Senators Seek ‘Light Touch’ for Crypto Market as Democrats Balk
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Read MoreNew House bill could let Tesla and Meta skip SEC rules
Senator Warren warns that the House crypto bill could allow firms like Tesla and Meta to bypass SEC oversight via blockchain.
Read MoreMarkets Rally Ahead Despite Potential Complications
As the tariff deadline comes and goes, a new possible 50% tariff on Brazil emerges.
Read MoreBitcoin Price Hits New All-Time High as Coinbase, Strategy Shares Rise
Bitcoin has reversed a short-term trend after dipping below $100,000 last month.
Read MoreUS 'way behind' on crypto regulation: Dragonfly partner
Dragonfly Capital Partners, Haseeb Qureshi joins Bloomberg "The Close" to share his view on the unraveling spaghetti that is the traditional financial system.
Read MoreHot tech stock nears all-time high after fresh controversy
Robinhood hit its all-time high of $100.88 on July 2.
Read MoreWall Street analyst points one major asset missing from most portfolios
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee compares today’s digital asset landscape to the internet in 1996—arguing most investors are still missing the bigger picture. He says the shift toward blockchain-based finance is just getting started.
Read MoreBitcoin soars to all-time peak just shy of $112,000
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high near $112,000 late on Wednesday, bolstered by an increased risk appetite and persistent institutional demand as traditional financial market players embraced the world's largest cryptocurrency. Since the beginning of the year, bitcoin has advanced more than 18%. "Bitcoin is the only asset I am aware of where it becomes less risky as it grows in size," wrote Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management in a letter to investors on Wednesday.
Read MoreSteve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show
Though he officially left the U.S. government in May, Steve Davis -- Elon Musk's low-flying former top lieutenant at the Department of Government Efficiency -- continues wielding influence at DOGE, according to the WSJ. The outlet says Davis regularly gives directions to current DOGE officials and has privately dismissed his departure as "fake news."
Read MoreSEC's 'crypto mom' says tokenized securities are still securities
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A top U.S. securities regulator known for her supportive stance on the cryptocurrency industry said on Wednesday that new models for trading securities known as "tokenization" must still meet regulations for other securities. Instead of holding the securities directly, investors hold tokens that represent ownership of the securities.
Read MoreHow the Mobile Crypto Project Helium Onboarded AT&T
In a sea of Web3 hype, Helium is working with AT&T to pioneer DePIN done right
Read MoreBitcoin Tops $111K, on Brink of Breaking Record High; Ether's 6% Jump Leads Major Cryptos
The price of BTC has seemingly been capped at $110,000 for several weeks, with gains quickly reversing each time it approached that level.
Read MoreCathie Wood's ARK: Bitcoin's Bullish Momentum Slows as Long-Term Holder Stacks Hit Record
ARK Invest's June report notes a 15-year high in holdings for long-term bitcoin holders amid declining new investor activity.
Read MoreJack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security
Dorsey admitted that his new messaging app had not been reviewed or tested for security issues prior to its launch.
Read MoreFLOKI Lists on Webull Pay, Unlocking Access to 24M Users Amid Volatile Trading
FLOKI is now available on Webull Pay, a popular U.S. crypto trading platform, widening exposure to millions of retail traders despite volatile price action.
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