Crypto

As November 2024 drew to a close, the crypto landscape braced itself for troubling revelations. An overwhelming 99.96% of total financial losses were attributed to hacks, illustrating a significant shift in the security paradigm, particularly concerning decentralized and centralized finance systems. Amidst this chaos, fraud and rug pulls dwindled, amounting to a mere $25,300 from
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Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has announced its decision to cease rewards for holders of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin in the European Economic Area (EEA) effective November 1. This pivot, driven by emerging regulations concerning e-money tokens, aligns with the forthcoming implementation of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) directive.
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Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is halting specific shipments of Antminer ASIC miners, creating a stir among bitcoin mining companies. Several of these companies, which chose to remain anonymous, revealed that the action stems from a directive by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), affecting the deliveries of equipment primarily
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The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a notable shift characterized by the emergence of altcoins that are gaining traction and slowly eroding Bitcoin’s long-standing dominance. As Bitcoin finds itself consolidating around the $97,000 mark, the overall market cap hovers around an impressive $3.56 trillion. This phase of price volatility for Bitcoin has been particularly intriguing; it
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The stablecoin market is experiencing unprecedented growth, characterized by remarkable increases in market capitalization and transaction volume. Tether (USDT) leads this rise, commanding an impressive $133 billion in circulation, which constitutes a staggering 69% of the total global stablecoin market. Following closely is USD Coin (USDC), which has also witnessed significant growth, reaching a market
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In a significant move to modernize municipal finance, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has proposed the inclusion of Bitcoin (BTC) in the city’s investment portfolio. This initiative marks a strategic effort to diversify financial assets and establish Vancouver as a crypto-friendly destination. The motion, titled “Preserving the city’s purchasing power through diversification of financial resources: Becoming
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Bitwise Asset Management, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency investment landscape, has recently submitted a significant proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF). This ETF is poised to derive its foundation from Bitwise’s established 10 Crypto Index Fund, designed to offer investors weighted exposure to ten of
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The cryptocurrency landscape has been defined by an ongoing struggle between regulatory bodies, notably the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Historically, the SEC has aspired to assert dominance over digital assets, often clashing with crypto industry advocates who argue for more favorable regulations. This dynamic has created a
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