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The BRICS countries want to get rid of the influence of the US dollar. This is a high-stakes issue for this group of countries, especially for Russia, which is facing a series of financial measures taken by the West in response to the invasion of Ukraine. It seems that the country is maneuvering to overcome these sanctions. And it is apparently succeeding as the Russian currency, the ruble, has surpassed the dollar in the foreign exchange market.

The brilliant bitcoiner and entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan has just published a scathing critique of the American state in its handling of the FTX case. According to him, the SBF case reveals the immense level of corruption within the establishment.

The SEC is now out of options, according to pro-crypto law experts who have followed the case against Ripple from the start. However, the matter is not quite closed. Aside from the remediation phase in which the crypto company might pay a hefty fine, a new showdown before the Supreme Court could soon take place between the two parties.

XRP is considered the fourth-largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization. It has seen a significant surge in the past 24 hours, surpassing the performances of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). This increase is believed to be associated with the growing adoption of Ripple's crypto platform by financial institutions in various countries.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a subject of debate, particularly concerning the risks associated with its use across various domains. In the United States, the federal administration has initiated measures to regulate this simultaneously attractive and hazardous sector. These measures are poised to have repercussions for AI-driven cryptocurrencies.

The year 2023 will be remembered as a tumultuous period for cryptocurrency investors. While the market faced challenges, such as the overall cryptocurrency market cap contraction, Ethereum's depreciation, and a decline in total value invested in decentralized finance (DeFi), it also witnessed significant progress. Among these advancements, notable developments include continued institutional adoption, a growing interest in layer 2 solutions, and, most importantly, significant changes in cryptocurrency regulation. This article will specifically explore the recent developments in cryptocurrency regulation within the EU and on a global scale. Let's take a closer look.

The crypto industry is rocked by a series of major departures at Binance, one of the key players in the sector. These resignations, including that of the head of Binance UK and the director of Binance France, reflect the turbulence the crypto company is currently facing. Let's delve into the behind-the-scenes of these departures.

The financial market is eagerly awaiting the possible approval of a bitcoin spot ETF. In this regard, Fidelity, Ark Invest, and Invesco have recently updated their requests with the SEC. This is in response to letters demanding clarification on the matter. The crypto community perceives this action as a positive sign of ongoing dialogue between the companies and the regulatory authority.

The US government currently holds 200,000 Bitcoin (BTC). Yet it seems in no hurry to sell this colossal treasure.

The race for the approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF is gaining ground in the United States. Faced with pressure from legislators, the SEC, the crypto market regulator, could soon put an end to the suspense and make a final decision.

Between China and the United States, the hatchet has never been buried. The trade war initiated by the two superpowers in 2018 took on a different form a year later. Since 2019, analysts have renamed this Sino-American antagonism the 'technology war.' It began with a decree banning Chinese technologies meant for equipping American 5G companies. Packs of sanctions followed this restriction, unfortunately creating a boomerang effect. Electronic giants specializing in bitcoin mining chips like Intel and Nvidia are suffering.

The Iraqi government will ban all cash withdrawals and transactions in US dollars starting from January 1, 2024.

In an interview with Bitcoin Magazine, a candidate in the U.S. presidential election once again expressed his support for Bitcoin.

Before November 2022, no one expected the American crypto exchange FTX, valued at over $32 billion, to meet such a tragic end. Colossal losses for the company, its creditors, and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried, investments worth thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars lost for its creditors (including individuals and institutions), plummeting cryptocurrency prices (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). The toll is heavy. Now that the fallen young CEO of FTX is summoned to court to answer for his actions, we share some details that will send shivers down your spine.

With over 100 million users, Binance easily claims the title of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. If CZ's exchange were to fall victim to the initiatives of U.S. regulators, others (Kraken, Coinbase, and the like) would melt away like snow in the sun. And apparently, the U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to launch an assault on this crypto behemoth with feet of clay.

Recently, the CEO of Binance stepped up to defend his highly popular cryptocurrency exchange. According to the latest news, Changpeng Zhao, aided by Binance.US lawyers, has asked the court to dismiss the US SEC's lawsuits. Let's break it down!

In recent days, the Fed and CBDC have drawn significant attention from the crypto community. Fifty pro-crypto Republican lawmakers have just introduced a bill aimed at countering the CBDC. These elected officials raise valid concerns about financial privacy and individual freedom.

Given its trajectory, the legal battle between Binance and the SEC is expected to persist, akin to the Ripple case. The Securities and Exchange Commission appears to have multiple strategies at its disposal, while Binance remains resolute. Recently, its CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), defended his cryptocurrency exchange on X (formerly Twitter). Here are the key points:

The Terra storm heavily impacted the Bitcoin price and several crypto projects, including Celsius Network. In July 2022, the crypto lender formerly led by Alex Mashinsky declared bankruptcy, with a balance sheet burdened by over $4.7 billion in debt to its users. However, the Celsius team remained resilient during these challenging times. Recently, the bankruptcy court gave the green light for the execution of the financial restructuring plan for this crypto company. To top it off, Celsius acquired a Bitcoin mining site in Texas.

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Concernant l'affaire Ripple vs SEC, le PDG de la société crypto est optimisme quant à l’issue du procès. Il explique pourquoi...

In the impenetrable crypto sector, every decision, every action carries weight, especially when it emanates from the most influential entity on the globe: the United States. PeckShieldAlert's recent investigation is causing quite a stir: the US government, so critical of crypto, is actually one of bitcoin's biggest holders.

MIAMI (BUSINESS WIRE) - U.S. Data Mining Group, Inc. dba US Bitcoin Corp (“USBTC” or “the Company”), a leading operator of large-scale data centers for new-age workloads such as digital asset mining, is thrilled to announce that it has secured a deal with Celsius Network LLC (“Celsius”) to host an initial 8,500 miners with an estimated sticker hashrate of 820 petahash (PH) at the USBTC Alpha Site. This significant agreement represents a robust advancement in the Bitcoin mining industry and continues the strong collaboration between USBTC, and Celsius, with support from the Fahrenheit, LLC coalition (“Fahrenheit”) which includes USBTC, Arrington Capital, Proof Group Capital Management, Steven Kokinos, and Ravi Kaza.

The journey towards a potential Bitcoin ETF has so far been long and arduous. But some key decisions in the race are likely to be made this week. Meanwhile, the crypto faithful are waiting to see how things play out this time.

There's a growing chorus insinuating that the American hegemon is threatened by the BRICS. But what's really going on?

As the SEC continues its hunt for crypto exchanges, the United States has decided to put the potential of stablecoins at the service of its economic policy. This is what can be deduced from a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who acknowledges that stablecoins are a form of currency. Where does this sudden interest in stablecoins come from?

The leading cryptocurrency is back in the zone around $30k, while maintaining relatively low volatility. US inflation figures on Thursday could bring more movement on bitcoin (BTC). Is the current uptrend likely to continue?

After Standard & Poor's in 2011, it's now Fitch's turn to downgrade the US sovereign debt rating.