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BIS distances from Project mBridge amid BRICS sanctions concerns
31.10.2024
Economic sanctions have a profound effect on international financial architecture, it turns out
BIS distances from Project mBridge amid BRICS sanctions concerns
31.10.2024
Economic sanctions have a profound effect on international financial architecture, it turns out
Circle's USDC in Brazil and Mexico Now Available to Businesses Via Banking System
17.9.2024
Previously, the stablecoin could only be purchased through crypto exchanges
Robert Kiyosaki Pushes Bitcoin as US Debt Soars to Alarming Levels — Warns of Banking System Failures
25.8.2024
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has warned that the U.S. is adding a trillion dollars to its debt every 100 days. He advises investing in gold, silver, and bitcoin to safeguard against economic instability. Kiyosaki also points out the dangers of relying on traditional banks...
MiCA regulation poses ‘systemic risk’ to banking system, says Tether CEO
9.8.2024
According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, recently approved MiCA regulations threaten both banks and stablecoin issuers
TradFi Liquidity Stress Indicator Surges. What Does It Mean for BTC?
3.7.2024
The secured overnight financing rate surged Monday, indicating liquidity stress in the U.S. banking system
Bank of Canada Governor Warns of ‘Sharp Correction’ Risks in Markets and ‘System-Wide Stress’
12.5.2024
In his speech on the release of the Financial Stability Report, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, sought to emphasize the purported strength of Canada’s financial system while cautioning against ongoing risks that could precipitate a “sharp correction” in markets...
Stablecoin Legislation Must Respect the Dual-Banking System
29.4.2024
The Lummis-Gillibrand stablecoin bill subordinates state regulation to federal control, giving Washington too much power as to which entities can issue these important digital assets, say Jack Solowey and Jennifer J. Schulp at the Cato Institute
Bitcoin Steady at $43K as Tumbling U.S. Regional Bank Stocks Reignite Worries
1.2.2024
Bitcoin so far remained muted compared to its vehement rally during the March banking crisis, but one analyst said he's "cautiously long" amid the turmoil
Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Biggest Crash Prediction — ‘No Time to Play Russian Roulette With Your Life’
12.12.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned that the biggest crash in history may be starting. Emphasizing that the U.S. banking system is bankrupt, he warned that the S&P 500 will be next to collapse, which will “toast millions” of U.S. retirement plans. There’s “no time...
US Treasury Deputy Secretary: Crypto Not Major Source of Funding for Terrorists
30.10.2023
U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo says crypto is not the vast majority of the ways terrorist groups are funded, noting that these organizations “continued to use the traditional banking system.” His statements followed media reports claiming that Hamas raised a large sum...
Federal Reserve Raises Federal Funds Rate by 25bps Amidst Moderate Economic Growth
26.7.2023
In the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) report, it was stated that the U.S. economy has been experiencing moderate growth and members of the committee have decided to raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps) in order to keep a handle on inflation. Fed Raises Benchmark Bank...
Ethena Raises $6.5 Million to Develop an Ethereum-Based, Banking System Independent Stablecoin
21.7.2023
Ethena, a protocol that seeks to build a banking system independent stablecoin, has announced that it has raised $6.5 million in its seed round. The round, led by Dragonfly, aims to help issue Ethena’s decentralized stablecoin product in Q3 2023, which was inspired by an article written...
2 Rate Hikes or Hold? Fed Predictions Vary From No Rate Hikes to 6% in 2023
3.7.2023
Based on projections from the U.S. Federal Reserve, it is anticipated that the central bank will implement two additional increases to the federal funds rate within the span of 2023. As indicated by Fed policymakers, they estimate the benchmark bank rate to fall within the range of 5.5% to 5.75%...
Economist Peter Schiff Slams Fed Chair Over Economic Concerns — Claims Powell Overlooks ‘Far More Relevant’ Factors
24.6.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has slammed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over several key issues concerning the U.S. economy, the banking system, and the U.S. dollar. “Powell is a coward. He is not doing his job,” Schiff claimed, highlighting multiple factors affecting the economy that the...
Warnings of Regulatory ‘Siege,’ Binance US Asset Freeze Averted, Schiff Says Fed Destroyed US Banking System, and More — Week in Review
18.6.2023
Red tape and confusion has been the theme in crypto news as of late, with cryptocurrency firms scrambling to stay compliant with regulators like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with little to no definite regulatory clarity made available to them thus far. In the wake of lawsuits...
Fed Pauses Interest Rates After 10 Consecutive Hikes; Committee Likely to Raise Rates ‘Somewhat Further’ This Year
14.6.2023
In accordance with market predictions, the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to halt its rate hike this month after ten consecutive hikes since last year. The members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) asserted that the U.S. banking system is still “sound and resilient,” and...
Economist Peter Schiff Says the Fed Destroyed US Banking System — ‘It’s Insolvent’
11.6.2023
Economist Peter Schiff says the U.S. banking system is insolvent. He stressed that the Federal Reserve destroyed the U.S. banking system, citing near-zero interest rates at banks while “the Fed funds rate is 5.25% and the real inflation rate is much higher.” Schiff previously warned...
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Bull Market as US Economy Worsens
5.6.2023
Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of Bitmex, predicted the coming of a bitcoin bull market in the last two quarters of 2023. In his latest article, Hayes states that for investors, patience is vital, as he explains that the U.S. Federal Reserve will be unable to control inflation as the U.S. debt will...
EU Spokesperson: Russian Banks Will Not Be Reconnected to SWIFT Anytime Soon
23.5.2023
The European Union (EU) has no intention of allowing Russian banks to be reconnected to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) banking system anytime soon. Peter Stano, spokesperson for external affairs of the EU, stated that these restrictions can only be lifted...