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Impact of Fed Rate Cuts on Crypto Markets, Bybit Executive Weighs In
20.9.2024
Bybit’s head of institution has shared his insights into the possible effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on the cryptocurrency market. “We anticipate that the recent rate cut could enhance market sentiment and encourage both retail and institutional investors to diversify...
German Authorities Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchange Services in Cybercrime Crackdown
20.9.2024
German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity verification. The takedown...
Australian Central Bank Prioritizes Wholesale CBDC
19.9.2024
The Australian Central Bank is focusing on a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) due to its potential economic benefits compared to a retail CBDC. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has launched Project Acacia, a three-year plan to explore wholesale CBDC opportunities. While the RBA...
South Korea, Hong Kong Lead Crypto Market Growth in East Asia
19.9.2024
East Asia’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant growth, driven by institutional adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. South Korea leads with $130 billion in on-chain value, while Hong Kong emerges as a major...
Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
19.9.2024
New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable leaders such as China and the European nations pushing...
Bitcoin Emerges as a ‘Unique Diversifier,’ Says Blackrock’s Latest Report
18.9.2024
In a recent report, Blackrock, the largest digital asset manager, explores bitcoin’s role as a unique investment diversifier, highlighting its distinct risk and return factors compared to traditional assets. The financial institution’s report also discusses bitcoin’s growing...
Trump’s World Liberty Financial Crypto Venture Reveals WLFI Token Structure
17.9.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has led the launch of World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency venture, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The project, featuring the WLFI token, allocates 20% to the founding team, including the Trump family, and 63% for public sale....
Qatar Financial Centre Activates Digital Assets Lab
16.9.2024
Qatar Financial Center (QFC) has launched its Digital Assets Lab, selecting 24 participants to develop innovative digital solutions using distributed ledger technology. Key partners include Google Cloud, Masraf Al Rayan, The Hashgraph Association, and R3. Lab Participants to Lead Digital...
11 AI Chatbots Take on Gold and Silver Price Predictions for 2024
16.9.2024
Every once in a while, we like to shake things up by running a playful experiment with a variety of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to forecast the future prices of bitcoin, ethereum, gold, and even the 2024 election outcomes. Three months back, we put eight different chatbots to the test...
TRON DAO Featured as Title Sponsor at KBW, Showcases Growing Meme Coin Ecosystem
16.9.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland – September 16, 2024 – TRON DAO took center stage as a Title Sponsor at Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), an annual global blockchain and Web3 festival in Seoul, South Korea. Dave Uhryniak, Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO, delivered a compelling...
FBI Seizes Websites Linked to Crypto Recovery Fraud
16.9.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s San Diego office has seized websites linked to three fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery services. The scam preys on victims of crypto fraud by promising recovery of lost funds, often charging significant fees without delivering results. The FBI advises...
US Sentences 12 in $3.5 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Involving Violent Home Invasions
15.9.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced 12 individuals for a series of violent home invasions aimed at stealing over $3.5 million in cryptocurrency. The group’s leader received 47 years in prison, while his accomplice was sentenced to 20 years. “The victims were held...
Lawmakers Call on Top 10 Bitcoin ATM Firms to Address Crypto Fraud Concerns
15.9.2024
Seven Senate Democrats have called on the 10 largest bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S. to address growing crypto fraud that targets elderly Americans. The lawmakers explained that scammers are reportedly exploiting the anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions to steal from seniors through bitcoin...
In-Depth Study Reveals Stablecoins as Pivotal Players in Global Finance
13.9.2024
As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, sponsored by Visa, unveils the profound impact of stablecoins on monetary...
US Urges Nigeria to Release Jailed Binance Employee, Considers ‘Wrongfully Detained’ Designation
13.9.2024
The U.S. is urging Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, a jailed Binance employee, due to humanitarian concerns. This has become a major point of tension in U.S.-Nigeria relations. U.S. officials say Gambaryan’s health issues warrant his release, while his family claims he’s denied...
Ethereum Faces Challenges as Price Stagnates: Coinbase Report
13.9.2024
Ethereum (ETH) has recently struggled in comparison to its peers, according to a report by Coinbase Institutional. The analysis suggests that market dynamics, network activity, and inflationary factors are influencing the cryptocurrency’s current performance. Coinbase Institutional: Ethereum...
Microstrategy Buys 18,300 More Bitcoins, Boosting Total Holdings to 244,800 BTC
13.9.2024
Microstrategy has acquired 18,300 additional bitcoins for $1.11 billion, funded through stock sales. As of Sept. 12, the company holds 244,800 BTC, purchased at a total cost of $9.45 billion. Executive chairman Michael Saylor announced a BTC yield of 17.0% year-to-date. This acquisition was made...
FBI Warns of Growing $55 Billion Business Email Scam
13.9.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a rising business email compromise (BEC) threat, responsible for $55 billion in global losses over a decade. The scam has affected all 50 U.S. states and 186 countries, with funds frequently routed through banks in the United Kingdom, Hong...
Donald Trump Announces World Liberty Financial Launch — ‘We’re Embracing the Future With Crypto’
13.9.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of his family’s cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, positioning it as an alternative to traditional banks. He encouraged users to join a live event on X next Monday. “We’re embracing the future with...
Crypto Industry Holds Its Breath as US Election Debate Fails to Clarify Economic Policy
12.9.2024
After the first election debate, QCP Capital shared its perspective on how the U.S. election could influence the cryptocurrency market. According to the firm, investors remain cautious as their attention shifts to key macroeconomic indicators and the upcoming election decision. The CEO of Chirp,...