Day: August 15, 2023

Blockstream plans $50M raise to buy miners

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Blockchain technology firm Blockstream is looking to raise up to $50 million to purchase and store mining equipment that it perceives to be undervalued on secondary markets. Speaking exclusively to Cointelegraph, Blockstream mining sales head James Macedonio unpacked the company’s plans to take advantage of a “huge separation” in the value of Bitcoin (BTC) and ASIC mining equipment. Blockstream is partnering with Luxembourg-based digital securities marketplace STOKR to launch the Blockstream ASIC (BASIC) Note. Macedonio said that blockstream will look to initially secure $5 million for its Series 1 BASIC…

Did the NSA create Bitcoin? – Cointelegraph Magazine

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Over the 15 years since Bitcoin was created, there has been no shortage of crazy conspiracy theories about how it was made and where it came from.  Some believe Bitcoin was the work of “a bunch of engineers” in the Chinese Communist Party — presumably for world domination; others claim Bitcoin is the work of benevolent aliens to help humans evolve. But one theory with circumstantial evidence supporting it has persisted over the years — and it involves one of America’s most secretive intelligence-gathering agencies.  There’s a small sect of…

China’s new AI regulations begin to take effect

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China’s provisional guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) activity and management in the country are scheduled to come into effect on Aug. 15.  The regulations, which were published on July 10, are referred to as “Generative AI Measures” and are the result of a joint effort between six government agencies, including the Cyberspace Administration of China, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Science and Technology. This will be the first set of AI rules to be implemented in the country in the wake of the recent boom…

How to protect your privacy online

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As the world becomes increasingly connected through digital platforms, preserving online privacy has become more critical than ever. For individuals engaged in the world of crypto, decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain — where financial transactions and personal data are often involved — safeguarding privacy is of utmost importance. This article offers practical strategies to protect online privacy within the realm of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Understanding the privacy landscape in crypto and blockchain The emergence of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has transformed the way financial transactions are conducted. While these innovations…

SEC delays set deadlines for Bitcoin ETF approval to early 2024

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — the financial regulator with the final say over allowing a spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) — may be moving closer to giving the investment vehicle the green light after several years of applications. In June, the world’s largest asset management firm, BlackRock, added its application to the bundle of Bitcoin (BTC) ETF filings currently being reviewed by the SEC, creating renewed interest among investors in and out of the crypto space. The company later added a “surveillance-sharing agreement” with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase…

SEC delays set deadline for Bitcoin ETF approval to early 2024

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — the financial regulator with the final say over allowing a spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) — may be moving closer to giving the investment vehicle the green light after several years of applications. In June, the world’s largest asset management firm, BlackRock, added its application to the bundle of Bitcoin (BTC) ETF filings currently being reviewed by the SEC, creating renewed interest among investors in and out of the crypto space. The company later added a “surveillance-sharing agreement” with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase…

Singapore Wraps Up Stablecoin Framework: Pathway to Global Adoption?

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled the features of a new regulatory framework aimed at ensuring a high degree of stability for stablecoins in the country. This is the outcome of the central bank’s public consultation, which commenced in October 2022. Feedback from this public consultation was considered during the design of this new set of stablecoin rules in Singapore. According to MAS, these rules will apply to single-currency stablecoins (SCS) pegged to the Singapore dollar or any G10 currency – including the US dollar. MAS Releases “Key…

Dinari Raises $7.5M for Decentralized Stock Trading Platform

Founded in 2021, Dinari wants to provide blockchain-backed access to corporate equity through its dShare platform. The dShare platform offers access to securities such as Apple or Tesla stock using a wallet on the Arbitrum network for users outside the United States due to regulatory reasons, said Jake Timothy, Dinari co-founder and chief technology officer, in an email to CoinDesk. Each dShare token is 1-1 backed similar to stablecoins like USDC or Tether. Source

Europe’s First Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Opens in Holland

Bitcoin and ether remained little-changed on Tuesday, trading at $29,350 and $1,840, respectively. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value has struggled to find directional momentum over the past few weeks, trading in an exceedingly tight range. A possible catalyst for shaking the market up would be a spot bitcoin ETF. While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may or may not make a decision soon, analysts are expecting a court to deliver a verdict – perhaps as soon as today – in Grayscale’s lawsuit against the SEC over…