Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) have taken action against Silvergate Capital Corp., the holding company for Silvergate Bank, and its former executives for misleading investors and failing to monitor significant transactions. Silvergate has agreed to pay penalties without […]

Standard Chartered has predicted that bitcoin could hit a fresh all-time high in August and reach $100,000 by the November U.S. presidential election. The bank’s analyst expects a Trump victory to boost the price of bitcoin, while maintaining year-end and 2025 targets of $150,000 and $200,000, respectively. Bitcoin Surge Predicted Amid US Presidential Race Standard […]

Donald Trump’s prospects of winning the 2024 election have risen, with the prediction market Polymarket reporting his odds at 66% as of July 2, 2024. Meanwhile, a wager worth $294 million indicates that incumbent President Joe Biden’s chances stand at 18%. Trump Favored Over Biden in 2024 Election According to Prediction Markets The Polygon-powered prediction […]

The Department of Justice (DOJ)’s U.S. Marshals Service has selected crypto exchange Coinbase to provide crypto custody and trading services. The U.S. government’s contract, valued at over $32 million, aims to streamline the management and disposal of seized cryptocurrencies, ensuring professional and lawful handling. Coinbase Wins $32M Contract With US Marshals Service Crypto exchange Coinbase […]