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German Parliament Member Supports Making Bitcoin Legal Tender

A Call for Bitcoin to be Recognized as Legal Tender A member of the German Bundestag (federal parliament), Joana Cotar, has expressed her support for making Bitcoin a legal tender in Germany, in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph. Cotar believes that Bitcoin should receive a "preliminary examination" to establish a legal framework that officially recognizes

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Critics Raise Concerns as Two Major Mining Pools Control Over 50% of Bitcoin Hashrate

The Dominance of Bitcoin Mining Pools A recent analysis by crypto analyst Chris Blec has revealed that two major mining pools now hold more than 50% of Bitcoin's total hashrate. This development has raised concerns among critics, who believe that it could lead to increased regulation in the industry, with miners being required to follow

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The Future of Bitcoin Futures Trading: CBOE Announces New Model

Introduction The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the largest US options exchange, has recently revealed its plans to launch a new model of Bitcoin futures trading in 2024. This move includes the establishment of a cryptocurrency-native exchange and clearinghouse that offers margin trading and leveraged derivatives, among other exciting products. A Wide Array of Products

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SEC Reports Productive Year for Enforcement Actions on Crypto Assets

SEC Announces Increased Enforcement Actions for Fiscal Year 2023 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its enforcement results for the fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday. The securities regulator revealed that it filed 784 total enforcement actions, a 3% increase over fiscal year 2022. SEC Chair Gary Gensler commented: "The investing public benefits from

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Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood Anticipates Crypto Market to Reach $25 Trillion by 2030

Cathie Wood's Crypto Market Outlook: $25T by 2030 Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood envisions that the cryptocurrency market will experience significant growth, expanding from its current value of around $1 trillion to a staggering $25 trillion by 2030. Wood emphasizes the importance of regulatory advancements in bringing institutional investors into the crypto space. She highlights

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Coinbase Expects Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Boost Crypto Market Cap, SEC Approval Possible by Year-End

The Potential Impact of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has expressed its belief that spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could have a significant positive impact on the overall crypto market cap. According to Coinbase, the chances of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving one or more spot bitcoin ETFs by the end

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NHL Dives Into NFT Market With ‘Breakaway’ Platform, Amidst Shifting Digital Collectible Trends

The National Hockey League (NHL), along with the NHL Players' Association and the NHL Alumni Association, has partnered with Sweet, a non-fungible token (NFT) firm, to introduce NHL Breakaway. This digital collectibles platform allows fans from all over the world to collect, gift, trade, and showcase highlights and significant moments from NHL history. NHL Partners

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