“This is a Black Mirror episode. Definitely turning this ‘feature’ off,” commented Elon Musk on Microsoft’s new Recall feature.
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Bitcoin hits record in Japan, Argentina and Philippines’ local currency [cointelegraph]
For the first time in history, the price of one Bitcoin exceeded 11 million yen in Japan, while prices also peaked in Argentina and the Phillippines.
Anti-crypto FDIC chair Martin Gruenberg to step down — ‘best day ever’ [cointelegraph]
Martin Gruenberg has faced criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike after an independent investigation revealed a range of workplace issues at the FDIC.
House Democrats won’t be forced to vote against two pro-crypto bills [cointelegraph]
A leaked email shows Democratic Party leaders “strongly oppose” two Republican-led crypto bills but will not force house members to vote no on them.
Dark web market owner arrested in New York after FBI traces crypto [cointelegraph]
The FBI claimed it found Incognito Market’s alleged owner, Rui-Siang Lin, by tracking crypto from the dark web drug market to a crypto exchange account allegedly in his name.
Prometheum launches Ether custody service that treats ETH as a security: Report [cointelegraph]
The digital assets platform soft-launched its controversial Ethereum custody service on May 17 and is targeting a full launch next month.
Ether surges 18% amid new hope for spot Ether ETFs approvals [cointelegraph]
If a 19b-4 spot Ether ETF filing be approved, analysts anticipate the SEC won’t immediately sign off on the S-1, which is required for the products to launch.
Ether surges 18% amid new hope for spot Ether ETF approvals [cointelegraph]
If a 19b-4 spot Ether ETF filing is approved, analysts anticipate the SEC won’t immediately sign off on the S-1, which is required for the products to launch.
Ex-Florida congressman joins Coinbase Global Advisory Council [cointelegraph]
Stephanie Murphy, Tim Ryan, and Pat Toomey — all former U.S. lawmakers — are on the council advising Coinbase on regulatory matters.
Bipartisan bill for blockchain competitiveness passes US House [cointelegraph]
The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023 gives the Commerce Department a role in advancing blockchain technology.