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Ripple Unveils Brazil Fund for Supporting Local XRP Ledger Projects
20.5.2024
Ripple, the cryptocurrency services and payments company, has recently unveiled a local fund to support Brazil-based projects using XRP Ledger, the XRP asset blockchain. Julia Heitner, Program Manager of the XRPL Grants program, stated that Brazil was the first country where this strategy would...
62 Crypto Projects Raise $474M in 20 Days, Led by Sophon and Securitize
20.5.2024
According to the latest data, 62 blockchain or cryptocurrency projects have collectively raised $474 million over the past 20 days of May. Leading the charge, the entertainment-focused blockchain project Sophon garnered $60 million in a node sale, with Securitize following closely, raising...
Cryptomus Shakes Up Crypto: Unveils Fee-Free iOS App and Launches Rewarding CRMS Token
20.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. In a bold move that disrupts the digital currency space, Cryptomus has unveiled its much-anticipated iOS application, a comprehensive solution for crypto enthusiasts seeking a seamless, fee-free trading experience. This innovative app, now available on the App Store, enables users...
‘Really Stupid and a Huge Mistake:’ Putin Blasts US Actions Blocking Payments to China; Exporters Turn to Small Banks and Crypto
20.5.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin charged against the U.S. actions seeking to block Russian payments to China and other countries. During a two-day trip to China, the Russian leader emphasized that this strategy was “really stupid and a huge mistake,” considering that these actions...
The Week’s Biggest Crypto Gainers and Losers: PENDLE Soars, WLD Plummets
20.5.2024
This week bitcoin appreciated over 6% against the U.S. dollar, while ether increased more than 3% in the same period. Meanwhile, more than twelve alternative cryptocurrencies saw double-digit gains between 10% and 33.4%. Weekly Crypto Highlights: Double-Digit Gains and Losses Across the Board As...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 114 BTC Worth $7.6M After 11 Years
20.5.2024
With bitcoin’s price up 6.8% from last week, a dormant bitcoin address from 2013 became active for the first time in over 11 years, transferring 114.42 bitcoins valued at $7.67 million. Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet Awakens After 11 Years, Moves 114 Bitcoins April and May have seen fewer...
Bonk Up 20% in a Week as New Solana Meme Coin SEAL Nears $2M
20.5.2024
Meme coins are back in the spotlight again, and Bonk (BONK) is leading the charge. The Solana-based token has rallied 20% in the past week and is now trading around the $0.0000257 level. Alongside BONK, presale project Sealana (SEAL) is also seeing growth – nearing the $2 million milestone...
Judge Rules Craig Wright Lied ‘Extensively,’ Committed Forgery in Bid to Claim Satoshi Identity
20.5.2024
On May 20, 2024, a ruling was delivered by Justice James Mellor in the COPA vs. Craig Wright case. Mellor determined that Wright lied “extensively and repeatedly” in his efforts to prove he was Satoshi Nakamoto. Mellor emphasized that Wright’s evidence was “at best...
Grayscale Leadership Change: Sonnenshein Steps Down — Goldman Sachs’ Peter Mintzberg Appointed New CEO
20.5.2024
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has appointed Peter Mintzberg as CEO, effective August 15, 2024. Mintzberg, currently Global Head of Strategy for Asset and Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs, will also join Grayscale’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Michael Sonnenshein, who steps down...
Ethereum Technical Insights: ETH Crosses $3,100 Mark for the First Time in 21 Days
20.5.2024
Ethereum’s price has been exhibiting a narrow intraday range between $3,048 and $3,139. With a market capitalization of $373 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $9.83 billion, the cryptocurrency shows a mixed technical outlook. At 7:57 (EDT) on Monday, ether is exchanging hands for just...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Push Forward, Breaking Upper Resistance Levels
20.5.2024
As of May 20, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $67,224, reflecting a strong market performance. The cryptocurrency has experienced a 24-hour range between $66,000 and $67,431, with a market capitalization of $1.32 trillion and a trading volume of $21.18 billion. Bitcoin The daily chart indicates that...
Nigerian Securities Regulator: Crypto Exchanges Complying With Naira Delisting Directive
20.5.2024
The Nigerian Securities Regulator has stated that cryptocurrency exchanges have complied with a directive to remove the local currency from peer-to-peer platforms. The acting director-general of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has called on platforms engaged in practices that...
Balaji Srinivasan Highlights China’s Dedollarization and Envisions Post-Dollar Economy
20.5.2024
Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, recently shared his insights on the global economy and the future of the U.S. dollar on social media. He discussed the concept of dedollarization, suggesting that China and other countries are moving away from U.S. debt and investing in gold instead....
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Says Peter Schiff Criticizes Bitcoin to Attract Attention, Increase Following
20.5.2024
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has accused economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff of leveraging his criticisms of bitcoin to garner attention and increase his social media following. However, Schiff countered, asserting that he is simply offering his candid perspective on the investment risks...
Nigerian Currency Slides 5% After Central Bank Injects More Than $80 Million Into Forex Market
20.5.2024
The Nigerian naira continued with a downward which recently saw it being named the worst-performing currency when it slid by just over five per cent to erase the previous day’s gains. The naira’s depreciation is said to have occurred just a day after the central bank intervened...
Gold Prices Break Record Highs, Silver Also Rallies
20.5.2024
Gold has continued rising in financial markets, hitting new all-time high (ATH) prices against the U.S. dollar. The precious metal’s price rose to levels close to $2,450 per ounce this Monday, fueled by geopolitical tensions and the expectations of a Federal Reserve dovish move on interest...
Coinbase Highlights Key US Regulatory Developments Driving Crypto Prices
20.5.2024
The latest Coinbase Weekly Market Commentary, dated May 17, highlights the crucial influence of regulatory developments on U.S. cryptocurrency markets. Coinbase stated: “Macro continues to be a key driver for crypto performance, though we think upcoming major catalysts may be regulatory...
Paraguay Proposes Harsh Penalties for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
20.5.2024
The Paraguayan government is urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would impose up to 10 years in jail for illegal bitcoin miners, in response to the large amounts of electricity theft threatening the state-owned National Electricity Administration (ANDE). The bill includes provisions for Paraguayan...
IMF Acknowledges Russian Assets’ Confiscation Might Undermine the World’s Financial System
20.5.2024
The IMF has expressed its concerns about the possible outcome of the confiscation of Russian assets abroad as a consequence of the ongoing military conflict between the nation and Ukraine. Julie Kozack, a spokesperson for the institution, called for these actions to have a proper justification...
Latam Insights: El Salvador Embraces Geothermal Bitcoin Mining, Bitfarms Expands Its Capacity in Paraguay
20.5.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador produced nearly 474 bitcoin using geothermal energy, Bitfarms expanded the capacity of its Paraguayan bitcoin mining facility, and Bitso launched...