Blockchain & crypto news from India
The Loper Bright vs. Raimondo decision by the United States Supreme Court has the potential to have a far-reaching impact on the cryptocurrency industry. At its core, this decision could lead to a shift in the power dynamics between the judicial and executive branches of the US government. In a 6–3 decision, US courts are…
During the initial months of 2024, Bitcoin miners in the United States incurred a substantial expense of $2.7 billion solely on electricity. As per Paul Hoffman, an analyst at Best Brokers, the cumulative electric power utilized for Bitcoin mining in the U.S. amounted to 20,822.62 gigawatt hours (GWh) since the commencement of 2024. Energy consumption…
In a recent turn of events, the former US president, Donald Trump, has taken a U-turn regarding his assertions on Bitcoin. As he was strongly opposing the cryptocurrency, especially Bitcoin in his tenure, has now accepted the fate that he can “live with it” and acknowledges its demand. During an interview on Fox News, Trump…
On Friday, the US announced that it is sanctioning North Korean digital currency mixing company Blender.io, which the nation allegedly uses to launder stolen digital currency and foster cybercrimes. The sanctions, imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Treasury Department are the first-ever on virtual asset mixing service. The new sanctions also…
Colorado will become the first state in the US to acknowledge cryptos for state tax and fee payments. Citizens of the state will be able to pay their income taxes in Ethereum and Bitcoin beginning from as early as June. Governor Jared Polis declared the same a few days ago. To reduce difficulties with volatility…
When the US prohibited its citizens from conducting business with Russian banks, gas and oil developers, and other firms in 2014, after the nation invaded Crimea, the hit to Russia’s economy was immense and swift. Economists calculated that sanctions imposed by Western nations cost Russia around $50 billion per year. Since that day, the global…