Italy’s government to drop plans to implement a 42% tax on crypto trading

Italy's decision to reduce the proposed crypto tax hike may foster a more favorable investment climate, potentially boosting economic growth. The post Italy’s government to drop plans to implement a 42% tax on crypto trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Italy’s government to drop plans to implement a 42% tax on crypto trading: report

Italy's decision to reduce the proposed crypto tax hike may foster a more favorable investment climate, potentially boosting economic growth. The post Italy’s government to drop plans to implement a 42% tax on crypto trading: report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Microsoft shareholders reject Bitcoin treasury proposal

Microsoft shareholders have voted against a proposal to add Bitcoin to the company’s treasury holdings.  The decision, announced on December 10, followed the board’s recommendation to reject the measure, which was introduced by the National Center for Public Policy Research.… дальше »

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Microsoft shareholders reject proposal to add Bitcoin to balance sheet

Microsoft's decision highlights a cautious approach to cryptocurrency, prioritizing stability over potential high-risk, high-reward investments. The post Microsoft shareholders reject proposal to add Bitcoin to balance sheet appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Microsoft shareholders to decide on Bitcoin investment this week

As Bitcoin’s value surged above $100,000, Microsoft shareholders wonder: Should the top cryptocurrency be integrated into their financial strategy? The answer to this major decision could be made on Tuesday, Dec. дальше »

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NYC Taxi Driver Turns $1K into $6.5M with Solana — Could BlockDAG Have Even Greater Potential?

Back in 2018, Ahmed Khan spent long days driving a cab in New York City, saving every extra dollar he could. One bold move changed everything and catapulted him into the world of wealth. Ahmed took his $1,000 savings and made a surprising decision—he bought Solana (SOL) when it was only $0. дальше »

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Ending the Treasury Department’s Regulatory Overreach on Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash

The Fifth Circuit's decision is a victory for privacy, financial freedom, and the rule of law, says Zack Smith, senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation. дальше »

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Pump Fun updates terms to block UK users days after FCA warning

Pump. Fun has restricted access to users in the UK days after receiving a regulatory warning from the country’s financial watchdog. The decision comes after a Dec. 3 warning from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which flagged the Solana-based memecoin launchpad for potentially offering financial products without authorization. дальше »

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U.S. Added 227K Jobs in November, Topping Estimates for 200K

Friday morning's jobs report is one of the last pieces of key economic data the Fed will see prior to its mid-December interest-rate decision. дальше »

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South Korea’s FSC denies decision on corporate crypto account roadmap

The financial watchdog said discussions are ongoing, despite local reports claiming otherwise.

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Monero (XMR) Price Surges as Privacy Coins Benefit from Tornado Cash Decision

Monero (XMR) Price leads privacy coins with 21% gains. Strong momentum persists, but rising selling pressure could test support. The post Monero (XMR) Price Surges as Privacy Coins Benefit from Tornado Cash Decision appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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KULR Technology plans to allocate 90% of surplus cash to Bitcoin

KULR Technology Group announced plans to allocate up to 90% of its cash surplus, including $12 million currently on hand, to Bitcoin. This decision aligns the company with a growing trend of businesses using Bitcoin as a treasury asset. The… дальше »

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Foundry Cuts Workforce by 60%: The World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Restructures

On Monday, Foundry, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool, announced a significant reduction in its workforce, laying off approximately 60% of its staff. This decision, confirmed by a report from Blockspace, affects both US and international staff, reducing the company’s headcount from over 250 to around 80-90 employees. дальше »

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Foundry Lays Off 16% of U.S. Employees as It Focuses on Core Business

A spokesperson said the decision stems from a move to focus on operating its bitcoin mining pool. дальше »

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DCG Confirms Reports Foundry Layoffs, Says its 16% of U.S. Employees

A spokesperson for Foundry says the decision stems from a move to focus on its core business. дальше »

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Market Crash Coming? US Government Transfers Nearly $2 Billion In Silk Road Bitcoin To Coinbase

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Nike-Owned RTFKT to Shut Down Operations by January 2025

RTFKT to shut down by January 2025, sparking confusion over its sudden decision and raising questions about the future of its community and projects. The post Nike-Owned RTFKT to Shut Down Operations by January 2025 appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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$300M Bitcoin Hack Forces Japanese Crypto Exchange to Cease Operations—Details

