Detroit is setting a national precedent by becoming the largest US city to accept crypto for taxes and city fees. City officials announced on Nov. 7 that residents will be able to pay these expenses with crypto starting in mid-2025 through a secure platform operated by PayPal. The move is part of Detroit’s broader vision …
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Galaxy Digital is the latest Bitcoin mining firm exploring a shift to AI, driven by increasing competition and rising mining difficulty within the sector. In its third-quarter earnings report released on Nov. 7, Galaxy announced a preliminary agreement with an undisclosed US hyperscaler—a large data center operator—to potentially convert its 800-megawatt (MW) Helios mining facility …
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In a post shared with its community, DEGEN revealed mounting challenges in its ongoing effort to migrate DEGEN L3 to a new service provider. The prolonged standoff, which DEGEN claims has stalled critical upgrades and harmed users, has spotlighted unresolved tensions with its current provider, Conduit. Service failures Since August, DEGEN has reportedly sought to …
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Following a meeting on Nov. 7, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut the US interest rate by another 25 basis points (bps), lowering it to 4.5% from 4.75%. The crypto and equities markets remained unfazed, as investors likely already priced the cut. According to CryptoSlate data, Bitcoin (BTC) has been up 1% over …
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The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) surpassed $23.3 billion in net asset value (NAV) in the third quarter, registering a 20% quarterly growth, according to a Nov. 7 to a 10-Q Form filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) holds 367,805 BTC, worth roughly $21.5 billion, with …
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France’s gambling regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), is expected to block access to Polymarket, a major cryptocurrency-based prediction platform, local news outlet the Big Whale reported. Such a move would be one of the country’s strongest regulatory moves against a crypto entity. Known for its blockchain-driven betting on global events, Polymarket gained widespread traction …
Ohio’s Senate race delivered a major win for the crypto industry, as Bernie Moreno unseated crypto critic Sherrod Brown, signaling a shift toward pro-digital finance leadership. ‘Crypto Public Enemy’ Defeated as Ohio Elects Digital Finance Champion In Ohio’s Senate election this week, blockchain entrepreneur Bernie Moreno defeated three-term Democratic incumbent Senator Sherrod Brown, a prominent …
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Mastercard’s Pay Local is set to transform digital payments globally, connecting 2 billion users with 35 million merchants. Mastercard Pay Local Unlocks Global Reach: 2 Billion Users, 35 Million Merchants Payment giant Mastercard announced on Monday the launch of Pay Local, a global service designed to expand the reach of digital wallets by providing access …
After Donald Trump secured his victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, Cynthia Lummis, the Republican senator from Wyoming, jumped on social media with a bold declaration: “We are going to build a strategic bitcoin reserve.” ‘Every Nation Needs a Bitcoin Reserve’ Wyoming’s Republican senator and vocal bitcoin advocate, Cynthia Lummis, couldn’t hide her excitement …
The French gambling regulator is considering banning access to the predictions market Polymarket despite the platform not specifically targeting French users. Polymarket’s Political Predictions Ruffle Feathers The French gambling regulator, the National Gaming Authority (NGA), is reportedly contemplating banning access to the predictions market Polymarket. An anonymous source in the NGA said the regulator can …
The bank’s token, JPM Coin, which already processes $2 billion in transactions every day, will be used for the settlement processes. JPMorgan Leveraging Blockchain for Cross-Border Settlement JPMorgan, the largest bank in the U.S. has set out plans to provide quick settlement for currency exchanges between the dollar and the euro. Over time, the bank …
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The U.S. Federal Reserve gathered on Thu. for its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) session, where officials opted to trim the federal funds rate by a quarter-point. This announcement comes on the heels of Donald Trump’s election as the 47th president of the United States. “The economic outlook is uncertain, and the Committee is attentive …
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According to the latest data, the crypto economy’s 2.45% climb over the last day is pushing the total value locked in decentralized finance (defi) protocols tantalizingly close to a $100 billion milestone. $100 Billion in Sight in the Wide World of Defi Protocols As of 11 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Thursday, the total value …
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WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka reportedly said in an email that he is “safe” now and that no company funds and data were impacted.
Asian investors trade overnight to catch the Trump-fueled Bitcoin surge, China accelerates digital yuan push: Asia Express
