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In brief Former Labour minister Rushanara Ali has become the latest UK MP to call for an outright ban on political donations in cryptocurrency. Ali argued that crypto donations leave the UK open to “foreign interference in our democracy,” echoing the concerns of anti-corruption groups. To date, the only major party to accept crypto donations…
While Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and most cryptocurrencies are struggling with overwhelmingly negative market sentiment, XRP appears to be the only coin on which investors have suddenly turned bullish. Despite crashing below $1.4 this week, new reports indicate that XRP’s market sentiment is moving into positive territory, suggesting investor confidence in the token is shifting…
The Democratic Party’s official 2024 platform was released today on day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), without any mention of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency. This decision aligns with the past four years of the Biden-Harris administration’s hostility towards the industry. Despite the growing significance of Bitcoin and digital assets, neither Kamala Harris or Tim Walz,…
The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly launching a new campaign against crypto scams with a new team that specializes in digital financial crimes. Bloomberg reports that the agency’s Global Investigative Operations Center (GIOC) uses software, subpoenas and spreadsheets to identify and go after criminals behind fraudulent crypto scams, including pig butchering operations that offer fake…
Trump Media & Technology Group has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, B.T. The ETF will directly hold Bitcoin and Ether, with an initial allocation of 75% Bitcoin and 25% Ether. Shares of the fund will be offered to investors to…
Bitcoin’s rally to record highs just days ago has quickly given way to turbulence, with the leading cryptocurrency struggling to hold support levels. Now, a market analyst is warning that sideways action could dominate trading until September, possibly followed by a steep correction. Analyst Braces for a Red September On Sunday, crypto trader Doctor Profit…