The Significance of the US Launch of Spot Bitcoin Options
The forthcoming introduction of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) options in the United States marks a significant milestone in the evolution of financial markets, with potential profound impacts on liquidity…
Coinbase CEO to Meet with Trump to Discuss Personnel Appointments
Brian Armstrong, CEO of the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, is slated to meet with President-elect Donald Trump. This meeting, reported by the Wall Street Journal on November 18, is part…
‘Razzlekhan’ Receives 18-Month Prison Sentence for Role in Bitfinex Crypto Theft
In a notable legal development, one of the individuals linked to the laundering of stolen Bitcoin from the 2016 Bitfinex hack has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Washington,…
Roblox Tightens Safety Rules for Under-13 Users
Roblox has rolled out a series of updates aimed at improving safety for its youngest users and giving parents more control over how their children use the platform. The updates,…
Trump Administration Aims to Simplify Deployment of Self-Driving Vehicles
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is actively working to establish a robust federal framework to facilitate the integration of self-driving cars onto U.S. roads. According to a report by Bloomberg,…
Goldman Sachs to Spin Out Crypto Platform
Goldman Sachs is setting the stage to spin out its cryptocurrency platform into a separate entity dedicated to creating and trading financial instruments on blockchain networks, as reported by Bloomberg…
States Push Congress to Pass the Kids Online Safety Act
Thirty-two state attorneys general are calling on Congress to prioritize the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the current session wraps up. The bipartisan coalition argues that social media platforms…
Texas Proposal Would Give Schools the Option to Use Bible Teachings in Lessons
A new proposal in Texas could allow public schools to include teachings from the Bible in lessons for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. This plan, which was presented to…
DOJ Wants Google to Sell Chrome in Antitrust Crackdown
The Justice Department is stepping up its antitrust fight against Google, and Chrome might be the first to go. Bloomberg reports that DOJ lawyers are asking a federal judge to…
Trump Taps Oil Advocate Chris Wright for DOE Role
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and a vocal supporter of fossil fuels, as his pick to lead the Department of Energy. The announcement is…
Study Reveals X Algorithm Favors Musk and Republicans
Elon Musk’s social platform, X, may have made algorithmic changes to amplify his posts and those of other conservative figures following his endorsement of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, according to…
Crypto.com to Offer Equities Trading to Australians After Acquiring Fintek
Crypto.com, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has made a significant move by acquiring Australian brokerage and trading firm Fintek Securities, enabling the platform to offer traditional financial products to users in…
European Space Startup Secures $160M to Develop Reusable Space Capsule
The Exploration Company (TEC), a European aerospace startup, has secured $160 million in Series B funding to develop Nyx, its reusable space capsule designed to carry astronauts and cargo. The…
Senator Lummis Advocates for Treasury to Convert Gold Holdings into Bitcoin for Strategic Reserve
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis is pushing for the United States Treasury Department to convert a portion of its gold holdings into Bitcoin in order to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve.…
Current Bitcoin Price Ceiling Projected at $135K
CryptoQuant’s founder and CEO, Ki Young Ju, has revised his earlier price predictions for Bitcoin, now projecting a price ceiling of $135,000, with a 2024 target of $112,000. This updated…
NFT Weekly Sales Surge 94% as Crypto Market Continues Bullish Run
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have experienced a remarkable surge in sales, with a total weekly sales volume of $181 million, driven by the broader bullish momentum in cryptocurrency markets. According to…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Supports DOGE Initiative for Economic Freedom
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly voiced his support for the recently established United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal agency aimed at reducing wasteful government spending and…
Biden Authorizes Ukraine to Strike Russia with U.S.-Supplied Long-Range Missiles
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range weapons for limited strikes inside Russia, marking a significant shift in the ongoing conflict. This new policy change allows Ukraine…
Apple’s Lightning Headphone Adapter May Be Gone for Good
Apple’s Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, a small yet iconic accessory introduced in 2016, appears to be heading for discontinuation, according to MacRumors. The product, which allowed iPhone users…
Nvidia AI Chips Overheating, Customers Raise Concerns
Nvidia’s new Blackwell AI chips, already delayed from their planned release earlier this year, are now facing overheating issues in server racks, according to a report by The Information. The…