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China and UAE Praise Potential Role of CBDCs in Cross-Border Trade
3.6.2024
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have acknowledged the crucial role of central bank digital currency (CBDC) in facilitating cross-border trade and investment. In a joint statement, the two countries expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with respect...
Latam Insights: Paraguay Shuts Down Largest Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farm to Date, Argentina and El Salvador Discuss Bitcoin
3.6.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Paraguay shut down the largest illegal bitcoin mining operation to date, Argentine and Salvadoran officials met to discuss bitcoin issues, and Ocean launched...
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Predicts 100 Oz of Gold per Bitcoin
2.6.2024
Veteran trader Peter Brandt, with over four decades of experience, has highlighted bitcoin’s consistent gains against gold since its inception, foreseeing that 100 ounces of gold will be needed to buy a bitcoin. Meanwhile, Peter Schiff has insisted that the cryptocurrency “has...
Companies Turn to Crypto for Payments as G7 and EU Mull Sanctions on Russian SWIFT Equivalent
2.6.2024
Some Russian companies have turned to using crypto to settle payments and protect themselves from potential secondary sanctions from Western countries. At least two top metal producers have transacted using USDT, the largest stablecoin in the crypto market, as the G7 and the EU mull more sanctions...
Inside the Crypto Fortunes of Justin Sun, Vitalik Buterin, and Other Influencers
2.6.2024
According to analytics, several prominent crypto influencers hold substantial amounts of money onchain. For example, Tron founder Justin Sun has more than $1 billion in crypto assets. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s associated addresses indicate holdings of $935.25 million in digital...
BNB, AR, XMR, and TIA set to rally — Will Bitcoin's $70K breakout be the trigger?
2.6.2024
Bitcoin price action could remain sideways for longer, but BNB, AR, XMR, and TIA may see some short-term gains
Declining But Dominant: WBTC Maintains Market Lead Over BTCB, RBTC, LBTC, and Other Derivatives
2.6.2024
The Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) protocol, initiated by Bitgo in 2019, holds the title of the largest BTC derivative project by market capitalization, and to date, no other project has exceeded its scale. Nonetheless, the past few years have seen a significant decline in the number of wrapped bitcoins...
UBS Raises Gold Price Targets, TRUMP Coin Hits All-Time High, and More — Week in Review
2.6.2024
UBS has raised its gold price forecast from rising central bank demand and geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, the meme coin TRUMP surged over 30% in 24 hours after former President Trump’s appearance at the Libertarian National Convention, marking a 98,352.40% increase over the last year....
Ethereum meme coins vs. utility tokens: Why you should buy ETFSwap (ETFS) over Pepe (PEPE) and Floki (FLOKI)
2.6.2024
Ethereum meme coins and utility tokens are two opposite asset categories in the crypto market. Pepe (PEPE) and Floki (FLOKI) are two meme coins that have captured investors with their community-driven hype, viral marketing, and meme culture. Ethereum meme coins are generally known for offering...
BlockDAG leads with 30,000x ROI and expands payment options, surpassing Ethena and Toncoin
2.6.2024
As Toncoin investors seek more stable opportunities and Ethena shows potential for recovery, BlockDAG rises as a formidable leader in the cryptocurrency market. With strategic expansions and diverse investment avenues, BlockDAG promises a platform capable of delivering a 30,000x return...
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis Castigates US President Joe Biden’s Veto
2.6.2024
U.S. Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis has castigated President Joe Biden over his decision to veto a measure that would disapprove the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). Lummis said the measure known as H.J. Res. 109, which had bipartisan support...
Ether ETFs expected in June, CZ leaves Binance France, and other news: Hodler’s Digest, May 26 – June 1
1.6.2024
Analysts predict ETH ETF’s launch for June, Bitcoin dips as Mt. Gox wallets move, and Binance France changes ownership
Google and Magic Leap partner up to make metaverse goggles despite past flops
1.6.2024
It’s unclear why the two companies have partnered up, but the scheme comes amid Apple’s push to dominate the “spatial computing” market
OpenAI launches official ChatGPT support for universities and nonprofits
1.6.2024
OpenAI is pulling out all the stops to ensure that everyone is using its ChatGPT services
Grayscale’s GBTC and Vaneck’s HODL Report Outflows as US Bitcoin ETFs Gain $50M
1.6.2024
On Friday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their 14th consecutive day of inflows, totaling around $50 million. Leading the inflows once more was Blackrock’s IBIT, while Grayscale’s GBTC saw outflows. $1.7B in Trade Volume and $50M in Inflows During Friday’s...
NFT Sales Dip Again: Ethereum Leads as Market Declines by 7.03%
1.6.2024
Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have declined again, slipping 7.03% compared to the previous week. During this period, $122.3 million in sales were recorded, with Ethereum-based NFTs taking the lead. 7-Day NFT Sales Slide 7.03% This week witnessed another seven days of subdued...
A Stunning Zelda Lego Set, A Rocky Return For MultiVersus, And More Of The Week's Top News
1.6.2024
This week, a Sony business briefing gave us a revealing glimpse into the future of the PlayStation brand. Also, the return of WB-themed platform fighter MultiVersus was rockier than many anticipated it would be, No Man’s Sky released an update that leans into loneliness, and Lego revealed...
Survey: 77% Believe Presidential Candidates Should Be Informed on AI and Crypto
1.6.2024
The Grayscale-Harris Poll survey, conducted in April-May 2024, reveals crucial insights into American likely voters’ views on cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. The survey, involving over 2,000 adults, highlights key trends such as high interest...
Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital Currencies
1.6.2024
A new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North America close behind. Overall, cryptocurrency adoption is rising worldwide...
Wall Street Asks Biden Not to Veto Congress' Rejection of SEC Crypto Policy
31.5.2024
In a rare lobbying overlap with crypto world, Wall Street banks and members of Congress are asking President Joe Biden to reverse course on his vow to veto the U.S. congressional resolution to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) crypto accounting policy