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Hoskinson accuses Biden administration of ‘coordinated effort to kill crypto’
[ad_1] Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has accused Joe Biden’s administration of a deliberate attempt to stifle the growth of the crypto industry in the US and urged crypto holders to reconsider their votes in the upcoming elections later this year. His accusations come in response to President Joe Biden’s announcement to veto a bipartisan resolution…
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US Bancorp, Rothschild firm disclose spot Bitcoin ETF purchases of roughly $20 million in Q1
[ad_1] US Bancorp disclosed spot Bitcoin ETF investments worth over $15 million on May 8. The company revealed it purchased roughly 87,744 shares of Fidelity’s FBTC worth $5.4 million, 46,011 shares of Grayscale’s GBTC worth $2.9 million, and 178,567 shares of BlackRock’s IBIT worth $7.2 million. The company’s total investments stood at $71.8 billion, based…
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Record-breaking user engagement on Polkadot despite price slump
[ad_1] Polkadot blockchain activity has surged to record levels, with active addresses hitting all-time highs for two consecutive months. Data from DotLake indicates the network boasted around 650,000 active addresses on-chain as of the end of April. The growth continues the uptrend that saw the number of active blockchain addresses surpass its previous high of…
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EU securities watchdog to review crypto eligibility for UCITS investments
[ad_1] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a review of the rules governing crypto asset investments by UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) as part of a broader examination of the EU’s financial regulatory framework. The review comes in response to a request from the European Commission (EC) to ensure…
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Robinhood CEO says SEC unwilling to facilitate crypto industry despite ‘good faith’
[ad_1] Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev voiced strong concerns about the limitations regarding the accessibility of crypto for Americans and criticized the SEC for its “regulation by enforcement” approach toward the industry. Tenev made the statement during a CNBC interview on May 9, where he also discussed the significant increase in crypto trading on the platform…
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Rate hikes linked to 11 out of 14 past U.S. recessions, historical analysis shows
[ad_1] Quick Take The Federal Reserve and other central banks worldwide are approaching the end of a rate-hiking cycle, raising concerns about a potential recession. Historical data from Rosenberg Research, shared by QE infinity, reveals a concerning trend: out of the past 14 rate-hiking cycles since 1950, the United States has experienced a recession 11…
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Surge in Bitcoin to OTC desks potentially marks a local peak
[ad_1] Quick Take The recent stagnation in Bitcoin’s price has been accompanied by a significant influx of Bitcoin (BTC) into the over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, a trend that has historically signaled the approach of local tops and bottoms. According to data from CryptoQuant, shared by Head of Research Julio Moreno, the amount of BTC sitting…
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Former President Donald Trump-related memecoin lead market following new crypto promises
[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump continued his advances toward the crypto community by hosting an event for holders of the Trump Cards NFT Gala on May 8 at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. During the event, Trump expressed his support for cryptocurrencies, announcing plans to accept digital asset donations for his potential re-election…
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Optimism invites Layer-3 networks to join its Superchain, promising advanced features
[ad_1] Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) Optimism has urged Layer-3 (L3) blockchain to join its Superchain by building with OP Stack and sharing sequencer revenue with the Optimism Collective. Superchain is a decentralized blockchain platform comprising many chains that share security and a technology stack (OP Stack). It already boasts several successful L2 networks, such as OP…
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Taiwan revises money laundering act to include digital assets
[ad_1] Taiwan is bolstering its anti-money laundering regulations through amendments to its Money Laundering Control Act, as the island aligns its laws with international standards set by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG). The key focus of the amendments is to bring virtual assets and virtual asset service providers firmly under the oversight of…