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Bitcoin 2024: Key Takeaways from the Conference
From July 25–27 in Nashville, the Bitcoin Conference 2024 took center stage as one of the year's most significant events. The conference featured U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, Senator Cynthia Lummis, investor Michael Saylor, and other prominent industry figures. Topics of discussion included crypto regulations, the potential for BTC ecosystem development, and other crucial issues. 
According to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, an investigation conducted by financial regulators across several U.S. states revealed that the cryptocurrency company Abra was offering trading and investment services without the requisite licenses. 
A Glowing Day for Crypto: N Crypto Conference 2024 in Kyiv
Stepping out from behind the computer to meet face-to-face can be rare in today's digital world, especially in a city like Kyiv in the midst of a full-scale war. The N Crypto Conference 2024 offered just such an opportunity. Our team was on the ground, absorbing the vibrant energy and insights firsthand. 
The likelihood is high, at 99%, that the interest rate will stay the same. This is because the Federal Reserve is still gauging the effect of the current rate on the economy.
Following the decision, there will be a press conference by Jerome Powell 30 minutes later. Given the potential for market shifts from his remarks, traders are advised to hold off on transactions. 
Today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia held its seventh annual fintech conference.
A significant takeaway was Deputy Chair Michael Barr's pronounced concerns about the risks stablecoins, devoid of federal oversight, might pose to financial stability.
On the topic of CBDCs, Barr remarked that decisions remain on the distant horizon. 
At the Intersekt 2023 fintech conference, top executives from Australian crypto firms addressed the growing concern of fraud in the sector. Their consensus? Educating users about scammers' tactics can drastically cut down on fraud incidents. Instead of simply responding to issues, the focus should be on proactive prevention. The discussion also pointed out that the responsibility for curbing crypto scams doesn't just fall on the crypto industry — it's shared by banks, social media platforms, and telecom companies as well.