Stablecoin issuer Circle expects internet payment firms and other financial services companies will attempt to enter or expand in the space.
Ethereum developers consider splitting Pectra upgrade, eye February target
An Ethereum developer warned that if nothing is released by June 2025 following a split, it would be regarded as “a failure.”
Norway town campaigns to close Bitcoin mine, electricity costs jump 20%
The Noranett network manager estimates that, following the Bitcoin mining closure, the average household in Hadsel could face an additional annual cost equivalent to $280 USD.
Bitcoin ETFs may face hacker threats, Ellison seeks no prison time, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 8 – 14
Caroline Ellison’s lawyers say she “poses no threat to public safety” and Bitcoin ETFs attractive to hackers due to the potential payout.
Chinese gov't mulls anti-money laundering law to 'monitor' new fintech
According to the Chinese government, 1,391 individuals have been prosecuted on money laundering-related charges in the first half of 2024.
Bitfarms accelerates 2.2 EH/s hosting agreement with Stronghold
According to Bitfarms, the mining hardware was originally scheduled to be deployed in Yguazu, Paraguay sometime in December 2024.
SEC crypto ‘overreach’ cost small investors $15B: John Deaton
According to a popular pro-crypto attorney and Senate candidate, the SEC’s overreach into the crypto industry has cost retail investors over $15 billion in losses.
Meta to resume AI training in UK after regulatory pause
The tech giant will use public information, including posts, comments, photos, and captions from adult users on Instagram and Facebook.
Crypto millionaire loses $43 million in Ether-Bitcoin trading bet
Fickel is one of the world’s wealthiest cryptocurrency investors, currently holding more than $4.8 million worth of Ether.
USDC issuer Circle announces HQ move to New York ahead of IPO
2025 could bring stablecoins into the mainstream, after 2024 introduced a “turning point year in crypto,” according to Circle’s Allaire.