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Incoming committee chair Rep. French Hill plans to prioritize digital asset legislation in the new year

French Hill prioritizes digital asset regulation in 2025, supported by GOP; discussions on a strategic bitcoin reserve also surface, highlighting legislative interest in cryptocurrencies.

theblock.co • 13/12/2024 - 17:32 PM

Senate committee's planned vote to confirm SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is up in the air following pushback

Some in the crypto industry want SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw out, citing a speech she made following the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products earlier this year. Crenshaw voiced concerns that spot Bitcoin products were subject to fraud and manipulation and said she was concerned investors may believe that they offered some protections when they do not.

theblock.co • 11/12/2024 - 23:34 PM

Bernstein predicts MicroStrategy's momentum to further accelerate amid potential Nasdaq 100 inclusion

Bernstein analysts expect MicroStrategy's strong performance to continue with Nasdaq 100 inclusion, despite concerns over premiums to NAV and its heavy bitcoin investments.

theblock.co • 11/12/2024 - 12:01 PM

Major Japanese trading platform Coincheck becomes second crypto exchange to go public on Nasdaq

Coincheck, Japan's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, is going public on NASDAQ via a merger with Thunder Bridge Capital, marking significant growth in the crypto industry.

theblock.co • 11/12/2024 - 03:21 AM

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt discusses what it takes to build a successful business in an exponentially growing industry

Bill Barhydt and Frank Chaparro discuss crypto business challenges and regulatory changes in Episode 73 of The Scoop, recorded live at Emergence.

theblock.co • 10/12/2024 - 22:31 PM

MARA's bitcoin holdings approach $4 billion following miner's latest acquisitions

MARA acquires 11,774 BTC for $1.1 billion, increasing total holdings to 40,435 BTC, while adopting a HODL strategy despite reporting significant losses in Q3.

theblock.co • 10/12/2024 - 14:39 PM

PAC Fairshake was created in response to Gensler, Ripple CEO says in '60 Minutes' interview

SEC Chair Gary Gensler's policies prompted Ripple's Fairshake PAC to form, raising over $200 million to support pro-crypto candidates amid regulatory challenges and Gensler's impending departure.

theblock.co • 09/12/2024 - 17:32 PM

Crypto execs embrace Trump's pick for SEC chair as change from Gensler's approach

Cryptocurrency leaders welcome Trump's SEC pick Paul Atkins, viewing it as a positive shift for regulation, anticipating new legislation for crypto in 2025, especially concerning taxation and stablecoins.

theblock.co • 05/12/2024 - 18:22 PM

The Daily: Bitcoin breaks $100K, Emergence discussions and more

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 milestone; AI's potential in crypto discussed at Emergence conference; Tether's market cap surges with ETF inflows; insights on crypto venture capital's current state.

theblock.co • 05/12/2024 - 17:47 PM

Trump congratulates bitcoiners on $100,000 milestone as industry reacts to new all-time high

The crypto industry suggested bitcoin’s price still has room to grow this cycle, commenting on it surpassing the $100,000 milestone for the first time. Analysts primarily attributed the move to expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment in the U.S. under Donald Trump, targeting $200,000 by the end of 2025.

theblock.co • 05/12/2024 - 14:15 PM

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