While the Republican platform addresses the issue of cryptocurrency and bitcoin, the Democratic Party’s latest platform remained silent on the matter. Adding to the buzz, there are whispers that Kamala Harris’s campaign might be eyeing Gary Gensler, the current head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, for the role of Treasury Secretary.
Democrats’ Latest Platform Bypasses Crypto…
Innovation in Crypto Moves Faster Than Governments, Needs Self-Regulation, Says Serial Innovator
August 22, 2024
Although the blockchain industry owes much of its success to so-called bridges, these are far from perfect solutions, argues Justin Wang, the founder and CEO of Zeus Network. While they help address the problem of liquidity segmentation that afflicts the Web3 industry, Wang…
The stablecoin market has been picking up speed lately, and between Aug. 9 and Aug. 18, 2024, it expanded by $2.21 billion. During this period, Tether’s supply ballooned by an additional 1.26 billion USDT.
Stablecoin Boom: $2.21B Growth Driven by Tether and PYUSD
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A recent study by Cyber Metals, a JM Bullion company, analyzed the sentiment, vocabulary, and profanity within popular investment subreddits on Reddit, uncovering distinct trends in how different communities discuss stocks, crypto assets, and precious metals. The findings highlight the unique culture of each subreddit, reflecting the diverse moods and attitudes of online investors.
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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” event supporting Vice President Kamala…
Iran is aggressively cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining as the nation faces a severe power crisis exacerbated by an intense heatwave. Iranian authorities claim that unauthorized crypto mining has significantly strained Iran’s power grid, leading to widespread…
SBI Digital Community Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ripple Labs Inc. to promote the use of the XRP Ledger in the Web3 space. The partnership will also involve issuing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the XRP Ledger and rewarding creators in XRP, aiming to enhance consumer experiences and make Web3 technologies more accessible.
SBI Digital Community Partners with Ripple Labs to Boost XRP Ledger…
The publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its expansion into Hawaii, allowing residents to access a range of crypto services. The move comes after the state clarified its regulations, enabling Coinbase to offer its platform to Hawaiian users.
Hawaii…
Arthur Hayes Predicts $100K Bitcoin by Year-End — Expects 'Glorious' Crypto Bull Market in 2025 With BTC Reaching $1M
August 14, 2024
Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts bitcoin will reach $100K by late 2024 and could hit $1 million by 2025. He attributes this to U.S. Treasury liquidity injections and anticipates a “glorious” crypto bull market in 2025. Hayes has outlined various factors driving…
Bitstamp and Stripe Collaborate for EU Crypto Onramp
August 9, 2024
Crypto exchange Bitstamp is collaborating with Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform, to support Stripe’s fiat-to-crypto onramp across the EU. This collaboration enables EU consumers to easily purchase cryptocurrencies through a customizable widget that developers can embed in apps or websites. This widget offers a seamless checkout experience optimized for cryptocurrency conversion and…
