A U.S. senator says Congress needs to regulate the crypto industry “with a light touch that doesn’t kill innovation in the U.S.” Noting that crypto “has the potential to disrupt much of the traditional banking model,” he stressed that crypto regulation needs to be appropriate to avoid driving companies offshore. ‘We Need to Regulate With…
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Crypto exchange Binance has withdrawn its application for a license in Abu Dhabi. “When assessing our global licensing needs, we decided this application was not necessary,” a Binance spokesperson stated, adding that the company plans to continue to work with regulators “to provide world-class services and offerings in the Middle East and beyond.” Binance Says…
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El Salvador has unveiled a new citizenship investment program, the “Freedom Visa,” open to a limited number of applicants. By investing $1 million in bitcoin or tether, participants can secure Salvadoran citizenship.
El Salvador’s Bold Bid: Citizenship for Crypto Millionaires
In a newly announced move, El Salvador, recognized for granting bitcoin (BTC) legal tender…
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Tarek William Saab, the Venezuelan attorney general, stated that Exxonmobil, a U.S.-based oil and gas company, used intermediaries and cryptocurrency to finance actions against the ballot where Venezuelans were consulted about their position on the ongoing Essequibo claim. Fourteen arrest warrants were issued for individuals who allegedly conspired against the country.
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On Friday, December 8, 2023, ethereum’s trading concluded with a 4% rise, settling at $2,358. This jump was observed within a daily trading range from $2,245 to $2,385. Underlying this upward trajectory was ether’s market cap of $283 billion, accompanied by a strong 24-hour trading volume of $26.75 billion. Oscillators and moving averages present a…
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The bitcoin held by institutional traders (INS) in their respective crypto portfolios saw an “almost twofold” increase in the initial three quarters of 2023. Institutional traders’ BTC allocation shifted from under 40% in January to nearly 50% by the end of September. The Spot Bitcoin ETF Factor According to a study conducted by the crypto…
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Samourai, a privacy-focused bitcoin wallet, revealed the changes in the recent Bitcoin Knots software used by Ocean, a Bitcoin mining pool, censor Whirlpool transactions, a kind of coinjoin operation. The wallet explained that Ocean is pursuing a “very slippery slope” by filtering these types of transactions. Samourai Wallet Reveals Ocean Is Censoring Privacy Transactions Samourai…
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As bitcoin stabilizes near $43,654, its market dynamics reveal a mixture of optimism and caution. Oscillators are currently in a neutral to bearish state, and moving averages are indicating a robust buying trend, creating a complex scenario for investors. Bitcoin Presently, bitcoin’s price steadies at $43,654, fluctuating between $43,049 and $43,840. This stability suggests a…
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The Nigerian crypto platform Bitmama is reportedly set to acquire the African remittances startup Payday for $1 million. Reports of Payday’s acquisition come almost a year after the startup raised $3 million in a funding round. Bitmama’s Pivot From Crypto The Nigerian crypto platform Bitmama is set to acquire the cross-border payment startup Payday for…
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The market performance of Ethereum has been steadily rising since October, marking a positive and long-lasting trend. Increased buying activity has been the main driver of this positive momentum that has persisted over time, pushing the cryptocurrency beyond the vaunted $2,000 resistance mark and igniting a continuing rally. The value of Ethereum has sharply grown…
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