The recent decision by the United States House of Representatives to pass the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act has sparked a significant debate within the crypto community and beyond. The bill, introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer, aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from directly issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency to the American people. This has
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Michael Sonnhenshein, the CEO of Grayscale, has announced his departure from the company. Peter Mintzberg from Goldman Sachs will be taking over the role of CEO on August 15, 2024. Sonnhenshein has been with Grayscale since 2014 and became CEO in 2021. Barry Silbert, the founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group, expressed his gratitude
Shiba Inu, the popular meme coin, has been making headlines recently with its increasing adoption as a payment method. CoinGate, a blockchain payment processor based in Lithuania, has joined the trend by integrating Shiba Inu with Polygon and Binance Smart Chain. This move opens up new opportunities for businesses to accept and manage cryptocurrencies, bridging
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, cryptocurrency is starting to emerge as a significant topic of discussion among voters. A recent survey conducted by Digital Currency Group (DCG) revealed that approximately one in five voters considers crypto to be a major issue in the upcoming 2024 election. Moreover, 40% of voters expressed a desire for
Guild of Guardians, alongside Guardians Guild Limited, has recently unveiled their ambitious plans for a global launch event titled “Age of the Dread.” This event promises to bring new gameplay mechanics and attractive rewards to players. Running from May 15 to June 9, “Age of the Dread” features a staggering prize pool of up to
In response to the rapid growth and increasing complexity of the digital assets industry, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has called for the establishment of independent self-regulatory organizations (SRO) dedicated to overseeing this sector. The initiative aims to enhance the regulatory landscape in Hong Kong to support innovation and security within
Ethena, a synthetic dollar protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain, has gained a lot of attention for issuing the stablecoin USDe. The goal of this asset is to provide users with a censorship-resistant and scalable digital currency that is pegged to the US dollar. With its market capitalization soaring to over $2 billion shortly after
Recently, a high-ranking Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, found himself at the center of a legal storm involving allegations of currency manipulation and illicit fund transactions in Nigeria. Anjarwalla managed to escape custody in Nigeria and was later located in Kenya, where efforts are being made to extradite him back to Nigeria with the help of
A recent report by Bloomberg News revealed that the US and UK governments have initiated a joint investigation into crypto transactions exceeding $20 billion that are suspected of violating Russian sanctions. These transactions are believed to have been channeled through the Russia-based crypto exchange Garantex with the alleged intention of circumventing international sanctions and potentially
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