US lawmakers divided in first Congressional hearing on DeFi
Pro-crypto Representatives noted the need for a freer financial system, while more skeptical lawmakers blamed DeFi for crime, scams and tax evasion. United States lawmakers…
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Bitcoin miner solves block alone, grabs $180,000 reward
A single Bitcoin miner received the total reward of a Bitcoin block, a rarity due to the hash and power requirements needed to mine the…
Harris-Trump debate: Trump’s odds to clinch election fall 3% on Polymarket
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made no mention of digital assets during their first-ever debate as Trump’s odds of victory plunged on betting markets. United…
Japan’s Metaplanet up 6% as Bitcoin stack nears 400 BTC
Metaplanet’s stock has jumped 480% since it unveiled its Bitcoin strategy in April, but the firm is down 13% on its investment. Japanese investment firm…
Prediction markets are the killer blockchain app we've been waiting for
As markets continue to evolve and integrate with Web3 — from DeFi to gaming — we’re likely to see an explosion of creativity. In 2024,…
Crypto exchange volumes reflect Bitcoin traders’ ‘reduced trading appetite’ — Glassnode
Glassnode data highlights a “notable decline in trade activity over the last quarter,” but traders are hopeful that Q4 will bring a sharp trend reversal. …
Digital Chamber calls for Congress to address SEC actions against NFTs
The CEO of OpenSea reported receiving a Wells notice from the SEC in August, suggesting that the commission could be taking a new regulatory approach…
Bitcoin price eyes’ last dip’ before October breakout: Analysts
Bitcoin analysts are eying an October breakout, despite the current market slump, partly caused by continuous negative outflows from the US Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin is…
6% want to hear Harris and Trump talk about crypto at debate — Poll
The first and possibly only US presidential debate in 2024 will have the two candidates meeting in person for the first time. Democratic nominee Kamala…
Accenture invests in Emtech to strengthen CBDC, fintech solutions
The deal will see Emtech’s CBDC solutions and its regulatory and compliance sandboxes integrated into Accenture’s offerings. Information and financial technology services company Accenture has…