The decentralized lending protocol built on the Solana blockchain, Marginfi, announced the upcoming launch of YBX, which is expected to be the first notable decentralized stablecoin on Solana, aiming to provide an alternative to the network’s heavy reliance on Circle’s centralized stablecoin usd coin (USDC). The stablecoin, backed by SOL-based liquid staking derivatives (LSDs), is…
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The House Committee on Rules has decided to review the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act, paving the way for a floor vote later this month. The legislation sets a path for enhanced regulatory clarity in the U.S. crypto ecosystem, balancing robust consumer protections with the needs of a burgeoning digital…
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Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has predicted an explosive rise in gold and silver prices. While encouraging investors to “Take advantage of what could be the biggest precious metals bull market in history,” Schiff calls bitcoin “dead money,” expecting outflows from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to “soon put significant downward pressure on bitcoin.”…
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Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by U.S. regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” he warned, cautioning that he believes it is “illegal as hell” and will be “attacked with all-out vengeance.” ‘It’s Going to Be a Bloodbath’ Veteran trader…
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Billionaire Mark Cuban has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s handling of crypto regulations, suggesting it could harm Biden’s election chances. “Gensler has not protected a single investor against fraud,” he stressed. “All he has done is make it nearly impossible for legitimate crypto companies to operate.” ‘This Is Also a…
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In the first quarter of 2024, Cleanspark, a U.S. bitcoin mining company listed on the stock market, reported revenues exceeding $111.8 million. The company’s net income for the same period was $126.7 million. Gary A. Vecchiarelli, the CFO of Cleanspark, partially attributes the company’s “record-breaking” performance to the surge in bitcoin prices. Impact of Bitcoin…
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Non-fungible token (NFT) sales from May 4 to May 11, 2024, saw an 11.35% decline compared to the previous week’s figures. Leading the sales, Bitcoin-based NFT transactions totaled $49.8 million, yet this was a 13% decrease from the preceding week. NFT Marketplace Struggles as Sales Dip for Another Week As another week concludes, the metrics…
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Based on the three-day simple moving average, Bitcoin’s hashrate has continued its downward trend, registering at about 550 exahash per second (EH/s). Following the halving, onchain costs have decreased significantly, with data indicating transfer fees ranging from $1.50 to $3.65 per transaction. Bitcoin’s Hashrate Slides 19% in 16 Days According to statistics, the three-day simple…
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Over the past 19 days, the stablecoin economy has stabilized with negligible growth after reaching the $160 billion threshold at April’s end. Out of the top five, FDUSD is currently the frontrunner in terms of 30-day growth, showing a 15.3% increase in supply. Stablecoin Valuation Holds Steady With Little Growth Following a period of rapid…
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The Blockchain Integrity Act, a piece of legislation that seeks to put a 2-year moratorium on using cryptocurrency mixers, was introduced by U.S. Congressman Sean Casten on March 7 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Foster, Brad Sherman, and Emanuel Cleaver, the bill proposes to conduct a study on the issue…
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