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Bitcoin·Memes·Regulation·Shiba Inu

The Shib Crypto Recap: Monday

November 25, 2024

Monday brings a new set of roller-coaster communiqués in the crypto space, including regulatory actions, institutional interest, influencer-driven markets, and the never-ending “unmasking Satoshi Nakamoto” saga. The Shiba universe is not dozing off—SHIB is showing some big-picture progress and project lead Shytoshi Kusama answers

Bitcoin·Policy·Regulation

Texas Now Requires Bitcoin Miners to Register with ERCOT Grid

November 25, 2024

The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) has implemented a new regulation requiring Bitcoin miners using the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid to register and provide key details regarding their facilities. The rule, passed on November 21, instructs all miners to share their facilities’ locations, ownership details, and electricity demands with the agency.

November 25, 2024

Heco Chain Announces Retirement, Urges Asset Redemption

HECO Network has announced its official retirement, and urges users to convert

November 25, 2024

Cantor Fitzgerald Acquires 5% Stake in Tether in $600M Deal

Cantor Fitzgerald, the U.S. financial services and bond trading firm, has reportedly

Community·Markets·Regulation

Chrome Must Be Sold: DOJ Challenges Google in Antitrust Case

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly planning to request a federal judge to order Google to sell its Chrome web browser

November 19, 2024

Community·Policy·Regulation

Russia Targets Crypto Miners with 15% Tax and Stricter Oversight

The Russian government has approved draft amendments to classify digital currency as taxable property, setting a maximum 15% income tax on cryptocurrency

November 19, 2024

Bitcoin·Markets·NFTs·Regulation

The Shib Crypto Recap: Monday

Today’s climate of cryptocurrency news is marked by regulatory shifts and concerns about the long-term prospects of Bitcoin. In tandem, institutional attitudes

November 18, 2024

Bitcoin·Policy·Regulation

Polish Presidential Hopeful Vows to Create National Bitcoin Reserve If Elected

Sławomir Mentzen, a Polish presidential candidate, vows to make Poland a “Crypto Haven.” Polish right-wing libertarian politician and presidential candidate Mentzen promised

November 18, 2024

Blockchain·Community·Markets·Regulation

Can’t Pay Taxes? South Korea City Will Sell Your Crypto to Settle Debts

The city of Paju in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, has announced plans to seize and sell the cryptocurrency holdings of 17 individuals

November 18, 2024

Policy·Regulation

Robinhood CEO Slams UK’s ‘Backward’ Crypto Approach, Calls for Better Regulation

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has criticized the UK government’s cryptocurrency policies, comparing them unfavorably to the country’s regulations on gambling. In an

November 18, 2024

Bitcoin·Blockchain·Community·Defi·Markets·Policy·Regulation

South Korea Tightens Grip on Crypto: Exchanges Gain Freeze Power, City Seizes Assets for Taxes

South Korea is cracking down on crypto, giving exchanges the power to freeze transactions and seizing digital assets for unpaid taxes. South

November 18, 2024

Blockchain·Community·Markets·Memes·Policy·Regulation

Elon Musk Prevails as Dogecoin Investors Withdraw Lawsuit

A two-year legal battle between Elon Musk and a group of Dogecoin investors comes to an end as the plaintiffs voluntarily withdraw

November 16, 2024

Markets·Policy·Regulation·Security

EBA: New Rules for Crypto and Payment Firms on EU Sanctions

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published comprehensive guidelines requiring payment service providers (PSPs) and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to enhance their

November 15, 2024

Blockchain·Community·Defi·Markets·Policy·Regulation

Upbit Faces Major KYC Scrutiny in South Korea, Potentially Jeopardizing License Renewal

South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is facing a major regulatory hurdle that could significantly impact its operations. The Financial Intelligence Unit

November 15, 2024