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Bitmain Dispatches Initial KS3 Antminers Amid Surge in Kaspa’s Hashrate
22.8.2023
According to Bitmain, the well known crypto ASIC mining rig manufacturer, the company has shipped its first batch of KS3 Antminer machines. Despite each rig costing $49,800, Bitmain sold out of the first batch and announced another batch of KS3 Antminers would be available soon. As Kaspa’s...
Dollarization Can Lead to ‘Economic Contraction and Collapse’ of Argentine Economy — Former US Treasury Official
20.8.2023
The U.S. chairperson of the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) has characterized the Argentinian presidential hopeful’s plan to fully dollarize the economy as “a far too risky gamble.” Mark Sobel said full dollarization without an exit policy “could...
BRICS Summit Looms: Expert Warns of ‘Dramatic’ Shifts, US Dollar’s Wane, and Wall Street’s Blind Spots
18.8.2023
Market expert Peter Grandich is urging the masses to keep a close eye on the BRICS bloc of burgeoning countries, hinting that specific partnerships might usher in “dramatic” ramifications. In just five days, the much-awaited BRICS Summit will convene, and Grandich believes...
Coinbase Launches in Canada — Executive Says Canada ‘Well Positioned’ to Be a Global Leader in Crypto Economy
15.8.2023
Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has officially launched in Canada with new offerings to “make cryptocurrencies more accessible to millions of Canadians.” A Coinbase executive stated: “Canada is well positioned to be a global leader in the cryptoeconomy.” Coinbase...
Bitmain to Reveal Groundbreaking Antminer S21 at 2023 World Digital Mining Summit
15.8.2023
Reports have surfaced that Bitmain, the well known mining rig manufacturer, intends to unveil a cutting-edge bitcoin (BTC) miner at the 2023 World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) in Hong Kong this coming September. The device, christened the Antminer S21, is being hailed by Bitmain as...
Mysterious Crypto Trader Burns Over $4.6 Million in Ethereum and Premium NFTs
11.8.2023
In the latest wave of onchain mystery, enthusiasts of the crypto world have been abuzz with talks about an enigmatic address that has been annihilating millions of dollars in crypto assets, as well as blue chip non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Specifically, on July 26, 2023, this very wallet sent 2,500...
Singapore Red Cross Says It Now Accepts Crypto Donations
10.8.2023
Well-wishers who want to financially support the Singapore Red Cross can now do so via crypto donations. All donations are converted into fiat currency within 24 hours after the donation has been made. Benjamin William said his organization has enabled the crypto option for “donors who...
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Announces Acceptance of Cryptocurrencies for 2024 Presidential Campaign
6.8.2023
On August 4, 2023, Miami Republican mayor Francis Suarez announced that he’s accepting cryptocurrencies for campaign donations. The 2024 presidential candidate revealed the decision to accept digital currencies during a Coindesk TV broadcast. 2024 Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez...
JPMorgan Economists Discard Prior Recession Prediction, Foresee US Economic Resilience
5.8.2023
JPMorgan’s economists have jettisoned previous predictions of an impending U.S. recession. Their chief U.S. economist, Michael Feroli, is confident that the American economy will maintain a modest but steady growth trajectory throughout the remainder of the current year and well into 2024....
Bitcoin Price Prediction As Tether Depegs From $1 – Is BTC in Trouble As Well?
5.8.2023
Bitcoin's price is trading choppy above the $29,000 threshold, and has captured the attention of traders and investors. The current live price of Bitcoin stands at $29,040, with a 24-hour trading volume of $11.3 billion.
As per the recent data, Bitcoin has experienced a nearly 0.50% decline over...
Crypto Assets Held in Self-Custody Wallets Have ‘a Non-Zero Chance’ of Getting Stolen — Fairside Network CEO
4.8.2023
According to Brandon Brown, the co-founder and CEO of Fairside Network, self-custody crypto wallets generally lack inbuilt insurance coverage to protect against theft or loss. Brown attributes this to the challenges encountered when assessing digital asset risks as well as “the absence...
Deeper Ties With BRICS Should Not Jeopardize Relations With the West — South African Business Association Leader
26.7.2023
South Africa’s economic well-being is dependent on trade relations with the West, and therefore attempts to bolster relationships with BRICS must not be at the expense of ties to the West, the leader of a South African business association has said. The leader also singled out the African...
As Bitcoin (BTC) Remains Stuck Below $29,000, These 9 Indicators Suggest the Bull Market Remains Alive and Well
25.7.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stuck to the south of the $29,000 level amid a lack of fresh positive catalyst to sustain the bullish momentum that saw it hit fresh yearly highs around $31,800 earlier this month.
The cryptocurrency is for now holding to the north of its 50-Day Moving Average at $29,100...
Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?
24.7.2023
Oil and gas companies are keen to use gas that would normally be flared off to run bitcoin mining operations. But environmentalists claim the practice merely perpetuates the use of fossil fuels
Federal Reserve Launches Fednow for Instant Payments — JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and 33 Banks Onboard
21.7.2023
The Federal Reserve has launched its Fednow Service for instant payments with 35 participating banks and credit unions, as well as 16 service providers. “The Federal Reserve is committed to working with the more than 9,000 banks and credit unions across the country to support the widespread...
Wallex․US Launches New Non-Custodial Crypto and DeFi Wallet App
19.7.2023
Fintech company Wallex.US has launched a new non-custodial crypto and defi wallet app. The app offers a secure and encrypted way to store, send, and receive more than 150 cryptocurrencies. It also provides real-time chart monitoring and analysis capabilities, as well as easy Pay & Get Paid...
Tears of the Kingdom Fans Think They See Link’s Well-Endowed Package
18.7.2023
Recently, a couple of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players experienced an unexpected but funny jump scare. And no, the jumpscare had nothing to do with the game’s imposing villain, Ganon. It was apparently the jiggle physics of the hero of Hyrule’s crown jewels. Or at least what looks like...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Hits 14-Month High, Following Ripple Ruling
14.7.2023
Bitcoin rose towards the $32,000 mark late on Thursday, as markets reacted to the news that a U.S. judge ruled that XRP was “not necessarily a security on its face.” The ruling was well received by the crypto world, and raised optimism that other crypto companies who are currently...
Blackrock Seeks to Democratize Crypto — CEO Says Bitcoin Can Hedge Against Inflation, Currency Devaluation
7.7.2023
Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, says bitcoin is an international asset and crypto can be used instead of gold to hedge against inflation, the onerous problems of any country, as well as currency devaluation. Blackrock, which has a near-perfect track...
Sharia-Compliant Islamic Coin Secures $200 Million in Funding From ABO Digital
29.6.2023
Islamic coin, a Sharia-compliant crypto asset, has secured $200 million from ABO Digital, which brings to $400 million the total funding that the project has received. The latest capital raise is expected to give the crypto project access to funding of up to $200 million as well as to ensure that...