AI-powered summaries of the day's top crypto events
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a meeting this week to potentially advance digital asset policies without the need for congressional action. This move comes as the CLARITY Act faces uncertainty, and the SEC aims to provide regulatory guidance for crypto offerings.
Riot Platforms' stock surged 25% after-hours following the announcement of a $9.1 billion deal with AI company Anthropic. The agreement includes two five-year extension options, potentially increasing the contract value to $16.1 billion, highlighting a significant shift towards AI infrastructure revenue for the bitcoin mining company.
Russia's central bank has approved the trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether (USDT) on regulated exchanges, while excluding XRP from the list. This decision follows a recent law signed by President Vladimir Putin, allowing regulated retail trading of select cryptocurrencies.
Thailand has announced a 0% tax on cryptocurrency transactions in an effort to position itself as a leading crypto hub. This tax policy aims to attract more crypto businesses and investors to the country, enhancing its competitiveness in the global digital asset market.
BTCPay has announced a bounty of up to 3 BTC, equivalent to approximately $190,000, for information leading to the recovery of funds stolen during a recent exploit. Attackers drained merchant Lightning wallets by compromising LND credentials, prompting the project to seek assistance in recovering the lost funds.