Bitcoin, Dogecoin Targeted as Norway Eyes Ban on New Crypto Mining Operations – Decrypt
Norway plans a temporary ban on new crypto mining operations, citing excessive power use. Bitcoin and Dogecoin are likely targets. The government aims to redirect energy to more beneficial uses like data centers.
Texas Sheriffs Crack Bitcoin ATM With Power Tools to Retrieve $32,000 – Decrypt
Texas sheriffs used power tools to retrieve $32,000 from a Bitcoin ATM after a family reported being scammed. The FBI noted $107 million in Bitcoin ATM-related losses among seniors in 2024.
Digital Pound Timeline at Risk as BoE Governor Doubts Need
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey expressed skepticism about the need for a retail digital pound, questioning its benefits while affirming progress on a wholesale CBDC for institutional use.
Coinbase secures MiCA approval, shifts headquarters to Luxembourg
Coinbase secures MiCA approval from Luxembourg’s CSSF, enabling operations across all 27 EU member states. The exchange shifts its European headquarters to Luxembourg, marking a strategic expansion under the new regulatory framework.
Wyoming stablecoin commission names Aptos highest-ranking blockchain
Wyoming’s Stable Token Commission ranked Aptos highest among blockchains for its WYST stablecoin pilot, scoring 32 points. Sei followed with 30 points. The state aims to launch the stablecoin by July.
Coinbase secures MiCA license, names Luxembourg as EU headquarters
Coinbase obtained a MiCA license from Luxembourg, allowing EU-wide crypto services. It named Luxembourg its EU HQ, citing progressive regulations. The license intensifies competition among exchanges in Europe.
Giving Government the Data It Needs — Not a Byte More – “The Defiant”
The article discusses how zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) can balance government data needs with privacy, enabling verification without exposing personal information, offering a solution to bureaucratic inefficiency.
Justin Sun Meets Bo Hines to Discuss Tron’s Role in US Crypto Policy
Tron founder Justin Sun met with Bo Hines to discuss Tron’s role in U.S. crypto policy, including the GENIUS Act and blockchain’s potential to advance digital asset leadership.
Norway eyes crypto mining ban amid local firms’ heavy investments in Bitcoin
Norway plans a temporary ban on new crypto mining data centers due to environmental concerns, conflicting with local firms investing heavily in Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
High risk, high reward: Crypto perpetual futures gain momentum in US
Crypto perpetual futures are gaining traction in the US despite risks to retail traders. Coinbase plans CFTC-compliant perps, while regulators shift stance under new guidance.
