Giesecke+Devrient: Ghana CBDC Nullifies the Need for Multiple Intermediaries in Cross-Border Payments
25.7.2024
The recently completed proof of concept by the Bank of Ghana and the Monetary Authority of Singapore demonstrated that the latter’s central bank digital currency enables cross-border payments, excluding many intermediaries and associated costs. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) stated that the proof...
HSBC Australia to block all payments to crypto exchanges, citing scams
25.7.2024
At least six big Australian banks have taken such action now — a trend one industry executive says is stripping Aussies of their “financial rights” to participate in the digital economy
Bitfarms forced to stop ‘poison pill’ strat amid Riot takeover attempt
25.7.2024
The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal terminated Bitfarm’s attempt to “poison pill” Riot Farm’s takeover attempt of their firm
Hong Kong Launches Its First Inverse Bitcoin ETF Product
25.7.2024
CSOP Asset Management, a regulated asset management company, has become the first to launch an inverse Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong’s markets. This allows traders and investors to speculate on the decline of the cryptocurrency’s value. The product complements other ETF products already...
Crypto bank Sygnum posts profit after doubling crypto trading volumes
25.7.2024
Signum Bank says it's now eyeing further expansion into the European market, aiming to become fully MICA compliant by the first quarter of 2025
Majority of Americans Believe US in Recession, Survey Shows
25.7.2024
New research by Affirm reveals three in five Americans believe the U.S. is in a recession, though it’s not officially declared. A survey of 2,000 people shows inflation and rising living costs (68%) as the main reasons for this belief, followed by complaints from friends and family (50%)...
Traders see ETH’s $3.2K pullback as a ‘buy’ while ETFs build steam
25.7.2024
Analysts believe Ether will see “tremendous” price action once their spot ETFs build momentum, similar to Bitcoin after the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs
Telegram CEO Predicts Blockchain Mass Adoption This Year — Announces Mini App Store, Web3 Browser
25.7.2024
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, forecasts 2024 as the year of blockchain mass adoption. He announced new features such as a mini app store, an in-app browser for Web3, and initiatives to combat crypto scams. Telegram’s user base has grown to 950 million monthly active users, with expectations...
Bitcoin rewards app Fold to go public on Nasdaq via SPAC deal
25.7.2024
The Bitcoin-based cashback app will go public on the Nasdaq after a SPAC deal that’s expected to wrap up by the end of this year
Proton Launches Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet: 100 Million Proton Mail Users Can Now Receive BTC via Email
25.7.2024
Proton, known for its privacy-focused services including the popular Proton Mail with over 100 million users, has launched Proton Wallet, a new self-custodial bitcoin wallet. “If you are one of the millions of people who have a Proton Mail email address, you can now automatically receive...
Hashdex files S-1 for ETF to hold Bitcoin, Ether and potentially others
25.7.2024
The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF could see other cryptocurrencies added down the track, subject to all the necessary approvals
Robert Kiyosaki vs Peter Schiff: Conflicting Predictions on Gold, Bitcoin, and US Dollar
25.7.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki and gold advocate Peter Schiff have provided conflicting forecasts about the future of gold, silver, bitcoin, and the U.S. economy if Donald Trump is re-elected. Kiyosaki claims asset prices will rise as Trump supports a weaker dollar, which he believes will...