Governance
Mining
Cambridge Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index lowers estimate by 14%, revises methodology
Cambridge index adjusts Bitcoin's power usage figures in light of evolving mining technology
Bankruptcy
Bankrupt BlockFi proposes client asset conversion into stablecoins for trade-only wallets
Trade-only withdrawal worries overcome as BlockFi seeks to convert assets to stablecoins in bankruptcy proceedings.
Legal
SBF lawyers claim Sixth Amendment rights have been violated, request release
Allegations of justice system failings in FTX chief's ongoing court saga.
Exchanges
Binance launches new crypto on-ramp ‘Send Cash’ in Latin America amid crypto card service suspension
Binance takes on financial exclusion with 'Send Cash' in Latin America, sustaining innovation amid regulatory hurdles.
Adoption
Mastercard Multi-Token Network moving at ‘amazing pace’ as Polytrade tests RWA token integration – report
Mastercard's novel blockchain scheme sparks optimism as Polytrade showcases invoice financing possibilities.
Adoption
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Enterprise with high-speed GPT-4 access, used by 80% of Fortune 500 companies
Unlocking productivity with ChatGPT Enterprise's unlimited GPT-4 access and bolstered security.
Bankruptcy
Digital Currency Group to pay $1.4B as agreement made with Genesis for up to 90% of funds
Genesis bankruptcy reorganization plan agrees to $1.4B DCG finance for creditor recovery.
Culture
BitBoy removes host Ben Armstrong amid meme coin controversy – reports
Ben Armstrong parts ways with BitBoy Crypto amid ongoing speculation and rumors.
Stablecoins
Stablecoin volume outpaces Mastercard, PayPal as digital payments wars loom
Stablecoins surpass Mastercard, PayPal in transaction volumes with a potential to reshape the financial landscape.
Adoption
New $5M exit scam fears as DeFi grows on Base with 1inch Network launch
1inch eyes deeper liquidity and higher speeds with its strategic expansion to Coinbase's Base.
Analysis
Bitcoin profitable on 86% of days, yet just 61% of holders are in profit
Majority of Bitcoin's history profitable, promising healthy network despite struggling holders.
BTC Halving
Pantera predicts 322% Bitcoin price surge to $148k after halving in 2024
Bitcoin's impending halving and past trends hint at potential market surge, according to Pantera Capital.
