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It remains uncertain how the upcoming halving will affect Bitcoin’s price behavior, especially with global liquidity appearing to have peaked in the near term. With the next Bitcoin (BTC) halving anticipated in the second quarter of 2024, there is considerable speculation about its potential impact on the performance of the leading crypto asset and the market in general. However, according to reports, a new  Coinbase publication suggests that while halving is often seen as a positive event...

OKX Middle East had been offering certain products and services in the region since last July. Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted crypto exchange OKX a minimal viable product (MVP) preparatory license. This implies that the exchange is now cleared to fulfill all requirements to bag a full operational license in the region. According to a Thursday statement by OKX Middle East, once it receives this license, it will be able to extend its “approved suite of duly...

The potential issuance of fiat currency in digital form has garnered global attention, with various jurisdictions exploring the concept. The EU, the US, and the UK are among those actively considering the implementation of a CBDC.  A leaked draft of the proposed Digital Euro Bill, set to be proposed by the European Commission on June 28, reveals several significant provisions that aim to shape the future of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The draft bill, seen by CoinDesk,...

ByBit is not the only crypto trading platform recognizing the potential of AI in delivering enhanced user experiences. Other leading exchanges have also explored the integration of ChatGPT into their platforms.  Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is gearing up to enhance its trading services by incorporating an artificial intelligence (AI) tool into its trading platform to enhance market data analysis. In a Twitter post on June 15, Bybit unveiled the latest addition to its Tools...

Following the Fed interest rate pause announcement, the price of BTC broke major price support, raising concerns about a continued decline. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would maintain its interest rate at 5.25%, marking the first time since January 2022 that the rate would remain unchanged. According to the Fed, the inflation rate appears to be decreasing, and it wants to see whether previous rate increases were sufficient to slow price increases. However, it was...

Some creditors are unhappy with the revealed plan and have expressed their opposition. Insolvent crypto lending platform, Celsius, has filed an updated plan to exit bankruptcy with the help of crypto consortium Fahrenheit. However, the plan faces opposition from creditors who are unhappy with the deal and want their money back. Celsius’ Journey Out of Bankruptcy Celsius filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2022, hoping to restructure its debt and find a buyer for its assets....

The DoJ prosecutors have eliminated five charges relating to fraud, conspiracy, and bribery initially levied against the disgraced FTX founder. In a court filing on Wednesday, June 14, prosecutors with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) told the district judge that they would be proceeding with eight charges in the trial levied against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried back in December 2022. The DoJ lawyers also cited a motion filed by SBF in the Bahamas wherein he argued that the 13 charges...

While the Bitcoin community may support the Miami Mayor and cast their vote for him, his acknowledgment about not voting for Trump in the 2016 or 2020 elections could affect their decision. The Mayor of Miami and Bitcoin advocate Francis Suarez has signaled his intention to run for the US presidential position. As he joins the Republican race for the seat of president, Suarez has become the first Hispanic in the group. As the son of the city’s first Cuban-born Mayor, Miami voters have...

Binance also disclosed that the BTC mining subscription service will only be active for 180 days or thereabout. The weight of regulatory pressure from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to have little or no effect on the activities of crypto exchange Binance. This follows after the exchange recently announced the Binance cloud mining product and services. According to the announcement, the service goes live on Thursday, June 15th, and access to it will be...

The new development aligns with the country’s ambition to become a prominent global hub for crypto. In a bold move aimed at embracing the crypto revolution in Hong Kong, the country’s banking regulator has reportedly exerted significant pressure on major financial services companies, including HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank, to accept crypto exchanges as clients. According to a Financial Times report on Thursday citing three people familiar with the matter, the Hong Kong Monetary...