Why Indonesia’s Upcoming Elections Could Make or Break the Country’s Vibrant Crypto Sector
Not all leading candidates have been vocal about crypto – but scattered remarks offer clues about where the industry might be headed under their leadership.
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He Exposed Harvard President’s Plagiarism, Then Lost Money Betting on the Story
Are prediction markets the future of investigative journalism? Maybe, says Chris Brunet, whose reporting led to Claudine Gay’s resignation – though he’s yet to profit from his scoops.
Crypto Industry Cautiously Welcomes Agreement on New EU AML Rules
Customer due diligence requirements for crypto firms may be more stringent than for banks, policy watchers told CoinDesk.
EU Provisionally Agrees Tough Crypto Due Diligence Measures to Combat Money Laundering
Crypto firms have to do checks on transactions of 1000 euro or more, and the framework adds measures to mitigate risks in transfers with self-hosted wallets.
Bitcoin ETFs Stir Optimism, Ambivalence and Dread Among Crypto’s Staunchest Supporters
They make the asset class “less of a scary concept” to mainstream audiences, bitcoin advocate Jameson Lopp said.
European Central Bank Shows It’s Serious About Enabling Digital Euro Offline Use
The central bank plans to allocate the lion’s share of its $1.3 billion contract budget for providers to work on enabling offline payments for a digital euro.
Bitcoin ETFs: What to Expect on Day One
Spot bitcoin ETFs are launching in the U.S. on Thursday. Here’s what the issuers and exchanges behind these products have to say.
Bitcoin ETFs Could Spark Huge BTC Trading. The Market Appears Up to the Task
Market makers, like trading firm DRW, have been preparing for months to be able to provide the necessary liquidity to ensure sufficient liquidity should the SEC approve bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S.
What Caused Bitcoin’s 10% Crash: Matrixport? Jim Cramer? Leverage?
Bitcoin cratered almost 10% below $41,000 early Wednesday around the time Matrixport’s report about warning of a spot BTC ETF decline, but it was more likely due to a leverage flush as the market overheated, a K33 analyst said in an interview.
Indonesia Vice Presidential Candidate Promises to Create ‘Crypto Experts’ as Election Looms
Indonesia’s dynamic crypto market is a focus for politicians looking to use it to fuel the country’s economic growth.