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In brief Pat McFadden, Labour MP and ally of Keir Starmer, said that the UK should consider banning crypto political donations. It came two months after Reform UK announced it would accept crypto donations, the first to do so in the nation. Ian Taylor, board advisor for digital asset advocacy group Crypto UK, said McFadden’s…
In brief Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash jumped in value on Friday, after XRP and Bitcoin set new all-time highs. Akshat Vaidya, CIO of venture capital firm Maelstrom, told Decrypt that old-school tokens pumping is an early sign that a broader altcoin season might be on its way. However, he said investors may have…
The global crypto market capitalization has soared past $4 trillion for the first time, propelled by rising altcoin prices and an increasingly favorable regulatory landscape.On July 18, crypto data aggregator platform CoinGecko reported that the industry crossed the milestone during Asian trading hours. However, the total value had slightly dipped to $3.9 trillion as of…
President Donald Trump is reportedly intensifying his pro-crypto agenda with plans to expand access to trillions from retirement funds and ease taxation for everyday crypto use.According to a June 17 report by the Financial Times, sources familiar with the matter say the President could soon issue an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest…
In brief Shane Donovan Moore, a former semi-pro rugby player, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding over 40 investors out of $900,000 through a fake crypto mining scheme. Moore promised 1% daily returns from mining equipment that didn’t exist, using investor money to fund a lavish lifestyle and repay earlier victims in…
In brief XRP and Dogecoin are leading altcoin rallies, with XRP up over 43% in a week, fueled by speculative capital. The U.S. House of Representatives passed three key crypto bills, advancing the Trump administration’s pro-crypto policy agenda. Analyst notes macroeconomic factors, including government spending and inflation fears, prompting investors towards crypto. Crypto prices have…
In brief Kraken has launched CME-based Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for U.S. traders. The new offering coincides with congressional approval of landmark digital asset bills during what Republicans have dubbed “Crypto Week.” The CFTC gains ground as a preferred regulator, raising hopes for clearer rules across the industry. Kraken launched a regulated crypto futures platform…
In brief OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent, enabling AI to complete complex tasks using a virtual computer. The tool raises security concerns, including prompt injection attacks. OpenAI added safeguards, but warned users to stay cautious. OpenAI has unveiled its most autonomous AI tool yet: a version of ChatGPT that can browse the web, run apps, and…
We’re excited to announce the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated U.S. derivatives offering. The launch will provide direct access to crypto futures listed on the CME through our integrated Kraken Pro trading experience. Kraken Derivatives US enables clients to trade a full suite of crypto futures alongside our extensive spot market offering, and…
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