The CFTC’s action against Gemini is bad news for Bitcoin ETFs

On June 2, 2022, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) initiated an action against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. Among other things, the... Read more »

Central authorities have demonized privacy — Crypto projects must fight back

Zcash (ZEC), a privacy coin that launched in 2016, unveiled an upgrade to its system on May 31 that will allow users to more easily make private, trustless digital cash payments on... Read more »

Bitcoin price threatens lowest weekly close since 2020 as inflation spooks markets

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to two-week lows on June 11 as the week’s Wall Street trading ended with bears in control. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView U.S. inflation print proves setback... Read more »

Bitcoin and banking’s differing energy narratives are a matter of perspective

The Carbon Bankroll Report was released on May 17 as a collaboration among the Climate Safe Lending Network, The Outdoor Policy Outfit and Bank FWD. The collaboration made it possible to calculate... Read more »

Bitcoin ecosystem makes a U-turn recovery in global ATM installations

Bitcoin (BTC) ATM installations have marked a new comeback as June 2022 saw the reversal of the five-month-long downward trajectory for the first time this year.  The global ATM installations worldwide fell... Read more »

Here’s how blockchains are helping to advance the global energy grid

The blockchain industry’s impact on the energy sector has been a major source of controversy over the past five years. Governments and environmental protection advocates have routinely expressed concerns about the amount... Read more »

Bitcoin Lightning Network Capacity charges through 4,000 BTC

There’s cause for celebration from the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The Lightning Network hit the 4,000 Bitcoin (BTC) public capacity milestone, meaning $120 million in value is ready for peer-to-peer payments. The Lightning... Read more »

Bitcoin miners say NY ban will be ineffective and ‘isolate’ the state

Two Bitcoin miners have told Cointelegraph that if the bill banning Proof-of-Work mining for two years in New York becomes law, it would end up triggering an exodus of mining companies from... Read more »

Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z collaborate on Bitcoin Brooklyn educational program

Legendary New York hip-hop artist and producer, Jay-Z has joined forces with the founder of Cash App, Jack Dorsey, to launch “The Bitcoin Academy,” an educational program advocating for the democratic vision... Read more »

Gillibrand and Lummis state that most altcoins are securities

United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cyntia Lummis believe that most altcoins would likely be considered securities under their proposed new legislation, but they confirmed that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) will be... Read more »