Private aviation is generally considered more dangerous than commercial aviation, but the claim that it’s 1,000 times riskier is a bit of an exaggeration. While private or general aviation does have a higher accident rate, the difference isn’t that drastic. According to the National ...

The recent cyberattack on WazirX, a leading Indian cryptocurrency exchange, has raised serious concerns about the security of crypto platforms. While the exchange claims that the attack was a "force majeure" event, many argue that this is not an acceptable excuse for losing user funds. Force ...

Hong Kong's Legislative Council Member, Johnny Ng, has proposed a study into the potential of including Bitcoin in the special administrative region's fiscal reserves. Ng sees Bitcoin's growing global acceptance, often dubbed "Digital Gold," as an opportunity for Hong Kong. He believes that the ...

The world of cryptocurrency has taken center stage in American politics, particularly as the 2024 presidential election approaches. One of the most significant developments has been Senator Cynthia Lummis's proposal to establish a **strategic Bitcoin reserve** for the United States. Senator ...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to Grayscale's latest spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC). This news was announced in a filing on July 26, marking a significant milestone for Grayscale. The new ETF will be ...

A German politician is calling out the government for selling its Bitcoin holdings, arguing it was a "monumental missed opportunity." Joana Cotar, a member of the German Bundestag, believes the sale sends a concerning signal about Germany’s readiness to embrace the digital economy. A "Monumental ...

Donald Trump, the former US President and Republican nominee for the White House, has pledged to turn the US into the "crypto capital of the planet and the Bitcoin superpower of the world" if elected. He unveiled a plan to unlock the potential of the cryptocurrency industry, which includes ...

The crypto and blockchain industries are on the rise, and it's clear that they have the potential to reshape our economic and technological landscape. But to truly unlock their potential, we need a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework. This is exactly what the Financial Innovation and ...

Switzerland's financial watchdog, FINMA, has taken a step towards regulating the rapidly growing stablecoin market. They've released new guidelines that classify stablecoin issuers as financial intermediaries, meaning they'll be subject to stricter rules. New Rules for Stablecoin Issuers These ...

The crypto world was abuzz after former President Donald Trump made an appearance at the Bitcoin Nashville conference. Trump laid out a plan to make the United States the "crypto capital of the planet," promising to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler and create a more favorable regulatory environment ...

Donald Trump, the US Republican presidential candidate, laid out his plan to make the US the crypto capital of the world at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Trump's vision for a crypto-friendly US includes: * **Ending the "war on crypto"** by reversing Biden administration ...

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, has made a hefty donation to former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. He donated 624,000 XRP, equivalent to $300,000, to support Trump's bid for the White House. The Donation and its Implications Alderoty's donation, made ...