Pro-crypto Lawmakers Press Gensler's SEC To Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF Options
Gensler is under pressure to approve the SEC under Chair Gensler to approve spot Bitcoin ETF options trading "without delay" as it was crucial for investors that the SEC has said it wants to protect.
Iran, Russia Collaborate On CBDC, DFA Trade Solutions To Mitigate Sanctions Impact: Official
Iran and Russia are reportedly working on an initiative that should help them mitigate the impact of Western sanctions through CBDCs and DFAs.
Tether Partners With Chainlysis To Monitor Transactions Amid Mounting Scrutiny
Tether announced it has partnered with Chainalysis for a blockchain monitoring solution that will improve the stablecoin giant's compliance practices, especially in relation to "secondary" market transactions.
Warren Says Iran's 'Increasingly Lucrative' Crypto Mining Industry Used To Evade Sanctions
U.S. senators Warren and King Jr. have once again asked the Biden administration to provide details about the extent of Iran's crypto mining industry, which they said was being used to evade sanctions and fund terrorism.
US Prosecutors Probing Jack Dorsey's Block For Non-Compliance At Cash App, Square: Report
Jack Dorsey's Block is once again under fire, and this time, for alleged non-compliance at the fintech company's top units: Square and Cash App.
Crypto Breakthrough: Elliptic Publishes Research On How AI Can Detect Bitcoin Laundering
Elliptic shared the progress it made in studying the use of AI in detecting illicit activities in the crypto space, and this time, its machine learning model was able to help identify money laundering movements using Bitcoin, the world's most popular digital asset.
Senator Blasts DOJ's Stance Over Self-Custody Crypto Wallets
Sen. Lummis, who has called for regulations that do not stunt innovations in the crypto space, on Wednesday called out the Biden administration for criminalizing the "core tenants of the Bitcoin network."
'Nothing Major': Michael Saylor, Other Hodlers Shrug Off Bitcoin $58K Freefall
Bitcoin dropped to $58,000 on Wednesday, and even as newbie crypto traders and BTC non-believers plant FUD in the minds of other holders, the "hodlers" are displaying a serious sense of unity.
EXCLUSIVE: Top Base Memecoin $BRETT Nears $500M Market Cap, Remains Bullish For 2024
$BRETT remains the largest memecoin on Base even with the decline of some leading tokens, and the team behind it has a bullish growth picture for the rest of the year.
Middle East Conflict: State Comptroller To Investigate Israeli Army's Oct. 7 Failures
On Day 208 of the war in Gaza, eyes are on Israel and Hamas as the world watches whether the warring sides will finally reach a long-awaited ceasefire deal -- Israel's State Comptroller will begin probing the IDF's failures during Hamas' invasion of Israel on Oct. 7 that saw the killings of more than a thousand people.
Crypto Users Demand SEC, Chair Accountability Over 'Misleading' ETH Stance; Congress Sets Hearing
Under increasing pressure over the revelation that Gensler's SEC had viewed Ether as a security before it refused to answer Congress regarding the matter, the House Committee on Financial Services has scheduled a hearing on SEC enforcement next week.
Bitcoin Plunges To $60K As Binance's CZ Gets Sentenced To 4 Months In Prison
On the day of his sentencing, the price of Bitcoin plummeted from nearing $64,000 to $60,000. Such a development led the crypto community to express various thoughts on his sentence, with some predicting the digital coin won't see a bull run until the crypto mogul is released in August.
Bitcoiners Blast Peter Schiff For Comment On Michael Saylor's Post Amid BTC Dip
Several followers of Bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor are not pleased that gold advocate Peter Schiff made a sarcastic comment on their crypto hero's post, with some saying the stockbroker should wait for the day when Bitcoin reaches stellar prices as gold has.
Coal Miner Utilizes Excess Power For Bitcoin Mining, Now Holds 425 BTC
An Oklahoma-based coal miner started mining Bitcoin in the second half of 2020 as a "pilot project," and now it holds 425 BTC – mined from the company's "excess" energy.
US-Japan-Philippines Alliance: A Trio With Bitter Past Now Threatens China's Maritime Ambitions
Three countries previously torn apart by occupation and war have come together to stand against an Asian powerhouse "bully" that has been laying claim to virtually the entire South China Sea for decades.
