EU Seeks More Data on Crypto’s ‘Significant’ Environmental Harm
The bloc’s executive arm is spending $842K on a study as it mulls what to do about energy-hungry proof-of-work technology
Financial
Financial
Listed Bitcoin Miners Could be the Ultimate Bet for 2024: Matrixport
Investors could see outsized gains by buying a diversified portfolio of publicly listed mining companies, the report said.
Financial
Central Banks Successfully Test Cross Border Trading of Wholesale CBDC Using DeFi
The Bank for International Settlements alongside the central banks of France, Singapore and Switzerland tested out using wholesale CBDC to conduct cross border trading.
Financial
2 Small Wins For Sam Bankman-Fried
Bankman-Fried had a few small wins in court, but his big challenge – securing a temporary release – may be decided later today.
Financial
Trader Says Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Need ‘Chaos’ for Price Growth
The crypto sector could need banking problems or uncertainty about the solvency of governments to generate sustainable growth momentum.
Financial
CZ Denies He Owns CommEX, Binance Russia’s New Owner
Binance’s CEO sought to quell speculation about the mysterious, day-old, crypto company found as part of a hasty Russian exit
Financial
Maker Token’s Exchange Balance Spikes After 45% Price Surge
The exchange balance has jumped 5% in the past 24 hours, hitting the highest in nearly a month.
Financial
SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing
Gary Gensler, while avoiding answers on bitcoin ETFs, argues in testimony that crypto firms dangerously mix assets in a way outlawed in other corners of the financial system.
Financial
U.S. Department of Justice Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried’s Latest Move for ‘Temporary Release’
The FTX founder’s defense team asked for Bankman-Fried to be released into his attorneys’ custody during the trial.
Financial
SEC Begins Consideration of Franklin, Hashdex Crypto ETFs, Delays Decision on VanEck, ARK Ether ETFs
SEC recently extended deadlines for ARK, GlobalX spot bitcoin ETFs due to a looming government shutdown.