Hunan Province, China, Debuts Digital Yuan Loans for Small Businesses – Another CBDC First?
17.5.2023
Hunan Province, China, has debuted new digital yuan loans for tech startups – with Beijing keen to explore more central bank digital currency (CBDC) financing options.
Per the Changsha Evening News, via JDZ, three startup founders became the first people to be awarded CBDC loans from...
Best Crypto to Buy Now 16 March – The Graph, Lido DAO, Injective
17.5.2023
In a financial landscape characterized by soaring volatility, Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, is demonstrating a shift from its bullish trajectory that had set the tone for the year.
Today's trading pattern shows a notable pullback from last month's high of $31,046, presenting a murky...
US Dollar’s Importance Declining in International Transactions and as Reserve Currency, Economist Says
17.5.2023
A Canadian economist and professor at the University of British Columbia says the role of the U.S. dollar in international trade and as a reserve currency has been declining. “Other currencies have been getting more important in international transactions and as reserve currencies,” he stressed....
DLT-Powered Financial Markets Could Save $100B Per Year, TradFi Study Says
17.5.2023
The Global Financial Markets Association called for regulators to be more open to the tech underpinning cryptocurrency
UK Lawmaker Group Clashes With Treasury Over Treating Unbacked Crypto as Gambling
17.5.2023
The U.K. Treasury Committee seemingly opposed the government’s proposal to recognize crypto as regulated financial activities
Airdrops can work, but be aware of the risks
17.5.2023
Airdrops can be a great way to engage communities, but they also come with risks — from Sybil attacks to potential regulatory liability
Breaking: Court victory for Ripple as judge denies SEC motion to seal Hinman docs
17.5.2023
United States District Judge Analisa Torres made the order on May 16 in a win for Ripple
SEC Can't Seal Docs Tied to Hinman's Ether Speech, Judge in Ripple Suit Rules
17.5.2023
The SEC and Ripple have sparred for months over a set of documents related to Bill Hinman's 2018 speech on securities law and ether
Lightning Labs Releases 'Better' Version of Token Minting on Bitcoin After BRC-20s Clog System
16.5.2023
The project formerly known as "Taro" has been rebranded "Taproot Assets" after Lightning Labs was hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit. The new offering comes with a "core set of features to bitcoinize the dollar," according to the firm
Cashtokens Take Center Stage Following Bitcoin Cash Upgrade: Over 26,000 Tokens Created
16.5.2023
Following the recent Bitcoin Cash upgrade on Monday, data reveals that approximately 1,308 fungible tokens and 25,336 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have emerged on the blockchain. Moreover, the Cashtokens token ecosystem is now accessible through the blockchain explorers 3xpl.com and salemkode.com...
Bitcoin Slides Below $27K as Investors Eye Debt Ceiling Negotiations
16.5.2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the U.S. could breach its debt limit by June 1, potentially setting off a recession in the event of default
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Spikes Up 2% from Recent Bottom – Good Time to Buy Now?
16.5.2023
The price of Bitcoin has experienced a notable spike of 2% from its recent bottom, leading to speculation about the optimal time to buy the cryptocurrency.
This upward movement has caught the attention of investors and traders, who are now considering whether it presents a favorable opportunity...