White House Opposes Crypto Bill FIT21 — Offers to Work With Congress on Balanced Framework for Digital Assets

The White House has issued a statement opposing the passage of the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote today. However, the Biden Administration offered to collaborate with Congress to establish a balanced regulatory framework for digital assets. The White House’s statement was preceded by … Read more

Vitalik Buterin Transfers $295K in Ethereum to Privacy Protocol Railgun

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has transferred 79.997 ETH (over $295,000) to the privacy protocol Railgun. Buterin Supports Railgun With $295K Ethereum Transfer According to onchain data, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred more than $295,000 worth of ethereum, approximately 79.997 ETH, to the privacy protocol Railgun on May 22. Buterin has openly supported the privacy-focused defi … Read more

SEC Chair Gensler Opposes Crypto Bill FIT21 Citing Regulatory Loopholes and Increased Risks to Public

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has strongly opposed the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote. He stressed that “many players in the crypto industry don’t play by the rules,” leading to “widespread fraud, bankruptcies, failures, and misconduct.” Gensler Strongly Opposes … Read more

South Korea’s Crypto Premium Drops Below 1% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Align Globally

South Korea’s infamous crypto premium has diminished significantly, with bitcoin and ethereum prices now aligning closely with the weighted global averages, albeit with a minor premium. The BTC premium stands at 0.84%, while ETH’s premium is in a similar range. South Korea’s Crypto Premiums Slides When BTC reached its all-time high in March, the leading … Read more

Zimbabwean Millionaire Crypto Couple Rescued After Kidnapping by Individuals Posing as Interpol Officers

A Zimbabwean millionaire couple, based in South Africa, has been kidnapped by a gang seeking to profit from their cryptocurrency valued at $13.9 million. The couple, Professor Sheperd Sikhosana and his wife, Sekayi Adelpha Sikhosana, were kidnapped in Pretoria, South Africa, and smuggled into Zimbabwe. The gang, led by Moses Nhachi Chademana and Liam Evans, … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Encounters Strong Resistance, Enters Consolidation Mode

As of May 22, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $69,952, navigating a recent intraday range of $69,211 to $71,422. Despite a tumultuous period, bitcoin has shown resilience with an 11.9% increase over the past week and a 5.9% rise over the past month. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-hour chart reveals a significant decline from a peak of … Read more

Amber Group’s Strategic Accumulation Of $SAFE Amid 15% Price Surge

Over the past week, $SAFE has experienced a notable 15% price surge, attracting significant attention from major players in the crypto market. Among them, Wallet 0x011, likely associated with Amber Group, has been particularly active.  Recently, this wallet withdrew 499,995 SAFE, valued at approximately $1.09 million, from Gate.io at a price of $2.188 per token. … Read more

Bitcoin’s Resurgence: Whale Accumulation Signals Bullish Momentum

Bitcoin is currently trading just above $68,000, a notable increase from its recent price of $66,100. Despite this positive trend, many small traders have continued to liquidate their holdings, contributing to a shift of coins from smaller to larger wallets.  Historically, this behavior has been a bullish indicator for Bitcoin, signaling that larger, more experienced … Read more

The Bitcoin Policy Institute Launches the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund to Help Defend Samourai Wallet Founders

The Bitcoin Policy Institute, a non-profit organization supporting bitcoin initiatives, has launched the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund, a project seeking to protect bitcoin’s decentralized nature from regulatory overreach. The fund’s first objective is to aid in the defense of the founders of Samourai Wallet given the relevance of the case for the industry. Peer-to-Peer Rights Funds … Read more

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