Regulation
Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum plunge after US tech sell-off, sparking $300 million in losses
The strong outflows from spot Ethereum ETFs also contributed to the downward market pressure.
Crypto
Ripple CEO and industry voices advocate for bipartisan crypto approach in 2024
Crypto advocates push for bipartisan approach as November election looms.
Crypto
Proton debuts privacy-centric Bitcoin wallet allowing transfers via email
The firm said the wallet would make Bitcoin transactions as easy as sending emails.
Crypto
Minima and Mercury FX join forces to challenge SWIFT with blockchain tech
The alliance between both companies aims to enhance global financial communications and revolutionize international payments.
People
Trump refutes Bloomberg transcript he would consider Dimon for Treasury Secretary
Market observers said the three may find common ground with their recent interest in crypto.
AI
Musk evaluates possible Tesla $5 billion xAI funding amid its steady Bitcoin reserves
Tesla's Bitcoin holding remains unchanged during the previous quarter.
Bankruptcy
Mt. Gox moves $2.47 billion in Bitcoin as repayments to creditors accelerate
Kraken said it has completed Mt Gox creditors Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash repayments.
Exchanges
WazirX seeking partnerships to recover from $230 million hack
The firm said its $23 million bounty program has attracted 133 responses as of press time.
AI
Bitcoin miner IREN ventures into AI with GPU pilot and Morgan Stanley’s guidance
The Bitcoin miner is banking on its AI pilot amid skepticism from short sellers.
Crypto
Franklin Templeton invests in Bitlayer’s $300M-valued Bitcoin infrastructure
The firm said it has secured a total of $16 million to drive Bitcoin layer-2 revolution.
Regulation
US House passes act to add crypto industry to team combatting terrorism financing
The bill proposes an expert task force that would be composed of key federal agencies and private sector stakeholders.
Crypto
Ethereum ETFs pre-market trading begins, all set for official debut at market open
Pre-market trading has seen modest price performance for Ethereum.
