Chamber of Digital Commerce launches Digital Power Network miners’ coalition
The new advocacy group already represents over half the country’s Bitcoin hash rate and will seek to shape energy policy and champion Bitcoin and blockchain. Go to Source
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Interest rate hikes may pause very soon — Here’s why
This week, The Market Report discusses Bitcoin’s recent price action and the upcoming FOMC meeting, where some speculate interest rates might be paused. Go to Source
Sam Bankman-Fried’s father dragged his mother into an FTX US salary dispute
A complaint filed in bankruptcy court claimed Joseph Bankman involved Barbara Fried when answers from neither his son or FTX US satisfied concerns around his $200,000 annual salary. Go to Source
Judges weigh early release for Sam Bankman-Fried as lawyers push First Amendment issues: Report
A panel of three judges at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York reportedly will consider requests from Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers for early release from jail. Go to Source
Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections
Three candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run. Go to Source
NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance
The proposals included stricter standards on risk assessments for crypto firms as well as a framework for designating token projects to the NYDFS’ greenlist Go to Source
Bitcoin miners seek alternative energy sources to cut costs
The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency. Go to Source
US lawmakers advance legislation blocking the digital dollar
On Sep. 20 the House Financial Services Committee will mark up two bills blocking a potential digital dollar in the United States. Go to Source
What a US government shutdown would do to Bitcoin
Marcel Pechman explains the myth of excess cash in U.S. households and the lack of sufficient savings, and how a U.S. government shutdown could impact Bitcoin. Go to Source
BitGo, Swan unveil plans for Bitcoin-only trust company
The trust company targets institutional investors in the United States as asset managers line up for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Go to Source