Kazakhstan targets gas-powered electricity for mining, income tax exemptions for regulated crypto transactions and cross-border stablecoin payments in a new decree signed by the president. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/kazakhstan-president-decree-accelerate-crypto-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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BTC speculators in focus as analysis says ‘textbook Bitcoin bottom’ is underway
Analysis flagged a Bitcoin moving average derivative that last triggered at the end of the 2022 bear market as BTC price action returned to its reversal zone. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/btc-speculators-in-focus-as-analysis-says-textbook-bitcoin-bottom-is-underway?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Lyn Alden says Bitcoin needs no savior as Strategy sells $216M of BTC
Bitcoin-focused macroeconomist Lyn Alden said BTC must stand on its own as Strategy sold 3,588 BTC, while warning about leverage risks tied to STRC. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-needs-no-savior-lyn-alden-strategy-216-million-btc-sale?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Mobile app Toss and blockchain Optimism to conduct Korean won stablecoin POC : report
Toss has reportedly partnered with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs for a proof of concept on the feasibility of a Korean won-based stablecoin for payments. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-toss-partners-optimism-won-stablecoins?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
ESMA turns spotlight on crypto custody risks after MiCA transition
The EU securities regulator will assess custody providers’ key management, incident response and reliance on third-party technology providers. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/esma-crypto-custody-scrutiny-mica-transition?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Kalshi files same-day appeal of NY court’s rejection of bid to block state gambling law enforcement
Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit after a New York federal judge denied its request to block state gambling officials from enforcing local laws against its sports event contracts. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/kalshi-appeals-new-york-sports-event-contracts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Berachain hard fork to replace dual-token model with WBERA rewards
Berachain launched the first stage of its PoL Next upgrade, which will phase out the BGT token and shift the network’s reward system to WBERA. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/berachain-hard-fork-single-token-economy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokens
Base is scheduled to activate its B20 token standard on Wednesday at 6 pm UTC, allowing developers to begin creating native tokens on the network. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/base-to-activate-b20-standard-for-stablecoins-rwas-and-other-tokens?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rules
So-called “chat control” rules could be revived in the EU, with lawmakers again set to vote on the legislation Thursday. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-to-again-vote-to-extend-chat-control-rules?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin diminishes over time. Many disagree. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/starkware-ceo-suggests-4-annual-bitcoin-inflation-to-replace-21m-cap?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound