US Inflation Eases With 0.1% Drop in June; Biden Faces Gas Reserve Accusations
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in June. The decline, primarily due to reduced gasoline prices, brought the annual inflation rate to its lowest in over three years. This news comes after U.S. President Joe Biden was accused of tapping into gasoline reserves ahead of the election to gain favor with voters. […]
SEC Withdraws Enforcement Action Against Paxos’ BUSD Stablecoin
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to end its investigation into Paxos, a New York-based issuer of stablecoins, suggesting that stablecoins may not be treated as securities in most cases. This decision comes more than a year after the SEC sent Paxos a Wells Notice concerning the BUSD stablecoin, which is backed by […]
Animoca Brands Integrates Transak for Simplified TOWER Ecosystem Onboarding
Animoca Brands’ TOWER Ecosystem has announced the integration of Transak, a leading fiat-to-crypto payment gateway. This partnership aims to simplify the process of acquiring TOWER tokens (TOWER) by allowing users to purchase them directly with fiat currency. TOWER Ecosystem Simplifies Token Purchases with Transak The TOWER Ecosystem combines traditional free-to-play gaming with blockchain features, offering […]
German Government Sheds Over 3,100 BTC, Now Holds Less Than 10,000 Bitcoins
At 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, the German government held 13,110 BTC. By 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, the stash had decreased to 9,925 BTC, with the wallets now holding below 10,000 bitcoins. Germany’s Bitcoin Wallets Overpay Network Fees as Holdings Drop to 9,925 BTC Overnight and into the morning hours (EDT), Germany’s bitcoin (BTC) wallet divested […]
Microstrategy Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split to Make MSTR More Accessible to Investors
Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced a 10-for-1 stock split of its Class A and Class B common stock on Thursday, aiming to make its stock more accessible to investors and employees. This stock split will be executed via a stock dividend for shareholders of record as of Aug. 1. Each holder of Class A and […]
Unlock Unlimited Thrills and Massive Wins at JackBit Online Casino – the Ultimate Gaming Destination
JackBit online casino extends a grand invitation to players seeking unlimited adventures and unmatched excitement. Established in 2022, JackBit has swiftly become a standout in the online gaming industry, offering rapid payments, exceptional content, and an extensive array of gaming options. Licensed by Curacao, JackBit caters to a global audience and supports multiple languages, including […]
Bank of Russia Discusses Conditions of Upcoming Stablecoin Regulation
The Bank of Russia has highlighted the conditions it will need to consider when regulating the use of stablecoins for Russian individuals and companies. The bank stated that before a regulation is enacted, a thorough study of these assets and a discussion with the relevant actors of the market and the community around them should […]
Unstoppable Domains to Provide Web3 Sign-In to Pudgy Penguins Metaverse
Unstoppable Domains, a key player in Web3 domains and digital identity solutions, has announced an integration with Pudgy Penguins, enabling users to access Pudgy World using their .pudgy domain names. The integration allows users to bypass traditional password-based logins, offering a more streamlined access that doesn’t rely on Web2 credentials. This approach not only enhances […]
Enegix Global Builds Natural Gas-Powered 80 MW Crypto Mining Center in Brazil
Cryptocurrency mining company, Enegix Global, has announced the construction of a new 80 MW data center in Brazil, marking a significant expansion of its operations. The two-phase project, set to launch its initial 20 MW phase in September 2024, will operate on natural gas with an uptime of 96%. This strategic move comes amid shifting […]
Lithuania Fines Crypto Firm $10M for Russian Sanctions Violations
The Lithuanian Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) has fined the crypto firm Payeer nearly 9.3 million euros ($10 million) for international sanctions violations and anti-money laundering (AML) breaches. Specifically, Payeer was fined 8.23 million euros for facilitating transactions in Russian rubles through its platform, involving sanctioned Russian banks and clients. Additionally, a 1.06 million euro […]
