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IMF Warns Zambia Against Dedollarization, Calls Plan Counterproductive
20.7.2024
An International Monetary Fund representative has cautioned that Zambia’s proposed dedollarization initiative may inadvertently undermine efforts to contain inflation. The representative expressed concern that the prevailing economic conditions in Zambia are not conducive for the country to proceed...
Putin Calls to ‘Seize the Moment’ to Kickstart Digital Ruble and Crypto Adoption In Russia
19.7.2024
President Vladimir Putin declared it was time for Russia to create the environment needed to increase the adoption of digital assets and the Russian CBDC, the digital ruble, as part of the country’s economic tissue. He also reported that over 30,000 transactions have been made in the pilot...
FTC Calls Xbox Game Pass Price Hike 'Exactly The Sort Of Consumer Harm' It Tried To Stop
19.7.2024
On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission pointed to Microsoft’s recent pricing overhaul of Xbox Game Pass as evidence of the harm its merger with Activision Blizzard has had on consumers. The agency filed a new letter in its ongoing appeal of last year’s deal, calling the changes “exactly...
Ripple CEO Blasts Political Divide Over Crypto, Calls for Bipartisan Cooperation
18.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the politicization of cryptocurrency in the U.S., stressing the necessity of a bipartisan approach and clear regulatory guidelines. He condemned the partisan divide in crypto innovation, particularly addressing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s...
Tech Billionaire Michael Dell Calls Bitcoin Fascinating
16.7.2024
Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, has expressed his fascination with Bitcoin on social media. Dell, who has a net worth of approximately $108 billion, shared a recent video of Blackrock CEO Larry Fink discussing bitcoin on CNBC. This move is significant as Dell’s endorsement...
BlackRock's Larry Fink says he was wrong, calls Bitcoin digital gold
15.7.2024
BlackRock, the world's biggest hedge fund, currently has $10.6 trillion in assets under management and the largest Bitcoin investment fund
BTC price demands $63K flip as BlackRock CEO calls Bitcoin 'legitimate'
15.7.2024
BTC price gains from the weekend hold firm as Larry Fink confirms that he is no longer a Bitcoin "skeptic."
SEC Enforcement Director Calls for Stronger Crypto Regulation Citing Rising Investor Harm
15.7.2024
Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement, addressed crypto regulation at the William & Mary Business Law Review’s Symposium earlier this month. He stressed the need to enforce federal securities laws in the evolving crypto...
Congressman Calls for SEC Chair’s Dismissal Over ‘Regulation by Harassment’
14.7.2024
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, accusing him of “regulation-by-harassment,” and calling for his dismissal. The congressman has consistently opposed Gensler’s regulatory practices, supporting legislative...
Bitfarms calls October shareholder meeting amid attempted Riot takeover
12.7.2024
Riot Platforms holds just under a 15% stake in Canadian mining firm Bitfarms and hopes to replace key board members with picks seeming favorable to its interests
Bitfarms calls October shareholder meeting amid attempted Riot takeover
12.7.2024
Riot Platforms holds just under a 15% stake in Canadian mining firm Bitfarms and hopes to replace key board members with picks seeming favorable to its interests
Gemini’s Tyler Slams SEC & Gensler; Calls Them Corrupt
12.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its three-year investigation into the Stacks blockchain and Hiro Systems without taking any action. This decision has prompted mixed reactions from industry leaders, including one of the Winklevoss brothers. Crypto industry responds...
Trump’s Crypto Aide David Bailey Calls out Reddit Bitcoin Mods on Censorship
12.7.2024
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and aide of the Trump presidential campaign, criticized the behavior of the moderators of r/bitcoin, a popular subreddit where bitcoin-centric news and issues are frequently discussed. On social media, Bailey called out these moderators, stating updates about...
IREN tumbles after short seller calls miner ‘Prius at the Grand Prix’
12.7.2024
Crypto miner IREN, formerly known as Iris Energy, fell 24% on the Nasdaq following a short-seller report
IREN tumbles after short seller calls miner ‘Prius at the Grand Prix’
12.7.2024
Crypto miner IREN, formerly known as Iris Energy, fell 24% on the Nasdaq following a short-seller report
Cyprus calls for collective crackdown against crypto terror financing
10.7.2024
The alert serves as a reminder of the critical role financial professionals play as gatekeepers in the fight against financial crime
Messari Declares Independence From SEC — Calls Chair Gensler Incompetent and Corrupt
9.7.2024
Crypto intelligence platform Messari has declared independence from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CEO Ryan Selkis calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler incompetent and corrupt. Messari plans to challenge the SEC’s legitimacy through legal, congressional, and media avenues, arguing...
Bukele Calls for Speculators to Stop Gouging Prices in El Salvador, Issues Ultimatum
8.7.2024
Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador, has issued an ultimatum for importers and food wholesalers to lower the prices of groceries and other articles, threatening to apply the same tactics he used against gangs with them. Bukele, who pushed the law that made bitcoin legal tender in the country...
Bitcoin Proponent Bruce Fenton Calls Out Jack Dorsey Over Censorship Allegations During Twitter Tenure
6.7.2024
Over the weekend, a prominent personality in the bitcoin and blockchain sector, Bruce Fenton, addressed Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, Inc., through a post on the social media platform X. Fenton asserts that Dorsey owes an explanation, as Twitter’s senior leadership has faced accusations...
Judge labels 2 obscure altcoins as commodities in $120M Ponzi case
4.7.2024
An Illinois judge has sided with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in a crypto fraud case, labelling two altcoins, OHM and KLIMA, as commodities