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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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The United States has maintained the highest gross domestic product in the world since 1871, making it a critical player in the evolution of commerce, finance and technology. The U.S. has been home to some of the most successful, long-standing crypto exchanges and other businesses in the industry.
Over 10 years later, the role of Bitcoin (BTC) in the U.S.’s evolution into digital finance and commerce is still unclear, as U.S. cryptocurrency regulation is still inconsistent, hazy or, at best, done in a patchwork fashion across the 50 states and other territories.
Stay tuned as Cointelegraph covers all the important updates and stories regarding the regulation, maturation and evolution of the crypto space.
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The European Banking Authority completed draft rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.
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A joint report due on Aug. 15 may lead to the conclusion of the nearly five-year legal dispute between the SEC and Ripple Labs.
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The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph that President Trump will sign an executive order allowing crypto exposure in US 401(k) retirement plans.
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Paying rent in Bitcoin is easy, secure and gaining popularity among tenants. Many cities globally now have tech infrastructure to facilitate Bitcoin payments.
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Bitcoin benefits from a weaker dollar, but credit market signals warn of possible investor caution that could prevent the bulls from making a run at $120,000.
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Transactions on the Ethereum network have hit yearly highs as the SEC deliberates on how to classify liquid staking protocols.
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Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan remarked on “the most bullish document I’ve read on crypto.”
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Five years after our last global crypto policy review, America leads a pro-crypto shift while China retreats, and new “sovereign innovators” like El Salvador chart bold paths.
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Public markets provide new fundraising avenues for blockchain companies, enabling them to tap into capital from traditional markets.
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With the White House’s latest digital assets report, CCI chief Ji Kim says the US is finally stepping up to claim its place at the front of the global crypto race.
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Galaxy Digital added over 4,200 BTC in the second quarter, helping the company return to profitability after a $295 million loss in Q1.
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After a month of record-breaking inflows, US spot Ether ETFs saw their largest-ever daily outflow of $465 million on Monday, led by BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust.
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said developers of open-source privacy software should not have to answer for the actions of others using their software.
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Class-action lawsuits against crypto-related firms are building up, with cases facing major firms such as Bakkt and Coinbase.
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