Judge may call Craig Wright back to the UK so he cannnot ‘hide behind a keyboard from a closet in Thailand’

Craig Wright, who is not Satoshi, attended a court hearing today concerning a contempt application filed by the Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA). The judge scheduled the contempt hearing for Dec. 18,... Read more »

Hong Kong Unveils Regulation Roadmap, Hints at New Cryptocurrency Incentives

The government of Hong Kong is on the verge of completing stablecoin regulations to become a more friendly hub for cryptocurrency investments. In addition, authorities stated that they have been considering extending... Read more »

Altcoin Season unlikely before 2025, says crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen

Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s market dominance has reached 60%, suggesting altcoins may not rally until 2025. Altcoin rallies historically follow strong Bitcoin rallies, but a parabolic Bitcoin run is needed for this. Share... Read more »

MakerDAO founder proposes strict deflationary tokenomics amid rebranding process

Rune Christensen, founder of Sky (formerly MakerDAO), has proposed a strictly deflationary approach to the protocol’s governance token as the community prepares to vote on whether to revert its brand or not... Read more »

Coinshares Report: Inside Bitcoin’s Cost Crunch—Why Mining Expenses Are Hitting Record Highs

Coinshares’ Q3 mining report, led by researcher James Butterfill, highlights mounting costs and challenges impacting the bitcoin mining industry in 2024. How Bitcoin Mining Industry Giants Are Battling Rising Prices The Coinshares... Read more »

Russia to ban Bitcoin mining in select regions due to power shortages

Key Takeaways Russia will enforce crypto mining bans in energy-deficient regions. The government aims to address power shortages caused by high electricity consumption. Share this article Russia is considering banning Bitcoin and... Read more »

Asia emerges as new crypto developer powerhouse, leaving US behind

Asia has surpassed North America as the leading hub for crypto developers, according to a report from Electric Capital. Maria Shen, partner at Electric Capital, pointed out that Asia has steadily increased... Read more »

Coinbase CEO to New SEC Chair: Apologize to the American People and Drop ‘Frivolous’ Cases

Coinbase’s CEO calls on the next SEC chairman to drop “frivolous cases” and apologize to the American people for past actions, citing inconsistent crypto regulations. ‘Withdraw Cases, Apologize’: Coinbase CEO’s Challenge to... Read more »

US Treasury see stablecoins driving ‘structural demand’ for T-bills

Key Takeaways Stablecoin collateral now accounts for around $120 billion in US Treasury holdings. Potential risks remain due to the stablecoin sector’s dependency on T-bills. Share this article The US Treasury, in... Read more »

NYSE Arca seeks SEC approval for Grayscale’s crypto index ETF

NYSE Arca has filed an application with the SEC to list a Grayscale exchange-traded fund (ETF) featuring a diverse array of cryptocurrencies, marking a significant push to expand institutional access to digital... Read more »
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