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Crypto ATM Firm Bitcoin Depot Finally Debuts on Nasdaq

Crypto ATM firm Bitcoin Depot had its public debut on the Nasdaq stock market today. A merger with GSR II Meteora, a blank check firm, was announced last week. At the time of writing, shares of Bitcoin Depot (BTM) were trading on the Nasdaq for $3.61. The price increased significantly

July 4, 2023 2 mins read

South Korea’s National Assembly Passes Crypto Regulation Bill

The Virtual Asset User Protection Act, the first law in South Korea specifically pertaining to cryptocurrencies, was recently passed by the National Assembly. Thus, marking a major step forward in protecting investors. According to the Assembly’s website, the legislation would become effective in one year. The bill is a compromise

July 4, 2023 2 mins read

The Double-Edged Catalyst: Decoding Bitcoin Halving and the Potential Spot ETFs

Regarding Bitcoin, the next key event is just around the corner: the ‘halving.’ Bitcoin halving refers to the decrease in rewards for Bitcoin miners, occurring every 210,000 blocks mined or approximately every four years.  This event is critical in maintaining the cryptocurrency’s scarcity and value over time. However, a new

July 4, 2023 2 mins read

People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Appoints Crypto Dissenter as Governor

The recent reorganization at the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has dashed expectations for a reversal of China’s prohibition on digital-asset trading, which has been in effect since September 2021. However, Bloomberg notes that the nomination of Pan Gongsheng, a veteran Communist Party leader, as PBOC governor, indicates a dedication

July 3, 2023 2 mins read

BTC Whales Make Waves with Aggressive Bitcoin Purchases, Report Unveils

According to a recent report by on-chain data aggregator Glassnode, smaller Bitcoin wallets, often referred to as “shrimps,” have been actively accumulating Bitcoin in significant amounts. The report highlights that these shrimps, holding less than 1 BTC, have purchased over 33,400 Bitcoins on a monthly basis. The data further indicates

July 3, 2023 1 min read

Gemini CEO Criticizes Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)

The CEO of Gemini, Cameron Winklevoss, has called the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) a “toxic product” in a series of tweets. After the SEC rejected Gemini’s registration for a spot Bitcoin ETF a decade ago, Cameron recently vented his frustrations over the experience on Twitter. The CEO said that American

July 3, 2023 2 mins read

FedNow Payment System’s Early Adopter List Excludes Blockchain Firms

On June 29th, the Federal Reserve announced the certified “early adopters” for FedNow, the planned instant payment system. When the platform starts in late July, the companies on the approved list will be able to connect with it without any problems. Despite at least two blockchain networks earlier announcing they

July 2, 2023 2 mins read

US SEC Criticized for Inadequate Claim Over Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings

Reports of the US SEC labeling financial titans’ registrations for spot Bitcoin ETFs as “inadequate” prompted US House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry to issue a warning to Chair Gary Gensler via Twitter. The crypto community has ridiculed the US SEC for approving a Bitcoin ETF based on leveraged

July 2, 2023 2 mins read

Hong Kong Forms New Task Team To Promote Web3 Development

The Hong Kong government has formed a task team to advocate for Web3 innovation. Late on Friday, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region issued a press release announcing a new policy that would go into force today. Paul Chan, the finance secretary of Hong Kong, and other

July 2, 2023 2 mins read

Federal Reserve Chair Hints at More Interest Rate Hikes This Year

On Wednesday, at a panel discussion of central bankers organized by the ECB in Sintra, Portugal, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the Fed’s hawkish approach. Powell stressed that the Fed is not done managing inflation and indicated the potential of consecutive interest rate rises ahead of the next Federal

July 1, 2023 1 min read