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The CFTC gives offshore exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and OKX the green light to operate with US customers

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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has opened a regulatory avenue for offshore cryptocurrency exchanges to legally serve US residents by registering as a Foreign Board of Trade (FBOT). The measure, announced this week by the authority, revives a tool that has existed since the 1990s and adapts it, according to sources within the … Read more The CFTC gives offshore exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and OKX the green light to operate with US customers

Samsung Pay integrates with Coinbase to buy cryptocurrencies in the US

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Soon, Coinbase users in North America will have the option to use Samsung Pay directly in the app to buy crypto. With just a couple of taps, you can go from interested to finalize the transaction without leaving the Coinbase app or re-entering payment information. This integration combines the versatility of Samsung’s wallet with Coinbase’s … Read more Samsung Pay integrates with Coinbase to buy cryptocurrencies in the US

xAI obtains permit in Memphis for gas turbines despite neighborhood opposition

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The Shelby County Health Department this week approved a permit for Elon Musk’s xAI data center to continue operating its mobile gas turbines in Memphis, which power the Grok chatbot. The decision follows hundreds of citizen input and the imminent filing of a lawsuit alleging noncompliance with clean air regulations. However, despite pressure from residents … Read more xAI obtains permit in Memphis for gas turbines despite neighborhood opposition

Tesla robotaxis are now charging in Austin, and the NHTSA is demanding an explanation for its initial road failures.

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Just hours after Tesla’s robotaxis began accepting their first paying customers in Austin, Texas, the United States’ top traffic safety agency had already picked up the phone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed on Monday its contact with Elon Musk’s company requesting details about a series of incidents that quickly appeared on video. … Read more Tesla robotaxis are now charging in Austin, and the NHTSA is demanding an explanation for its initial road failures.

Coinbase Advanced opens 24/7 trading of BTC and ETH futures and expands its derivatives portfolio

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The addition of continuous trading on Coinbase Advanced marks a first for those trading cryptocurrency derivatives in the US. According to the exchange’s announcement, BTC and ETH futures contracts can now be bought or sold at any time, every day, overcoming the previous restriction of trading only from Sunday to Friday. This gives US users … Read more Coinbase Advanced opens 24/7 trading of BTC and ETH futures and expands its derivatives portfolio

Trump declares attacks on Tesla domestic terrorism

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President Donald Trump announced that he will classify the violent acts against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, according to a transcript shared by White House reporters. This statement comes amid a wave of protests against what some consider a hostile takeover of the federal government by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). … Read more Trump declares attacks on Tesla domestic terrorism

FBI warns of misleading election security videos ahead of US election

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In the days leading up to the US presidential election, the FBI has warned about the circulation of fake videos on social media with the intention of sowing doubt and confusion in the electoral process. This alert was published yesterday, Saturday, in response to two specific videos that, according to the agency, are falsely associated … Read more FBI warns of misleading election security videos ahead of US election

What you need to know about voting by mail in the United States

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While the current political circumstances may seem unusual, one change has been the broader adoption of mail -in voting in some states, giving citizens more options to exercise their right to vote. In particular, there are eight states and the District of Columbia that have adopted a policy where mail-in ballots are automatically sent to … Read more What you need to know about voting by mail in the United States

Coinbase expands its global reach and strengthens its presence in Singapore

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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is considering moving overseas due to a lack of regulatory clarity in the United States. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has identified the Bahamas, the United Arab Emirates, and Europe as possible locations for the company’s headquarters. Coinbase’s global expansion strategy seeks to counter the growing crackdown on cryptocurrencies by US regulators, and … Read more Coinbase expands its global reach and strengthens its presence in Singapore