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Dubai Court Validates Cryptocurrency Wages in Landmark Ruling

The decision by the Dubai Court of First Instance to acknowledge crypto wage payments as legitimate under employment contracts is a major development in the UAE judiciary’s views on crypto. According to Irina Heaver, a partner at the UAE legal company NeosLegal, the decision in case number 1739 of 2024

August 16, 2024 1 min read

Ripple Set to Settle $125M Penalty Amid SEC Appeal Uncertainty

Ripple’s legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is once again under the spotlight as concerns grow over the potential appeal of a recent court decision. The SEC might challenge the ruling, which ordered Ripple to pay a $125 million civil penalty for violating securities laws by

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

Tackling Digital Inequality: Solutions for Global Connectivity

The world is more connected than ever, but there are still billions of people without an internet connection. In today’s society, where so much of our daily lives depend on internet access, this gap has become a challenge to global development. Digital inequality not only worsens current social and economic

August 16, 2024 6 mins read

Trump Based Memecoins Stumble as Harris Leads in New Poll

Trump-themed memecoins have sharply declined following new poll results for the 2024 U.S. presidential race. The polls show Democratic nominee Kamala Harris leading Republican nominee Donald Trump by 10%, with her chances at 54% and his falling from 72% to 44%. Formerly, Trump had 64 percent of the vote against

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

South Korea’s NPS Acquires $33.75M Worth MicroStrategy Stocks 

South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), the world’s third-largest pension fund, has made a significant investment in the cryptocurrency sector. By acquiring 245,000 shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR) during the second quarter of this year. This investment is valued at approximately $33.75 million, highlighting NPS’s growing interest in cryptocurrency. MicroStrategy, a

August 16, 2024 1 min read

IMF Proposes Tax Hike on Crypto Mining and AI Data Centers

On August 15, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended a major increase in electricity taxes for cryptocurrency miners and AI data centers to address their carbon footprint. The IMF’s proposal suggests raising the electricity cost for crypto miners by 85%. They propose a tax of $0.047 per kilowatt-hour, potentially

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

Circle Launches New Platform to Simplify USDC Payments for Businesses

Circle, a leading issuer of stablecoins, has announced the launch of AcceptUSD.com, a new platform developed to simplify cryptocurrency payments for businesses. The service aims to facilitate seamless integration of USD Coin (USDC) transactions, enabling merchants to accept stablecoin payments with ease.  According to the website, by partnering with Coinbase,

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

ZachXBT Uncovers Major North Korean Network Targeting Crypto Firms

Crypto platforms’ vulnerability to scams has been the emphasis over the past few months, with the sector reporting several major incidents since H1 2024. The global crypto sector has taken measures to enhance security in the recent past amid rising scams. Notably, in the last 24 hours, on-chain analyst ZachXBT

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

Grayscale Names Peter Mintzberg CEO Amid Bitcoin ETF Outflows

Peter Mintzberg has been named CEO of Grayscale Investments, an American asset management giant. Following Michael Sonnenshein’s departure as CEO, this hiring is seen as a watershed moment for the company. Sonnenshein oversaw the firm’s procurement of the spot Bitcoin ETF approval, and now Mintzberg is responsible for expanding the

August 16, 2024 2 mins read

Must-Buy Altcoins for the Upcoming Alts Season: Solana, Avalanche, Litecoin, VeChain, and Optimism

The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a significant resurgence, marked by solid gains across various digital assets. This positive sentiment is largely driven by renewed investor confidence and optimistic market conditions. Notably, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen substantial increases in their values, indicating a bullish market sentiment. 

August 15, 2024 6 mins read
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