For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ireland-government-standards-crypto-risk-assessment?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Wealthsimple launches Kalshi-powered prediction market app for Canadian investors
The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/wealthsimple-launches-kalshi-powered-prediction-market-app-for-canadian-investors?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Ethereum Foundation leadership exodus continues with director’s departure
Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-foundation-leadership-exodus-continues-with-directors-departure?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Bitcoin’s deeply discounted versus AI-stocks, but hawkish Fed risk lingers: Bitwise
Bitwise analysts say Bitcoin trades in a historical value zone, but hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a competition for liquidity could sideline buyers. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-flashes-a-discount-to-ai-stocks-but-hawkish-fed-risk-lingers-bitwise?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
HIVE secures $220M AI infrastructure contract with Bell and Cohere
The deal is expected to add approximately $70 million in annual recurring revenue as the company scales its AI-focused operations. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/hive-secures-220m-ai-infrastructure-contract-with-bell-and-cohere?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures
The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” as “swaps,” posing risks to derivatives markets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cme-group-cftc-lawsuit-perpetual-futures-crypto?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Bitcoin miners need billions to fund AI ambitions, led by IREN’s $21B gap
IREN leads public Bitcoin miners with a projected $21.1 billion AI infrastructure funding gap, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of converting mining sites into data centers. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-miners-50b-ai-pivot-iren-21b-funding-gap?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Bitcoin to $145K by October? Why this ‘crazy accurate’ 4chan prediction is sketchy
A viral 4chan Bitcoin prediction appears to have nailed past BTC prices, but edited targets and impossible supply claims weaken its $145,000 call. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-to-145k-by-october-why-this-crazy-accurate-4chan-prediction-is-sketchy?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
What happens when ChatGPT becomes the front door to crypto
ChatGPT could become crypto’s new onboarding gateway, making Bitcoin and wallets easier to use while creating new trust risks. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/learn/ai-chatbots-crypto-users?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Ledn adds Tether Gold as loan collateral, expanding Bitcoin-backed lending model
Ledn’s addition of Tether Gold lending comes as tokenized commodities expand, with the sector accounting for nearly 17% of the $43 billion RWA market. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ledn-tether-gold-xaut-loans-bitcoin-backed-lending?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss