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Bitcoin options data highlights traders’ belief in further BTC price upside
30.10.2023
Open interest on Bitcoin options recently hit a year-to-date high, but what is fueling this newfound bullish sentiment?
Hong Kong Uncertain on e-HKD Issuance, Says Retail CBDC Needs More Study
30.10.2023
As financial institutions worldwide explore the adoption of digital currencies, Hong Kong’s stance on its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as e-HKD, remains cautious. A recently published report by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) highlights both the opportunities...
Highlights of the Africa Money and DeFi Summit
26.10.2023
Africa Money and DeFi Summit is seeing the Hedera ecosystem lead the charge for banking the bankless. In fact, the topic was the focal point of the event for the majority of its duration. It was taken up by many experts in sessions and presentations. The event welcomed the participation of Pete...
Central Bank of Spain Embraces Digital Euro, Highlights Benefits for Customers
25.10.2023
Banco de España, Spain’s central bank, is aligning with its European counterparts to introduce their customers to the possibilities of the digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC).In a move that signals the central bank’s proactive stance, a brief document was released...
Crypto ATMs Vanish at Rapid Rate in 2023, Data Highlights Downward Trend Peaked in July
24.10.2023
2023 has marked a notable decline in the number of crypto automated teller machines worldwide, plunging to levels not seen since November 2021. Data from coinatmradar.com reveal that July witnessed the steepest fall, with 4,123 crypto ATMs vanishing from the industry. The Ebb and Flow of Crypto...
xDay 2023 recap: Key highlights, partnerships, and more
23.10.2023
xDay 2023 is a premier event highlighting the important developments in Web3, Artificial Intelligence, and Metaverse. The most recent event lasted three days, starting on October 19, 2023, and ending on October 21, 2023. It was hosted in Bucharest, Romania. The key takeaways of the event are...
Bitcoin Amsterdam highlights hurdles for consensus over improvement proposals
19.10.2023
The ongoing development of the Bitcoin protocol has long been a point of contention for the ecosystem, as was evident in historical events like the block size debate in 2017
Chainalysis Highlights Flawed Analysis in Assessing Crypto's Role in Terror Financing
19.10.2023
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has raised concerns over the accuracy of recent reports regarding the extent of cryptocurrency's role in terrorist financing.
Following the recent Hamas attack in Israel, there has been increased scrutiny of how terrorist groups might be utilizing...
Diablo IV’s Season 2 Patch Notes Are Over 10,000 Words Long
12.10.2023
Diablo IV’s second season, the “Season of Blood,” is set to go live next week, bringing with it some big changes that Blizzard hopes will improve the action-RPG and bring back players. And while we’ll have to wait to see if Patch 1.2.0 can pull that off, I can at least tell you that, yes, update...
E-naira Not A Threat - Nigeria’s Central Bank Replies to Critics, Highlights Use Cases
11.10.2023
The e-naira continues to generate controversy on its adoption rate, use cases, and more recently, claims by some observers on the threat it poses to the economy.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has publicly backed its digital currency the e-naira which it released to rival the growing popularity...
Bitcoin Stands Apart in the Crypto Economy, Fidelity Digital Assets Report Says
10.10.2023
A new report from Fidelity Digital Assets argues that Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other digital assets and should be evaluated separately when constructing crypto investment portfolios. Fidelity Digital Assets Highlights Distinctive Value and Assessment of Bitcoin in Crypto Portfolios...
5 highlights of Sam Bankman-Fried's first day of trial
4.10.2023
Potential jurors shared their mostly negative interactions with crypto investing, while a slim-figured former FTX CEO sat flanked by attorneys, noticeably void of his signature curly locks
FCA Report Highlights Talks Between Banks and Crypto Firms Amid Rising Debanking Worries
20.9.2023
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated talks between banks and crypto firms experiencing difficulties in accessing banking services, according to a recent report addressing the issue of debanking in the country....
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Fraud Investigation of Crypto Exchange JPEX Triggers Trading Halt, Arrests, Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
20.9.2023
A fraud investigation of cryptocurrency exchange JPEX in Hong Kong has led to the shutdown of some trading activities on the platform, the arrest of multiple people, and increased regulatory scrutiny of the entire crypto sector. “This incident highlights the importance that when investors want...
Bitcoin data highlights 3 key reasons why investors don’t care about BTC price
12.9.2023
Bitcoin price is down, but three key metrics used by smart money traders continue to flash bullish signals
IMF Publications’ Report Highlights Growing Risks of Generative AI in Financial Sector
12.9.2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its expansion into the finance sector, a new report published on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Publications web portal cautions about risks associated with the latest AI capabilities in the financial world. The Rise of Thinking Machines: Report...
Incoming BOE Deputy Governor Highlights Crypto Risks, Cites Benefits at Parliamentary Hearing
12.9.2023
There are benefits to crypto technology, and the digital pound could anchor digital money, Sarah Breeden said
Anchorage Digital CEO Highlights 'Widespread' Self-Custody Risks After Prime Trust Bankruptcy
11.9.2023
The collapse of crypto custodian Prime Trust in recent months has underscored the inherent risks of self-custody within the cryptocurrency industry, according to Diogo Monica, CEO of San Francisco-based crypto bank Anchorage Digital.
Speaking in an interview with crypto news outlet Decrypt, Monica...
Bitcoin short-term holders capitulate as data highlights potential generational buying opportunity
6.9.2023
Bitcoin’s current price action leaves much to be desired, but multiple indicators point to what could be a generational buying opportunity for patient investors
Bitcoin chart highlights $24.7K as analyst says 'nothing has changed'
3.9.2023
Bitcoin has neither broken out nor down, but the status quo still includes the risk of a trip to BTC price "bearadise."