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Biggest Movers: XMR Races to 5-Month High, as ATOM Extends Recent Gains
3.7.2023
Monero continued to climb during Monday’s session, as the token surged to its highest point since February. The move comes as the global crypto market cap was marginally higher on the first working day of June. Cosmos also extended recent gains, hitting a one-month high in the process....
Litecoin Surges in Value Amidst EDX Listing and Imminent Reward Halving, Enters Top Ten Rankings
3.7.2023
During the past fortnight, the crypto asset litecoin (LTC) has surged over 40% against the U.S. dollar after the crypto exchange EDX announced the listing of LTC alongside three other prominent digital currencies. Additionally, Litecoin is on the verge of a reward halving, with only 30 days...
Global FinTech Industry gets a boost at Mercuryo’s Big Time Summit in Cyprus
3.7.2023
The global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo has announced the launch of Big Time Summit – a FinTech event to be held for the first time in Limassol, Cyprus, on July 7, 2023. The event will be held with the support of Invest Cyprus, Mercuryo’s trusted partner. Their team is ready...
LBank Launches Global First Unlimited Crypto Credit Card, Breaking Boundaries in Cryptocurrency Payments
3.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. LBank, the world-leading cryptocurrency exchange, is soon to launch the world’s first unlimited cryptocurrency credit card, aiming to break down the barriers of cryptocurrency payments. The card, available in both virtual and physical forms, allows users to make any consumer...
June 2023 Mining Stats: Bitcoin Hashrate and Difficulty Reach New Peaks While Revenue Lags
2.7.2023
Over the past 30 days, bitcoin miners discovered 4,324 block rewards during the month of June, with approximately 37 mining pools dedicating hashrate to the blockchain. The blockchain achieved two milestones in June, as the network reached an all-time high in hashrate on June 11, and three days...
Africa’s Crypto Market Grew by 1,200% Between 2020 and 2021 — Study
1.7.2023
Between the years 2020 and 2021, Africa’s cryptocurrency market grew by more than 1,200% while Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania now all feature in the global top 20 for crypto adoption, according to the latest Emurgo State of Web 3.0 in Africa report. Africa’s Share of Global...
What is the International Monetary Fund, and how does it work?
30.6.2023
Explore the IMF’s objectives, governance structure and key functions in promoting global financial stability
UK Commission Publishes Recommendations for Reform and Development of the Law on Digital Assets
30.6.2023
The Law Commission of England and Wales has published its “recommendations for reform and development of the law on digital assets.” The recommendations, which seek to secure the U.K.’s position as a global crypto hub, are intended “to provide a comprehensive legal foundation...
Binance to Lose Euro Transfers as Paysafe Drops Support
30.6.2023
Paysafe will discontinue support for bank transfers of euros to and from Binance, the payments provider announced. The news comes when the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange finds itself under pressure from regulators and banking partners in Europe and elsewhere. Paysafe to Stop Euro Deposits...
RBI lists risks of stablecoin for developing economies, calls for global regulation
29.6.2023
The Reserve Bank of India listed six specific ways stablecoin can undermine emerging markets, adding to its mounting case against crypto
Consensys and YouGov publish Global Survey
28.6.2023
Consensys has announced the publishing of a report titled Global Survey on Crypto & Web3. The report has been published in association with YouGov and was done with 15,000 participants from all over the world. The objective was to understand how people perceive the Web3 sphere. Results...
AX1 Syndicate Research on Global Regulatory Dynamics for Crypto
27.6.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The AX1 syndicate has conducted an in-depth review of the latest legal developments in the cryptocurrency space, with particular attention to the regulations, exchanges, and tax implications for both the European Union and the United States. This review aims to illuminate...
Dubai: Launching a Crypto Regulatory Arm to Become a Global Financial Power
27.6.2023
The center of the crypto universe has been shifting toward the UAE since March 2022, when Dubai announced the world’s first independent crypto regulator, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority. With its state intention to provide legal clarity for crypto, the No. 5 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs...
Abu Dhabi: A Wealthy Middle-East Capital Creating a Bridge From TradFi to Crypto
27.6.2023
The heart of crypto in the capital of the United Arab Emirates is actually just offshore in the Abu Dhabi Global Markets, an economic free zone. With a mandate to encourage fintech, the No. 6 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 keeps the lines of communications open between regulators and crypto...
Crypto.com launches Singapore-based Global Innovation Lab
27.6.2023
Crypto.com has announced that it is launching a Global Innovation Lab based in Singapore with the objective of bringing together the expertise of Web3, blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence. Crypto.com will leverage the potential of the region to ensure that Singapore becomes a global hub...
JPMorgan Outlines 4 Global Outlook Scenarios — Warns of ‘Boil the Frog’ Recession as Global Downturn Looms
27.6.2023
Global investment bank JPMorgan has presented four probable global outlook scenarios, with “boil the frog” recession emerging as the most likely outcome. The bank’s economists warned: “Broad-based developed-market tightening points to a more synchronized global downturn sometime...
United States Plunges in Economic Freedom Rankings, Study Reveals
26.6.2023
American television presenter and author, John Stossel, released a video on June 20, 2023, where he delved into the findings of a recent study on global economic freedom. Conducted by the Heritage Foundation and unveiled in late February, the research unveils a stark reality: the United States...
Biggest Movers: DOGE, SHIB Slip on Monday, as Traders Capture Recent Gains
26.6.2023
Dogecoin dropped by nearly 3% on Monday, as traders began to take profits following last week’s gains. Cryptocurrency largely consolidated to start the week, with the global market cap down 0.64% as of writing. Shiba inu was another coin to move lower today. Dogecoin (DOGE) Dogecoin (DOGE) was...
Paris FATF Plenary: Global Implementation of Virtual Asset Standards Remains ‘Relatively Poor’
25.6.2023
The third plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held in Paris, found a lack of global adoption of the virtual asset recommendations established by the institution. According to evaluations, almost three-quarters of the jurisdictions are partially compliant or non-compliant with these...
What is De-Dollarization? Exploring the Shift Away From the US Dollar’s Global Dominance
25.6.2023
From the latter half of 2022 and continuing into 2023, the concept of de-dollarization has gained significant traction, making its mark on the mainstream media. This surge in attention can be attributed to the concerted efforts of BRICS countries such as Brazil, China, and Russia, who...