The Russian State Duma is considering a bill related to cryptocurrency mining and sales, but the legislation is not expected to be approved by fall. The bill aims to legalize crypto mining and allow the sale of mined digital currency. Currently, cryptocurrency cannot be used for settlements in Russia. The proposed law specifies that digital […]
Northern Data, a European cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and bitcoin mining company, is reportedly mulling going public in U.S. markets. The company would be in talks to complete its initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, creating an entity combining its AI cloud computing and data center divisions. This new entity would have a valuation […]
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Annual Economic Report 2024, published on June 30, highlights the significant risks posed by rising public debt levels across both advanced and emerging market economies. The report stresses that without fiscal consolidation, debt trajectories will remain unsustainable, threatening macroeconomic stability. As interest rates rise, refinancing needs and higher debt […]
Chelsea Football Club and their principal partner, Bingx, say they have taken their partnership to the next level. Bingx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has transitioned from being a sleeve partner to becoming the official training wear partner for Chelsea’s men’s team. Fans worldwide will now see the Bingx logo on the team’s training apparel for […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Argentina reached zero inflation in food and beverages in June, the Central Bank of Bolivia unbans bitcoin, and several employees of the Paraguayan power company were allegedly involved in illegal bitcoin mining operations. […]
The Digital Chamber (TDC) has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its attacks on the crypto industry following its enforcement action against Consensys. The chamber argues the SEC’s actions are overreaching and detrimental to financial innovation and inclusion. Digital Chamber Criticizes SEC’s Action The Digital Chamber (TDC) has called on the […]
Circle has announced that its stablecoins, USDC and EURC, are now compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. This compliance allows Circle to natively issue these stablecoins to European customers. The company is also authorized as an e-money issuer in France, which now serves as its European headquarters. Circle’s Stablecoins Achieve EU […]
Congressman Tom Emmer has stated that the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron deference significantly limits “the regulatory abuses” of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. The ruling is seen as a game changer for the crypto industry and other tech sectors, promising more predictable and grounded regulations. Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling […]
Dave Portnoy, founder and owner of Barstool Sports, has recommended that investors focus on bitcoin for their crypto investments. “I’ve learned that the hard way,” he said, reflecting on lessons from his past crypto investing experiences. Portnoy recently declared his intention to purchase more bitcoin if its price declines substantially. Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Offers Crypto […]
Coinshares reported consecutive weekly outflows in digital asset investment products, totaling $30 million. Ethereum faced its worst year-to-date net flows with $61 million in outflows, while multi-asset and bitcoin ETPs saw inflows of $18 million and $10 million, respectively. Regional inflows occurred in the U.S., Brazil, and Australia, contrasted by outflows in Germany, Hong Kong, […]