JPMorgan CEO and Sen. Warren Bash Crypto Together
Bitcoin Core's Version 26.0 Is Out, CZ's Guilty Plea Accepted By Seattle Judge, IEEE To Issue AVAX-based Skill Certs In India, Musk's Comments On xAI Stop DOGE Surge
Welcome to Coinfeeds Daily Digest! Bitcoin Core v26.0 was launched, which introduced features for preventing eavesdropping and tampering. Dogecoin's recent surge was halted by Elon Musk after he stated he's not raising money for xAI, Sen. Warren and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon teamed up at a Senate hearing to criticize crypto. Dimon expressed he would "close down" Bitcoin and crypto if he could. In other news, House Committee passed a bill for preserving U.S. leadership in blockchain tech with the “Deploying American Blockchains Act”, Robinhood is rolling out its crypto app in Europe, and GTA 6's leaked trailer has a 'Buy $BTC' watermark.
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JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon & Sen. Elizabeth Warren Bash Crypto At Hearing
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has made headlines with his strong opposition to cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. During a U.S. Senate hearing, Dimon stated that if it were up to him, he would "close down" Bitcoin and its peers. Sen. Elizabeth Warren showed her support for these comments. | Read More
Bitcoin Core 26.0 Launches
The v2 Transport protocol, which is based on BIP324, is a game-changer for network security. Its primary function is to encrypt communication between nodes, which plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of attacks. It secures transaction data against tampering and makes it harder for eavesdroppers to intercept communications. | Read More
Elon Musk Stops Dogecoin Surge by Saying xAI Is 'Not Raising Money'
His latest announcement that xAI is not in the process of raising funds led to a noticeable shift in the market. Following a significant 14% rally and an additional 7% increase in value, dogecoin experienced a 1.1% drop after Musk's statement. | Read More
US House Advances Blockchain Bill
The United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved a piece of legislation known as the "Deploying American Blockchains Act," which is designed to foster the development and deployment of blockchain technology in the U.S. | Read More
Leaked GTA 6 Trailer Shills Bitcoin With 'Buy $BTC' Watermark
A leaked trailer for the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) included a message that has the crypto community buzzing. The leaked footage, which quickly went viral, featured a watermark urging viewers to "BUY $BTC," referring to Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency. | Read More
Robinhood Launches Crypto App in Europe
Robinhood Markets Inc., known for its commission-free trading, has made a significant move in the European market by introducing its cryptocurrency trading application. This launch marks a pivotal step in Robinhood's international expansion, following its brokerage services launch in the UK. | Read More
Ethereum's Censorship Problem Is Getting Worse
The core of the problem lies in the Ethereum blockchain's Miner Extractable Value economy. MEV refers to the profit miners can make through their ability to include, exclude, or reorder transactions within the blocks they produce. As certain transactions are being systematically excluded, it suggests a centralization of power. | Read More
IEEE and Avalanche Unveil On-chain Skill Certificates in India
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Avalanche’s partnership is expected to result in the issuance of hundreds of thousands of tamper-proof credentials. This move not only enhances the value of IEEE's certificates but also sets a powerful precedent for the adoption of blockchain in education. | Read More