Ripple vs. SEC: What’s Next?

The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC is far from over. After a judge ruled that Ripple’s institutional sales of XRP were unregistered securities, but XRP itself isn’t a security, both sides are appealing the decision. SEC’s Appeal: What’s at Stake? The SEC is definitely appealing the ruling, and they’re likely to focus on…

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Ethiopia: A Bitcoin Mining Hotspot?

Ethiopia is quickly becoming a popular destination for Bitcoin miners. Why? It’s all thanks to their cheap electricity and abundant hydroelectric power. A Growing Industry Miners are already using about 600 megawatts (MW) of power, and that number is expected to grow even more. This makes Ethiopia one of the top Bitcoin mining locations in…

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Beyond Nvidia: Alternatives to the AI Chip Shortage

The AI world is booming, with companies like Blackstone and OpenAI investing billions in building powerful AI supercomputers. But there’s a major roadblock: the GPU shortage. The GPU Problem GPUs (graphics processing units) are the workhorses of AI, offering much faster processing than traditional CPUs. However, the demand for GPUs has exploded, and the vast…

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Ethereum Whale Dumps Millions in ETH

A big-time Ethereum investor, who got in early during the 2014 ICO, has been cashing out big time. This “whale” has sold over $113 million worth of ETH in just a couple of weeks. Whale’s Big Sell-Off According to crypto tracker Lookonchain, the whale has been steadily selling off their ETH since September 22nd. They…

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Taiwan to Test Crypto Custody with Banks in 2025

Taiwan’s financial regulators are getting ready to let local banks try out holding crypto for their customers. This pilot program is set to start in the first quarter of 2025. Banks Are On Board Three banks have already shown interest in participating. Before the program kicks off, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) will be open…

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