"Bitcoin Jesus" Roger Ver has appealed to Donald Trump for help in avoiding extradition to the U.S. after being charged with tax evasion linked to cryptocurrency transactions. Elon Musk initially hinted at a possible pardon but later reversed his stance, while Trump has yet to comment on the matter.
JoyRoss Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, was granted a full pardon by President Trump after 11 years in prison. He expressed gratitude for his release and is now focused on reuniting with his family and rebuilding his life.
JoyStandard Chartered encouraged investors to buy Bitcoin during price dips, projecting it could reach $200,000 by 2025. The bank attributed recent market corrections to regulatory uncertainty but expects institutional investments to drive future growth.
AnaisUsers of the Coinbase were enraged after they found themselves having to cancel their transactions or having to endure a never seen before waiting time for their transactions to be completed. Many have also blamed the outage as a result of coinbase's favoritism of Ethereum over Solana platform; and the outage was a direct result of Coinbase not providing inadequate support to the exchange
XingChiDonald Trump granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road founder, after over ten years in prison. The pardon was announced on 22 January, fulfilling Trump’s campaign promise.
JoyAn Australian couple has made the local headlines by putting their home in Ballarat up for sale in a BTC only auction. The couple, Melissa Bower and Trudy Purcell initially wanted to renovate the old miners' cottage into something "magnificent", but it proved to be a harder task than the couple thought. But why did they choose Bitcoin specifically?
XingChiArthur Hayes is skeptical about Donald Trump's plan to establish a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, questioning its practicality and priority among other government needs. Despite Trump's past interest in crypto, Hayes believes the Bitcoin reserve is unlikely to happen, as other political concerns will take precedence.
JoyThe Trump administration omitted cryptocurrency from its priority list and inaugural speech, triggering an over 30% drop in Trump’s meme coin. While optimism persists, concerns over long-term support are growing.
CatherineBitcoin has hit a new all-time high of $109,000, driven by optimism ahead of President-elect Trump’s 20 January inauguration. As speculation grows over potential crypto-friendly policies, the question remains—can Bitcoin sustain its momentum and climb even higher?
KikyoA South Korean man, Lee, was sentenced to four years in prison for leaking military secrets to North Korean hackers in exchange for 14 Bitcoins, worth around $480,000. This breach, involving the recruitment of a military officer to provide classified documents, raised serious national security concerns.
AnaisAmazon just recently launched App Studio, a service that uses GenAI to open app development to an entirely new set of builders – technical professionals without software development skills, like IT project managers and enterprise architects.
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JinseFinanceRussia plans a potential ban on cryptocurrencies, aiming to protect its national currency, the ruble, while accommodating certain exemptions for entities like miners. The proposed legislation reflects a compromise between differing government opinions, prioritising regulatory control over broader crypto adoption.
AnaisThe hyper-politicization of CBDCs in the U.S. reflects broader concerns about privacy and government overreach. While the debate may not sway a large voter base, it highlights the intersection of technology, politics, and finance in the evolving landscape of digital currencies. As the U.S. explores CBDCs, the global impact and the delicate balance between privacy and innovation remain key considerations.
Cheng YuanThe new additions are expected to allow banks to configure the Fireblocks platform to their existing IT infrastructure and security policies.
cryptopotatoFSB has released a crypto regulation framework calling for the enactment of laws that equate to the risks posed by the sector.
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BitcoinistThe AXIA native cryptocurrency becomes scarce as the activity or participation on the network increases.
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