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A Washington DC-based serial entrepreneur who was fortunate enough to buy PEPE at its inception has now shifted focus to a new rising star in the meme coin space: Mpeppe (MPEPE), a casino-themed meme coin currently priced at $0.0021. Let’s explore why this entrepreneur, who has a history of making big gains with PEPE, has turned to Mpeppe, and how this token is poised for a breakout. The Rise and Stumble of PEPE Pepe Coin (PEPE) made a splash in…

The post Binance US Loses License, to Exit Washington by August 2024 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Amidst a wave of regulatory hurdles in many regions, Binance US has announced the cessation of its operations in Washington. This decision comes amid increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies. A deadline of August 20, 2024, has been set for closing all accounts based in the state. The primary reason for halting operations is the expiration of the exchange’s operating license. Binance US…

The newly-founded “global community of technologists” has sent a letter to US Congress advocating skepticism of the crypto industry. The group – featuring 26 computer scientists and academics – combats the positive spin put forth by cryptocurrency lobbyists thus far. No Real Benefits Thursday’s letter – directed toward House and Senate Leaders alike – argues that crypto assets are not “unreservedly good”. It calls for the creation of a regulatory “safe haven” from so-called “risky, flawed, and unproven digital financial…

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson has shared details of a week-long trip to Washington D.C, where he met with US lawmakers to discuss crypto-related policies. In a Youtube video, Hoskinson related his conversations which he says are another step towards changing how regulatory entities view the crypto industry. Crypto Policies in Need of Major Work Charles Hoskinson has reportedly spent the past few days mulling over the best course for regulation. In fairness, Hoskinson has always pushed clarity in government interactions…

On Wednesday, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee signed off on a new crypto-positive law.  The law details plans to see blockchain technology further incorporated into the state’s financial sector. Open to New Developments The bill first appeared before the senate in 2019 when Republican Senator Sharon Brown submitted the original proposal. Supported by the WTIA, the proposal was crafted to help establish Washington as a significant leader in blockchain tech. In  the past years, WTIA and Senator Sharon remain the…