Original Bitcoin Wizard Artist Raises Nearly $150,000 in BTC via Lightning, Despite Criticism From Bitcoin Maximalists

February 21, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Original Bitcoin Wizard Artist Raises Nearly 0,000 in BTC via Lightning, Despite Criticism From Bitcoin Maximalists

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On Monday, crypto proponent Udi Wertheimer shared a story on Twitter explaining how he and the Taproot Wizards helped an artist who created the original 2013 bitcoin wizard meme raise nearly $150,000 in bitcoin. While the minting and sale were successful, Wertheimer explained that bitcoin maximalists and the r/bitcoin moderator Bashco disliked it. Artist Who […]

Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto

Metaverse, AI, and Liquid Staking Tokens Lead Year-to-Date Crypto Asset Gains Among Top 125

February 19, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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In 2023, the leading crypto assets, such as bitcoin and ethereum, have captured decent gains. Bitcoin has increased 17.2% over the last 30 days, and ethereum has risen 9.3% in the same timeframe. However, year-to-date statistics show that bitcoin is down 38.3%, and ethereum has lost 39.3% against the U.S. dollar. The following presents a […]

Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto

Swiss Crypto Company Taurus Raises $65 Million From Credit Suisse, Other Banks

February 16, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Swiss Crypto Company Taurus Raises Million From Credit Suisse, Other Banks

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Digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus has secured millions of U.S. dollars in investment from major banking institutions. The successful funding round comes in the aftermath of negative developments in the crypto space, indicating that large players from traditional finance remain engaged with the market despite its woes. Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Invest in Digital Asset […]

Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto

China-backed Blockchain Project Proposes SWIFT Alternative for Stablecoins and CBDCs

January 23, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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The company developing China’s blockchain network wants to create a system for international settlements with stablecoins and state-issued digital currencies. The plan is to establish a platform facilitating the use of these two fiat-based digital assets in foreign trade. Company Behind China’s Blockchain Push Aims to Make Stablecoins and State Coins Interoperable Hong Kong-based Red […]

Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto

Bank of America: ‘Digital Currencies Appear Inevitable’

January 22, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Bank of America says “digital currencies appear inevitable,” adding that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins are “a natural evolution of today’s monetary and payment systems.” The bank expects “private sector beneficiaries to emerge in all phases of CBDC implementation.” Bank of America on Future of Money and Payments Bank of America (BOA)’s global […]

Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto

FTX’s $5.5 Billion in Alleged ‘Liquid Assets’ Includes Locked SOL Cache and Illiquid FTT Holdings

January 19, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Two days ago, bankruptcy administrators and FTX debtors published an update for unsecured creditors claiming the discovery of $5.5 billion in liquid assets. Roughly $3.5 billion of these funds are cryptocurrency assets, with 11 different digital currencies classified as “liquid assets.” However, two of the firm’s top cryptocurrency caches are not liquid as the company’s […]

Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto

Bank of Russia Outlines Payment Models With Digital Ruble, Other CBDCs

January 11, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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The Central Bank of Russia has detailed two methods for implementing the digital ruble and other state-backed coins in international settlements. The monetary authority also plans to start testing consumer-to-business (C2B) operations in the first quarter of the year. Russia’s Central Bank to Propose Platforms for Digital Currency Payments in Foreign Trade Moving forward with […]

Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto

New Nigerian Central Bank Document Discusses Regulation of Stablecoins and ICOs

January 10, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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According to a recently unveiled document, the Nigerian central bank will in the future be open to developing a regulatory framework for potential implementations of stablecoins. The document also discusses the regulation of initial coin offerings (ICOs) and how these can become “a new way to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and raise capital.” ‘A […]

Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto

Dollar Loses to Digital Currencies in 2023, Former Russian President Medvedev Says

December 30, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Digital fiat currencies will spread next year while the U.S. dollar will be losing its status of global reserve currency, according to Russia’s former head of state. In a string of tweets, Dmitry Medvedev gave his two cents on what the future holds for the world, a “humble contribution,” as he put it, to the […]

Cryptography Expert Calls for Regulatory Reboot, Says ‘Orange Grove’ Laws Don’t Apply to Crypto

Failed FTX Rescue Attempt Revealed, Putin Calls for Digital Currency Settlements — Week in Review

December 4, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary has revealed his and Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed attempt to raise $8 billion to rescue the now collapsed crypto exchange FTX. In other news, Russian president Vladimir Putin has called for international settlements based on digital currencies. All this and more just below in this edition of the Bitcoin.com News Week […]

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