Sasha Mednikova

Elizabeth Warren Urges Fed to Lower Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve (Fed) has received a letter from three U.S. Senators, including Elizabeth Warren, who is famously known for opposing cryptocurrencies, expressing their desire for lower interest rates. This correspondence informed them that current interest rates, prevailing for 23 years, have peaked while other nations, such as those influenced by the ECB, have already…

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Thailand Approves Bitcoin Spot ETFs

Increasing Global Acceptance of Bitcoin-Based Products Nations across the globe are beginning to approve products modeled on Bitcoin. Most recently, Thailand has come on board citing the rapid rise of crypto adaptation in the country. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has allowed a company that wanted to operate a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded Fund (ETF)….

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El Salvador Generates 474 Bitcoins with Geothermal Energy

In recent days, reports unveil El Salvador’s venture into Bitcoin mining, leveraging geothermal energy. The nation, currently holding 5750 BTC, mined 474 Bitcoins since 2021 through geothermal means. Notably, El Salvador’s Bitcoin stash is valued at approximately $355 million. Embracing Bitcoin: El Salvador’s Progressive Move El Salvador’s embrace of Bitcoin as a legal tender alongside…

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Gary Gensler Addresses Ethereum ETF Question: Security or Commodity?

Gary Gensler, the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reiterated his stance on cryptocurrencies during a recent television appearance. When asked about Ether ETFs, he stated, “These requests are currently under consideration… A 5-member commission will make a decision,” yet he refrained from disclosing further details. Similar Remarks on Cryptocurrencies In light…

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Individual Bitcoin Miner Hits 1 in 5000 Odds: Earns $220,000

Following the halving event, where miner rewards were halved, approximately 10 days ago, an individual miner successfully found a block solo, securing both the reward and transaction fees, amounting to nearly $220,000. Solo Success Amidst Diminishing Odds While the number of individual miners dwindles daily, they occasionally achieve solo block discoveries. Last night, a miner…

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Grayscale’s Strategic Move: Introducing the Bitcoin Mini Trust

Greyscale, the world’s largest asset manager, is challenging to maintain its dominance in the spot bitcoin ETF market. Despite a significant capital withdrawal from the GBTC core, Greyscale remains adamant. Ten has unveiled plans for a smaller bitcoin ETF that features more competitive fees, to fend off competition from rivals. Grayscale’s Response to Market Trends…

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