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The Orissa High Court in India ruled that cryptocurrency dealings are not illegal under Indian law. This decision arose from a case involving individuals accused of fraud through a Ponzi scheme. Justice Sasikanta Mishra clarified that cryptocurrency is not considered money under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act or a deposit under […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/landmark-ruling-crypto-dealings-not-illegal-in-india-says-high-court/
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has proposed an amendment designed to enhance the enforcement of sanctions on Russian digital assets. The amendment allows the Treasury Secretary to prohibit crypto transactions linked to Russian entities and requires U.S. taxpayers to report crypto transactions offshore exceeding $10,000 to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). New Amendment Seeks to […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-lawmaker-proposes-stricter-digital-asset-regulations-to-enforce-russian-sanctions/
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday that over 300 new sanctions have been issued to intensify pressure on Russia for its ongoing war against Ukraine. These measures, in alignment with G7 commitments, target entities and individuals globally to cripple Russia’s military-industrial base by restricting access to U.S. software, IT services, and foreign financial support. The […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-treasury-expands-sanctions-to-cripple-russian-war-economy/
With goals set on advancing blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) integration, Space and Time has publicly released its high-speed zero-knowledge prover, Proof of SQL, under an open software license. The team says the release marks a notable shift towards more efficient data verification processes in blockchain applications. Blockchain Verification Enters New Speed Era with Space […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/space-and-time-unveils-sub-second-zk-prover-now-open-sourced/
Nuffle Labs, a contributor to the Near Protocol and Ethereum, has secured $13 million in a funding round led by Electric Capital. The investment aims to enhance its modular infrastructure services across various blockchain layers, promising cost-efficient solutions and rapid data finality. Nuffle Labs Bags $13 Million for Modular Blockchain Expansion The Nuffle Labs funding […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/nuffle-labs-raises-13-million-to-expand-modular-infrastructure-for-blockchain-layers/
Okx, a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, clarified the information regarding a recent security incident that allowed unidentified criminals to take control of the accounts of a few customers, draining these. In a statement, Okx stressed that a third party had forged judicial documents and obtained user data, but that the users involved in this incident had […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/okx-acknowledges-security-incident-involving-judicial-documents-forgery/
In a significant milestone for Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the combined market capitalization of popular collections such as Ordinals and Runes has surged past $1 billion, according to Coingecko. This growth is underscored by increasing trading volumes and user adoption, signaling a robust expansion within the Web3 sphere. Report Reveals Emerging Dynamics in Bitcoin Ordinals […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/study-ordinals-and-runes-reach-1-billion-market-cap/
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced inflows on Wednesday, following two consecutive days of outflows. The 11 ETFs trading in the United States amassed $100.9 million, with Fidelity’s FBTC leading the way. Fidelity’s FBTC Tops Bitcoin ETF Inflows With $51M On Wednesday, spot bitcoin ETFs reversed their two-day outflow trend. The group secured $100.9 […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-reverse-outflows-with-100m-inflows/
Privado ID, previously known as Polygon ID, has announced its spin-off from Polygon Labs on June 13, 2024. The move aims to meet the global demand for digital identity and reputation solutions that work with both onchain and online data. Privado ID’s technology leverages decentralization and private interaction to reduce cost, complexity, and counterparty risk. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/digital-id-startup-spins-off-from-polygon-labs-aims-to-mitigate-ai-generated-misinformation-risks/
Microstrategy has announced its intention to offer $500 million of convertible senior notes due 2032 in a private offering, subject to market conditions. The company also expects to grant the initial purchasers an option to purchase up to an additional $75 million of the notes within a 13-day period from the issue date. The notes […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/microstrategy-proposes-500m-convertible-senior-notes-offering-to-acquire-additional-bitcoin/
PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, BVI, June 13, 2024 – In a significant move for cryptocurrency and mobile technology enthusiasts, LBank Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, has announced the listing of Aethir (ATH) on June 12, 2024. Users of LBank Exchange can brace themselves for the ATH/USDT trading pair, which has gone live […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/aethir-ath-is-now-available-for-trading-on-lbank-exchange/
With U.K. opinion polls indicating a strong performance by the Labour Party in the July 4 elections, crypto executives and lobbyists are reportedly focusing their attention on party leader Keir Starmer. The crypto industry has also prioritized two other pro-tech Labour Party leaders in its ongoing effort to influence the U.K. government’s policy on digital […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/as-uk-elections-approach-crypto-industry-leaders-turn-attention-to-keir-starmer-labour-party/
A 24-year-old Termez State University graduate has been sentenced to 10 days of administrative imprisonment for selling cryptocurrency notcoin. Termez State University is a public institution located in the capital of Surkhandarya province, Uzbekistan. The court found him guilty of violating laws governing the circulation of crypto assets. The case began when a complaint was […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/uzbek-court-sentences-student-to-10-days-in-prison-for-crypto-sales/
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has engaged with leaders in the bitcoin mining sector, expressing his support for the industry. Trump stressed that bitcoin mining “may be our last line of defense” against a central bank digital currency (CBDC). He emphasized the importance of producing the remaining bitcoin in the U.S., suggesting […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/donald-trump-pledges-to-champion-bitcoin-mining-in-historic-meeting-with-industry-leaders/
Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms shared his insights on the 2024 election’s impact on bitcoin and the crypto industry, praising former U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-bitcoin stance and criticizing President Joe Biden’s regulatory measures. Trump promised to protect bitcoin from regulatory threats, oppose a central bank digital currency (CBDC), and support the cryptocurrency industry, aligning […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/trump-vs-biden-riots-morgenstern-highlights-stark-contrast-in-crypto-policies/
