El Salvador passes landmark crypto bill, paving way for Bitcoin-backed bonds
The El Salvador legislature has passed a landmark bill which will allow it to issue Bitcoin-backed bonds, or Volcano Bonds, in addition to establishing a new regulatory body and legal framework for all digital assets other than Bitcoin.
Bitcoin surges above $18K to cap 8-day winning streak
Over the last seven days, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) has increased nearly 8%, booking eight straight days of gains unseen since 2021.
Climate bill threatens fines for Oregon datacenters that don't cut their carbon count
Legislation also puts cryptocurrency farms in the crosshairs A newly introduced bill in the Oregon state assembly has carbon dioxide emissions from crypto farming operations and datacenters in its sights.…
UK Minister Reassures Washington On Restored Stability, Fiscal Plans
Britain's financial services minister sought to reassure U.S.
Twitter Discussed Selling User Names, Report Says
Billionaire Elon Musk has been trying to find new revenue streams since his takeover.
From Bernie Madoff to Bankman-Fried: Bitcoin maximalists have been validated
The parallels between Sam Bankman-Fried and Bernie Madoff are ample. On the bright side, both men highlighted the fact that Bitcoin maximalists are immune to Ponzi schemes.
Binance registers in Sweden alongside other expansion and hiring efforts
Binance has been granted permission to operate in Sweden, according to an announcement published by the cryptocurrency exchange on January 11. The post Binance registers in Sweden alongside other expansion and hiring efforts appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Proposed bill in Argentina encourages citizens to reveal crypto holdings
Proposed bill in Argentina encourages citizens to reveal crypto holdings
Crypto Winter Continues as Coinbase Prepares to Lay Off 20% of Staff
The start of the crypto market dive in June previously prompted the exchange to let go of 1,100 employees.
DOJ Seizes FTX-Linked Robinhood Shares After SBF Says He Needs Them More Than Customers Do
SBF's lawyer argued that his client "requires some of these funds to pay for his criminal defense," adding that a "financial inability to defend oneself has serious consequences, and is irreparable."
Coinbase insider trading: Nikhil Wahi sentenced to 10-months in jail
Nikhil Wahi, accused of receiving insider trading information from his brother Ishan Wahi, a former project manager at crypto exchange Coinbase, has been sentenced to 10-months in prison.
Bitcoin named dirtiest crypto of 2022, tops major tokens in carbon emissions: Forex Suggest
A Bitcoin transaction produced close to a metric ton of carbon emissions, while XRP was the most energy-efficient among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market...
