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Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS Bitcoin: A Lifeline for Biotech Firms Amidst Industry Challenges In a recent statement, Christian Angermayer, the founder of Atai Life Sciences, highlighted the potential of Bitcoin as a crucial asset for biotech companies striving to endure the prolonged and arduous drug approval process. With the biopharmaceutical landscape facing…

Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS Ripple Founder Jed McCaleb’s Ambitious Space Station Vision Jed McCaleb, the co-founder of Ripple and the infamous Mt. Gox exchange, is embarking on an audacious journey to send his company Vast’s commercial space station, known as Haven-1, into orbit. With aspirations to secure a NASA contract by 2026,…

Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS Eric Trump Joins Metaplanet’s Strategic Board to Boost Bitcoin Adoption In a significant move for the cryptocurrency sector, Eric Trump, the second son of former US President Donald Trump, has been appointed as the inaugural member of Metaplanet’s Strategic Board of Advisors. This newly formed board aims to…

Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS Bitcoin Price Stabilizes After Trump’s Statement: Expert Insights Bitcoin has shown remarkable resilience, holding steady near $85,000 as the Coinbase Premium returns. Positive comments from the Federal Reserve and President Trump have bolstered traders’ confidence in the cryptocurrency market. However, the recent buzz surrounding Trump’s anticipated statements did…

Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS Crypto Donations: A New Era of Democracy in Elections In a significant development for the political landscape, Marco Santori, the former chief legal officer of the Kraken exchange, has lauded the political campaign donations made by crypto industry firms during the 2024 election cycle, describing them as a…

Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS DTCC Champions ERC-3643 Token Standard for Securities The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) — the US’s primary clearinghouse for securities transactions — has committed to promoting Ethereum’s ERC-3643 standard for permissioned securities tokens, according to a March 20 announcement. This significant move indicates a growing acceptance of…

Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS Bitcoin Volatility Surges to 3.6% Amid Market Uncertainty The recent volatility of Bitcoin has reached a notable 3.6%, reflecting the heightened uncertainty in the market. This fluctuation is largely attributed to structural unknowns within the US economy, as highlighted by Uldis Tearudklans, the chief revenue officer at the…

Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS Bitfinex Bitcoin Longs Reach 6-Month Peak: Will BTC Price Rise? Bullish Bitcoin positions using leverage on the Bitfinex exchange have surged to their highest level in nearly six months, reaching an impressive 80,333 BTC on March 20—equivalent to a staggering $6.92 billion. This significant increase in Bitcoin positions,…

Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS Understanding Proof-of-Work Mining Regulations Explained The securities regulator has recently clarified its position on what are termed ‘Covered Crypto Assets’ and ‘Protocol Mining’ within the context of public, permissionless Proof-of-Work (PoW) networks. This includes distinctive clarifications from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance…

Credit: Image by Yahoo via YAHOO NEWS SEC Clarifies Proof-of-Work Mining as Non-Securities Activity The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently provided clarity on its stance regarding proof-of-work (PoW) mining, particularly in relation to what it terms “Covered Crypto Assets” and “Protocol Mining.” This clarification is significant for participants in public, permissionless PoW…