The Supreme Court of Georgia, the highest judicial authority of the U.S. state of Georgia, has disbarred attorney Diana McDonald on June 11 for misappropriating $4 million from a bitcoin escrow transaction. In 2019, McDonald acted as a fiduciary for a client involved in a Bitcoin deal that failed to deliver the promised cryptocurrency. Despite […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/attorney-disbarred-after-misappropriating-4-million-in-bitcoin-funds/
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed concern that excessive government expansion leads to more regulators than participants, negatively impacting the system. Musk acknowledged the need for regulators but stressed they should not outnumber players. He reiterated that the government should act as a referee, setting sensible rules without hindering industry progress. Elon Musk Says Government […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-warns-against-government-overregulation/
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said on Wednesday that he engaged with over a dozen senators from both Democratic and Republican parties in Washington, D.C., over the past 48 hours. The discussions focused on establishing clear regulations for the cryptocurrency industry and enhancing consumer protections. Armstrong highlighted substantial bipartisan support in the Senate for these efforts, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-ceo-engages-us-senators-to-push-clear-crypto-regulations/
On June 13, the leading San Francisco-based crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm revealed it has secured its third fund, totaling $850 million, aimed at early-stage crypto projects. Paradigm Announces $850 Million Fund Established in 2018 by Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam and ex-Sequoia partner Matt Huang, Paradigm ranks among the leading crypto investment firms, overseeing billions […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/paradigm-secures-850-million-for-third-crypto-fund-targets-early-stage-projects/
Solana Labs announced the launch of Bond, a platform that uses blockchain and cryptocurrency structures to establish links between brands and their customers. Bond will offer different features, including digital collectives, authentication of luxury goods, and digital passports for products, all built on top of the Solana blockchain for low costs and scalability purposes. Solana […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-labs-launches-bond-a-blockchain-digital-customer-engagement-platform/
Bitcoin’s hashrate experienced an uptick this week, briefly surpassing 600 exahash per second (EH/s) and currently stabilizing at 598 EH/s. The hashprice, which represents the expected value of 1 petahash per second (PH/s) of hashing power per day, is about $57 per petahash. Mining Centralization Grows as Bitcoin Hashrate and Revenues Shift As of June […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/competitive-pressure-builds-for-bitcoin-miners-as-hashprice-swings/
Since the spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong began trading on April 30, they have accumulated $1.96 billion in bitcoin and $26.74 million in ethereum. Hong Kong’s Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Modest Growth Hong Kong’s spot bitcoin and ether ETFs have been active for 44 days since their launch. […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/hong-kong-spot-etfs-secure-1-96b-in-bitcoin-26m-in-ether/
As the UK elections draw near, the crypto industry is turning its attention to Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, aiming to influence policy on digital assets 👀
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Following a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Chris Amani, who succeeded Do Kwon as the CEO of Terraform Labs, disclosed that the blockchain firm is set to dissolve. Terraform Labs Set to Close Doors Post-SEC Settlement Blockchain startup Terraform Labs has announced it is ceasing operations following a settlement with the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/terraform-labs-to-dissolve-after-sec-settlement-ceo-announces/
The Egyptian fintech startup Sahl has raised $6 million through a Series A funding round. The startup is set to use the capital raised to strengthen its local operations and fund its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sahl’s Strategic Partnerships The Egyptian fintech startup Sahl has raised $6 million through a Series A […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/egyptian-fintech-startup-sahl-raises-6-million-in-series-a-funding-round/
Ripple, a leading enterprise in blockchain and crypto solutions, and Archax, the UK’s first regulated digital asset exchange, have announced an extension to their existing collaboration on June 13, 2024. This partnership aims to bring hundreds of millions of dollars of tokenized real-world assets onto the XRP Ledger over the next year, positioning the XRPL […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-and-archax-extend-collaboration-to-boost-real-world-asset-tokenization-on-xrp-ledger/
A report from the European Central Bank indicated that the euro’s share of foreign exchange reserves declined by one percentage point to 20% in 2023. According to the report, the continued diversification of global reserve portfolios into nontraditional currencies threatens to further erode the euro’s share of foreign exchange reserves. Euro’s Decline Coincides with US […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/euros-reserve-currency-status-threatened-as-its-share-of-foreign-reserves-holdings-drops/
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand announced Monday that the Thai Minister of Finance has revoked Zipmex’s digital asset exchange and broker licenses effective May 28, 2024. This decision, which followed the Thai SEC Board’s recommendation, was based on concerns over the crypto trading platform’s financial stability, inadequate management structure, and insufficient personnel, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/thai-finance-minister-revokes-crypto-exchange-zipmexs-licenses/
Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite high prices, as buyers seek a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In Japan, there is currently a strong bullish sentiment on gold. Chinese investors, facing currency devaluation, real estate downturn, and trade tensions, have increased their gold purchases by 27% in the first quarter. In Thailand […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/asias-gold-rush-investors-seek-safe-haven-amid-economic-uncertainty/
Bill Miller IV, chairman and CIO of Miller Value Partners, has explained why bitcoin is undervalued despite the cryptocurrency’s recent highs. He emphasized bitcoin’s potential as a revolutionary monetary system superior to fiat currencies, which are subject to human control and debasement. Miller believes bitcoin’s market cap has room for substantial growth. ‘I Believe Bitcoin […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bill-miller-explains-why-bitcoin-is-still-undervalued/