On September 18, U.S. lawmakers will host a hearing examining the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) regulatory approach toward the crypto industry, featuring testimony from former SEC officials and key figures in…
Two commissioners from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, have expressed strong opposition to the agency’s decision to penalize Flyfish Club, an NFT-themed restaurant, with a…
MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) has unveiled its third debt offering of 2024, aiming to raise $700 million through the issuance of convertible senior notes due in 2028. The company plans to use the…
Cathedra Bitcoin, a Canadian Bitcoin mining company, has decided to pivot from its traditional mining operations after evaluating the return on investment for shareholders over the past three years. The firm is…
Welcome to Latam Insights, where we recap the most significant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this issue, we cover a massive crypto money laundering crackdown…
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has raised serious concerns over the growing trend of election betting, warning that prediction markets are vulnerable to “spectacular manipulation.” In a recent legal filing…
Bitcoin could be on the verge of a massive price surge, with technical indicators suggesting the cryptocurrency may climb to the $100,000 to $150,000 range by early 2025. A key technical setup…
Dong Nguyen, the original creator of Flappy Bird, has publicly distanced himself from a recent attempt to revive the game, which has sparked controversy due to its apparent connections to cryptocurrency. Nguyen,…
Chinese lawmakers are exploring revisions to the country’s anti-money laundering law to address risks associated with emerging financial technologies like cryptocurrencies. According to the Chinese government, 1,391 people were prosecuted for money…
Bitfarms, a prominent Bitcoin mining company, recently announced an acceleration of its hosting agreement with Stronghold Digital Mining. Originally set for December 2024, the deal will now bring an additional 2.2 exahashes…
Pro-crypto attorney and U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton has accused the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of causing retail investors to lose over $15 billion due to its aggressive regulatory approach toward…
In a move that highlights its dedication to Bitcoin, MicroStrategy has purchased an additional $1.11 billion worth of the cryptocurrency. Under the leadership of CEO Michael Saylor, the software intelligence firm continues…
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has officially filed an appeal to overturn his conviction on seven felony counts and his 25-year prison sentence. The appeal comes nearly a year after his…
Coinbase, a leading advocate for the crypto industry, has taken another bold step in defending blockchain innovation. Through its political advocacy group, Stand With Crypto, the company announced the creation of a…
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a significant new hire, appointing Jesse Spiro, a former executive at PayPal, as its new head of government affairs. Spiro, who held a regulatory role at PayPal’s…
Bitcoin has surged back above the $60,000 mark for the first time since August 30, defying the typically bearish trends seen in September. According to crypto analysts, this time the rally feels…
BlackRock, the $9 trillion asset management giant, recently called Bitcoin a global monetary alternative, highlighting its potential as a hedge against rising global instability and declining trust in traditional systems like governments,…
Former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame appeared in court on September 12, where Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York questioned whether Salame committed perjury during his guilty…
A recent report from Consumers’ Research, a consumer protection organization, has raised alarms about the transparency of Tether’s US dollar reserves, questioning the stablecoin issuer’s practices and drawing parallels to the collapse…
Ethereum (ETH) traders may be on the verge of seeing a significant price surge, according to crypto analysts. With Ether’s funding rate approaching a key threshold, sentiment could soon shift, potentially setting…
In a groundbreaking decision, a United Kingdom High Court has ruled that the stablecoin Tether (USDT) qualifies as property under English law. This marks the first post-trial ruling in English courts addressing…
India continues to dominate global Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption, securing the top spot for the second year in a row, according to a recent report from Chainalysis. Despite the country’s stringent regulatory…
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, will face her sentencing hearing on September 24, 2024, following her involvement in the high-profile FTX fraud case. Ellison previously testified against Sam Bankman-Fried,…
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has continued its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, boosting its holdings to nearly 400 Bitcoin. This latest purchase sparked a 5.9% increase in its share price on the Tokyo…
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