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ForkLog 17 23.01.2025

Goldman Sachs CEO Labels Bitcoin as ‘Still a Speculative Asset’

Digital gold does not threaten the dollar’s status as a reserve currency, remaining a speculative asset. This was stated by Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, according to The Block. The top executive noted that the institution continues to work with the underlying technology of Bitcoin to minimize “friction” in the financial system. However, from a […]

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ForkLog 26 22.01.2025

MARA Advocates for Bitcoin Reserve Across the United States

The mining firm MARA is pushing for the implementation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve across all 50 states and by the federal government of the United States, according to the company’s CEO, Fred Thiel. Focusing now on bringing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (aka SBR) to all 50 states and the Federal government. https://t.co/7dzxWohFpm — Fred […]

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ForkLog 19 22.01.2025

Ethics Experts Criticize TRUMP Memecoin

The watchdog organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), which filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump during his first term, is preparing new legal actions. This was reported by the group’s vice president, Jordan Libowitz, to Fortune. According to Libowitz, the recent business moves by the elected head of state, including the launch […]

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ForkLog 26 22.01.2025

Hester Peirce to Lead SEC’s Cryptocurrency Task Force

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known in the community as “Crypto Mom,” has been appointed head of the agency’s cryptocurrency task force. This was announced in a press release. “The task force, which will include talented specialists from across the agency, will collaborate with the SEC and the public to guide the Commission on a sensible […]

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ForkLog 6 22.01.2025

Binance CEO Outlines Expectations from Trump Administration

In 2025, US cryptocurrency legislation is expected to become clearer, and the industry will witness new all-time highs, stated Binance CEO Richard Teng at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He believes that clear regulations, coupled with the friendly stance of Donald Trump’s administration, will propel the crypto market to new records within the year. […]

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ForkLog 25 21.01.2025

Donald Trump: eccentric populist, or a herald of crypto’s new era?

On January 20, Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. During his election campaign he touted ambitious crypto initiatives and, on the eve of his inauguration, launched one of the most talked‑about memecoins. ForkLog rounds up what matters about the ascent of the leader of the world’s biggest […]

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ForkLog 7 21.01.2025

Surge in Bitcoin Purchase Inquiries Reported by The Block

From January 6 to 12, there were 247,000 mentions of “bitcoin” on X, rising to 495,000 the following week. These figures were reported by The Block. For Ethereum, the numbers were 73,600 and 293,000, respectively. On Google Trends, the number of searches for “how to buy crypto” reached an ATH. Data: Google Trends. The Coinbase […]

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ForkLog 19 20.01.2025

Gemini Establishes Malta Hub to Comply with MiCA

The Gemini exchange has chosen Malta as a hub to ensure compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The decision is driven by the country’s authorities encouraging the development of fintech innovations and the crypto ecosystem. In December 2024, the company received a license to service virtual financial assets from the MFSA. […]

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ForkLog 12 20.01.2025

Coinbase Accuses FDIC of Concealing ‘Pause Letters’

The consulting firm History Associates reported that the FDIC failed to provide dozens of ‘pause letters’ requested during litigation initiated by the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, according to Cointelegraph. The FDIC issued ‘pause letters’ from March 2022 to May 2023, urging banks to temporarily halt crypto-related activities and requesting information, including cost analyses and marketing materials. […]

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ForkLog 13 20.01.2025

Phuket to launch a crypto-payments sandbox

A sandbox allowing cryptocurrency payments will launch on the Thai island of Phuket in October, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said, the Bangkok Post reported. High-risk cryptocurrencies will be excluded. According to the former official, Thailand is ready to move to digital assets, and liberalisation of the regulatory regime in the United States after the […]

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ForkLog 11 17.01.2025

Tether weighs expanding its US operations

USDT issuer Tether is considering expanding its US operations amid hopes for a friendlier crypto policy in the country, the company’s head Paolo Ardoino said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. “I do not rule out that Tether could move somewhat closer to having a presence in the US, but we are also doing this […]

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ForkLog 29 17.01.2025

Binance cleared to operate in Uzbekistan via a local partner

Crypto exchange Binance and Uzbekistan’s NAPP have signed an agreement for the platform to operate in the country via a local partner — Coinpay. In November 2023 Coinpay obtained a digital-asset service provider licence. It will use its website to provide Uzbekistan residents with access to Binance. “Users will be able to deposit and withdraw […]

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