Crypto Biz: SEC cleans up Gensler-era mess
This week’s newsletter focuses on “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce vowing to fix past SEC mistakes.
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US share of global crypto developers fell 26% in 5 years — a16z
In 2018, nearly 40% of all crypto developers were based in the United States, whereas in 2022, this figure had fallen to less than 30%. 75 Total views 2 Total shares Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTThe share of global crypto developers based in the United States declined by 26%…

Exclusive: Hackers selling discounted tokens linked to CoinEx, Stake hacks
Blockchain analytics investigators have uncovered an individual linked to a cryptocurrency laundering operation offering stolen tokens at discounted prices from recent high-profile exchange hacks.Speaking exclusively to Cointelegraph, a representative from blockchain security firm Match Systems outlined how investigations into several major breaches featuring similar methods through the summer months of 2023 have pointed to an

BTC price whipsaws to $106K as US strategic reserve rumors return
BTC price volatility returns with a vengeance as US Senator Cynthia Lummis leaks a cryptic 10am announcement.

West Virginia Abandons Blockchain Voting in Favor of Paper
On Feb. 27, West Virginia decided against using blockchain-based platform Voatz for residents with disabilities and citizens residing abroad to cast their votes in the state’s upcoming primary election.Instead, citizens will vote using a platform offered by Democracy Live. The platform allows voters to either fill out a ballot or print and post it. Democracy…

DeFi indexes crash despite strong fundamentals
Binance Futures’ DeFi Composite Index has lost half of its value since launching, while TokenSets’ DeFi Pulse Index is down by one-third. 1836 Total views 5 Total shares On August 28, Binance Futures launched its DeFi Composite Index, a basket of DeFi tokens that initially comprised 27% Chainlink (LINK) and 11% Aave (LEND) alongside nine…

US companies forecast to buy $10.3B in Bitcoin over next 18 months — Report
The report claimed, a cash treasury “supplemented with a 3% allocation to Bitcoin” would have shielded companies from inflation since 2020.

Russian PM takes cue from Iran’s crypto payment permit for imports
The adoption of digital assets provides a good opportunity to ensure uninterrupted payments for imports and exports, Russia's prime minister said. 340 Total views 12 Total shares Russia could soon be taking a cue from Iran by using cryptocurrencies for imports, according to comments from the Russian prime Minister.The adoption of digital assets is necessary…

Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Zug Ranked ‘Fastest-Growing’ Tech Hub in Europe
The Swiss city of Zug, home to crypto and blockchain development hub “Crypto Valley,” has been ranked the fastest-growing tech community in Europe. Swiss startup news channel StartupTicker reported this on Dec. 6.According to the latest annual “State of European Tech” report from London-headquartered global technology investment firm Atomico, Zug came out top in a…