Texas lawmakers have introduced a bill to establish a state-managed Bitcoin reserve, aiming to explore the potential role of crypto in public finance. Filed on Dec. 13 by Republican Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, the legislation would allow the state to collect taxes, fees, and donations in Bitcoin, with the assets held for at least five years. …
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Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.), a leading advocate for crypto regulation, has been appointed chair of the House Financial Services Committee, positioning him at the forefront of legislative efforts to shape the future of digital assets in the US. Hill, who currently chairs the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, is known for his …
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Robinhood Crypto celebrated a pivotal year in 2024, marked by significant milestones, including the launch of new features, geographic expansions, and the enhancement of its crypto offerings. According to a recent announcement, the company ended the year with $38 billion in crypto assets under custody and $119 billion in notional crypto trading volume over the …
Ethereum (ETH) may be poised to break the $5,000 mark for the first time, according to blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant. In its recent weekly report shared with CryptoSlate, the platform’s latest report highlights critical supply-demand trends and network conditions that could drive this upward momentum. Growing demand through spot ETFs Spot Ethereum ETFs have seen …
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Microsoft’s evolving interest in crypto investments has sparked speculation about the tech giant’s potential adoption of spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs once they enable staking features. The discussion follows remarks made by Microsoft CFO Amy Hood during the company’s annual shareholder meeting. While shareholders overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as a treasury asset, …
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Peterffy wants to see more investors add bitcoin to their assets but keep their holdings to a minimum. Investors Should Add Bitcoin to Assets Billionaire founder of Interactive Brokers Group, Thomas Peterffy has advised clients to acquire some bitcoin but to keep their holdings small due to the volatility of the asset. Speaking on Wednesday …
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With less than 40 days until Donald Trump is sworn in as the U.S. President, recent data reveals he holds nearly $13 million in crypto assets. The First Crypto Commander-in-Chief Stepping into the presidency with a sizable crypto portfolio, Donald Trump brings a financial twist to the Oval Office. His running mate, JD Vance, isn’t …
A policy that could allow the use of bitcoin in city financing has been enacted by the Vancouver City Council. Vancouver Votes to Get Ahead on Bitcoin Vancouver, the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada, has passed a policy that could result in the use of bitcoin in city finances. The council of the Canadian city …
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Michael Sonnenshein former CEO of digital asset manager Grayscale Investments, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Securitize. Grayscale Executive Michael Sonnenshein Pivots to Asset Tokenization Ten-year Grayscale veteran Michael Sonnenshein who led the digital investment giant from 2021 to 2024 has now joined asset tokenization leader Securitize as its chief operating officer (COO), …
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Ethereum may be heading for a breakthrough above $5,000, with Cryptoquant analysts pointing to a mix of tightening supply, climbing demand, and lively network activity as driving factors. Will Ethereum Break $5K? Cryptoquant Highlights Key Indicators According to Cryptoquant‘s December 2024 analysis, ethereum (ETH) is riding a wave of favorable trends, fueled by data from …
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Fourteen years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic mind behind Bitcoin, signed off with a final post on the Bitcointalk forum. In this farewell, Nakamoto emphasized the need for continued work on the network’s defenses against denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Bitcoin’s Creator Speaks One Last Time: A Look Back 14 Years Later Fast forward to today, and …
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PRESS RELEASE. Montreaux, Switzerland, December 12, 2024—SMARDEX, a decentralized finance platform funded by Swiss Web3 pioneer RA2 TECH, is announcing the launch of USDN after two years of intensive development and $12 million of investment. The platform’s public seed round has attracted an additional $4.5 million in TVL in the immediate days after launching. USDN …
Trump’s new pick to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission is a win for the crypto industry, but the desired changes may be slow to come into play.
Big Tech has a great flow of cash on hand. Currency devaluation makes them lose purchasing power. Is Bitcoin a treasury solution to fight against inflation? Amazon is the next to decide.
Pro-crypto Arkansas Representative French Hill has taken leadership of the House committee crucial to molding crypto policy in Donald Trump’s administration.
