The U.S. government transferred Bitcoin worth $593.5 million to its favored crypto brokerage, Coinbase Prime, on August 14, as reported by Arkham Intel. This transfer involved a 10,000 BTC tranche sent to the wallet “bc1ql” two weeks prior. The U.S. government has accumulated a total of approximately 69,370 BTC from the Silk Road seizure. This …
Protecting your crypto from hackers is a must in today’s digital landscape. Hackers constantly evolve their tactics, but you can stay one step ahead. I’ll show you simple, actionable steps to secure your assets. By the end, you’ll feel confident about how to protect your crypto from hackers , whether you’re new to the space …
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Coinbase, the largest publicly traded crypto exchange in the U.S., has officially expanded its services to Hawaii, following recent regulatory changes by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions. These changes have provided more clarity for crypto firms operating within the state. Coinbase also offers staking services, allowing users to …
During a Monday evening interview with X CEO Elon Musk, former President Donald Trump did not address bitcoin (BTC) or crypto. The conversation, which spanned over two hours, touched on various subjects such as illegal immigration, the economy, AI, and global warming. The interview, which drew in over a million listeners, experienced a delay of …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted a new law to create experimental legal frameworks aimed at advancing digital technologies, with a strong emphasis on cryptocurrencies in international trade. This legislation permits adjustments to existing laws to enable cryptocurrency transactions, particularly for cross-border trade, and designates the Bank of Russia to oversee pilot projects related to …
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Coinbase has responded critically to the CFTC’s proposed rules on prediction markets, particularly challenging the definition of “gaming.” The crypto exchange insists that the CFTC should regulate prediction markets on an individual contract basis, arguing that the current broad definitions could unjustly restrict event contracts that offer significant public interest value. Coinbase contends that the …
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Eleven Israeli tourists were violently robbed on Santa Teresa de Cóbano beach in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, during a social event. The attack involved at least eight men arriving in two luxury vehicles, overpowering the group’s security guard, and stealing their belongings, including a significant amount of Bitcoin. The robbers, some suspected to have police training, …
A federal judge has ordered Ripple to pay a civil penalty of $125,035,150 in its lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC originally sought a $2 billion remittance payment, while Ripple argued for a maximum penalty of $10 million. In the ruling, Ripple is also instructed to cease any further securities …
Robinhood surpassed Wall Street expectations for its second-quarter earnings, driven by a surge in interest in meme stocks and cryptocurrencies. This uptick in trading activity was partly due to the reemergence of meme-stock influencer Keith Gill, which reignited interest in stocks like GameStop. As a result, Robinhood saw a significant 69% increase in transaction-based revenue, …
The Brazil Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has given the green light for a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). This approval was listed in the CVM’s central database, as reported by local news outlet Exame. This Solana-based ETF is a first for Brazil and one of the pioneering Solana-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) worldwide. The initial Solana …
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