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Montenegro Appeals Court Overturns Extradition Request for Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon

Montenegro's appeals court has recently overturned the extradition request for Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs. This decision comes after reports emerged that Justice Minister Andrej Milovic had informally agreed to the extradition. Kwon to Remain in Montenegro, Decision Lies With Justice Minister For the time being, Do Kwon will stay in Montenegro as […]

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Crypto Tax Planning: Combining Tax-Loss Harvesting and Charitable Giving

Optimizing tax benefits while supporting worthy causes can be achieved by merging tax-loss harvesting with cryptocurrency donations to charities. As the year comes to a close, cryptocurrency investors have the opportunity to embrace a year-end tax strategy with a charitable giving twist. Maximizing Tax Benefits with Charitable Contributions Crypto investors are not only focusing on

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SEC Rejects Coinbase’s Petition for Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Industry

Coinbase Takes Legal Action Against SEC The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied Coinbase Global's Petition for Rulemaking, which sought regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. Coinbase filed the petition in July last year, specifically requesting "potential rules to identify which digital assets are securities." After receiving no response from the SEC for

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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC’s Consolidation Phase Signals Cautious Market Approach

Bitcoin's price dynamics as of Dec. 15, 2023, present an intriguing narrative, characterized by a combination of bullish trends and nuanced fluctuations. Following the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday, BTC's price experienced an improvement but has since entered a period of tight consolidation. Bitcoin Price and Market Overview As of Friday, bitcoin (BTC) is

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Finance Professor Criticizes SEC’s Cash-Only Rule for Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Advocates for In-Kind Model

Georgetown Professor Urges SEC to Embrace In-Kind Creation Method for Spot Bitcoin ETFs A finance professor at Georgetown University has recently voiced his concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed cash-only rule for the creation and redemption of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Instead, the professor advocates for the use of the

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U.S. Inflation Rate Holds Steady: Minor CPI Rise Amid Falling Energy Costs

Overview of November's CPI Data In November, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), a principal measure of inflation, recorded a modest increase of 0.1%. This consistent annual rise of 3.1% reflects subtle economic shifts, with energy costs experiencing a significant decline while expenses for housing and food continue to gradually rise. Falling Energy Prices Play

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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Indicators Suggest Consolidation Phase

Analyzing Bitcoin's Market Stance As of December 13, 2023, the price of bitcoin stands at $41,197, showcasing a dynamic interplay between various technical indicators. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin's trading journey has oscillated between $40,712 and $41,957, highlighting a state of cautious optimism among traders. Oscillators and Their Significance Bitcoin's oscillators, including the relative

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U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Terrorist Financing Through Crypto Platforms

Introduction Several U.S. lawmakers have recently introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at combating terrorist organizations by imposing sanctions on foreign entities, including cryptocurrency platforms, that facilitate financial transactions for terrorists. The legislation not only seeks to crack down on these illicit activities but also aims to equip the Treasury Department with additional resources to address

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Bitcoin Surpasses Gold: Digital Asset Skyrockets 166% in 2023, Outshining Gold’s Modest 9% Gain

Gold reached a historic high of $2,117 per troy ounce on December 3, 2023, but its price has since dropped by 5.33% in the past week. Despite this peak, its year-to-date increase against the U.S. dollar remains relatively modest at 9.9%. On the other hand, bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, has

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Tether’s Market Cap Soars by Over 35% to $90 Billion in 2023, Nearing Top 100 Global Assets

Tether's Impressive Growth Tether, the leading stablecoin by market capitalization, has witnessed a remarkable surge in supply, with an increase of 5.5% in the last month alone. This surge has propelled Tether's market valuation to an impressive $90 billion. Since the beginning of 2023, Tether (USDT) has experienced substantial growth. Starting the year with a

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