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Solana Memes, GameStop Stock Jump 44% in Premarket as 'Roaring Kitty' Returns on X
Stocks related to Keith Gill surged while opportunistic developers issued scores of meme coins on various blockchains to capitalize on the hype.
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Fails to Hold $63K, May Remain Range-Bound
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 13, 2024.
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Bitcoin Below $60K Could Trigger 'Panic' Selling, Crypto Analyst Says
One trader said recent declines are likely related to miners' asset sell-offs and fears of tighter regulation of cryptocurrencies.
Metaplanet Makes Bitcoin a Reserve Asset as Japan’s Debt Mountain Grows
The announcement comes as the yen, one of the top five global reserve currencies, bears the brunt of Japan's fiscal imprudence.
Chinese Police Bust $296M Illegal Crypto-Based Currency Operation: Report
Police in Panshi City, Jilin arrested six people for running an "underground bank."
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Slumped Last Week in Biggest Decline Since Crypto Winter: Bernstein
Lower cost miners have increased market share since the bitcoin halving, the report said.
Stablecoin Expansion Stalls Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Wednesday's U.S. CPI data is expected to show the cost of living likely increased 3.4% over the year in April, a moderation from March's 3.5%.
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Consensus 2024
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Fatemeh Fannizadeh on Crypto Law, Switzerland and How KYC Is Failing
Fannizadeh, a lawyer specializing in the crypto industry at Geneva Legal, is a speaker at this year’s Consensus festival, May 29-31, in Austin, Texas.
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Math Olympian in Shadow of John Nash Tries to Solve Blockchain, AI Trust Dilemma
Hyperbolic, the two-year-old startup focused on decentralized AI computing, said that it is introducing a protocol called “Proof of Sampling,” aimed at addressing challenges w...
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Kgothatso Ngako: How I Brought the Machankura Bitcoin App to Africa
Ngako is a speaker at this year's Consensus festival, in Austin, Texas, May 29-31.
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'What Are We Waiting for'? SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Discusses Moving Crypto Regulation Forward
Known for her fiery dissenting opinions, "Crypto Mom" discusses how the SEC operates, why she wants to see crypto thrive and her "Safe Harbor" proposal to allow projects to de...
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Casey Rodarmor: The Bitcoin Artist
His "Ordinals Theory," allowing data inscription on Bitcoin, generated a backlash from Bitcoiners who said it will ruin the network. But Rodarmor remains undeterred.
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‘I'm a Pro-Freedom Candidate’: John Deaton on his Senate Race With Elizabeth Warren
The election pits a fierce crypto advocate against one of its biggest political opponents. Deaton is a speaker at this year's Consensus festival, in May.
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No, Hong Kong's Crypto ETFs Aren't Available in Mainland China
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) confirmed they aren't available. Chinese authorities are wary that ETFs offer a way to bypass strict international capital controls.
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Finance
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Zest Raises $3.5M, Led by Tim Draper, for On-Chain Bitcoin Lending Using Stacks
The seed raise was led by billionaire investor Tim Draper with participation from Binance Labs, Flow Traders, Trust Machines and others.
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Technology
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Protocol Village: Gateway.fm Launches 'Node-as-a-Service' Solution
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of May 9-15.
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Policy
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Chinese Police Bust $296M Illegal Crypto-Based Currency Operation: Report
Police in Panshi City, Jilin arrested six people for running an "underground bank."
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Custody Provider Liminal Wins Approval in Abu Dhabi as It Extends Expansion in Asia
The company has also secured registrations in India and Dubai.
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Trump’s Pro-Crypto Bluster at NFT Gala Lacked Policy Substance
At the Mar-a-Lago dinner, Donald Trump wooed a constituency Joe Biden has thoroughly snubbed. But the presidential candidate isn't exactly fluent in cryptocurrency policy.
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SEC Rebuts Coinbase's Attempt to Get Appeals Court to Answer Key Crypto Question
The exchange wants an appeal court to rule on whether conventional securities rules apply to crypto. Coinbase hopes they don't.
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U.S. House's McHenry Says Bill on Crypto Market Structure Will Get Floor Vote
The legislation known as FIT21, which would set up a system to govern U.S. crypto markets, is headed toward a House vote, though that may mark the end of this effort.
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DOJ Said to Snub Sullivan & Cromwell, Appoint Competitor to Coveted Binance Monitorship: Bloomberg
The white-shoe law firm’s handling of the FTX bankruptcy case has been controversial.