intelligence
Bloomberg Intelligence expects MicroStrategy’s stock, MSTR, to join the Nasdaq 100 index later in December, with an announcement to come as soon as this week. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/microstrategy-cracks-nasdaq-100-bloomberg?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound