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Bitmain CEO Steps Down From World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Manufacturer

People Jan. 26, 2021

The two co-founders of the Chinese-based mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain have reached a settlement of $600 million for a 50% share of the company. Bitmain Saga Ends Headquartered in Beijing,...
Russians Donate $120,000 of BTC for Navalny’s Release

People Jan. 25, 2021

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s political party received 3.7 Bitcoin ( worth $120,000) since his arrest last Sunday. Protestors have flooded the streets of Moscow demanding his release. Bitcoin Funding...
Yellen Clarifies Her Stance On Crypto, Says Digital Assets Have “Potential”

People Jan. 22, 2021

Treasury Secretary Nominee Janet Yellen clarified her stance on crypto in a recent hearing, saying the technology had the potential to improve the current financial system. Yellen Acknowledges the Potential...
Crime-Related Crypto Spending Fell in 2020, Despite Janet Yellen’s Concerns

Opinion Jan. 20, 2021

During her Senate confirmation yesterday, incoming U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen raised concerns around the use of cryptocurrencies in criminal financing and money laundering. The reality, however, is...
Ripple Board Member Receives Pardon on Trump’s Last Day in Office

People Jan. 20, 2021

Ken Kurson, formerly a Ripple Board member, editor of the New York Observer, and co-founder of the Modern Consensus crypto media outlet, has received a presidential pardon from President Trump...
Yellen: Crypto Is Used for Terrorism, Money Laundering

People Jan. 19, 2021

Janet Yellen, potential Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, completed her Senate confirmation hearing today. She attacked cryptocurrency for its use in crime and advocated for an improved U.S. dollar exchange...
Will Ripple Ever Issue a Stablecoin?

Opinion Jan. 19, 2021

As Ripple faces a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and mass delistings from various exchanges, some may wonder if a complementary business plan is viable. One option...
Ruffer Chairman Calls Bitcoin a “Unique Beast”

People Jan. 18, 2021

Jonathan Ruffer, chair of British investment management firm Ruffer, endorsed Bitcoin during the company’s latest investment review. “Bitcoin is a unique beast as an emerging store of value, blending some...

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Bitmain CEO Steps Down From World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Manufacturer

Russians Donate $120,000 of BTC for Navalny’s Release

Yellen Clarifies Her Stance On Crypto, Says Digital Assets Have “Potential”

Crime-Related Crypto Spending Fell in 2020, Despite Janet Yellen’s Concerns

Ripple Board Member Receives Pardon on Trump’s Last Day in Office

Yellen: Crypto Is Used for Terrorism, Money Laundering

Will Ripple Ever Issue a Stablecoin?

Ruffer Chairman Calls Bitcoin a “Unique Beast”