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Crypto IRAs: Future-Proof Your Retirement
As cryptocurrencies increasingly make their mark on the global financial landscape, savvy investors are beginning to explore their inclusion in retirement plans. The surge in digital assets has led to an upswing in crypto IRA providers, granting access to cryptocurrency investments. Here's a look at the unique aspects of these projects. 
American authorities have charged Charles Parks III with fraud and money laundering related to his operation of illegally mining cryptocurrencies using cloud services. From January to August 2021, the suspect orchestrated a cryptojacking scheme, exploiting third-party computing resources and equipment to mine cryptocurrencies. Zombie Coins: Are Zombie Coins and Dead Coins the Same?
In the crypto world, zombies aren’t mythical. Thousands of cryptocurrencies exist in the market without showing much movement. You can spot zombie coins through crypto analytics platforms like CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko. When you read in the metrics “with a trading volume of $0” there, you've met a zombie. Bitcoin Maximalism: Do We Need Only One Crypto?
Bitcoin maximalism is a critical ideology within the crypto community. It revolves around the belief that Bitcoin, the world's first successful cryptocurrency, is superior to other cryptocurrencies created afterward. Bitcoiners believe: the world doesn’t need any other crypto. Monad: The Most Anticipated Parallel Blockchain in 2024
Decentralized applications (dApps) are rapidly propelling the worldwide embrace of cryptocurrencies. Users are finding utility for crypto in various sectors, including SocialFi, DeFi, NFTs, and beyond. For dApps across all sectors to achieve mass adoption, a scalable blockchain infrastructure is imperative. 
A US court has declared that trading certain cryptocurrencies on the secondary market amounts to dealing in securities, thereby falling under the purview of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Judge Tana Lin delivered this verdict while presiding over an insider trading case involving acquaintances of employees at the crypto exchange Coinbase. 
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has advocated for a shift towards a more decentralized American financial system and called for lighter regulations, including those affecting cryptocurrencies. She has been a vocal supporter of digital assets since her appointment in 2018. 
Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg believes that a spot Ethereum ETF is unlikely to come soon, though it could be approved by 2026. He advises against drawing parallels with the Bitcoin ETF, highlighting significant differences between the two cryptocurrencies. What Crypto Issues Will the New U.S. Law Address?
An important regulatory bill concerning cryptocurrencies might receive approval this May. The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Financial Innovation and Technology Act, known as FIT-21, which could significantly impact the global digital industry. Why Did BTC Crash Amid the Attack on Israel? What Comes Next?
Cryptocurrencies and politics are more intertwined than we might wish. On the night of April 13, Iran launched a large-scale missile attack on Israel, likely in retaliation for a strike in Syria that resulted in the deaths of high-ranking Iranian military officers. This incident triggered a significant downturn in the crypto market. But what exactly happened? Web3 Job Market and How to Find a Job in Web3 in 2024
The Web3 job market saw massive layoffs over the crypto winter that started in November 2021. Prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies declined sharply causing market uncertainty, and making investors cautious. 2024 seems to change the sentiment. 
The Surge of Meme Coins You May Have Overlooked
Meme coins are a unique breed of cryptocurrencies, rooted in the widespread appeal of internet memes, iconic movie characters, or notable public figures. Their concept, easily graspable by the public, occasionally catapults these assets into popularity, leading to price surges that can multiply their value manyfold. 
Web traffic analysis reveals that the United States, the United Kingdom, and Turkey are at the forefront of countries showing keen interest in the integration of artificial intelligence with cryptocurrencies, with the United States alone contributing to 18.9% of this fascination. These findings were highlighted in the latest report by CoinGecko, which identified the top fifteen countries engaging with this trend. 
Crypto Regulations in Argentina
Cryptocurrencies have garnered significant attention in Argentina, especially after Javier Milei, a crypto enthusiast, became the country's president. He has vowed to actively promote the widespread adoption of Bitcoin and aims to dismantle the Central Bank, criticizing it as an institution designed to deceive citizens. 
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts has once again expressed her concerns about cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the need for their compliance with current traditional financial regulations. She highlighted her proposed anti-money laundering legislation, which could have adverse effects on the crypto sector, awaiting further examination. 
PostFinance, one of Switzerland's major banks, is stepping into the cryptocurrency world with a service for retail clients, launching on February 21, 2024. The service will allow users to purchase, store, and even set up savings plans for digital assets. Initially, it will offer access to 11 popular cryptocurrencies.