Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex, has warned of a scenario where bitcoin could “slowly leak lower towards $50,000” and “altcoins could dive deeper into the gutter.” Focusing on the impact of dollar liquidity and Federal Reserve policies, Hayes remains cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook, expecting future monetary easing to benefit crypto. Arthur […]
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Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California
A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new disclosures. California Court Upholds Bitcoin ATM Withdrawal Limit The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) […]
Read MoreUnited Texas Bank Faces Regulatory Action for AML Failures Linked to ‘Virtual Currency Customers’
United Texas Bank has been issued a cease and desist order by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking due to significant compliance deficiencies. The bank must take immediate action to rectify issues related to its anti-money laundering (AML) program and corporate governance oversight. Cease and Desist Order for United Texas Bank […]
Read MoreThailand’s Mahidol University Partners With Tether to Integrate Blockchain and Stablecoin Education
Tether and Mahidol University International College (MUIC), a prestigious institution in Thailand known for its diverse and international academic programs, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to integrate stablecoin, blockchain, and peer-to-peer (P2P) technology into MUIC’s curriculum. This collaboration will feature workshops, guest lectures, and research projects aimed at enhancing finance education and fostering […]
Read MoreReport: L1 Blockchains Experience Slowdown in 2024 Amid Declining Activity
Layer one (L1) blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin, have experienced a significant reduction in onchain and market activity in 2024. Researchers Tanay Ved and Matías Andrade from Coin Metrics highlight the challenges these networks face as total fees and token performance drop below early-year highs. Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin See Sharp Drop in […]
Read MoreBitcoin’s Hashrate Nears All-Time Peak Despite Difficulty Bump and Revenue Loss
Despite a bump in mining difficulty and a drop in hashprice, Bitcoin’s total hashrate is still on the rise. In fact, on Wednesday it’s just 12 exahash per second (EH/s) away from reaching its peak of 677 EH/s, which was recorded on July 25. Bitcoin Mining Operations Push Through Lower Hashprice, Nearing Record Hashrate On […]
Read MoreWeb3 Startup Startale Labs Secures Investment From Samsung Next Following Sony Partnership
Samsung Next has announced its investment in Startale Labs, a company at the forefront of the Web3 ecosystem. This partnership aims to address the limitations of centralized systems by providing essential tools and infrastructure for decentralized applications (dapps) and smart contracts. Startale Labs, known for its innovative solutions like the Astar Network and Soneium, is […]
Read MoreSpreading USD-Pegged Stablecoins—Trump-Backed Defi Project Reveals ‘Transformative’ Plans
Over the past few weeks, there’s been a buzz of intrigue and speculation around World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. After facing some rumors and critiques, the project’s X account finally released fresh details about its mission, aiming to clear the air. World Liberty Financial […]
Read MoreCFTC Fines Uniswap Labs $175,000 for Violating Commodity Exchange Act
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Universal Navigation Inc., operating as Uniswap Labs, $175,000 for illegal trading practices. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol operator was found in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) for offering leveraged retail commodity transactions without proper registration. Uniswap Labs, the company behind a popular decentralized digital asset […]
Read MoreThe Weight of Bitcoin’s Latest Freefall Pushes Crypto Market Below $2 Trillion
According to the latest stats, bitcoin (BTC) has taken a 2.5% dip against the U.S. dollar in the last 24 hours and is down 5.8% over the past week. The top cryptocurrency hit an intraday low of $55,602 per coin, and by Wednesday morning just before 11 a.m. EDT, it was just skimming above $57,400 […]
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