U.S. Treasury
Source: Treasury Sec. Mnuchin Says ‘We’re Looking Closely’ at Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies – Bitcoinist.com
The controversy surrounding the correlation between the release of new USDT and dramatic price spikes lead by bitfinex trading continues, as 20 million new USDT were released shortly before a single market buy of approximately $13.5 million USD worth of bitcoin was executed on the 8th of November. The sudden spike in buying pressure quickly drove the price of bitcoin from $7075 to $7350 in less than 60 minutes. Since then, an additional 20 million USDT have been released into circulation on the 9th, and 30 million USDT on the 10th of November.
Source: Total Supply of Tethers Increases By 20% in One Week
The Japanese government’s legalization of bitcoin as a currency has led to a surge in mainstream adoption in the country.
Source: Japan’s Legalization of Bitcoin Led to Surge in Mainstream Adoption
The chairman of the Israel Securities Authority (ISA), Professor Schmuel Hauser, has recently outlined a number of the regulator’s concerns regarding cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Source: Israel Securities Authority Chairman Outlines Concerns Regarding ICOs