Anton Siluanov, Russia's Finance Minister, has clarified how cryptocurrency will be utilized in the country's financial system now that mining has become legal. Siluanov stated that international settlements will be the primary use case for crypto.

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Nicholas Zaldastani, former Oracle director, reflects on the explosive rise in data's value since the late 1980s, when he recognized its strategic power and how blockchain technology can change the landscape.

As blockchain technology moves further into mainstream finance, Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Labs, calls for regulatory clarity to position the U.S. as a leader in the digital asset arena. Moro, who will speak at the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, discussed the urgent need for updated regulations that directly address blockchain and digital assets.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says he is open to reviewing offers for his controlling stake in the exchange.

SEC files to dismiss Kraken's “fair notice” and “major questions” defenses. Kraken's team criticizes timing as a tactic to dodge scrutiny.

Crypto advocates are optimistic about the approval of alternative cryptocurrency ETFs following Donald Trump victory.

France's gambling regulator confirmed that it's currently examining Polymarket and its compliance with French gambling legislation.

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Freedom World, a Web3 community platform, are forging a new partnership to reshape travel with advanced technology, as reported to Finbold on Thursday, November 7.

Eclipse raised more than $50 million from investors but has been marred by controversy over the past year.

The new dashboard by Dune reveals funds lost in over 5,500 blockchain-based scams, exploits, and attacks.

Crypto has won in this election, and by a landslide, with 261 pro-crypto candidates returned to the House of Representatives, 116 against.

hese advancements underscore the sector's ongoing maturity and adaptability in addressing user needs, ensuring Web3's promising outlook.

The Swiss city of Lugano has issued its third bond using blockchain technology. The bond is valued at $139 million and has dual listings on the digital exchange and traditional exchange.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao recently told Bloomberg that he was offered to sell his stake in the Binance exchange.

Though barely a day old, Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections has already had a massive impact.

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 7-13.

TapSwap has officially launched a new Web3 gaming platform that focuses on skill-based monetization, seeking to address persistent issues in traditional gaming.

With the transition to November, the crypto market began indicating the possibility of a complete uptrend for crypto coins under the influence of the US Presidential elections. Now, with Donald Trump becoming the 47th US President, the market has been up since yesterday, as Bitcoin and many altcoins surged to a new ATH.

Experts believe these candidates could play a crucial role in shaping a more supportive landscape for crypto.

Binance founder CZ, while barred from leading the exchange due to a DOJ plea deal, made a celebrated public appearance in Dubai.

HashKey has announced the upcoming listing of its native token, HashKey Platform Token (HSK), which will serve as a central utility across its services, bridging traditional finance and digital assets, with trading starting on November 26. The post Hong Kong's HashKey Announces Native Token HSK Listing appeared first on Cryptonews.

Lamborghini's dive into NFTs comes amid lower monthly sales volumes for digital collectibles.

The SEC argued that Kraken's defenses about the major questions doctrine are a “due process fail as a matter of the law.”

Polish authorities have issued a cautionary alert on Crypto.com's operations, citing possible regulatory noncompliance but stopping short of a ban.

A widely followed cryptocurrency trader is leaning bullish on a low-cap memecoin built on the Solana (SOL) blockchain. Pseudonymous trader Bluntz tells his 288,100 followers on the social media platform X that the hippopotamus-themed memecoin Moo Deng (MOODENG) “looks appealing” as it sits around 53% below its all-time high reached in late September.

UBS has successfully piloted its blockchain-based payment system to enhance the efficiency of cross-border transactions.

The first 100 days are crucial for Donald Trump after taking charge as the 47th US President. As Trump's return to office in January 2025 approaches, the crypto world is abuzz with talk of who might replace current SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

The crypto community want to see Trump's campaign promises — including appointing a crypto-friendly SEC Chair and bitcoin reserve — fulfilled.

FTX co-founder Gary Wang is appealing for no prison time ahead of his November 20 sentencing, citing his cooperation with prosecutors and a lesser role in the fraudulent activities that led to FTX's collapse. The post FTX Co-founder Gary Wang Pleads for No Prison Time appeared first on Cryptonews.

Binance introduces the VIP Autumn Trading Carnival, offering $100,000 in rewards to regular and VIP 1 users. Participants can win prizes by completing tasks during the promotion period.

If you own a crypto-related business and want effective marketing—hire people with marketing rather than a crypto background.

As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets today, the crypto market's focus is on the Federal Reserve's forthcoming announcements. Scheduled for 2:00 PM ET are both the Fed Interest Rate Decision and the FOMC Statement, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference following at 2:30 PM ET.

Co-founder and CEO at Coinbase, Brian Armstrong views this year's election as a victory for the crypto community, as America is set to have ‘the most pro-crypto congress ever' and a president that supports crypto.

The deposit of HSK tokens on HashKey Global begins today but spot trading will not start until November 26, 2024.

A motion filed earlier this week rejected several of Kraken's defenses and complained that the exchange was "trying to re-litigate the same issues repeatedly."

With Donald Trump's US Presidential election win, SEC Chair Gary Gensler is expected to face intense scrutiny. However, the crypto community is watching closely and wondering if Gensler will press forward with enforcement actions or ease off in the few days before Trump walks into the White House.

Galaxy Digital's Mike Novogratz is pushing for a pro-crypto leader for the US SEC.

On November 6, CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos spoke with Michael Bucella, Co-Founde and Managing Partner at crypto-focused investment firm Neoclassic Capital, on CNBC's “Power Lunch” to discuss how the crypto market could be impacted by the incoming Trump administration.

Bitcoin hits new highs as Trump's pro-crypto win sparks investor optimism, fueling extreme greed and bullish trends across the crypto market.

FTX former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang has requested leniency from the judge ahead of his Nov. 20 sentencing, highlighting his cooperation with law enforcement and his testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried, according to Nov. 6 sentencing memo.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission's war on crypto could be wound down following Donald Trump's election victory.

The bull run is on the verge of breaking out and now is the best time for investors to top up their bags with the largest potential returns. Following the victory of Donald Trump in the 2024 elections, the crypto market is showing signs of surging, which could result in several tiny altcoins soaring as

Tron's founder, Justin Sun, took X to congratulate the newly elected 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump. The pro-industry Republican candidate's victory has ignited speculation about the sector's new era, including the future anti-crypto regulators like Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler.

Binance Futures announces the launch of a USDⓈ-margined 1000000MOGUSDT perpetual contract with up to 75x leverage, enhancing trading options for users.

The SEC has filed a motion in the Northern District Court of California to dismiss key defenses raised by crypto exchange Kraken in an ongoing legal dispute. The post SEC Moves to Dismiss Kraken's Defenses in Ongoing Legal Battle appeared first on Cryptonews.

With Donald Trump's win in the 2024 US elections, the crypto enthusiasts' daydreams have come true, as the crypto market is on the uptrend. In the last 24 hours, the global market capitalization has surged to $2.52T, and trading volume is up to $174 Billion, clearly signifying the traders' rising interest.