Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The journey of Bitcoin in 2023 has been remarkable, with significant milestones paving its path toward mainstream acceptance. Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz, a prominent figure in the crypto space, recently shed light on a turning point that se...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
CryptoQuant data shows a significant drop in on-chain activity for ARKM, the native token of the Arkham Intelligence platform, after its recent airdrop. Active addresses have decreased by 99% as of July 30, resulting in a 98% decline in transaction v...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a shocking revelation, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, has disclosed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had recommended the crypto exchange to halt trading in all cryptocurrencies, excluding Bitcoin, prior to launching a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The controversial founders of now-bankrupt cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), Zhu Su and Kyle Davies, have announced the launch of a new ‘Justice’ token, targeted specifically at the whistleblower who outed Terraform Labs.
This co...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Offering a staggering reward of 20 Bitcoins, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has embarked on a mission to enhance the functionality of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Through their bug bounty program, they aim to promote and ensure the security...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The actions of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to raise eyebrows among crypto industry observers. According to John Deaton, a pro-XRP lawyer, the regulatory body’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation appears to upho...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The anticipation is palpable within the crypto community as the Litecoin (LTC) halving event looms on the horizon. Scheduled to take place in the coming week, the Litecoin halving has garnered significant attention throughout 2023, with many investor...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Crypto, Barbie and her ever-supportive partner Ken may have many things in common.
Margot Robbie, the renowned Australian actress, took on the iconic role of Barbie in her latest flick. However, it wasn’t her portrayal of the beloved doll that...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The following top 5 cryptos may experience further challenges as the DeFi industry remains on a general decline since last month. Investor sentiment might remain bearish, and it is essential for investors and traders to closely monitor these leading...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
A United Kingdom court has handed down sentences to two crypto fraudsters who were found guilty of luring potential investors with attractive promises of high returns and subsequently defrauding them of their funds.
Ross Jay and Michael Freckleton h...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), on July 27, formally submitted a petition to the authorities asking them to review and slash the taxes on crypto assets. According to the JBA, led by Yuzo Kano of bitFlyer Inc., the taxation system for crypto-a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
DeFi protocol Kannagi Finance launched only a month ago, promising high yields for stablecoin deposits and lending. As such, the project gained a lot of hype in the zkSync community for bringing popular decentralized finance (DeFi) features to the Et...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Bitdeer, a Bitcoin mining company headquartered in Singapore, has launched a closed-end fund to invest in the Bitcoin mining industry in Bhutan. This represents a part of the firm’s efforts to expand its mining operations in the South Asian country. ...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
According to a report by Crystal Blockchain, war-torn Ukraine has received over $225 million worth of crypto from supporters as the country continues its fight against Russia.
Ukraine’s Crypto Sponsors
Part of Ukraine’s donations have come from pro...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
A group of Wall Street lenders, the Bank Policy Institute (BPI), has thrown its support behind U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on her recently reintroduced legislation known as the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act.
In recent days, the U.S. Congr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
As the relationship between platform guidelines and emerging technologies, particularly blockchain, continues to become a topic of scrutiny, two U.S. lawmakers – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) – have recent...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
As crypto-assets continue to rise in global relevance, the focus on effective regulatory frameworks becomes increasingly important. In a bold development, India’s Supreme Court is taking an active role in seeking solutions in this sphere. The a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
Worldcoin, the brainchild of ChatGPT founder Sam Altman, is being examined by European regulators because of concerns about the legality of its biometric data collection tactics. The French privacy authority, CNIL, has expressed worries about the pro...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a move to address growing concerns over money laundering and terrorist financing associated with cryptocurrencies, the Presidency of Peru has issued a new decree. The decree mandates that all cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country m...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
With the crypto market currently experiencing a bear trend, it has presented a good opportunity for investors to get into digital assets at a low price. However, not all coins offer the same level of opportunity, especially given their recent perform...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a dire warning to accounting firms conducting audits in the crypto asset space.
In a statement released on July 27, SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter expressed concerns about the potential for...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
The US Senate recently passed a $886 billion Military Spending Bill which includes some provisions around the cryptocurrency industry. The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which approved the defense amount to be spent in 2024, included...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee has just passed the “Keep Your Coins Act of 2023,” a landmark bill advocating for the right to self-custody Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The bill aims to...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 year ago
One of the largest exchanges in the world Crypto.com is one step ahead of competitor Binance as it announced on July 28 that it has successfully obtained regulatory approval to operate in the Netherlands, a region where Binance had previously failed...