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NEW YORK Nov 13 (Reuters) – Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, Jay Clayton, a former top Wall Street regulator and potential political appointee, said on Wednesday. Clayton also said he favored easing regulatory burdens to encourage companies to go public, remarks foreshadowing broad-based changes in public policy now anticipated by industry, which spent heavily to influence this month’s elections. “I think we will see crypto legislation,” Clayton told a gathering of securities lawyers in New York. “I think it becomes much easier to have crypto legislation if you’re tackling some of these…

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Although social media like TikTok have revolutionized communication, TV remains a powerful tool for educating people about blockchain and Web3. Its longer formats indeed provide the context and depth necessary for understanding, according to Sander Gortjes, co-founder and CEO of Hello Labs. In this article, we see all the details. Won’t TikTok be the key to educating the masses about blockchain? Inspiration from Shark Tank and the example of Joe Rogan’s podcast TV as a bridge to the mainstream Won’t TikTok be the key to educating the masses about blockchain? In an era in which short and engaging content dominates…

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As the price surge of Bitcoin surpasses the $70,000 region, will the flag breakout rally extend to the lofty $80,000 region by November? The crypto market has reached a $2.4 trillion market cap, an increase of 4.8% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin has also significantly increased by nearly 5% in the past 24 hours. Bulls anticipate the BTC price creating a new all-time high after crossing above the $70,000 psychological mark. Should you consider buying Bitcoin near its all-time high? Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis The Bitcoin (BTC) price is currently trading at $71,173, surpassing the crucial psychological mark and…

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Ethereum price started a downside correction from the $3,450 zone. ETH is now consolidating and facing hurdles near the $3,250 resistance. Ethereum started a short-term downside correction from the $3,450 zone. The price is trading above $3,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,240 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it remains stable above the $3,120 zone. Ethereum Price Hits Support Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,1200 resistance like Bitcoin. ETH was able to climb…

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Coinbase’s stock soared past the $300 mark on Monday, currently trading at $317, following a 17% rise fueled by investor optimism surrounding crypto-related companies after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. This surge reflects a broader trend as Bitcoin hit record highs, rising above $85,000. MicroStrategy’s stock also surged 17% amid a Bitcoin buying spree, with the company recently acquiring an additional 27,200 BTC, bringing its total holdings to a massive 279,420 BTC. Coinbase has seen substantial benefits from increased trading volumes and transaction fees as Bitcoin’s price rises, driving a 243% increase in its stock value over the past year.…

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Solana’s liquid staking ecosystem has skyrocketed, hitting a $5.67 billion market cap. With a liquid staking ratio of 8.10%, Solana’s liquid staking sector continues to set new records. The uptick in the network has led to a surge in staking token, JitoSOL, which currently holds a nearly 43% market share. 🚨 BREAKING: The Total Market Cap of @Solana Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) surges to $5.67 billion, a new all-time high.Top LSTs by market share:• $JitoSOL: 42.9% • $mSOL: 16.8% • $jupSOL: 12% pic.twitter.com/CUwy1VMvwq — SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) November 7, 2024 Liquid Staking’s Appeal Liquid staking lets stakers lock their assets while…

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Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the chief U.S. critics of the crypto industry, confirmed she’d be taking the role as the most senior Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee. That panel will be responsible for handling crypto legislation in the coming months. If Democrats can manage to wrest back Senate control in two years, she could become the committee’s next chairwoman. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has long been held up as the crypto industry’s chief opponent in Congress, and she’s now ascending to the role as the top Democrat in the Senate Banking Committee, where she’ll be heard from on…

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NH Nonghyup Bank Partners with Partior to Enhance Blockchain-Powered International Transfers NH Nonghyup Bank, one of South Korea’s leading financial institutions, has joined forces with Partior, a blockchain-focused fintech company, to improve international money transfer services through blockchain technology. According to Business Korea, this strategic collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency, security, and speed of cross-border transactions. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, the partnership seeks to address the challenges associated with traditional international transfers, such as high costs, slow processing times, and limited transparency. The initiative will involve information sharing, monitoring blockchain market trends, exploring new blockchain applications, and promoting cross-border…

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MicroStrategy (MSTR) soared 19% to a record high of above $320 after US markets opened on Monday, following the company’s announcement of a $2 billion Bitcoin purchase, according to data from Yahoo Finance. Source: Yahoo Finance The world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder acquired 27,200 Bitcoin between October 31 and November 10, bringing its total holdings to 279,420 BTC, worth approximately $23 billion at current market prices. MicroStrategy’s average acquisition cost for its total Bitcoin holdings stands at around $42,800 per BTC, resulting in $11.4 billion in unrealized profits amid Bitcoin’s recent price rally. The company’s stock performance is heavily influenced…

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You’re mad about the election results; we get it. But guess who else is seeing red? Monkeys. On Wednesday, authorities in Yemassee, South Carolina, issued an alert that more than 40 rhesus macaque Monkeys had bolted from the Alpha Genesis research facility and vanished. That’s right, a whole crew of disgruntled primates is now on the loose—probably plotting their next move. News of the monkey horde’s escape sent the price of monkey-themed meme coins surging, including the Solana-based Monkey token, by 49.0% on Thursday. But what are the monkeys after? Some on X point to a government conspiracy to stop…

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