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Senate Candidate John Deaton Invests 82% of Net Worth in Bitcoin

At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, John Deaton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts, revealed that 82% of his...

Bitcoin Price Surges After Trump’s Bitcoin Conference Speech

Bitcoin’s price neared an all-time high following former President Trump’s speech at the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville. On Monday, Bitcoin reached $69,800, approaching...

Compound Faces Governance Attack Allegations Over $24M Proposal

Compound Finance, a blockchain-based protocol, is under intense scrutiny following the narrow approval of Proposal 289. The proposal, which passed by a vote of...

University of Wyoming Launches Bitcoin Research Institute

The University of Wyoming will inaugurate the UW Bitcoin Research Institute this August, spearheaded by Bradley Rettler and Andrew M. Bailey. The institute aims...

U.K. Urged to Retain 61,000 Bitcoins by Bitcoin Policy Group

The Bitcoin Policy Group has issued a strong advisory to the United Kingdom, recommending against the sale of its 61,000 bitcoins. The group argues...

FINMA Sets New Regulatory Standards for Stablecoin Issuers

As stablecoins continue to gain traction globally, regulatory initiatives like FINMA’s guidance are likely to influence policies in other jurisdictions. In a move aimed...

Hong Kong Legislator Proposes Bitcoin for Fiscal Reserves

In a forward-looking move, Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Johnny Ng has announced plans to collaborate with various stakeholders to explore the feasibility and...

Casper Network Halts Operations Following Security Breach

Casper Network, a blockchain platform known for its innovative approach to decentralized applications, has temporarily halted operations following a significant security breach. This incident...

Cantor Fitzgerald Announces $2 Billion Bitcoin Lending Business

NASHVILLE — Financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald is set to launch a bitcoin financing business, starting with $2 billion in lending. CEO Howard Lutnick...

Trump Promises Crypto Revolution in 2024 Bitcoin Conference

In a dynamic and bold speech at the 2024 Bitcoin Conference, former President Donald Trump unveiled his vision for the future of Bitcoin and...

Zambia’s Central Bank Defends De-Dollarization

The Bank of Zambia has defended its de-dollarization plans while also seeking input from stakeholders who oppose the proposal. Central bank governor Denny Kalyalya...

Senator Lummis Proposes $68 Billion Bitcoin Reserve to Tackle National Debt

The Wyoming senator unveiled her plan at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. NASHVILLE — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis announced her intention to introduce legislation for...