U.S. Stablecoin Bill Could Clear Senate Next Week, Proponents Say
Despite recent setbacks, U.S. legislation to regulate stablecoin issuers may be heading toward debate and passage next week, according to the backers of the bill known as the “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins” (GENIUS) Act. “Next week, the Senate will make history when we debate and...
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Dow jumps 330 points as S&P 500 logs strong weekly gain
The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Friday, closing out a strong week as investors looked past weak consumer sentiment data and persistent inflation concerns. The index posted a 5% gain for the week, its best since November 2023, as tech stocks…...
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Bitcoin Double-Top Pattern Says Bull Market Is Over, Is A Crash Coming?
A crypto analyst is sounding the alarm on Bitcoin (BTC), forecasting a price crash that could drag it down to levels not seen since previous bear markets. Citing recurring historical chart patterns, such as the ominous double-top formation that has preceded past market collapse, the analyst warns that Bitcoin’s...
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FTX Creditors to Receive Over $5B Starting May 30
The FTX Recovery Trust has announced it will begin disbursing more than $5 billion to creditors from May 30. This payment round marks the second distribution to eligible parties as the firm continues its efforts to reimburse those affected by its collapse. Repayment Efforts In a May 15 release,...
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Alchemy Acquires Solana Developer DexterLab for Undisclosed Sum
Blockchain development platform Alchemy said it has acquired Solana developer DexterLab for an undisclosed fee. The acquisition will accelerate the development of Solana-based Web3 applications to meet growing enterprise demand, Alchemy said in an emailed announcement on Friday. DexterLab’s technology has previously powered the Solana development of Google and...
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Filecoin, Lockheed Martin send data in space using decentralized data protocol
The Filecoin Foundation and Lockheed Martin Space have successfully transmitted data in space using a version of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) on a satellite orbiting Earth, Marta Belcher, president of the Filecoin Foundation, told Cointelegraph. Filecoin and Lockheed Martin adapted the system for use in space and successfully...
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Fast-food giant Steak ‘n Shake debuts Bitcoin payments via Lightning Network
Steak ‘n Shake’s Bitcoin adoption may accelerate crypto integration in mainstream commerce, appealing to tech-savvy consumers and boosting innovation. The post Fast-food giant Steak ‘n Shake debuts Bitcoin payments via Lightning Network appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin Bandits Busted: DOJ Charges 12 In $263 Million Cyber Heist
A dozen more suspects have been added to a massive crypto theft case. Based on reports, the new names join Malone Lam, who was first indicted on September 19, 2024. They now face charges tied to stealing 4,100 Bitcoin last August and laundering roughly $263 million. Group Faces Federal Racketeering Charges According to...
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Altcoins are on the verge of ‘most powerful rally’ since 2017 — Analyst
Key takeaways: The total altcoin market cap (excluding ETH) gained $126 billion in Q2, fueling speculation of an altseason. The altcoin market cap, excluding Ether (ETH), has added $126 billion in Q2, sparking enthusiasm from analysts who have been waiting for an altseason. Crypto analyst Javon Marks noted a...
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Chainlink unveils new startup program ‘Build on Solana’
Chainlink plans to help accelerate web3 innovation on Solana with the launch of a new startup program dubbed Build on Solana. The Chainlink (LINK) program aims at boosting Solana (SOL) network adoption by supporting web3 projects focused on building on…...
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