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Ripple Releases Framework on the Future of CBDCs Highlights Benefits and Challenges
15.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / photo_gonzo Blockchain payment firm Ripple has rolled out a whitepaper on the state of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), their utility in cross-border payments as well as challenges towards adoption in several jurisdictions. The framework published on Dec 14 explains...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Key Indicators Point to a Consolidation Phase
13.12.2023
As of December 13, 2023, bitcoin’s price stands at $41,197, showcasing a dynamic interplay between various technical indicators. The cryptocurrency’s trading journey over the past 24 hours, oscillating between $40,712 and $41,957, highlights a state of cautious optimism among traders....
Best Crypto to Buy Now December 12 – KuCoin, Injective, Osmosis
12.12.2023
Technical indicators predict continued upside for KuCoin, Injective, and Osmosis – contenders for best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com. Today’s cryptocurrency market condition highlights established tokens KuCoin, Injective, and Osmosis as some of the best crypto to buy...
JPMorgan Report Highlights Resurgence in DeFi and NFT Sectors
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay American banking giant JPMorgan has shed light of optimism in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFT) sectors. A JPMorgan report published Thursday revealed notable revival in the DeFi and NFT activity, spurred by an improved crypto markets sentiment. Titled...
Forbes Highlights Crypto Leaders in Latest ‘30 Under 30’ Finance Lineup
30.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / TamimTaban Forbes has released its latest “30 Under 30” list in Finance, featuring a significant number of leaders from the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries, highlighting their growing influence in the financial sector. The list includes innovators like the co-founder...
Upbit Crypto Exchange Operator Dunamu Suffers 82% Drop in Profits
30.11.2023
Source: piter2121/Adobe Dunamu, the South Korean operator of the Upbit crypto exchange, has seen year-on-year profits fall by a staggering 82% in the third quarter of FY2023. The South Korean media outlet Business Post reported that Dunamu published its financial report for the third quarter...
Study Reveals Bitcoin Mining as a Catalyst for Renewable Energy Growth and Flexible Load Systems
28.11.2023
A recently published working paper, collaboratively authored by industry experts, examines the critical influence of bitcoin mining in promoting worldwide clean energy efforts and stabilizing electricity grids. This paper probes into the utility of mining as a flexible and versatile instrument...
Blockchain Association Releases 2023 Annual Report
22.11.2023
The Blockchain Association released its annual report on Wednesday, November 22nd, showcasing the challenges and highlights faced by the crypto sector this year. Driving crypto forward Founded in 2018, the Blockchain Association is a crypto advocacy group spearheaded by CEO Kristin Smith. According...
Ripple Executive Flags Gary Gensler’s Speech, Highlights SEC’s Shortcomings
17.11.2023
Stuart Alderoty Source: YouTube/PlanXRP Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has pointed out loopholes in Gary Gensler’s speech at the 2023 Securities Enforcement Forum referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) “shady” behavior. In a social media post on X (formerly...
Coinext Crypto Exchange CEO Highlights Competitiveness Driven by Brazil’s Crypto Regulatory Environment
16.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / WavebreakMediaMicro José Ribeiro, the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Coinext, shared his perspective on Bitcoin and the crypto landscape in Brazil during the Web Summit in Lisbon. During the Web Summit, Ribeiro discussed the vibrant crypto economy in Brazil and the growing...
NHL Dives Into NFT Market With ‘Breakaway’ Platform, Amidst Shifting Digital Collectible Trends
15.11.2023
The National Hockey League, the NHL Players’ Association, and the NHL Alumni Association have collaborated with the non-fungible token (NFT) firm Sweet to introduce NHL Breakaway, a digital collectibles platform. The NHL says the collectibles enable fans globally to collect, gift, trade,...
IMF Director Urges Institutions to Look Toward CBDCs, Highlights Cross-border Utility
15.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Kristina Blokhin The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has publicly praised the deployment of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) by more countries. Speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival, on the theme “Financial Inclusion...
Indian Supreme court rejects crypto petition, highlights legislative nature
11.11.2023
Listening to the plea, the bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) remarked that the petitioner’s demands are more legislative in nature
New Study Explores “Gambler’s Fallacy” in Crypto Donations
10.11.2023
A new study released this week from a collective of four American business scholars highlights the potential opportunities and risks donors and charities face when dealing with cryptocurrency donations. The “gambler’s fallacy” In particular, the paper explores how cryptocurrency donors often fall...
CertiK Data Highlights Significant Slowdown in New Cryptocurrency Launches
9.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Andrii Yalanskyi Recent data from blockchain security firm CertiK has revealed a noteworthy slowdown in the creation of new cryptocurrencies, with the pace now reaching its slowest in three years. Citing data shared by CertiK, CoinDesk on Wednesday reported that the third quarter...
Data highlights Bitcoin's potential path to $40K amid global economic turbulence
7.11.2023
Robust BTC derivatives data indicates strong demand for leverage longs
Injective shares major highlights from October
6.11.2023
As is apparent from its recently disclosed summarized performance report, which illuminates factors that have contributed to the expansion of its native ecosystem, Injective was on an expansion rampage. For instance, Helix introduced trading bits and futures while it joined hands with Google Cloud...
India’s Central Bank Governor Warns Crypto Poses Higher Risk to Emerging Markets
6.11.2023
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has once again warned about the threats that cryptocurrencies pose to global financial stability, particularly for emerging market economies. Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2023 in Mumbai, Das stressed the importance...
LedgerX highlights CFTC regulatory gap in customer asset rules
4.11.2023
The new CFTC proposal enhances rules for FCMs and DCOs, mandating high liquidity in customer fund investments
Tether’s Q3 Financial Disclosure Highlights $3.2B Surplus, $1.7B in Bitcoin Reserves
1.11.2023
On Tuesday, Tether Holdings Ltd.’s financial statements for the third quarter of 2023 were validated by BDO, an internationally known independent public accounting firm. The firm gave an assurance opinion, revealing $3.2 billion in surplus reserves supporting the company’s tokens...