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Circle’s Head of Global Policy, Dante Disparte, highlights the potential of stablecoins to become a global payment standard, driven by growing interest from financial firms. Regulatory clarity in the U.S. is pivotal for their integration and stability.
Residents of Hadsel, Norway, protested and shut down a local Bitcoin mining data center, causing a 20% electricity rate increase and costing each household an extra $235-$280 annually. The mayor seeks new clients to mitigate the financial impact.
Bitcoin breaks $60,000, predicted to hit $90,000 by year-end. TEPCO explores solar-powered mining. MicroStrategy acquires 18,300 BTC. SEC fines on crypto firms surge 3000% since 2023. Coinbase’s cbBTC boosts Bitcoin liquidity and usability.
US DOJ sentences 12 for violent crypto heists, totaling 204 years in prison. Leader Remy Ra St. Felix gets 47 years; accomplice Jarod Gabriel Simungal gets 20 years. Gang stole over $3.5M in digital assets, using SIM swapping and encrypted messengers.
Brazil’s Attorney General Paulo Gonet Branco supports the Supreme Court’s decision to ban social network X, urging the dismissal of lawsuits challenging the ban. Elon Musk calls the ban an attack on Brazilians’ freedoms. Intense debates in Congress continue.
The CFTC seeks to extend the ban on political betting on the Kalshi platform to prevent market manipulation and safeguard U.S. electoral integrity. Kalshi argues the suspension harms their platform, while the CFTC cites broader risks.
SEC clarifies in Binance lawsuit that it has never directly called tokens securities, noting “crypto-asset securities” refers to broader contractual expectations. Experts point out past inconsistencies, including references to $XRP as a “digital security.” SEC aims for clearer guidelines.
33 blockchain projects raised $223M in a week, led by $TUNE.FM and $SDAX with $50M each. Key sectors: DeFi, blockchain services, infrastructure. Notable investments: $HUMA ($38M), $FUSE ($12M), $PIN.AI ($10M).
Sam Bankman-Fried seeks retrial, citing bias from Judge Lewis Kaplan and misrepresentation of FTX’s solvency. Defense claims FTX was solvent and blames legal counsel for its collapse. Caroline Ellison’s sentencing in Alameda Research case is on Sept 24.
Bitcoin ($BTC) peaks at $60,610 with an 11% weekly gain and a 57.8% market dominance. Nearly $130M in short positions liquidated. Dogecoin ($DOGE) and Toncoin ($TON) also see gains amid rising investor confidence and market optimism.
Bitget unveils Smart Awards 2024 to honor top crypto traders in five categories. Partnering with 0xScope for a transparent, data-driven selection process. Join the #TradeSmarter campaign and support your favorite traders on September 19.
RWA market cap hits $12B in 2024, doubling from last year. Key sectors: tokenized bonds ($2.2B), private lending ($8.3B TVL), commodities, stocks, and real estate. Emerging trends: tokenized air rights, carbon credits, and art.
Tether appoints Jesse Spiro, ex-PayPal and Chainalysis, as Head of Government Affairs to enhance regulatory relations amid transparency scrutiny. Tether plans to double its workforce, aiming for better accountability and growth in the digital economy.
MicroStrategy ($MSTR) acquires 18,300 BTC for $1.11B, raising its total holdings to 244,800 BTC valued at $9.45B. With an average acquisition cost of $38,585 per BTC, the firm continues to show strong belief in Bitcoin’s future value.
