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Trump Threats Secondary Tariffs on Russian Oil if Peace Talks Go Under
31.3.2025
President Trump floated the idea of these secondary tariffs during an interview with NBC, where he also remarked that he was “very angry” at Putin’s attitude towards the resolution of the Ukraine-Russian conflict. China, India, Turkey, and the EU are the largest buyers of Russian...
Nigerian Oil Marketers Denounce Oil De-Dollarization Policy
26.3.2025
Olufemi Adewole, Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, warns that Nigeria’s Naira-for-crude oil transaction framework could destabilize foreign exchange (FX), deter foreign direct investment (FDI), and worsen economic challenges. He highlights the volatility of the Naira and stresses that crude...
Unnamed Insiders Allege Russia Taps Crypto Assets to Facilitate Oil Trade With China and India
14.3.2025
Based on whispers from unnamed insiders quoted by Reuters, Russia is reportedly turning to bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins as tools in its oil trade with China and India. These insiders, described as having “direct knowledge of the matter,” opted to stay in the shadows, citing...
Russia Turns to Crypto to Bypass Western Sanctions in Oil Trade: Reuters
14.3.2025
While fiat currencies remain the primary method, crypto is seen as a convenient and flexible tool for transactions
Russia using Bitcoin, USDt for oil trades with China and India: Report
14.3.2025
Russian companies have been using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDt to facilitate international trade with China and India, according to a Reuters report.Russian oil companies have been using crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether’s USDt (USDT) to accelerate international trades...
US Bitcoin reserve vs. gold and oil reserves: How do they compare?
12.3.2025
US reserves status quo: Gold, oil and the emerging role of Bitcoin The US government has long relied on gold and oil as reserve assets, but with the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin (BTC), its potential role as a strategic reserve has increased...
US Bitcoin reserve vs. gold and oil reserves: How do they compare?
12.3.2025
US reserves status quo: Gold, oil and the emerging role of Bitcoin The US government has long relied on gold and oil as reserve assets, but with the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin (BTC), its potential role as a strategic reserve has increased...
US Bitcoin reserve vs. gold and oil reserves: How do they compare?
12.3.2025
US reserves status quo: Gold, oil and the emerging role of Bitcoin The US government has long relied on gold and oil as reserve assets, but with the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin (BTC), its potential role as a strategic reserve has increased...
US Bitcoin reserve vs. gold and oil reserves: How do they compare?
12.3.2025
US reserves status quo: Gold, oil and the emerging role of Bitcoin The US government has long relied on gold and oil as reserve assets, but with the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin (BTC), its potential role as a strategic reserve has increased...
XRP ETF: Here are the funds awaiting SEC approval so far
12.3.2025
American asset manager Franklin Templeton has entered the growing XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) race, becoming the latest firm to file for a spot XRP ETF in the United States.Franklin Templeton’s XRP (XRP) ETF is designed to track the performance of the XRP price, with XRP holdings stored...
Securitize to bring BUIDL tokenized fund to DeFi with RedStone price feeds
12.3.2025
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization company Securitize has selected RedStone as the primary oracle provider for its tokenized products, which include BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) and the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund (ACRED).According to a March...
Bitcoin’s next catalyst: End of $36T US debt ceiling suspension
12.3.2025
Bitcoin’s next significant price catalyst may arrive Friday as the US debt suspension period comes to an end, potentially injecting fresh liquidity into markets and driving a price rebound.The US Treasury hit its $36 trillion debt ceiling a day after President Donald Trump’s...
Bank of Russia proposes to allow crypto purchases by select investors
12.3.2025
The Russian central bank is considering a three-year experimental regime to authorize select Russian investors to trade cryptocurrencies.On March 12, the Bank of Russia announced a proposal to allow a “limited circle of Russian investors” to buy and sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin...
Web3 gaming investors no longer throwing money at ‘Axie killers’
12.3.2025
The Web3 gaming industry is facing tighter investment conditions as capital flows become more selective, with investors prioritizing sustainable projects over hype-driven fundraising.In February, Gunzilla Games Web3 director Theodore Agranat described blockchain gaming as a “game of musical...
EU retaliatory tariffs threaten Bitcoin correction to $75K — Analysts
12.3.2025
The European Union’s latest retaliatory tariffs have deepened macroeconomic uncertainty, prompting crypto analysts to forecast increased volatility for Bitcoin prices, which may drop below the critical $75,000 support level.The EU will impose counter-tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28 billion)...
Gemini crypto exchange adds USD payment rails for European institutions
12.3.2025
Gemini crypto exchange, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is expanding its trading capabilities for institutional clients in Europe by introducing US dollar payment supportGemini has partnered with Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick to enable US dollar payment rails for institutional customers...
Ghana’s Central Bank Cancels Costly Gold-for-Oil Barter Scheme Amid Massive Losses
6.3.2025
Ghana’s gold-for-oil barter scheme has been halted by the central bank, according to Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama. Stabilizing Foreign Exchange Markets The Ghanaian central bank has suspended a barter trade scheme in which it swapped gold for oil, according to a report. Johnson...
Latam Insights Encore: The Upcoming Oil-Bitcoin Connection in Latin America
27.1.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines the possible connection between bitcoin mining and oil in Latam, and how companies can benefit by combining these two operations. Latam...
Brazilian Oil Giant Petrobras Starts Looking Into Bitcoin Mining
23.1.2025
Petrobras is interested in bitcoin mining as a complementary activity. Marcelo Curi, a blockchain and crypto architect at Petrobras, has stated that the company is researching this and other Web3 applications to reduce carbon emissions. Brazilian State-Owned Company Petrobras Researches Bitcoin...
Pyth Network brings real-time oil data to over 80 blockchains
17.12.2024
Pyth Network has expanded its decentralized oracle services with real-time oil market data for WTI and Brent Crude Oil, enabling DeFi energy market applications