553 stories tagged #fintech

  1. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Rebounds 15% After US Winter Storms
    crypto

    Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Rebounds 15% After US Winter Storms

    Bitcoin's mining difficulty surged 15% as US miners recovered from winter outages. The network's hash rate also rebounded, underscoring resilience in the US as a major mining hub.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  2. Tesla Slashes Cybertruck Prices Amidst Sales Push
    tech

    Tesla Slashes Cybertruck Prices Amidst Sales Push

    Tesla announces significant price cuts for its Cybertruck, introducing a new entry-level model and reducing costs on higher trims to boost sales.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. Kalshi Scores Tennessee Win Amidst Regulatory Showdown
    finance

    Kalshi Scores Tennessee Win Amidst Regulatory Showdown

    Kalshi secures a key injunction in Tennessee, highlighting a strategic legal divide in the ongoing battle over prediction market regulation.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Pivot: The $48 Billion Treasury Strategy
    crypto

    MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Pivot: The $48 Billion Treasury Strategy

    Explore how MicroStrategy transformed into a leading Bitcoin treasury company, its aggressive acquisition strategy, and the ongoing debate surrounding its financial gambit.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  5. Dutch Regulator Demands Polymarket Cease Operations or Face Steep Fines
    finance

    Dutch Regulator Demands Polymarket Cease Operations or Face Steep Fines

    Netherlands gambling authority orders prediction market Polymarket to halt services or pay up to €840,000 in penalties for operating without a license.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Crypto Industry Demands Basel III Reform on 1,250% Bitcoin Risk Weight
    crypto

    Crypto Industry Demands Basel III Reform on 1,250% Bitcoin Risk Weight

    Banking executives are urging the Basel Committee to revise the stringent 1,250% risk weight for Bitcoin, arguing it hinders crypto adoption and misprices risk.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. South Korean Lawmakers Grill Regulators Over Massive Bithumb Bitcoin Error
    crypto

    South Korean Lawmakers Grill Regulators Over Massive Bithumb Bitcoin Error

    South Korean lawmakers are demanding answers from financial regulators who failed to detect a critical flaw at crypto exchange Bithumb, leading to a $43 billion Bitcoin crediting blunder.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs See Major Outflows; Solana ETFs Gain Traction
    crypto

    Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs See Major Outflows; Solana ETFs Gain Traction

    US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced significant outflows, while Solana ETFs reported notable inflows, indicating shifting investor sentiment in the crypto market.

    3mo ago 1 min read