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How digital bonds could reshape debt markets and cut borrowing costs
26.10.2024
Lamine Brahimi discusses how blockchain-based government bonds could revolutionize debt markets, with benefits including lower borrowing costs and efficient settlements
BRICS Payment System a SWIFT Substitute? Network to Implement Digital Assets and Financial Messages
26.10.2024
The Russian Finance Minister offered insight into the inner workings of the new BRICS payment system at the recent summit held in Kazan. Anton Siluanov stated that the modern system will take digital financial assets into account and will be able to deliver financial messages. BRICS Proposed...
Stablecoins and the dollar: Allies or adversaries in the new financial era?
25.10.2024
As Americans gear up for the elections, the digital dollar comes back into focus. What roles will a CBDC and stablecoins play in shaping the future of the US economy?
Stablecoins and the dollar: Allies or adversaries in the new financial era?
25.10.2024
As Americans gear up for the elections, the digital dollar comes back into focus. What roles will a CBDC and stablecoins play in shaping the future of the US economy?
China’s Digital Yuan and BRICS’ Blockchain Move Against the Dollar
25.10.2024
The BRICS summit just concluded. China and the BRICS bloc are advancing significant projects to reduce their reliance…
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: APT Falls 2.7%, Leading Index Lower
25.10.2024
NEAR Protocol also joined Aptos as an underperformer, falling 2.2% from Thursday
Russian Banks Baulk at Digital Ruble Implementation Costs
25.10.2024
Russian banks, particularly smaller ones, are unhappy about the high cost (between $1.25 million and $2 million) of integrating with the central bank’s digital ruble platform. This cost is seen as prohibitive for many banks, exceeding their IT budgets. The central bank has mandated different...
Chiliz’ Socios.com secures in-principle license approval in Malta
25.10.2024
A Class 3 VFAA license will allow Socios.com to provide any digital asset service and hold or control clients’ assets as they provide virtual financial asset services.
Chiliz’s Socios.com secures in-principle license approval in Malta
25.10.2024
A Class 3 VFAA license would allow Socios.com to provide any digital asset service and hold or control clients’ assets as they provide a virtual financial asset service.
Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says
25.10.2024
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these countries have crafted clear frameworks that...
Bitcoin Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Pennsylvania, Signaling Crypto Regulation Changes
25.10.2024
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that protects the rights of residents to self-custody bitcoin and use it as a payment method, while establishing tax guidelines for bitcoin transactions. The Bitcoin Rights bill, which passed 176-26, now moves...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI Gains 6.3% as Nearly All Index Constituents Trade Higher
24.10.2024
Bitcoin Cash was also among the top performers, gaining 2.9% since Wednesday
TeraWulf to raise $350M in convertible notes for share repurchase
24.10.2024
TeraWulf’s focus on raising capital through institutional buyers suggests confidence in its future despite volatile cryptocurrency markets
Norway’s Central Bank on CBDC Progress: We’re Not Falling Behind
24.10.2024
Norway’s central bank is on track to decide by 2025 whether to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but officials stress there’s no urgency. Despite Norway’s cashless society, with only 2% using cash, the bank is carefully studying both retail and wholesale CBDC options, emphasizing...
Bitcoin Retakes $67K, Dollar Index Rally Stalls as Beige Book Supports Fed Rate Cuts
24.10.2024
The rally in the DXY stalled after the Beige Book report, paving the way for BTC recovery
Global Finance Faces a Shift as Mbridge Digital Currency Platform Challenges US Dollar
24.10.2024
The People’s Bank of China emphasized the Mbridge platform’s role in improving cross-border payments through the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), aiming to reduce inefficiencies and avoid new barriers. The platform, which targets underserved regions like ASEAN, could reshape...
Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global Dominance
24.10.2024
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued this could ultimately strengthen the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to boost demand for U.S. treasuries...
Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Strategy to Become Regional Blockchain Hub
24.10.2024
The Vietnamese government has unveiled a strategy to make Vietnam a leader in blockchain technology in Southeast Asia. The strategy includes building blockchain brands, establishing testing centers, and developing human resources. The government aims to achieve these goals through a five-step...
The All-Digital PS5 Might Be The Least Popular Console Of All
24.10.2024
Gaming seems destined for an all-digital future, but even as players overwhelmingly buy games digitally, they still appear to be opting for consoles with disc drives over ones without them. According to recent data on the current state of the console race, digital-only PlayStation 5s appear to...
Tesla reveals it didn’t sell any Bitcoin holdings in Q3
23.10.2024
According to Tesla's Q3 financial filings, the company's automotive sales declined slightly since Q2 2024, while leases increased slightly