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin announced its decision to shut down operations following a severe security breach in May that resulted in more than $300 million in losses. The latest report states that the exchange has agreed to transfer its assets to SBI VC Trade, the crypto division of Japan’s financial conglomerate SBI Group. Related […] дальше »

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Bitstamp USA lists PEPE and Solana

Bitstamp, one of the longest-established cryptocurrency exchanges, has expanded its offerings for US traders by listing Solana (SOL) and Pepe (PEPE). US users can now trade Solana and Pepe against the US dollar and the Euro through four spot trading pairs: SOL/USD, SOL/EUR, PEPE/USD, and PEPE/EUR on Bitstamp. дальше »

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Official Ripple channel removed from YouTube as XRP hit its yearly high

In an unexpected turn of events, Ripple’s official YouTube channel has been removed just as XRP hit its highest price of the year. The removal of the YouTube channel has raised eyebrows in the cryptocurrency community, especially given the timing of this decision. дальше »

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Coinbase ends USDC rewards in EU amid MiCA compliance

Coinbase plans to end support for USDC earn program for EU customers on December 1, 2024 The exchange cites EU’s MiCA rules that go into full implementation on December 30 for the decision Coinbase has notified its customers that the exchange plans to discontinue the USDC rewards program by December 1. дальше »

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Switzerland Approves Bitcoin Mining Probe By Landslide Decision – Details

Switzerland has officially passed legislation to explore Bitcoin mining, signaling a growing acceptance among traditional financial institutions and governments worldwide.  This initiative, reported by Dennis Porter, CEO of the Satoshi Action Fund, reflects a broader trend accelerated by recent political shifts, including Donald Trump’s election, which have reignited interest in Bitcoin as a viable financial […] дальше »

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Kraken Bids Farewell To NFTs – Is The Digital Art Boom Over?

A cryptocurrency firm plans to completely halt the operation of its NFT marketplace early next year, a decision that might have a great impact on the NFT space. Analysts find this move of Kraken somewhat unexpected, raising questions on what the future holds for NFTs considering Kraken is a major player in these type of […] дальше »

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Coinbase Lawyer Highlighted Critical Win for Crypto Industry

Coinbase's lawyer believes this decision is going to change industry as we know it дальше »

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Tether (USDT) ends EURT support, citing Europe’s regulatory changes

USDT issuer Tether has halted support for EURT, its euro-tied stablecoin. Meanwhile, regulatory changes as the European Union embraced the inclusive MiCA regulatory framework triggered Tether’s decision. дальше »

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Binance Announces Delisting of 8 Altcoin Spot Trading Pairs

Binance’s decision to delist five trading pairs, including IRIS/USDT and REN/BTC, highlights its focus on market quality. Users should adjust strategies to avoid losses as delistings prompt sharp token price drops. дальше »

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Howard Lutnick to leave Cantor following nomination as Trump’s commerce secretary  

Howard Lutnick, the chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, is set to step down from his role following his nomination as U.S. Commerce Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump.  Lutnick announced his decision to leave Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Partners, and Newmark after Senate… дальше »

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Axie Infinity Creator Cuts 21% of Staff Despite Year of ‘Valuable Growth'

Sky Mavis has laid off 21% of its workforce

The web3 firm said the decision was not related to its finances.

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Gensler to resign as SEC chair: What happens next under Trump?

Gary Gensler, the high-profile and often polarizing chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, announced his resignation, effective the day President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Here’s the announcement on X: Gensler’s decision is hardly unexpected for those attuned to… дальше »

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Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher declines potential SEC leadership role

Dan Gallagher, Robinhood Markets’ chief legal officer, has withdrawn from consideration to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the incoming Trump administration. Gallagher’s decision to remove himself from consideration marks a major development in the search for Gary… дальше »

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Court prolongs Tornado Cash developer Pertsev’s pre-trial detention

The court decision raises alarming legal concerns for the developers of privacy-preserving blockchain protocols.

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SEC delays decision on Franklin Templeton Bitcoin & Ethereum index ETF

The SEC delays its decision on Franklin Templeton's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, extending the deadline to January 6, 2025. The post SEC delays decision on Franklin Templeton Bitcoin & Ethereum index ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Donald Trump appoints Howard Lutnick as U.S. Commerce Secretary: What's next for BTC?

President Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary marks a turning point for U. S. crypto regulation. His appointment signals a strategic push to position the UThe post Donald Trump appoints Howard Lutnick as U. дальше »

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Bitfinex $10 Billion Hack: ‘Razzlekhan’ Sentenced To 18 Months For Money Laundering

In the latest development of the Bitfinex hack saga, Heather Morgan, known as “Razzlekhan,” was sentenced to 18 months for laundering the 120,000 Bitcoin stolen in 2016. The Court decision follows her husband’s 5-year sentence for money laundering and conspiracy to steal. дальше »

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Trump taps crypto advocate Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced Howard Lutnick, CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, as his nominee for Secretary of Commerce on Nov. 19. The decision positions Lutnick, a vocal proponent of protectionist trade measures and cryptocurrencies, at the helm of US economic policy, focused on tariffs and trade reform. дальше »

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Coinbase to delist trading of WBTC in December

Coinbase announced it will suspend trading of Wrapped Bitcoin — WBTC — on December 19, 2024, across all its platforms, including Coinbase.com and Coinbase Prime. The decision follows a routine asset review and shifts WBTC order books to limit-only mode.… дальше »

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Lido DAO Members Exposed to Liability, California Court Rules

A California court's decision to classify Lido DAO as a general partnership marks a major blow to decentralized governance. Participants now face potential liability, reshaping the legal landscape for DAOs. дальше »

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Judge rejects Kraken’s bid to challenge decision in SEC case

Kraken won’t get the chance to appeal a California District Court judge’s decision that found the SEC had adequately alleged it sold unregistered securities. дальше »

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California Judge Puts the Kibosh on Kraken’s Interlocutory Appeal Attempt

A California judge has rejected Kraken’s motion for interlocutory appeal, saying in a Monday decision that allowing an appeal would only “delay resolution” of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing case against the crypto exchange. дальше »

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Crypto exchange Bitget returns to UK with compliance-focused strategy

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has resumed its services in the United Kingdom after a six-month suspension, marking a return in line with the UK’s Financial Promotions Regime. Bitget’s renewed presence follows its May decision to halt onboarding new users due to updated regulations from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). дальше »

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SEC punts decision on options trading for spot Ethereum ETFs

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on approving options trading on Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), according to a Nov. дальше »

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SEC delays decision on NYSE options for spot Ethereum ETFs

The SEC's delay highlights regulatory caution, potentially slowing innovation and market expansion for Ethereum-based financial products. The post SEC delays decision on NYSE options for spot Ethereum ETFs appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin hits new ATH as Fed cuts interest rates by 25 bps

Bitcoin spiked to a new all-time high above $76,600 on Thursday amid bullish sentiment around Donald Trump’s election victory. The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points and indicate further tightening also buoyed markets. дальше »

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Bitcoin Reacts to Fed's Rate Cut Decision

The US Federal Reserve has announced its latest interest rate cut decison дальше »

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Bitcoin's Next Move Predicted as Market Awaits Fed Rate Decision

Crypto markets bracing for rate cuts and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech дальше »

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Bitcoin Sees LTH Distribution As Price Climbs – On-Chain Indicator Confirms Bullish Environment

Bitcoin is entering what many consider the most pivotal week of this market cycle, not due to the looming U. S. election or the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, but because it’s on the brink of breaking all-time highs. дальше »

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Microsoft’s decision on Bitcoin could trigger shareholder lawsuit

Microsoft faces potential shareholder lawsuit if it rejects Bitcoin investment, though the board advises against it. The post Microsoft’s decision on Bitcoin could trigger shareholder lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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MakerDAO's Christensen Hopes for 'Firm Decision' as MKR Holders Vote on Sky Brand

Early polling indicates MKR holders want to keep the SKY brand, though participation in the poll is still low. дальше »

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Here’s why Bitcoin, Solana, Popcat, and Mantra prices are diving

It was a sea of red in the cryptocurrency market on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves for the US election and the Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Bitcoin fell to $67,900, while Solana (SOL), Popcat (POPCAT), and Mantra (OM) fell to $158, $1. дальше »

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Crypto price prediction: Is Vantard (VTARD) set to outperform Pepe (PEPE)?

PEPE price has declined alongside that of Bitcoin ahead of the week’s major events – the US election and Fed’s interest rates decision. Vantard has raised over $300 in seed round as investors eye the meme supercycle. дальше »

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