Moish Peltz, a partner at Falcon, Rappaport and Berkman, told CoinDesk that the rules surrounding seized bitcoin might change on a department-by-department basis and vary depending on how the bitcoin was seized in the first place. “Some portion of the seized bitcoin might need an act of Congress, but not necessarily,” he said. Original
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Semler Scientific Reports Half-Year BTC Yield of 37.3%, Acquires Additional 215 Bitcoin
Semler Scientific has reported a significant 37.3% bitcoin yield since implementation of its bitcoin treasury strategy. Bitcoin Strategy Yielding Gains for Semler Scientific Semler Scientific has announced an impressive half-year bitcoin (BTC) yield of 37.3%. According to an announcement on Monday, Semler achieved this yield between July 1 to Nov. 15 2024. Earlier in Q2 […] Original
2024 Sees Global Crypto Love Surge Nearly 40%
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…
Bitwise: US Bitcoin Reserve Speculations Propel Crypto Market Gains
Recent findings from Bitwise’s Weekly Crypto Market Compass for Week 47, 2024, reveal an upbeat trajectory for cryptocurrency markets, with bitcoin leading the charge. Its performance has outshined traditional financial assets, propelled by optimism surrounding U.S. reserve strategies and an intensifying supply crunch. Bitwise Analysis: Bullish Sentiments Drive Crypto Assets to New Heights Cryptocurrencies have […] Original
Bitfinex Hack Launderer Heather ‘Razzlekhan’ Morgan Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan, who helped launder the proceeds of the 2016 Bitfinex hack led by husband Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in the incident that drained almost 120,000 bitcoin from the exchange. Source
7 AI Chatbots Bet Big on Bitcoin: Price Predictions Heat Up After $90K Rally
On Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady above $90,000, riding high after its post-election rally in the U.S. With its value perched at this level, we tapped into a variety of generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to see what they think bitcoin’s price might look like by the end of the year. […] Original
Only Congress Can Ban Election Betting, Kalshi Tells Appeals Court in New Filing
After Cobb issued her decision, the CFTC requested that she stay her order while they appealed it. Cobb declined to do so. When the regulator then asked a U.S. federal appeals court to temporarily block the election-related events contracts, the appeals court also declined, issuing a unanimous decision denying the CFTC’s emergency motion to stay and arguing that the CFTC had provided “no concrete basis” to conclude that election contracts could harm the public interest. Source
Crypto Analyst Unveils List Of Top Memecoins To Buy Now
Este artículo también está disponible en español. In his latest YouTube video titled “Turn $1,000 into $100,000 With Meme Coins in 45 Days! [I’m Buying These Memes Now],” Miles Deutscher provides an analysis of the current memecoin landscape where he lists specific coins that he believes are poised for substantial growth. Deutscher contextualized the current market environment, stating, “altcoins are now breaking out of a key resistance level on the weekly, absolutely flying specifically the meme coins.” He attributes this surge to the memecoin supercycle, driven by increased retail participation…
OCC is ‘preparing’ for listing of spot Bitcoin ETF options
The U.S Options Clearing Corporation has announced that it is “preparing” for the listing of options on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds On Nov. 18, OCC posted an update acknowledging advisory from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission regarding approval of Bitcoin (BTC) ETF options. This follows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust on September 20, 2024, and another nod from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. As crypto.news reported, the CFTC’s Division of Clearing and Risk provided guidance on clearing of options for spot…
Mercado Bitcoin Launches MBRL Stablecoin on the TRON Blockchain, Pegged to the Brazilian Real
PRESS RELEASE. São Paulo, November 18, 2024 – Mercado Bitcoin (MB), the largest digital asset platform in Latin America, announces the launch of MBRL stablecoin on the TRON blockchain. The MBRL stablecoin presents an innovative means of payment that combines the trust and stability of Brazilian fiat currency with the utility and ease of tokenization. […] Source CryptoX Portal