Why is the crypto market down today?
The cryptocurrency market’s growing correlation with the Nasdaq 100 hinders bullish prospects as the month draws to a close.
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Pump-and-Dump Groups Become ‘Widespread’ as Market Remains Largely Unregulated
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US lawmaker is most concerned about Treasury’s response to crypto
Exactly 3% of the United States Senate attended the Texas Blockchain Summit on Friday, all addressing their fellow lawmakers' understanding of crypto and blockchain. 307 Total views 9 Total shares Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis said the Treasury Department may be more of a threat to innovation in blockchain and cryptocurrencies in the United States than…