Director’s update: the FOI year in review

Warren Seddon is ICO Director of Freedom of Information and Transparency responsible for the ICO’s freedom of information (FOI) policy and guidance. Warren also oversees the handling of people’s complaints to the ICO over public authorities’ responses to requests for information under the FOI Act and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).   It’s fair to say that it’s been a heck of a year for the FOI team. We’ve received more than 8,000 complaints – against a previous high of 6,418 in 2018/19. Of around 7,700 cases we’ve closed in this…

Massive BTC Market Turbulence, Analyst Predicts $650K BTC Price, and More — Week in Review

Last weekend witnessed a significant decline in Bitcoin prices that continued throughout the week, resulting in a $4,500 drop and erasing $167 million in BTC long positions within just an hour. Despite this turbulence, onchain analyst Willy Woo forecasts a potential rise in Bitcoin’s price to $650,000. Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” […] Source CryptoX Portal

Kiyosaki Reacts to $200 BTC Crash Prediction, Miners Offload BTC Ahead of Halving, and More — Week in Review

Robert Kiyosaki expressed his stance on potentially investing more in Bitcoin if its price plummets to $200, as economist Harry Dent has forecasted. Cryptoquant data reveals that Bitcoin miners are selling off their holdings in anticipation of the network’s upcoming halving event, which is expected to impact their rewards. JPMorgan has speculated that the SEC […] Source CryptoX Portal

Former FTX Associates Enter Crosshairs, Bitcoin Halving Inches Closer, and More — Week in Review

After the sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried to nearly 25 years in prison for his role in FTX’s financial mismanagement, attention shifts to his former associates. The cryptocurrency world eyes the upcoming Bitcoin halving, expected between April 18 to April 22, 2024. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) sees its holdings skyrocket past 252,011 BTC. Ethena announces […] Original

Kiyosaki Warns of Big Bubble, Analyst Predicts $330K BTC, Draper’s Wild El Salvador Prediction, and More— Week in Review

Robert Kiyosaki has issued a stark warning about an impending financial disaster, which he believes will devastate baby boomers. A crypto analyst predicts bitcoin could exceed $330,000, defying historical growth patterns through a combination of pattern disruptions and the theory of diminishing returns. Venture capitalist Tim Draper forecasts that bitcoin will dramatically transform El Salvador […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin Mega Whale Resurfaces, JPMorgan Expects BTC Price to Drop, Bitcoin Cash Soars 40%, and More — Week in Review

A significant bitcoin “mega whale” moved 3,000 vintage bitcoins from 2010 as BTC peaked at $69,210. JPMorgan predicted a post-halving drop in bitcoin’s price to $42,000, citing current euphoria levels. Meanwhile, bitcoin cash experienced a 40% surge in anticipation of its halving event and a major 2024 upgrade. Additionally, rumors circulated about a Qatari billionaire’s […] Original

Bitcoin ETFs under review by South Korean regulators, FSS governor shares insights

South Korean financial regulators are currently in discussions about potentially allowing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) within the country.  Lee Bok-hyun, serving as the governor of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), revealed ongoing discussions within South Korea’s regulatory bodies. In a recent radio interview, he highlighted that authorities are contemplating the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs, with Lee pointing out the mixed opinions within the regulatory bodies. He emphasized ann optimistic stance towards virtual assets against a backdrop of more cautious perspectives from other officials. The discussion around the approval…

Indonesia’s Commodities Regulator Requests Finance Ministry to Review Crypto Taxes

The Indonesian Finance Ministry has been called upon to assess the implementation of cryptocurrency taxes by the nation’s Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency. In the past few months, Indonesia’s revenue from crypto-based transactions has been surpassing that generated from fintech businesses. Crypto Industry Generates More Revenue than Fintech Companies Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency […] Source CryptoX Portal

Satoshi’s Growing Fortune, JPMorgan Says Halving Priced in, Peter Brandt Raises BTC Price Target, and More — Week in Review

Bitcoin’s valuation surged past the $1 trillion mark, significantly increasing the net worth of its elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, by nearly $9 billion in two months. JPMorgan Chase analysts have identified the Bitcoin halving event and an upcoming major Ethereum network upgrade as key drivers of cryptocurrency prices. Veteran trader Peter Brandt has revised his […] Source CryptoX Portal

Blackrock Holds 110K BTC, Kiyosaki Expects $100K BTC Soon, AI Crypto Assets Skyrocket, and More — Week in Review

Blackrock has significantly expanded its presence in the digital currency space, accumulating nearly 110,000 bitcoins for its Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF. Robert Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin will reach $100,000 by June this year. The AI cryptocurrency sector has seen a remarkable surge, with over $10 billion added to its market value in just 17 days. […] Source CryptoX Portal