Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, isn’t vying for the rumored new “Crypto Czar” position in the US government. Instead, he’s publicly backing someone else for the job. Hoskinson’s Choice: Brian Armstrong Hoskinson believes Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, is the ideal candidate. He highlighted Armstrong’s neutrality, broad industry knowledge, and Coinbase’s experience navigating challenging…
Rumble, the video-sharing platform, is considering a big move: adding Bitcoin to its company funds. This decision, initially a playful poll by CEO Chris Pavlovski on X (formerly Twitter), sent its stock price soaring. A Tweet That Paid Off (Almost) Pavlovski’s poll asking if Rumble should invest in Bitcoin garnered over 39,000 votes, with a…
Gary Wang, the co-founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, dodged jail time for his role in an $8 billion fraud. He received a sentence of time served plus three years of supervised release. This wraps up the criminal cases against the main FTX players. Wang’s Cooperation Was Key Wang pleaded guilty to several serious…
Bitcoin’s recent price surge has everyone talking. Will it hit $100,000? Even more? Some experts think so. A $150,000 Bitcoin? Market analyst Ali Martinez is predicting a massive Bitcoin price jump – all the way to $150,000! He bases this on trends seen in the previous two Bitcoin bull cycles. He thinks this could happen…
Arkham Intelligence, the market analytics platform, is jumping into the crypto exchange game. They’re launching a new spot trading exchange in the US, possibly as early as next week! US Rollout Details However, there’s a catch. Not all US users will get immediate access. Arkham says access will depend on local regulations, meaning some states…
Russia is temporarily shutting down crypto mining in several regions to keep the lights on this winter. The government’s worried about energy shortages, especially in Siberia. Why the Ban? Siberia’s got cheap electricity thanks to its hydropower plants, making it a popular spot for crypto miners. But with winter’s harsh conditions and increased energy demand…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has a bold idea: a US sovereign wealth fund that pays dividends to every American citizen. He believes this could help shrink the government while still allowing for necessary spending. Shrinking Government, Paying Dividends Armstrong argues that politicians often overpromise freebies to win votes, leading to bloated government budgets. He suggests…
A wild story is unfolding in Los Angeles involving a crypto trader, corrupt sheriff’s deputies, and a whole lot of cash. The “Godfather” and His Crypto Empire Adam Iza, founder of the crypto trading platform Zort and nicknamed “The Godfather,” is accused by the FBI of running a massive extortion racket. The FBI alleges Iza…
This article discusses the recent price surges of several cryptocurrencies and highlights one promising new player. PEPE’s Impressive Week PEPE had a fantastic week! Its price jumped 85% in just seven days, reaching a new all-time high. This surge followed Bitcoin hitting a new high and PEPE’s listing on Upbit, a major South Korean exchange,…
Taiwan’s government is getting serious about crypto taxes. They’re facing a challenge: lots of people aren’t paying taxes on their cryptocurrency profits. The Problem: Crypto Tax Evasion The Ministry of Finance admits they haven’t figured out how to effectively collect taxes on crypto gains. Lawmakers are questioning the current system, pointing out that crypto profits…
