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Chinese Yuan Not Ready to Topple US Dollar as World Reserve Currency, Says Strategist
2.9.2023
A global macro strategist has explained that the Chinese yuan is unlikely to replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. She emphasized that the “weaponization” of the USD is one of the top reasons why Russia, China, and other BRICS nations have been seeking an alternative...
South African Official: Common Currency Requires Central Bank, Threatens Monetary Policy Independence
26.8.2023
South Africa’s minister of finance has explained why he believes that no country is ready for a common currency, including a unified BRICS currency. “Setting up a common currency presupposes setting up a central bank, and that presupposes losing independence on monetary policies, and I don’t think...
Palau’s Stablecoin Audit Process Advances
25.8.2023
Palau’s Ripple-backed stablecoin pilot audit process is advancing, with the Ministry of Finance collaborating with auditors and turning in more than 200 documents for review. Jay Hunter Anson, a Palau Ministry of Finance member, explained he was ready to show auditors that every transaction...
Known-plaintext attacks, explained
24.8.2023
A known-plaintext attack exploits known pairs of plaintext and corresponding ciphertext to deduce encryption keys or methods
Central Bank of Brazil Rebrands CBDC to ‘Drex,’ Launch Expected by 2024
22.8.2023
The Central Bank of Brazil has issued a press release revealing details about “drex,” the Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC) formerly known as the digital real. The bank explained the need for a rebranding and detailed how it might revolutionize transactions with digital...
Market Strategist Draws Parallels Between Bitcoin and 1930 Stock Market Crash
22.8.2023
Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior commodity strategist, Mike McGlone, has explained that bitcoin appears similar to the stock market in 1930. At that time, elevated equity prices led to the stock market losing almost 90%. The crash of 1929, also called the Great Crash, contributed to the Great...
What is OpenAI code interpreter, and how does it work?
19.8.2023
Discover the OpenAI code interpreter, an AI tool that translates human language into code. Learn about its functions, benefits and drawbacks in this guide
What is Bitcoin’s fee-to-reward ratio?
16.8.2023
The Bitcoin network’s fee-to-reward ratio refers to the proportion of the miner’s income coming from transaction fees compared to the total block reward
US Congressman Warren Davidson: ‘Banning CBDC Is Essential to America’s Fintech Future’
16.8.2023
U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson has railed against central bank digital currencies (CBDC), stating that enacting a ban on these instruments is “essential” for the future of the fintech industry in America. Davidson explained that many people wrongly conflate cryptocurrencies with CBDC...
What are crypto-backed mortgages, and how do they work?
15.8.2023
Crypto-backed mortgages involve using cryptocurrency holdings as collateral to secure loans, offering benefits like access to liquidity without selling assets
What is PayPal USD, and how does it work?
14.8.2023
PayPal has launched its own stablecoin, dubbed PayPal USD (PYUSD). The coin is only available to American customers
Peter Schiff Warns Investors of 2 ‘Huge Surprises’ — Foresees Inflation Too High for Fed Rate Cuts to Stimulate Economy
13.8.2023
Economist Peter Schiff says investors are in for “two huge surprises.” Noting that the Federal Reserve has already lost its fight against inflation, he explained that by the time the U.S. economy officially enters a recession, inflation will be too high for the Fed to “stimulate” with...
SEC Isn’t Appealing Whether XRP Is a Security, Lawyer Clarifies
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not appealing District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling that XRP is not a security, a lawyer has explained. The securities regulator is appealing “programmatic and individual sales issues,” he clarified, adding that “If...
Worldcoin controversy explained in latest Cointelegraph Report
9.8.2023
In the latest Cointelegraph Report, we analyzed the privacy and ethical concerns around Worldcoin, currently among the most controversial cryptocurrency projects, and assessed its potential to disrupt the AI era
What is Hooked Protocol, and how does it work?
5.8.2023
Hooked Protocol is a gamified on-ramp layer hosting learn-and-earn projects that also facilitates onboarding onto Web3. Find out about the Hooked ecosystem and how it works
Venezuela Presents Official Request to Join BRICS
5.8.2023
The government of Venezuela formalized its proposal to be part of BRICS, a geopolitical and economic bloc comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro explained that he hoped for a positive reception of the proposal by the nations that are part...
What is Metcalfe’s Law, and why does it matter?
2.8.2023
Metcalfe’s Law suggests that the more people who use a cryptocurrency, the more valuable and useful it becomes
US District Judge Rejects Approach in SEC v Ripple Ruling on XRP
2.8.2023
A senior U.S. district judge has rejected the approach taken in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple ruling regarding XRP. “The court declines to draw a distinction between these coins based on their manner of sale,” explained the district judge presiding over...
What is Worldcoin, and how does it help preserve World ID?
31.7.2023
Human or an AI bot? Get your eyeballs scanned by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Orbs to prove digital identity and earn cryptocurrency
US Lawmakers Advance ‘FIT for the 21st Century Act’ to Establish Crypto Framework
29.7.2023
U.S. lawmakers have advanced the Financial Innovation and Technology (FIT) for the 21st Century Act that establishes a regulatory framework for the crypto market. “Our bill establishes clear principles to ensure financial security and certainty as digital asset developers continue to innovate,”...