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Exploring the Privacy Concerns Around CBDCs
23.1.2024
The future of money is digital and many countries are developing their own Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). This in turn will have far-reaching implications on society, businesses, and banks, as the use of physical cash declines. Retail CBDCs are government-backed digital fiat money which...
Michael Howell Predicts Continued Surge in Global Liquidity Benefiting Stocks, Gold, and Crypto
23.1.2024
Crossborder Capital’s Michael Howell, a veteran in global finance, offered a liquidity-based view on the current state of the economy. He challenged the prevailing narrative of monetary tightening with evidence of a rise in liquidity, which in turn should uplift stocks, gold, and cryptocurrencies....
Judge to Address in Binance Case: Are Cryptocurrencies Securities Under U.S. Law?
19.1.2024
The ongoing legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance has taken a new turn after the federal judge in the case ordered a court review on the classification of digital assets as securities. In a minute order from January 18, Judge Amy Berman Jackson expressed...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Plunges to $41,000; Fidelity ETF Delays Amid CBDC Threat
19.1.2024
In a dynamic turn of events, Bitcoin’s price plummeted to $40,930, marking a significant nearly 4% decrease as of Friday. This downturn comes amid a broader context of financial uncertainty, where the US Dollar is poised for a consecutive weekly rise due to subdued expectations for interest...
Blackout Fears as Russia’s Dagestan Energy Provider Begs Crypto Miners to Turn off Rigs
18.1.2024
Source: Tatyana Olina/Adobe The state-run power provider in the Russian republic of Dagestan has asked crypto miners to turn off their rigs this winter to avoid power outages and blackouts. In a Telegram post politely addressed to operators of “mining farms,” Dagenergo asked miners...
Cardano Price Prediction as ADA Drops Towards $0.52 – Time to Buy the Dip?
17.1.2024
The Cardano (ADA) price is eyeing a possible drop below $0.52 as short-term price predictions turn bearish, but long-term bulls are nonetheless asking whether now is time to buy the dip. Nearly all cryptocurrencies in the top 20 by market capitalization are trading with losses on Wednesday....
Is Bonk Going to Zero? BONK Price Drops 6% as Attention Moves to Newer Meme Coin
16.1.2024
The meme coin market is searching for the next viral success story as the Bonk price has plateaued following a 75x increase. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. With the recent introduction of its ‘PooperScooper‘ feature to enhance user interaction and asset management, BONK...
What caused the Bitcoin (BTC) dump post ETF approval? Is it time to look towards Ethereum (ETH) and Retik Finance?
16.1.2024
In a recent unforeseen turn of events, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a dramatic fluctuation in its price, prompting a market-wide reevaluation and a shift of focus towards Ethereum (ETH) and Retik Finance. The Cause of Bitcoin’s Dump: A Social Media Fiasco The cause of the turmoil was a social...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Greed Index Hits Neutral Post-ETF Launch – Are Investors Losing Confidence?
15.1.2024
In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin‘s price trajectory has recently taken a downward turn, falling to $42,000 amidst diminishing enthusiasm for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This decline occurs against the backdrop of a slightly contracting global crypto market, which...
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: A Turn-Based Crime RPG And First-Person Shooters
12.1.2024
Hey, it’s a three-day weekend here in the States. That means more time for gaming. This weekend we’re taking a look at some shooters, both of the traditional “Boomer Shooter,” and team-based variety. But that’s not all. Ahead of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s release on January 26, now’s a good...
Ripple Faces SEC Pressure for Financial Transparency in Ongoing Legal Saga
12.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Dennis The legal battle between US-based blockchain payments firm Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a new turn as the SEC seeks to compel Ripple to disclose its financial statements for the years 2022-2023. The regulator filed the motion...
With Bitcoin ETF Approvals, Market Eyes Inflows and Potential Spot Ether ETF
12.1.2024
The SEC’s approval of spot bitcoin ETFs marks a major milestone in cryptocurrency regulation, yet it’s ethereum that captures the market’s attention with a price rally, as investors and analysts now turn their eyes towards potential spot ether ETF approvals in the near future....
Record $2.3B in Bitcoin ETF Trades as BTC Rockets to $49K, Then Plummets Below $46K
11.1.2024
At 11 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Jan. 11, 2024, the newly launched spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) boasted a remarkable trading volume of $2.3 billion. However, in a dramatic turn of events later that afternoon, bitcoin’s spot markets experienced a steep decline, with prices falling...
Nigerian Stablecoin Consortium Seeks Central Bank Approval After Making a U-Turn on Stablecoin Launch
11.1.2024
The Nigerian stablecoin consortium has said it will not be launching a stablecoin in late February as previously advised. Instead, the consortium, which is comprised of banks and fintech startups, said it plans to launch the stablecoin only after it gets the green light from the central bank....
Bitcoin Price Prediction as ETF Deadline Ends Today – $100,000 BTC Incoming?
10.1.2024
In a dramatic turn of events, Bitcoin, the most prominent cryptocurrency, recently witnessed a surge to nearly $48,000. This unexpected rise was triggered by a misleading tweet from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which falsely indicated the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded...
Luetkemeyer’s Exit Sets Up Potentially Crypto-Friendly Turn in House Banking Committee
8.1.2024
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer’s retirement at the end of 2024 opens the door for a new era in cryptocurrency regulation, with Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) poised to lead the charge in the House Financial Services Committee. Shift in House Financial Services Committee Leadership Could Lead to More...
Is GMT Going To Zero? GMT Price Drops 25% as Meme Kombat Reach $6.3 Million
8.1.2024
GMT price dropped 25% from yesterday’s peak as Meme Kombat raised over $6 million in crypto presale. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. Following a surge of 30% yesterday, the move-to-earn platform STEPN’s native token GMT price trajectory took a drastic turn, plummeting by 25% from...
Report: Turkey Exits From Foreign Exchange Protected Deposit Program
3.1.2024
On Jan. 1 Turkey ended its two-year-old foreign exchange (FX)—protected deposit program in what is seen as another step towards a return to orthodoxy. Treasury and Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek also signaled the start of what he called a “permanent improvement in the current account.”...
Is It Too Late to Buy Sei? SEI Price Rallies 35% as New Meme Coin Approaches Launch – Time to Buy?
2.1.2024
Sei (SEI) Chart / Source: TradingView As the Sei ($SEI) pump continues at the start of 2024, investors are increasingly asking whether they may have missed their opportunity to buy the cryptocurrency. SEI/USD was last changing hands at around $0.75, up a further 6% on Tuesday and taking gains since...
Shiba Inu Rival is all set to reach similar trading volumes as SHIB, Experts analyze
1.1.2024
In a surprising turn of events in the dynamic cryptocurrency market, a new contender is emerging with the potential to reach trading volumes similar to the popular Shiba Inu (SHIB). This potential rival, Retik Finance, is gaining traction and attention, with experts predicting it could soon match...