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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Stablecoin Bill Unlikely to Be Signed Into Law
19.9.2023
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the issuer of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the market, has shared his skepticism about the passing of a stablecoin law anytime soon. On Laura Shin’s podcast, Unchained, Allaire explained that, while there is a consensus about the importance...
Bankman-Fried’s House Arrest Writings Reveal Inner Turmoil, Blame Game in FTX Collapse
16.9.2023
According to more than 250 documents sent to the media, the disgraced co-founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, said he feels like “one of the most hated people in the world.” The former CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange further noted in his statements that “there will probably never be anything...
Economist Peter Schiff Warns of ‘Massive Crisis’ and a Rush to Exit US Dollar
14.9.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned of “a rush” to get out of the U.S. dollar. “There’s going to be a massive crisis,” he predicted, adding that “it’s going to send the economy into a tailspin and people are going to feel the economic pain.” Peter Schiff’s...
Will there ever be a Pepe or Dogecoin millionaire again, or is it too late to buy – price predictions
13.9.2023
The exponential gains of early Dogecoin (DOGE) and Pepe (PEPE) investors have fueled dreams of similar returns for today’s meme coin enthusiasts. However, with most meme coins having reached peak popularity, the chances of 100x (or more) growth remain relatively slim. In this article, we look...
What Is XRP? A Brief History of the Real-Time Gross Settlement System
13.9.2023
While Ripple has its critics, there exists a passionate ‘army’ of XRP advocates who firmly believe it represents the future of decentralized finance and cross-border settlement. In this Learning and Insights guide, our objective is to walk you through a brief history of Ripple and...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Recession — Says ‘Huge Mistake’ to Think US Economy Will Boom for Years
13.9.2023
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has warned that it is “a huge mistake” to think that the U.S. economy will boom “for years” given that there are so many risks out there. The executive stressed: “I just think people make a mistake to look at real-time...
Lightspark CEO David Marcus Profiles Bitcoin as Global Payment Network
13.9.2023
David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark and co-creator of Diem, Meta’s failed cryptocurrency project, explained his intentions of turning Bitcoin into a global payments network. Marcus explained that there was no universal protocol for sending value over the internet and that we were still in...
Examining the Concept of Flatcoins: Crypto Tools to Battle Inflation
12.9.2023
With the issue of inflation rising as a real problem for global economies last year, there has been a renewed need for people to seek a way of preserving their purchasing power. Flatcoins, stable currencies that change their value according to the inflation in a determined jurisdiction, have surged...
Coinbase CEO Discusses US Crypto Regulation — Sees More Institutional Investors Coming In
12.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has explained that crypto regulation in the U.S. will happen in one of a few ways. He noted that Coinbase is seeing more institutional investors coming in and signing up as they seek “a flight to quality.” The executive added: “There’s a possibility...
#BitgetTurns5 – In Every Era, There Are Those That Look Towards the Stars
11.9.2023
Bitget marked its 5th anniversary today, reflecting on a relentless journey of progress. In an open letter, Managing Director Gracy Chen credits the team’s dedication and users’ support for achievements, and shares some insights. Below are some key takeaways from the open letter: – Marathon...
Solana falls 6% amid fears of FTX dump — but there's a catch
11.9.2023
The price of Solana has plunged as the market fears a large FTX sell-off, however, it seems unlikely that the now-defunct exchange will dump all of its holdings at once
RFK Jr on China and Global Economic Battles; 88,200 Millionaires Got Rich With Crypto, Says Report — Week in Review
10.9.2023
The first full week of September is in the bag, and there’s nary a shortage of crypto and economic news from across the globe. In this edition of the Bitcoin.com News Week in Review, RFK Jr. says China doesn’t want a war, but the government wants to “bury” the United States...
Report: Former FTX Co-Chief Ryan Salame Contemplates Guilty Plea
7.9.2023
According to insiders who reached out to Bloomberg, there are intriguing developments surrounding Ryan Salame, the former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets. The buzz is that he is gearing up to admit guilt in response to criminal charges. This marks a significant shift from his earlier...
G20 Nations Actively Discussing Crypto Framework, Says Indian Finance Minister
6.9.2023
The G20 countries are actively discussing a global framework for crypto assets under India’s presidency, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed. “India’s presidency has put on the table key issues related to regulating or understanding that there should be a framework...
Singapore Elects President Who Advocates ‘One Regulatory System’ for Crypto and Traditional Finance
6.9.2023
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the former deputy prime minister and central bank chairman of Singapore, has been elected as the new president of the country. The Singaporean president-elect, who advocates for a single regulatory system for both crypto and traditional finance, wants to make sure that...
Report: Kenyan Subscribers Constituted 25% Worldcoin’s Global Total in July
4.9.2023
At some point in July, there were as many as 350,000 Kenya-based residents who had subscribed and shown interest in receiving Worldcoin’s crypto token. According to a Kenyan legislator, Worldcoin executives are now expected to appear before a parliamentary committee on Sept....
The Great Shift to Self-Custody: 800,000 BTC Worth Over $20 Billion Pulled From Exchanges in 3 Years
3.9.2023
Over the past three years, there’s been a notable movement in bitcoin holdings. Since September 1, 2020, a whopping 804,000 bitcoin, equivalent to $20.79 billion, has been pulled from centralized exchanges. Notably, 184,000 BTC of that sum, valued at $4.75 billion, was withdrawn in just...
AI could revolutionize human resources, but there are risks
1.9.2023
While AI has the power to revolutionize human resources, it also leaves HR professionals open to certain risks
India’s Prime Minister Calls for Global Crypto Framework With Focus on Unified Approach, Adoption, Democratization
28.8.2023
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says crypto needs “a global framework and regulations.” He stressed: “The rapid pace of change of technology is a reality — there is no point in ignoring it or wishing it away. Instead, the focus should be on adoption, democratization, and a unified approach.”...
JPMorgan Analysts: Crypto Bear Market on the Brink of Conclusion
26.8.2023
A study of CME Group’s bitcoin futures and open interest indicates the crypto bear market may be approaching its end, according to JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou. The bank’s market experts suggest that there’s “limited downside for crypto markets over...