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  • Skybridge’s Scaramucci: Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin Is Happening Now
    by Kevin Helms on May 19, 2024 at 23:15

    Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that the institutional adoption of bitcoin is happening now. Highlighting recent developments like the State of Wisconsin Investment Board investing in Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), he predicts that other pension funds will make similar announcements. “Bitcoin now has the regulatory approval and I think that was

  • Donald Trump Viewed as ‘America’s First Crypto President’ by Former CFTC Chairman
    by Kevin Helms on May 19, 2024 at 22:07

    Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Chris Giancarlo has emphasized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s critical role in the cryptocurrency industry, dubbing him “America’s first crypto president” due to the approval of bitcoin futures during his administration. Trump’s crypto stance has evolved significantly since he was in office. ‘Trump May Justifiably Claim to Be

  • US Congress Passes First Standalone Crypto Legislation
    by Kevin Helms on May 19, 2024 at 20:38

    The U.S. Congress has passed its first standalone crypto legislation, which aims to overturn the controversial U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s SAB 121 rules regarding crypto assets. However, President Joe Biden has threatened to veto this decision, citing concerns about financial stability and market uncertainty. ‘We Are Just Getting Started’ In a historic move,

  • Venezuelan Authorities Announce Bitcoin Mining Ban, Confiscate Over 11,000 Miners to Face the Nation’s Energy Crisis
    by Sergio Goschenko on May 19, 2024 at 19:07

    The Venezuelan National Power Ministry announced a special operation to disconnect all bitcoin mining farms from the grid. Authorities have seized over 11,000 bitcoin miners as the government seeks to reduce the power usage from high-power customers siphoning energy from the national electric system. Venezuelan Authorities Seize and Disconnect Over 11,000 Bitcoin Miners Amidst Energy

  • Over $23M in Casascius Bitcoins Redeemed in 2024, Leaving $2.7B Untouched
    by Jamie Redman on May 19, 2024 at 17:20

    As of the latest data, 352.3 BTC valued at $23.5 million linked to Casascius physical bitcoins have been redeemed this year. Despite 155 physical bitcoin peels, an estimated $2.7 billion in value remains unclaimed and associated with these tangible assets. 18,741 of Mike Caldwell’s Casascius Coins Still Remain Unpeeled In the early days, Mike Caldwell