Tesla’s Shares Plummet Amid Tariffs and Declining Registrations
Tesla‘s stock faced a significant decline on Monday, falling more than its megacap technology peers following the announcement of new tariffs by President Donald Trump. The electric vehicle manufacturer ended…
Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline Leads to Broad Sell-Off in Asian Crypto Stocks
On February 3, Asian cryptocurrency stocks experienced significant declines, with Bitcoin plummeting to $91,163 — its lowest level in over three weeks — sparking a broad market sell-off across various…
SEC Thailand Advances with Plans for Digital Token Trading Platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand is set to introduce a trading platform utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT) specifically for securities firms to engage in digital token trading. According…
Bitcoin Regains Dominance Over 60% as Altcoins Face Sharp Declines
Bitcoin’s dominance — a metric that gauges Bitcoin’s proportion of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization — rose above 60% on February 2, during a broad downturn in the crypto markets…
India Considers Adjusting Crypto Policies in Response to Global Adoption
In response to increasing cryptocurrency adoption by other nations, the Indian government is reassessing its regulatory stance on digital assets. India’s economic affairs secretary, Ajay Seth, highlighted the borderless nature…
Trump’s Diplomatic Strategy May Push Allies Towards China
If there’s one lesson that foreign leaders might have deduced from Donald Trump’s presidency, it’s that being America’s adversary can sometimes seem more advantageous than being its friend. Strained Relationships…
Crypto Hack Losses Drop in January Despite Major CeFi Breaches
Cryptocurrency hackers have persisted in their efforts to steal user funds, though the amount stolen in January showed a decline from the previous year, indicating a potentially positive development for…
El Salvador Modifies Bitcoin Law After IMF Deal
El Salvador’s Congress has swiftly approved legislation to amend its Bitcoin laws, aligning with an agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The legislation was ratified by the Legislative…
FBI Nominee Kash Patel Distances Himself from Trump’s January 6 Pardons
During his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for a 10-year term as FBI director, Kash Patel distanced himself from President Donald Trump’s broad pardoning of January 6 rioters, expressing disapproval…
Poll Reveals Trump’s Unfavorable Start in Second Presidential Term
Donald Trump continues to be notably unpopular among U.S. presidents, as indicated by recent polling data. According to Gallup’s senior editor Megan Brenan, “President Donald Trump’s initial job approval rating…
Robinhood Launches Bitcoin Futures Trading
Online brokerage Robinhood is expanding its offerings with the launch of futures trading, including Bitcoin and other assets. Expanding Beyond Stocks The company, known primarily for stock trading, introduced…
Gary Gensler Rejoins MIT Faculty to Explore AI and FinTech
Gary Gensler, the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has taken up a professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to teach and conduct research on…
Fortitude Mining Emerges as DCG’s Dedicated Mining Subsidiary
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has announced the creation of Fortitude Mining, a new subsidiary focused on cryptocurrency mining. This move signals DCG’s intention to provide institutional investors with exposure to…
Biden Faces Criticism for Delayed Menthol Cigarette Ban After Trump Pulls Proposal
When President Joe Biden’s administration announced its intent to ban menthol cigarettes, the medical community celebrated, anticipating it could save lives and encourage more people to quit smoking. However, the…
Utah Advances Bill Allowing State to Invest in Crypto
A Utah House committee has given the green light to a bill that could pave the way for the state to invest public funds in cryptocurrencies. The Utah House Economic…
Bitwise Seeks SEC Approval for Dogecoin ETF Tracking Memecoin Price
Bitwise has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price movements of Dogecoin, the popular memecoin. The proposed Bitwise…
Trump Offers Buyouts to Federal Workers in Effort to Shrink Government
President Donald Trump’s administration is offering buyouts to federal employees to reduce the size of the government workforce. The deadline for employees to decide is Feb. 6. The buyout offer…
Colombia and U.S. Reach Agreement After Trump’s Tariff Threats on Deportees
Colombia has walked back from the brink of a damaging trade war with the United States, reaching an agreement to accept deported migrants returned on military planes, following a flurry…
Poland Surpasses El Salvador in Global Bitcoin ATM Count
Poland added 10 new Bitcoin ATMs on Jan. 27, bringing its total to 219 active machines and surpassing El Salvador as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency ATM network globally, following the US,…
Trump’s Border Czar Confirms Daily Deportations for the Next 4 Years
Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan said that mass deportations will be carried out every day throughout Trump’s term, and that the numbers will continue to rise each week. Homan appeared…