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Is France’s New Tax on “Unproductive Wealth” a Threat to Bitcoin’s Price?

RegulationDec 7

France considers taxing on "unproductive wealth," like the assets that don’t make money on their own. Proposed tax targets non-productive assets like Bitcoin, yachts, and private jets. New tax could reduce Bitcoin demand, leading to short-term price drops and lower liquidity. France is shaking up the crypto world by considering a new tax on “unproductive wealth.” This includes Bitcoin, along with luxury assets like yachts, private jets, and high-end cars. So, what does this mean for Bitcoin’s price? Will this new tax make cryptocurrency less appealing to investors? France’s Proposed Tax on “Unproductive Wealth” The French government is exploring a…

Cardano Wallet Yoroi Opens Door to Passive Income for ADA Holders with This Latest Partnership

AltcoinsDec 7

Yoroi Wallet, a Cardano-based light wallet, and Bring, a white-label crypto cashback platform, are launching a partnership to connect blockchain technology with global retail. This venture will allow users to earn Cardano’s native crypto, ADA, as cashback rewards when shopping with more than 775 retailers worldwide. Through this collaboration, users will experience a novel way to passively earn ADA through everyday purchases. According to a Monday post, the initiative is a part of Cardano’s growing focus on expanding its real-world applications through practical, user-centric solutions. ADA Cashback Integration within Yoroi Wallet The integration aims to offer Yoroi Wallet users a…

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood Talks About the New SEC Chair! What Did She Say? Here Are the Details

LegalDec 7

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood expressed optimism about the future of digital assets under new SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. Cathie Wood Praises Incoming SEC Chair, Highlights Bitcoin's Growth Potential Speaking about the leadership transition, Wood said Atkins is expected to reverse regulatory restrictions placed on digital assets by outgoing Chairman Gary Gensler and strengthen protections of private property rights in the digital space. Wood’s comments echo a growing sentiment in the financial sector about Bitcoin’s transformative potential, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also commenting on the subject, describing it as a “virtual digital version of gold.” Powell noted that…

Binance 2024 Inflows Are Nearly 40% Higher Than 10 Closest Competitors

ExchangesDec 7

Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange, saw 2024 inflows almost 40% higher than the next ten largest competitors combined. The firm has maintained advantages and diversified income in a chaotic market environment. Binance CEO Richard Teng shared the insights with BeInCrypto. Binance’s 2024 Journey According to a report shared with BeInCrypto, Binance, the major crypto exchange, is significantly leading in inflows. Specifically, according to data from DeFiLlama, Binance’s 2024 crypto asset inflows are nearly 40% higher than those of its 10 closest competitors combined. Binance 2024 Inflows. Source: DeFiLlama This lead is particularly impressive, considering some chaotic developments at Binance…

COZ releases Neo N3 Ledger app v0.5.0 with UX updates

BlockchainDec 7

COZ has released v0.5.0 of the Neo N3 Ledger app, delivering new features and improvements to enhance the user experience. Ledger is a popular hardware wallet that allows users to manage assets across multiple blockchains by storing private keys offline and signing transactions. COZ has been managing the Neo Ledger apps since 2017. New features and updates Version 0.5.0 introduces several updates aimed at improving transaction verification and compatibility, including: A new setting to display the SHA256 hash of the transaction script during transaction verification. A new setting to display the signer account as a Neo address during transaction verification.…

BTC Soars to $65K, This is the Next Target

BitcoinDec 7

Bitcoin’s price is finally showing some promising signs of bullish continuation. The big question now is if the consolidation period is over or if this is just a temporary bounce. Technical Analysis By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage) The Daily Chart On the daily chart, BTC has been consolidating below the 200-day moving average (around the $64K mark) for some time now. However, today’s price action suggests the consolidation period is over, as the daily candle has broken through the 200-day moving average and the $64K resistance level. If the daily candle closes above these resistance elements, investors can be optimistic that…

Top Crypto Influencers Ask Elon Musk Not to Shut Down D.O.G.E. in 2026

RegulationDec 7

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has triggered the crypto community by saying that in the summer of 2026, the new venture created by the newly elected US political leader – the Department of Government Efficiency, which Musk runs together with another big entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and prefers to call it D.O.G.E. - will be closed down. The crypto community and many of its top members on X responded to that tweet, asking the Tesla CEO not to do that since they believe les than two years will not be enough to solve all the tasks set for this organization. D.O.G.E. will…

Pro-Bitcoin Marc Andreessen helps to staff Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E cost-cutting body

LegalDec 7

The venture capital firm co-founder has landed a role in the recruitment panel of Elon Musk’s new US government department – the Department for Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E). Andreessen has been given the mandate to suggest potential candidates to join Musk’s team. Marc Andreessen, a leading figure in Silicon Valley and co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is actively involved in recruiting staff for the new D.O.G.E arm of the U.S. government. This unit, spearheaded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, will be established under the authority of the incoming Donald Trump administration. Despite holding no official position in D.O.G.E., Andreessen…

Aark Labs Launches AI and RWA Assets to Advance Web3 Usage

BlockchainDec 7

Aark Labs, a firm powering the Bitcoin layer-2 protocol Ark, has launched a new suite of AI and real-world assets to revolutionize cryptocurrency trading and transactions. The crypto startup made the announcement today December 5 on the X platform. With a wide range of AI and real-world assets, the company wants to develop a seamless user experience for virtual currency enthusiasts, investors, and traders. The new initiative will help the firm accelerate the development of innovative solutions to service the fast-evolving industry. The digital asset landscape encounters rapid market shifts currently transforming from gaming and DeFi to AI and real-world…

Crypto firms in Norway’s wealth fund face ethics probe in 2025: report

RegulationDec 7

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund’s ethics council will reportedly conduct investigations into crypto and gambling firms listed in the fund’s portfolio, including Binance and Marathon Digital, over money laundering risks. According to an exclusive Reuters report, crypto firms are included among the companies listed in the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund subject to an investigation by the fund’s ethics council. The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund is the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world, with $1.8 trillion in investments. It owns 1.5% of listed shares in 8,700 companies across the globe. This year, the fund has increased its holdings in crypto exchange,…