City of Santa Monica launches Bitcoin Office, plans October festivalThe “Silicon Beach” wants to make sure Bitcoin has a place there, with help from a blue-collar-oriented nonprofit.Aug 9, 2024Derek Andersen
Will the Harris-Walz presidential campaign prioritize crypto policy?With the US election in November and polls showing Harris in a dead heat with Donald Trump in battleground states, Democratic voices in the crypto industry are speaking up.Aug 9, 2024Turner Wright
Scientists illuminate a path to quantum AGI with new light-based chipsRecent breakthroughs in photonic computing could finally make human-level AI possible.Aug 9, 2024Tristan Greene
Synthetix to add Chainlink when v3 exchange launches on ArbitrumIt could be followed with deployments on Optimism and Base.Aug 9, 2024Alex O’Donnell
Trump Jr. to launch DeFi platform, $510B sell-off wipes 2024 crypto gains: Finance RedefinedThe crypto industry could gain significant mainstream attention following Trump’s eldest son’s plans to launch a bank-rivalling DeFi platform.Aug 9, 2024Zoltan Vardai
Kyrgyz Republic proposes digital som legislation, CBDC launch by 2027The small Central Asian country is currently taking public comments on its framework legislation.Aug 9, 2024Derek Andersen
Bitcoin’s V-shaped recovery could put BTC on path to new all-time high — AnalystsBullish traders bought Bitcoin’s recent dip, possibly setting BTC on the way to a new all-time high.Aug 9, 2024Nancy Lubale
Ripple begins testing RLUSD stablecoin on mainnet Ripple believes the total stablecoin market will have swollen to $2 trillion by 2028 as demand for the low-volatility fiat-pegged tokens grows.Aug 9, 2024Vince Quill
Bitcoin bear trap over? BTC price fractal hints at parabolic move nextBitcoin still faces significant resistance at $62,000, and if it breaks, it could liquidate over $845 million of leveraged shorts.Aug 9, 2024Zoltan Vardai
MiCA regulation poses ‘systemic risk’ to banking system, says Tether CEOAccording to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, recently approved MiCA regulations threaten both banks and stablecoin issuers.Aug 9, 2024Giovanni Pigni
Regulators postpone listing decision for Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETFIf approved, the ETF would be the first US fund to hold a diversified portfolio of spot cryptocurrencies.Aug 9, 2024Alex O’Donnell
Price analysis 8/9: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIBBuyers are struggling to build upon Bitcoin’s sharp recovery on Aug. 8, indicating that the bears remain active at higher levels.Aug 9, 2024Rakesh Upadhyay
Bitcoin whale games get traders nervous as 12K BTC appears for saleBitcoin order book action is currently marked by significant sell-side liquidity, but this could disappear at any time, analysis says.Aug 9, 2024William Suberg
10 signs you’ve been in the crypto industry too longDiscover the telltale signs of a true crypto veteran through market crashes, memecoins, and the highs and lows of digital gold.Aug 9, 2024Yohan Yun
Vitalik Buterin backs proposed ERC-7683 for cross-chain trade standards ERC-7683 aims to standardize cross-chain trade execution, enhancing interoperability between decentralized networks.Aug 9, 2024Josh O'Sullivan
Hong Kong virtual banks eye Web3 growth despite regulatory hurdles Despite capturing just 0.3% of retail bank assets, Hong Kong’s virtual banks are exploring opportunities in the Web3 space.Aug 9, 2024Josh O'Sullivan
Bitcoin as a US reserve asset is ‘great for price’ but poses significant risks — Charles Hoskinson While a strategic Bitcoin reserve may be good for price action, the US Treasury controlling 19% of the BTC supply raises unprecedented centralization concerns.Aug 9, 2024Zoltan Vardai
Tech firms pen letter to EU requesting more time to comply with AI Act Tech companies release a joint letter requesting more time from the EU to comply with AI Act requirements, citing challenges due to the summer recess.Aug 9, 2024Savannah Fortis
Elon Musk’s X suspends data collection for AI training, EU watchdog saysAfter proceedings in an Irish court, the local Data Protection Commission said X agreed to suspend processing the personal data of EU users to train its AI system.Aug 9, 2024Savannah Fortis
Thailand launches regulatory sandbox to test crypto servicesThailand has been moving toward a more crypto-friendly stance throughout 2024, approving a Bitcoin ETF, initiating tax breaks for crypto and more.Aug 9, 2024Helen Partz
Tether mints 1.3B USDT since market bottom — Can it push Bitcoin above $65K? The newly minted stablecoins could help push Bitcoin’s price above the $65,000 resistance, which is the short-term whale holder realized price.Aug 9, 2024Zoltan Vardai
Nigerian activist battles for Bitcoin rights in major legal challengeThe outcome of the case could have significant implications for the future of cryptocurrency in Nigeria.Aug 9, 2024Amaka Nwaokocha
Kanpai pandas NFTs plunge 45% amid Trump token controversyKanpai Pandas NFTs saw a 45% floor price drop amid allegations that the team promoted a Trump-themed token that was later disavowed by the Trump family.Aug 9, 2024Ezra Reguerra
Turkey sees surge in crypto license applications amid new regulationsTurkey’s crypto economy is poised for growth as local and international companies show keen interest ahead of new legislation.Aug 9, 2024Amaka Nwaokocha
Bitcoin price must flip $62K to avoid worst ‘death cross’ consequencesBitcoin is still due to close a daily chart “death cross,” but $62,000 resistance could be key to mitigating the BTC price downside that has followed in the past.Aug 9, 2024William Suberg
Vitalik Buterin moves $8M Ether to new wallet — Possible donation ahead?The Ethereum co-founder has a history of making multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency donations.Aug 9, 2024Zoltan Vardai
Solana prevents potential outage, patches critical vulnerabilitySolana validator Laine said that an attacker could have attempted to reverse engineer the vulnerability, which could have halted the network.Aug 9, 2024Ezra Reguerra
OKX cracks down on Tornado Cash users with account terminationsAs the crypto industry expands, exchanges like OKX face mounting pressure to strengthen compliance and prevent illicit activities on their platforms.Aug 9, 2024Amaka Nwaokocha
Trump-themed token RTR dumps 95% after son denies link to tokenThe Donald Trump-themed memecoin “RTR” plunged 95% after Eric Trump warned they have nothing to do with it.Aug 9, 2024Ciaran Lyons
Tether to double its workforce to 200 by mid-2025: ReportThe stablecoin issuer will still be tiny in terms of staff compared to other tech and crypto companies.Aug 9, 2024Martin Young