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Jack Dorsey-Backed Ocean Bitcoin Mining Pool Introduces Block Template Options
Ocean, a Bitcoin mining pool backed by Jack Dorsey, has introduced block template options to allow individual miners to decide which transactions will be included in the next block. The feature, dubbed “path to…
Coinbase Expands European Footprint With Approval to Operate in France
Crypto exchange Coinbase has received approval as a registered virtual asset service provider in France. “This registration allows Coinbase to operate in France, continuing our plans to grow across Europe,” the crypto platform detailed.…
Ripple Registered With Central Bank of Ireland
Ripple is now registered as a virtual asset service provider with the Central Bank of Ireland. The company explained that it will “seek to provide services to clients across the European Economic Area once the Markets in Crypto…
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz Expects Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval by January 10, Regulatory…
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Jan. 10 next year. Subsequently, he foresees the cryptocurrency reclaiming its all-time high…
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Issues Crypto Warnings as Anticipation of Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Soars
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has issued warnings regarding cryptocurrency investments. “There is a lot of noncompliance in the crypto space,” he stressed, emphasizing that it…
SEC Makes ‘Rare’ Calls to Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants — Analyst Says ‘Good Sign’ for January 10…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly made “rare” calls to spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers and exchanges regarding their applications. A Bloomberg ETF analyst views this development…
2024 Crypto Economy Forecast — Bitfinex Researchers Predict $3.2 Trillion Market Cap Amid Rising…
As 2024 approaches, Bitfinex market strategists have expressed optimism for bitcoin and crypto assets in general, acknowledging their resilience amid regulatory and reputational challenges. The crypto market, according to Bitfinex analysts,…
Bloxroute to Reject Blocks With OFAC Flagged Transactions
Bloxroute, a company that provides relaying services, has declared that it will start rejecting block bids with transactions from wallets part of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons…
Paxos Expands to Solana Following NYDFS Nod, Widening Stablecoin’s Horizon
The tokenization and stablecoin platform Paxos has revealed plans to broaden its stablecoin issuance to the Solana blockchain. The company, which oversees the pax dollar (USDP), anticipates that Solana-issued USDP will be publicly available…
Protocol Village: Fountain, Podcast App With Bitcoin Lightning Network Payments, Launches Redesign
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 21-Jan. 3. (EDITOR'S NOTE: We will be taking much-needed time off around the end of the year, so updates will be less frequent. Happy holidays!)