Crypto Sleuth Unveils Lazarus Group's $200M Laundering Tactics Of Stolen Funds
ZachXBT has published his extensive research into Lazarus Group, the North Korea-linked hacking group involved in over two dozen hacks in the crypto space.
Consensys Filing Reveals SEC Deemed ETH A Security Last Year – Crypto Community, Lawmakers Erupt
After SEC chair Gary Gensler refused to directly answer Congress last year over whether the regulator deemed Ether a security, it has been revealed through a Consensys filing that the agency already saw ETH as a security as far back as March 2023.
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues Amid Price Dip
MicroStrategy is not anywhere near giving up on its Bitcoin strategy just because others are panic selling their stash as the tech firm announced purchasing over a hundred more BTC this month.
Co-founder Of Embattled Samourai Wallet Released On $1M Bond, Under House Arrest
Samourai wallet's co-founder, who was arrested last week by U.S. authorities, has pled not guilty and was released on a $1 million bond. He is due for his next hearing on May 14 over charges linked to the development and marketing of the crypto mixing service.
Middle East Conflict: Hamas Fires Missile Salvo Toward Israel From Hezbollah Stronghold In Lebanon
On Day 206 of the war in Gaza, Hamas' notorious armed wing claimed that it attacked Israel from Lebanese territory, and it has been revealed that the latest Israeli-proposed truce deal includes a 40-day ceasefire in Gaza and the possible release of "thousands" of Palestinian prisoners.
Bitcoin Consolidations? Whales Move $860M Worth BTC After Massive ETF Outflows Week
Bitcoin whales are once again on the move following a disappointing week in the spot Bitcoin ETF space as BlackRock, the most popular BTC ETF issuer, saw 0 inflows for three straight days.
NFT Community Lauds Yuga Labs' Acknowledgement It 'Lost Its Way' Amid Latest Layoffs
Yuga Labs has gone through another restructuring around six months since its trimmed its workforce to focus on its metaverse project, and this time, the focus is to get back to the NFT titan's roots.
Michael Saylor Reveals The Time He Thought Bitcoin Was Like 'Online Gambling'
Michael Saylor is known for his extreme optimism toward Bitcoin, but it turns out there was also a time when he doubted the digital asset's path and whether it was worth his interest.
Bitcoin In Bear Market? Bulls Downplay BTC's $63K Struggles
Bitcoin was holding on to $63,000 over the weekend, causing concerns among digital asset enthusiasts. However, Bitcoiners argued against the notion that the cryptocurrency has entered a bear market.
Crypto Leaders Rally Behind Consensys In Challenge Against SEC Regulatory 'Overreach'
Consensys filed litigation against the SEC following reports that the regulator was investigating the Ethereum Foundation and was requiring companies cooperating with the popular blockchain network to provide documents and financial statements related to the dealings.
Stripe Snaps 6-Year Crypto Break, Announces USDC Stablecoin Support In Summer
Stripe has returned to the cryptocurrency space six years since it terminated support for Bitcoin payments, but this time, it is jumping back in through the expanding stablecoin market, starting off with the USDC.
Middle East Conflict: US Reportedly Holds Off Sanctioning Embattled Israeli Army Battalions
It's Day 203 of the Israel-Hamas war – the world is watching how Israel will respond after a civilian died of wounds sustained from a Hezbollah missile attack in northern Israel as three battalions of the Israeli army are under scrutiny for alleged human rights violations in the West Bank.
SEC Expected To Reject Spot ETH ETFs After Discouraging Meetings With Applicants
The SEC is expected to reject spot Ether ETF applications next month, following recent meetings wherein the regulator's staff reportedly did not proactively engage with applicants.
Morgan Stanley Reportedly Considers Allowing Solicited Bitcoin ETF Purchases
Morgan Stanley may trigger a significant shift in the way traditional banking institutions have dabbled into cryptocurrency offerings as it is reportedly exploring the possibility of allowing its brokers to recommend spot Bitcoin ETFs to clients.
An Astonishing 75% Of People In Crypto Skeptic Nigeria 'Trust' Bitcoin: Survey
In a country that has singled out crypto exchange giant Binance in its industry crackdown, more than half of the people actually trust the top digital asset Bitcoin for their financial transactions, a new survey found.