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Legal

Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao faces potential deposition in billion-dollar class action lawsuit

Plaintiffs are seeking early testimony from Zhao, who is set to be sentenced for his criminal conviction in February.

3 years ago

Politics

2024 U.S. defense bill drops crypto rules from legislation

As the $886 billion 2024 National Defense Authorization Act bill clears its final hurdles, crypto regulations are left to future debate.

3 years ago

ETF BTC -1.64%

Fidelity pitches spot Bitcoin ETF model to SEC as regulatory talks advance

Advanced SEC discussions with asset managers concerning spot Bitcoin ETF applications boost optimism surrounding approval odds.

3 years ago

CBDCs XRP -1.80%

Republic of Palau reports high satisfaction in Ripple-based CBDC pilot

Despite minor hiccups, initial research shows promise for the island nation's Ripple-powered CBDC program.

3 years ago

Politics

Senate bill adds to growing list of digital asset legislation moving through Congress

The Terrorism Financing Prevention Act targets digital asset channels to cut off financial support for Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

3 years ago

Investments

SEC issues new investor warning over crypto assets

The SEC's alert points to misleading "Proof of Reserves" claims and the absence of SIPC or FDIC insurance in crypto.

3 years ago

Technology ETH -3.57%

Ethereum developers set roadmap for an eventful 2024

Developers anticipate several important upgrades over the next year, including forking the Goerli testnet and activating the Dencun upgrade.

3 years ago

ETF

VanEck embraces crypto culture with ‘HODL’ ticker for proposed Bitcoin ETF

Several applicants have chosen more conservative tickers for their ETF applications, but VanEck is leaning into crypto culture.

3 years ago

DeFi SOL -2.24%

Solana liquid staking token JTO surges 85% post-exchange debut, following unique airdrop event

Observers have suggested that Jito's unique airdrop startegy will draw more retail particiaption to Solana DeFi ecosystem.

3 years ago

RWA IOTX +0.02%

Bosch showcases dePIN sensor kit using AI agents to reward users for local environmental data streams

Peaq, Bosch, and Fetch.ai forge alliance to monetize environmental data with DePINs, fostering a self-sustaining smart city ecosystem.

3 years ago

Legal

Binance’s Changpeng Zhao confined in U.S. as judge officially declares him a flight risk

The Judge said Zhao remains free and to travel within the United States and his family could also visit him there.

3 years ago

Culture

El Salvador launches exclusive Bitcoin-driven Freedom Visa with Tether

El Salvador's citizen visa program invites Bitcoin investors to contribute to the nation's growth with the lure of residency and potential citizenship.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Binance Proof-of-Reserves show Bitcoin balance dropped 23k BTC in November amid regulatory woes

Binance balance for major cryptocurrencies recorded declines amid its struggles with the regulatory authorities in the United States.

3 years ago

Crypto

VanEck predicts $40B inflow into Bitcoin ETFs and $100k BTC in 2024

Ethereum to maintain market foothold amid tech stock eclipse, with Layer 2 chains set to thrive, and institutional adoption.

3 years ago

Culture

Ten years ago, Michael Saylor worried Bitcoin might fail

The decade-old tweet reveals a remarkable shift in the entrepreneur's attitude over the last ten years as Bitcoin became the world's fastest-growing asset.

3 years ago