Russia’s Digital Ruble ‘Will Affect Banks’ Liquidity’ – Report
22.12.2023
Source: Yevgeniy Vershinin/Adobe Russia’s digital ruble will affect the commercial banking sector’s liquidity, experts have claimed as the nation prepares for a CBDC rollout. Per the media outlet Comnews, Russian financial industry experts expressed mixed feelings about the CBDC at a banking...
Bank of China Completes First Precious Metal Digital Yuan Settlement
22.12.2023
The Shanghai branch of the Bank of China has completed the first settlement of precious metals using the digital yuan. The transaction, finalized on December 19, allowed the Shanghai Gold Exchange to close a $14 million precious metal trade after receiving the funds overseas, according to local...
Coinbase CEO Highlights Crypto’s Impact on Economic Freedom — Calls Crypto ‘the Future of Money’
22.12.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has highlighted that crypto isn’t just here to say but it’s the future of money. Emphasizing that cryptocurrency “gives people economic freedom, ensuring access to their own money and fair participation in the economy ungated by powerful legacy...
Exchange Bitcoin (BTC) Supply Back to 2017 Levels; Analysts Predict Upsurge for Injective (INJ) and RebelSatoshi (RBLZ)
22.12.2023
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing an intriguing pattern with Bitcoin (BTC), reminiscent of 2017 trends. On-chain data reveals a significant decline in BTC’s exchange supply, hitting levels last seen in 2017. This shift indicates a growing inclination among investors to hold onto their...
Shibarium transaction touches peak milestone, Cardano (ADA) and InQubeta (QUBE) Gaining Massive Momentum
22.12.2023
The world of cryptocurrencies is always on the move, with every project trying to outdo each other in terms of innovation and growth. Just recently, Shibarium, which is the Layer 2 protocol of Shiba Inu, turned heads by handling over 100 million transactions. At the same time, there are other...
Galaxy Digital Seeking to Score Deals From Defunct Cryptocurrency Companies
22.12.2023
Galaxy Digital, a digital assets and blockchain financial services company, is seeking to score deals with defunct cryptocurrency companies to acquire their assets. According to reports, the company is eyeing FTX’s venture capital portfolio, which has a sizable stake in artificial...
Circle Obtains Conditional Registration in France, Names Operations Leader
22.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock Stablecoin issuer Circle has secured conditional registration as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF). We have achieved a significant early milestone in establishing our European regulatory platform by securing a conditional...
Big Rise in New Spanish Crypto Firms Recorded in 2023, Says Central Bank
22.12.2023
Source: bin/Adobe Spain’s Central Bank says the number of licensed crypto-related firms in the country grew by 50% in 2023. Per data released by the bank, as well as a report from Criptonoticias, the bank has recently given some 30 firms operating permits. The list of Bank of Spain-approved crypto...
Bitcoin Inscription Frenzy Hits EVM Blockchains
22.12.2023
In the wake of Bitcoin’s inscription phenomenon, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chains are experiencing a surge in similar practices, leading to unexpected service outages and a little confusion over their use. EVM Chains Face Surge in Token Inscriptions Over the past year...
Ethereum’s Upcoming Upgrade ‘Cancun-Deneb’ Set to Begin Testing on January 17
21.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Sergey Nivens Ethereum’s upcoming upgrade, “Cancun-Deneb” (also known as “Dencun”), is set to begin testing on January 17, as per an official note published on the Ethereum Github repository. According to the latest Ethereum All Core Developers...
Crypto Analysts are Building a Position in This AI Token – What Do They Know?
21.12.2023
Launchpad XYZ is running an AI token presale while building AI tools to empower crypto investors with data-driven insights. Image by ginstudio, Adobe Stock. With over 8,000 active cryptocurrencies crowding the market, it can be an overwhelming task for investors to identify promising projects with...
Seasoned Trader Peter Brandt Challenges Bitcoin Halving Hype Calling It a ‘Whole Lot of Excitement Over Nothing’
21.12.2023
Recently, the seasoned financial analyst and trader Peter Brandt has been increasingly expressive about crypto assets, with a particular focus on bitcoin and ethereum. On Dec. 21, 2023, Brandt reaffirmed his stance regarding the anticipated Bitcoin reward halving set for April 2024. He contends...