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Economist Peter Schiff Says Fed Policies Significantly Harm Economy — Warns of More Inflation
23.8.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned that the Federal Reserve has gotten its policies wrong for 20 years, which has “significantly harmed the economy and made dire consequences inevitable.” Emphasizing that the Fed cannot win its fight against inflation, he stressed: “The markets...
US Lawmaker Slams SEC’s ‘Reckless’ Rulemaking — Warns of ‘Lasting Economic Harm’
23.8.2023
A U.S. lawmaker has slammed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, for “pursuing a reckless, rushed rulemaking agenda with inadequate economic analysis and limited public input.” He warned that “the adverse consequences in one sector...
US Court Hands 3-Year Jail Sentence to Man Accused of Conspiring to Defraud Crypto Holders
23.8.2023
A U.S. court has sentenced a man accused of conspiring to defraud cryptocurrency owners to three years in prison. The court also ordered the man to pay $2,816,433 in restitution to 11 victims of his Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swap fraud scheme. SIM Swap Fraud Scheme A United States district...
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...
XRP Value Plunges 39% Post-SEC Verdict: XRP Army Remains Optimistic Amid Market Turbulence
22.8.2023
It’s been 40 days since the U.S. court issued a partial verdict in the SEC’s case against Ripple. In that timeframe, the digital currency XRP’s value has slumped by a significant 39.43%. Despite SEC’s Interlocutory Appeal and 39% Downturn, XRP Enthusiasts Hold out for...
SEC Charges Crypto Investment Adviser for Publishing Misleading ‘Hypothetical Performance Projections’
22.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Titan Global Capital Management for publishing misleading “hypothetical performance projections” regarding its crypto investment product. Titan Global is also accused of violating the marketing rule when it advertised...
Report: Kenyan Parliament Establishes Committee to Investigate Worldcoin
22.8.2023
The Kenyan Parliament recently created an ad-hoc committee to investigate Worldcoin’s activities in the country. According to the Kenyan House speaker, the 15-member committee is expected to report back to parliament within 42 days. A Kenyan court judge recently issued a ruling which called...
Official Hints China Could Pit Expanded BRICS Against G7
22.8.2023
China may be in the process of building an expanded BRICS to pit the bloc as a geopolitical rival for the Group of Seven (G7) nations, as per statements from a Chinese official. In its upcoming summit that will take place in Johannesburg, the bloc will discuss the conditions of adding nations like...
Destiny 2 Ditching Seasons For 'Episodes' Amid Player Burnout
22.8.2023
For years now, Destiny 2 has followed a similar pattern: release a big annual expansion followed by four individual seasons with familiar loot grinds and a predictable pace of narrative beats. No longer. After The Final Shape drops in early 2024, Bungie revealed the game will move to a...
Destiny 2 Ditching Seasons For 'Episodes' Amid Player Burnout
22.8.2023
For years now, Destiny 2 has followed a similar pattern: release a big annual expansion followed by four individual seasons with familiar loot grinds and a predictable pace of narrative beats. No longer. After The Final Shape drops in early 2024, Bungie revealed the game will move to a...
The Enigmatic Rise of the $3 Billion BTC Whale — Tracing the Mysterious Path of Bitcoin’s Third Largest Wallet
22.8.2023
This week, various reports and social media discussions have centered around the third-largest bitcoin (BTC) wallet, a long-standing enigma that potentially maintains the same ownership despite changes in its address. Billion-Dollar Mysteries: The Cryptic Evolution of Bitcoin’s Third-Largest...
Biggest Movers: MATIC 5% Lower on Tuesday, Hitting a 2-Month Low
22.8.2023
Polygon was one of the biggest movers in crypto markets on Tuesday, as the token fell by over 5% in today’s session. The decline saw the token fall to its weakest point in two months, breaking out of a key support point in the process. Cardano was also in the red today. Polygon (MATIC)...
Defi TVL Dips Below $40B Amidst Market Turbulence and Shrinking Confidence
22.8.2023
After remaining above $40 billion for much of 2023, the total value locked in decentralized finance, or defi, fell below the threshold on August 17, reaching $37.9 billion by August 22. Additionally, from August 13, the top 100 DeFi tokens have decreased by $1.74 billion in value over nine days....
Analysis Suggests Bitcoin’s 2024 Halving Could Propel Price to $400,000
22.8.2023
The highly anticipated 2024 bitcoin halving could spark a meteoric price rise, potentially driving its value to a staggering $400,000, suggests an analysis by Blockware Solutions. The forecasted supply trim in 2024 might ignite an explosive demand for bitcoin. The report highlights how a dynamic...
Revolutionizing Crypto Trading: KyberSwap Introduces KyberAI – The Leading AI-Driven Crypto Trading Tool
22.8.2023
KyberSwap, a leading decentralized exchange has unveiled KyberAI, a suite of AI-powered crypto tools poised to reshape how traders navigate the dynamic landscape of decentralized finance. KyberAI was developed to address the pressing need for predictive insights in the crypto market, offering...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls Briefly Below $26,000, as Sentiment Remains Weak
22.8.2023
Bitcoin fell below the $26,000 level on Tuesday, as sentiment in the cryptocurrency market remained bearish. The latest drop comes despite price being oversold, following recent declines. As of writing, the global market cap is down 0.42%. Bitcoin Bitcoin dropped marginally below the $26,000 level...
Mastercard Launches CBDC Partner Program
22.8.2023
Mastercard, the credit behemoth, announced the launch of a new program to widen its understanding of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its possible applications. The CBDC Partner Program will be integrated by Ripple, Consensys, Fluency, Idemia, Consult Hyperion, Giesecke+Devrient,...
LBank Exchange Will List DongCoin (DONG) on August 25, 2023
22.8.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, BVI, August 22, 2023 – LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list DongCoin (DONG) on August 25, 2023. For all users of LBank Exchange, the DONG/USDT trading pair will be officially available for trading at 8:00 UTC on August 25, 2023....
Vitalik Buterin Granted Taiwan Employment Gold Card
22.8.2023
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has received a permit that will allow him to legally reside and work in Taiwan. Speaking at a meeting with the country’s minister of digital affairs, Buterin said that the card will make it easier for him to visit the island nation and its Ethereum community....
Coinbase Acquires Equity Stake in Circle; Companies Reshape USDC’s Future
22.8.2023
In a joint statement, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, and Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, announced the dissolution of the Centre Consortium. Consequently, Circle will take exclusive charge of the issuance and governance of USDC. Additionally, Coinbase has acquired an equity stake in Circle while...