Trump taps crypto advocate Stephen Miran as head of his Council of Economic Advisers
Dec 22, 2024
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Key Takeaways Stephen Miran, a Bitcoin advocate, has been nominated by Donald Trump as the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. Miran supports crypto’s role in economic growth and criticizes the current financial regulatory framework as overly burdensome. Share this article President-elect Donald Trump has picked Stephen Miran as his nominee for chair of […]
What is Operation Choke Point 2.0? Trump vows to end it
Dec 22, 2024
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Key Takeaways Federal regulators have been accused of restricting banking access for crypto firms in what is termed as Operation Choke Point 2.0, despite denials from the Biden administration. Trump has vowed to end the alleged Operation Choke Point 2.0 if elected president. Share this article The discussion surrounding Operation Choke Point 2.0 has heated […]
Rumble secures $775 million investment from Tether
Dec 20, 2024
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Key Takeaways Rumble secured a $775 million investment from Tether to fuel growth and stockholder liquidity. Tether’s partnership with Rumble sparks speculation on tipping and crypto payment integrations Share this article Rumble has secured a $775 million investment from stablecoin issuer Tether, marking a significant milestone for the video-sharing platform. As part of the deal, […]
Google policy update requires FCA registration for UK crypto ads
Dec 20, 2024
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Key Takeaways Google will require UK crypto advertisers to have FCA authorization starting January 2025. Hardware wallets can advertise without FCA registration if they solely store private keys. Share this article Google is updating its crypto ads policy, placing stricter requirements on advertisers seeking to promote crypto services and products in the UK. The updated […]
Michael Saylor publishes Bitcoin and crypto framework for the US government
Dec 20, 2024
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Key Takeaways Michael Saylor released a framework for integrating digital assets into the US financial system. MicroStrategy expanded its Bitcoin holdings significantly, reinforcing its view of Bitcoin as a store of value. Share this article MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has released a comprehensive framework for integrating digital assets into the US financial system.The framework advocates […]
Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch resurfaces to address her meme coin fiasco, only to get roasted by the internet
Dec 20, 2024
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Key Takeaways Haliey Welch addressed the failure of the Hawk Tuah meme coin, which saw a 90% price drop and caused $151,000 in investor losses. A lawsuit was filed against Tuah The Moon Foundation and others, alleging the Hawk Tuah coin was fraudulently marketed as an unregistered security. Share this article Hawk Tuah girl Haliey […]
Tether CEO teases AI platform launch, targets March 2025
Dec 20, 2024
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Key Takeaways Tether plans to launch an AI platform by March 2025, as announced by CEO Paolo Ardoino. AI-focused projects are rapidly growing, with significant market activity noted in AI-related crypto tokens. Share this article Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, plans to launch an AI platform by March 2025, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino’s announcement […]
BTC went viral in 2024. Are USDT and SOL next?
Dec 20, 2024
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Share this article Solana’s Rise in the MarketSolana (SOL) has emerged as one of the strongest Layer 1 blockchains, witnessing significant growth within the past year. It experienced a remarkable gain of over 200%, escalating its value to $216 in 2024. This surge is attributed to its impressive transaction speeds and lower fees compared to […]
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surges past $10 billion market cap
Dec 20, 2024
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Key Takeaways HYPE surpasses $10 billion market cap, entering the top 25 coins by market capitalization. Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surges 20% in one day, reaching a new all-time high of $30. Share this article Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE surpassed a $10 billion market capitalization, with its price exceeding $30 per token.This milestone comes amid broader […]
LayerZero’s Stargate down for 6 hours due to DVN executors malfunction
Dec 20, 2024
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Key Takeaways Stargate has been offline for over six hours due to a serious service disruption. LayerZero is actively working to resolve the problem. Share this article Stargate, a cross-chain bridge built on LayerZero, has been down for over six hours due to malfunctioning Decentralized Verifier Networks (DVN) executors, which causes delays in transaction processing […]