During his Senate testimony, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) emphasized the necessity of federal legislation to regulate digital commodities such as bitcoin and ether. Citing market volatility and fraud, the chairman advocated for expanded regulatory powers to safeguard investors and maintain financial stability. He also referenced a recent court ruling that […]
US Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Allow Bitcoin Payments for Federal Income Taxes, Citing El Salvador’s Success
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced a bill to allow federal income taxes to be paid with bitcoin. Inspired by El Salvador’s success with the cryptocurrency, the lawmaker believes this move will modernize the U.S. tax system, promote innovation, and maintain America’s technological leadership. Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Allow Federal Income Taxes to Be Paid […]
Accidental Bitcoin Transfer Pushes Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis Wallet Over 100 BTC
Based on the latest data, the well-known Genesis address owned by Satoshi Nakamoto now holds over 100 BTC after someone inadvertently sent 0.10754671 BTC, valued at $ 7,211, to the wallet. The current value of the wallet, which has never been spent, is estimated at $ 6.75 million. Another Unintentional Bitcoin Transaction Pushes …
Bitcoin Pushes Past $71,000 to Make a New All-Time High
Bitcoin’s price has reached a new all-time high, surpassing the $ 71,000 mark with the rally still in progress. Over a period of six days, the world’s leading cryptocurrency has seen a more than 40% increase in value, bringing it close to surpassing the $ 72,000 threshold. The milestone comes approximately 39 days …
BRICS Meeting: Iran Pushes for Common Currency — China, Russia Prioritize Settlements in Local Currencies
The first BRICS sherpa meeting with 10 member states has kicked off in Russia with representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia. China, Russia, and Iran are all advocating for the use of national currencies in trade settlements. Iran’s sherpa also expressed hope that […]