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Bitcoin miners may ‘fear’ the halving, but they cherish it too

While Bitcoin halvings can put a huge dent in crypto mining profitability, miners say they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Biden's mining tax is the least sensible part of his 2025 budget proposal

Biden wants to impose a new 30 percent tax on the electricity that Bitcoin miners are using — regardless of how it's sourced. That means many will move abroad.

YouTuber declines ‘7 figure’ sponsorships after FTX scandal: Brian Jung, Hall of Flame

Influencer Brian Jung is being extra vigilant about sponsorship deals post FTX but happily predicts a big spike in AERO’s price. Hall of Flame

US Treasury official outlines proposals for tighter crypto crime control

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Adewale Adeyemo told the Senate Banking Committee that terrorists prefer cash, but the department is worried about crypto’s growth.

Elections may swing Senate Banking Committee toward crypto, Sen. Lummis says

The committee is an obstacle, the pro-crypto senator said, but that could change soon.

Dfinity launches Web3 accelerator platform on the Internet Computer

The accelerator launches with $15 million in funding and mentorship support from a plethora of investors.

Bitcoin spot volumes confirm crypto markets’ ‘euphoric’ phase — Glassnode

Data suggests that a fresh influx of investor capital marks the crypto market entering a euphoric phase.

Fintech funding falls to lowest levels since 2017 as crypto surges

The United States was reportedly the only country to show gains for Q1 2024 investments in fintech.

Circle launches USD Coin on Ethereum zkSync

A surge in DeFi applications building on zkSync has led to demand for stablecoins that support the blockchain.

Rep. McHenry hopes digital asset bill passage will be his ‘biggest win’

The retiring chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee is optimistic about digital asset legislation now before Congress.

The Bitcoin halving is coming — How are options traders positioned?

Crypto traders expect the upcoming halving to send BTC price much higher, but what does the options market say about pro traders' expectations?

Arkham accuses competitors of spreading ‘false rumors’ amid token sell-off

The company alleged that “two of our competitors are spreading false rumors about ARKM movements in an attempt to create FUD.”

Telegram-linked Toncoin flips Cardano to become 9th-largest cryptocurrency

After pushing out Cardano’s ADA, TON became the ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Can it maintain momentum to surpass Dogecoin next?

History of Crypto: DeFi revolution during a global crisis

Analyzing the impact of the pandemic on crypto and the explosive growth of DeFi, including Bitcoin’s third halving and the rise of NFTs.

Decentralized dilemma: Could Ethereum survive if SEC ruled ETH a security?

U.S. regulators have yet again injected uncertainty into the crypto markets by assessing whether Ethereum is a security. What are the effects for crypto investors?

Bitcoin analysis eyes CPI as whales 'pressure' BTC price below $69K

Bitcoin faces some familiar whale games into the U.S. economic reports as BTC price fails to find support above $70,000.

$102M shorts liquidated as Bitcoin price surpassed $72K

Bitcoin price is now eyeing the $73,000 level, right under the all-time high, where new short positions are beginning to stack up.

Levels of consumer trust in crypto increasing: Report

Consumer trust in cryptocurrencies, notably Bitcoin, sees an uptick according to a recent Deutsche Bank survey, signaling evolving sentiments amid lingering concerns over price volatility.

Former Ethereum adviser files $9.6B lawsuit against US gov't

Former Ethereum adviser Steven Nerayoff wants the U.S. government to repay $9.6 billion in damages for extortion charges that were eventually dismissed after four years.

Paradigm leads $225M funding round for new ‘Solana killer’ L1

Crypto VC Paradigm is leading a $225 million funding round into a new layer-1 as VC interest in crypto investments continues to rise.

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