Ripple CEO and Legal Chief Reflect on Landmark Victory Against SEC Over XRP

Ripple’s chief executive and chief legal officer have reflected on the crypto firm’s win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding XRP as the anniversary of the court ruling approached. The CEO described the ruling as a milestone for both Ripple and the cryptocurrency industry. “The court’s ruling that XRP is not a … Read more

Trump’s Odds of Winning Presidential Election Soar in Prediction Markets After Assassination Attempt

Former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania. Gunfire erupted while he was speaking, prompting Secret Service agents to rush him off the stage. Trump was seen with blood on the side of his head and ear. His chance of winning the November presidential election immediately surged … Read more

Elon Musk Exposes Secret EU Censorship Deal Proposal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has disclosed that the European Commission (EC) offered his social media platform, X, a covert deal to censor speech in exchange for avoiding fines related to its blue check verification system. Musk stated that X declined the deal, unlike other platforms. The EC accused X of noncompliance with the Digital Services … Read more

German Government’s Bitcoin Holdings Swell Overnight Thanks to Donations

According to crypto intelligence firm Arkham, the German government’s bitcoin holdings soared by 9,000% in one day, thanks to donations from Bitcoin enthusiasts. Germany had liquidated a $2 billion bitcoin cache through major exchanges, finishing on Friday and leaving its BTC wallet empty until donations started coming in. German Government Now Has More Bitcoin The … Read more

Chainalysis: $100 Billion in Illicit Crypto Funds Traced Since 2019

Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis has previewed an in-depth report on money laundering within the crypto space, providing insights into tracing illicit funds and advanced identification techniques. The firm discovered that since 2019, nearly $100 billion has been transferred from known illicit wallets to conversion services. The report underscores the need for broad expertise among law … Read more

China and Kazakhstan Sign CBDC Collaboration Agreement

The People’s Bank of China and the National Bank of Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to collaborate on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This collaboration agreement, formalized during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Kazakhstan, aims to enhance CBDC research through joint initiatives and professional development. China and Kazakhstan to Collaborate on Central Bank Digital Currencies … Read more

Federal Agencies Join Forces to Fight Crypto Scams

Several federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), convened at a Fraud Disruption Conference to combat crypto scams, particularly the “pig butchering” fraud that siphons billions from Americans annually. The meeting brought together over 300 officials from 15 federal agencies to strategize against this pervasive … Read more

Seven Years of Binance: CEO Richard Teng Shares Insights on Achievements and Future Goals

Binance is celebrating its seventh anniversary, reflecting on its growth and achievements in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency industry. In an open letter, Binance CEO Richard Teng shared his insights and perspective on the company’s journey and future. Binance CEO Richard Teng on Successes, Challenges, and the Road Ahead In his reflection shared with Bitcoin.com News, … Read more

German Government Is Now out of Bitcoin, Arkham Data Shows

The German government has sold its entire bitcoin holdings, according to data from crypto intelligence firm Arkham. “The German government is now out of bitcoin,” the firm wrote. This divestment began in June, with funds transferred to exchanges and institutional services. German Government Divests All Bitcoin Holdings The German government has sold all its bitcoin … Read more

Arthur Hayes on Bitcoin’s Political Clout: Can Crypto Voters Influence the 2024 Election?

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, argues that the upcoming U.S. presidential election presents a unique opportunity for crypto advocates to leverage their voting power. With both major political parties vying for a narrow margin of swing voters, Hayes believes the crypto community could play a decisive role in determining the outcome. Arthur Hayes on Crypto’s … Read more