Bo Hines has been selected to head the newly formed «Crypto Council,» working alongside the “cryptocurrency czar,” as Michael Kratsios and Lynne Parker join in crypto-policy roles, among other appointments. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump continues to appoint cryptocurrency advocates to senior roles in his upcoming administration. In a post on his Truth Social account on […]
Microsoft Rejects Bitcoin: Shareholders Decline Proposal to Allocate Cryptocurrency to Treasury
Microsoft is not ready to incorporate Bitcoin into its corporate treasury, as shareholders voted against a proposal influenced by Michael Saylor’s recommendations and the success of his company, MicroStrategy. The tech giant, best known for its Windows operating system, has opted not to invest in Bitcoin. During a shareholder meeting on Tuesday, Microsoft’s partners voted […]
Ethereum on the Rise: Whales Push Accumulation and Forecasts Point to a New All-Time High
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is making significant strides toward setting a new all-time high (ATH), following closely behind Bitcoin’s lead. Bullish Projection for Ethereum On-chain metrics provider Globe of Crypto recently highlighted a critical technical pattern: “Forming an ascending triangle at 1WTF. A breakout could provide a huge bullish rally towards […]
Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office Considers Scaling Back Cryptocurrency Prosecution with Trump in Office
Cryptocurrency enforcement cases in the United States are expected to decline under the new Donald Trump administration, as the president-elect has promoted a friendlier environment for the asset class. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, New York, is reportedly taking this shift into account and contemplating reducing the prosecution of cryptocurrency-related cases. This was revealed […]
Donald Trump Announces New D.O.G.E. Agency with Elon Musk at the Helm
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed the establishment of a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an idea originally proposed by Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO will head the new department alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, co-founder of Strive Enterprises and former GOP presidential candidate. Vision for Government Efficiency In a written statement, Trump announced that the DOGE […]
Ripple Prepares Largest XRP Sale in Seven Years
November has arrived, and Ripple is stirring the market as it prepares for what could be its largest monthly XRP sale in seven years. Ripple, the lead developer of XRP Ledger (XRP) and its largest investor, has set aside 470 million XRP for sale, valued at approximately $240 million. Since 2017, Ripple has been unlocking 1 […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla Moves $760 Million in Bitcoin, Raising Fears of a Massive Liquidation
The cryptocurrency community is abuzz with rumors following Tesla’s transfer of a sizable portion of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. More than 11,500 BTC were transferred from wallets linked to the electric car giant to unknown addresses, raising concerns about a potential liquidation. However, despite these transactions, there are no clear indications that Tesla intends to […]
Cryptocurrencies Exempted from VAT in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrency transfers and conversions from value-added tax (VAT), making it a more cryptocurrency-friendly jurisdiction for digital asset transactions. The amendments to the UAE’s VAT regulations will exempt transfers and conversions of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. On October 2, the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) made public the amendments to the country’s […]
Cryptocurrency Markets Reeling From Global Uncertainty Over Middle East Conflict
Bitcoin plummeted as the market reacted to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. On a macroeconomic level, crypto-asset markets have been shaken by the escalation of geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, challenging the notion of ‘Uptober’ and raising doubts about the role of digital assets like cryptocurrencies during global crises. As the conflict […]
SEC Delays Decision on Spot Ethereum ETF Trading Options
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on approving a rule change to allow options trading in Ethereum exchange-traded funds. In a filing on Tuesday, the SEC announced it was extending the deadline for its decision on Nasdaq ISE’s proposal to list and trade options on the BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust, […]