Volcano Energy, in partnership with Luxor Technology, unveils 'Lava Pool,' the inaugural cryptocurrency mining pool in El Salvador, harnessing the country's geothermal energy for Bitcoin mining.

The platform offers a free service for Bitcoin mining, allowing individuals, regardless of their knowledge or financial status, to participate in the process of generating passive income.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has included several prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, including Huobi-owned HTX and KuCoin, on its warning list of unregistered firms that customers are advised to avoid, in line with its stringent regulatory approach.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a second consultative paper on crypto regulations, inviting input on various aspects of Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and aiming to finalize draft standards by June 2024.

Ex-BlackRock managing director, now CEO of MarketVector Indexes, anticipates U.S. SEC's approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF within 'three to six months,' signaling potential for significant cryptocurrency market growth.

In a significant legal development, the U.S. court has denied the SEC's appeal in the Ripple case, paving the way for the trial of Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen.

Former cryptocurrency magnate Sam Bankman-Fried is set to stand trial in Manhattan, facing charges of financial misconduct and conspiracy stemming from the dramatic collapse of his crypto empire, FTX.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) introduces a crypto-risk assessment matrix (C-RAM) to help countries identify potential risks in the cryptocurrency sector and propose regulatory responses.

BIS's Project Mariana, a wholesale CBDC pilot, concludes, revealing how DeFi elements like automated market makers could lay the foundation for the next generation of financial market infrastructure

The SEC has pushed back its decision on the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to January 10, 2024, citing the need for more time to review the proposed rule change, potentially signaling further delays for other spot bitcoin fund applications.