Dubai approves crypto salaries in landmark court ruling

The Dubai Court of First Instance has affirmed the legality of crypto payments for salaries under employment contracts in a landmark ruling on Aug. 15. The ruling, issued in case number 1739... Read more »

Crypto.com Opposes Proposed US Ban on Prediction Markets and Event Contracts

Crypto.com Senior Vice President Steve Humenik has joined Coinbase by voicing opposition to a proposed rule change by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that could lead to the prohibition of prediction... Read more »

Bitcoin mining is in peril, but Trump can save it by keeping this campaign promise

The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. Bitcoin miner centralization threatens Bitcoin, but former President Donald Trump’s pledge to slash energy prices can ensure its decentralization. ... Read more »

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Unveils $150M Convertible Notes Offering With 8.5% Yield

Bitdeer Technologies Group has set the stage for a $150 million convertible notes offering, featuring an annual interest rate of 8.5%. The deal is scheduled to wrap up on Aug. 20, 2024.... Read more »

Senate Majority Leader: Bipartisan Crypto Legislation Could Pass in 2024

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is optimistic about passing bipartisan crypto legislation by year’s end, stressing the importance of collaboration to keep the U.S. at the forefront of innovation. At the “Crypto4Harris”... Read more »

Bitcoin Fog founder argues 30-year sentence ‘vastly exceeds’ similar cases

Roman Sterlingov, the man behind the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog, is contesting a potential 30-year prison sentence following his conviction on several money laundering charges. In a 37-page sentencing memorandum submitted to... Read more »

Franklin Templeton seeks approval for Bitcoin, Ether crypto index ETF

Key Takeaways Franklin Templeton’s new crypto index will track Ether and Bitcoin. The index may lead to future ETFs and investment products. Share this article Global investment firm Franklin Templeton has submitted... Read more »

Paraguayan Justice System Achieves Conviction for Power Theft Crime Linked to Cryptocurrency Mining

The Paraguayan justice system has reached a milestone by achieving its second conviction related to a power theft crime linked to cryptocurrency mining. Carlos Raul Rojas, the owner of a dwelling where... Read more »

Trump’s transition team signals strong pro-Bitcoin direction, contrasting Harris’ regulatory approach

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has appointed chairs for the presidential transition team, which is drawing attention for its strong pro-crypto stance. According to an Aug. 16 announcement, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard... Read more »

BlackRock overtakes Grayscale as largest crypto fund manager

Key Takeaways BlackRock’s IBIT ETF has grown to $21 billion AUM since January launch. Grayscale’s ETHE fund has experienced $2.3 billion in outflows since US Ethereum ETFs began trading. Share this article... Read more »
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