“CBDC to Aid Taxation” Argentina’s Central Bank Backs Massa’s Plan For a Digital Peso
5.10.2023
Argentina’s central bank has expressly backed Sergio Massa’s bid to roll out a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) if elected President.
Juan Agustín D’Attellis Noguera, a director of Banco Central de la República Argentina explained that a ‘digital peso’ will offer multiple benefits for...
Paima gets $1.4M from Cardano to build AW infrastructure
5.10.2023
Paima Studios, an industry-leading framework for the creation of L2s for gaming, has received a grant worth $1.4 million from Cardano. It will now be redirected to the efforts of constructing an Autonomous World infrastructure. The grant by Cardano has been reported to be the largest in the Web3...
Exclusive: India Will Be Core Hub for Web3 Innovation, Says Gemini APAC CEO
5.10.2023
In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, Gemini APAC CEO and Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Pravjit Tiwana, shared insights into the company's strategic vision for India as their core hub for Web3 innovation.
Tiwana believes that India will play a pivotal role in leading web3 innovation...
Blackbird raises $24 million in Series A Round led by a16z
5.10.2023
Blackbird Labs has raised $24 million in Series A Round. The funding was led by a16z with the objective of revolutionizing the way in which the restaurant industry serves its loyal customers. Other participants were Bolt by QED and Amex Ventures. Moving forward, Blackbird will offer innovative ways...
Friend.Tech Targeted SIM Swaps Worsen as Users Lose More Ether
5.10.2023
CoinDesk reported earlier this week that Friend.Tech users were seemingly starting to get targeted in SIM swap exploits
Wirex taps ZK-proofs for non-custodial crypto debit card issuance
5.10.2023
Wirex first launched its crypto debit card in 2015 and currently claims over six million customers
K33 Research Advises Shifting Focus from Ether to Bitcoin Amid ETF Debut
5.10.2023
Crypto analysis firm K33 Research has suggested that investors consider shifting their focus from Ether (ETH) to Bitcoin (BTC) following Monday’s debut of Ether futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US.
The launch of these ETFs, including offerings from VanEck, ProShares, and Bitwise...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Approaches Key Price Ceiling Ahead of Friday’s US Payrolls Report
5.10.2023
Bitcoin continued to consolidate on Thursday, ahead of the upcoming U.S. nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report in the United States. Payrolls are expected to come in at 170,000 for September, down from 187,000 the month prior. Ethereum fell for a fourth straight day. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) continued...
Solana Price Prediction as $500 Million Trading Volume Comes In Amid Sam Bankman-Fried Trial – Which Way Will SOL Go?
5.10.2023
The price of Solana (SOL) has dropped to $23.26 today, with the altcoin falling by 1% in 24 hours as the market as a whole barely moves.
SOL's dip also comes as Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial begins in New York, with the conviction of the former FTX CEO potentially having implications for...
Bitcoin still beating US dollar versus 'eggflation' — Fed data
5.10.2023
Bitcoin is an unlikely choice for egg purchasing, but the amount needed per dozen speaks for itself
First Mover Americas: DOJ: SBF’s Crypto Empire Was Built on a Lie
5.10.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
‘ETFs Are Inevitable But Not Imminent’, Crypto Expert Argues
5.10.2023
Talking to Cryptonews, crypto expert Peter Eberle discussed the potential for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the impact of the Grayscale-US SEC battle, the current state of crypto investments, and the relevance of regulatory clarity in the space.
Eberle is the President and Chief Investment...