Bitwise’s acquisition of ETC Group follows Robinhood’s $200mn purchase of crypto exchange Bitstamp in June
The Fed needs to jack up rates NOW
Industry lobby groups are seeking the lighter touch of the CFTC regulation rather than SEC oversight
Blonde ambition
Candidate tells bitcoin enthusiasts he would ensure rules are written by people ‘who love’ cryptocurrencies
Vice-president’s team aims to improve relations after industry criticism of Biden administration
Plus, updates on ether ETFs and Coinbase
Penalty for exchange’s payments unit is first enforcement action by FCA against a firm enabling crypto trading
Debut not as large as bitcoin ETF launch but in line with expectations
Sacked ‘whistleblowers’ launch California court action against Europe’s biggest bitcoin-miner-turned-AI-datacentre-builder
Latest authorisations follow January launches of first US spot bitcoin ETFs
Plus, updates on bitcoin mining and spot ether ETFs
Thomas Braziel invested some funds but also spent on jewellery, luxury hotel stays and ‘other fineries’, court finds
Data centres are being repurposed for artificial intelligence processing as crypto revenues flag
Trump Media and prison stocks also gain but solar stocks slump
Plus, updates on former FTX executives and PayPal’s stablecoin
Plus, updates on Silvergate and exchange spot trading volumes
California-based bank had grown as it drew in crypto customers but later failed after billions were withdrawn
Alleged drug traffickers fed $36,000 into cash machines, indictment claims
Plus, updates on a Solana ETF and Jump Crypto
Plus, the dark side of tokenisation and two arrests
A new BBC documentary about an auction of dubious digital artworks reveals the flimsiness of the crypto fad
Cryptocurrency exchange appoints local delegate to face charges of unpaid duty
Plus, updates on TerraForm Labs and ether ETFs
Crypto company will be put ‘out of business for good,’ agency tells court in proposed resolution
Chief operating officer Céline Dufétel to depart what was once Europe’s most valuable start-up
