A U.K. court rejected a lawsuit by James Howells seeking to force Newport City Council to allow him to search a landfill for a lost hard drive containing bitcoins. Claim Lacks Realistic Prospects of Success A U.K. court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by James Howells against Newport City Council for its refusal to allow […]
Vancouver City Council Passes Motion to Become ‘Bitcoin-Friendly City’
A policy that could allow the use of bitcoin in city financing has been enacted by the Vancouver City Council. Vancouver Votes to Get Ahead on Bitcoin Vancouver, the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada, has passed a policy that could result in the use of bitcoin in city finances. The council of the Canadian city […]
Gold Demand Hits Q2 Record High, Driven by Central Bank Purchases, World Gold Council Reports
The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 report highlights a year-on-year increase in gold demand, marking the highest second-quarter demand since 2000. This surge is fueled by central bank purchases and OTC investments, with central bank gold buying up by 6% and technology sector demand rising by 11%. Q2 2024 Sees Record Gold Demand The World […]
SEC and 100 Agencies Form Council to Combat Securities Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established the Interagency Securities Council (ISC) to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local agencies on securities fraud. The ISC aims to improve fraud prevention, share insights on emerging threats, and foster a unified approach to combating financial fraud. Quarterly meetings will address trends, scams, and mitigation […]
Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Approves Landmark Bitcoin Initiative
The Santa Monica City Council has unanimously approved the creation of a Bitcoin Office. Proposed by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete and in partnership with The Proof of Workforce Foundation, the program aims to boost Bitcoin education, economic recovery, and tourism, operating at no cost to the city. The program followed the vice mayor’s visit to […]