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New Investment Firm Deus X Capital Targets Crypto Opportunities with $1 Billion in Assets
3.10.2023
Deus X Capital, a newly launched investment firm backed by a family office, has entered the crypto space with a combined $1 billion in fresh capital and existing investments.
The firm's leadership includes Tim Grant, who assumes the role of CEO.
Prior to joining Deus X Capital, Grant served...
Bitcoin drives digital asset inflows for the first time in 6 weeks: Report
3.10.2023
But Solana was the only other major asset to show inflows for the week
EU Plans for Wholesale CBDC Out Within Weeks, French Central Banker Says
3.10.2023
A central bank digital currency usable by financial markets is moving faster than a more controversial plan targeting regular citizens
Galaxy's Head of Mining Amanda Fabiano Departed to Start Consulting Company
3.10.2023
Fabiano’s new company will work with Compass Mining and Giga Energy, among others
Report showcasing digital asset fund flow goes live
3.10.2023
A report has been published showcasing weekly crypto asset flows. Investment in digital assets has gone up to $21 million. This inflow has come for the first time in the last 6 weeks. Solana is shining with its 27th week of inflows. The previous week’s entry was around $5 million. It has, so...
Bank of Russia Digital Ruble Pilot Update: ‘Everything Going as Planned’
3.10.2023
The Bank of Russia offered an update about the state of the digital ruble, the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), which is currently in a nationwide pilot. Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, stated that the pilot was “going as planned” and that more...
Moscow Claims Russia Will Be Using Digital Ruble in LATAM by 2025
3.10.2023
A senior Russian politician says domestic firms will be using the digital ruble, the nation’s CBDC, in Latin America no later than 2025.
The comments were made by Anatoly Aksakov, the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Markets.
Per Tass, Aksakov, who is also the MP...
Congress Can't Let Gary Gensler Regulate Digital Assets Out of Existence
2.10.2023
We should support an amendment from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer to limit the SEC’s authority over the industry, say Tim Ryan and David McIntosh, co-chairs of the Blockchain Innovation Project
Grayscale Moves to Convert Ethereum Trust to Spot ETF Amid Surge in ETH Futures ETF Launches
2.10.2023
Grayscale Investments, the largest digital asset fund manager by assets under management (AUM), has filed to convert its Ethereum Trust into a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). The news follows ether futures ETFs from Vaneck, Bitwise, and Proshares launching on Monday. Grayscale’s...
Today in Crypto: UBS Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund Pilot on Ethereum, $8BN was a 'Rounding Error' to SBF
2.10.2023
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Latam Insights: Brazil Launches Nationwide Blockchain ID Program, Venezuelan Crypto Watchdog Extends Restructuring Period
2.10.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Brazil launches a blockchain-based ID card, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency watchdog Sunacrip extends its restructuring period, and Buenos Aires launches...
Nomura’s Crypto Subsidiary Laser Digital Opens Office in Japan
2.10.2023
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of financial services giant Nomura, has opened a new Tokyo base, to expand its presence in the Far East.
Former Nomura’s executive director Hideaki Kudo, has been appointed to head the new office in Japan. Kudo has previously worked on several projects...
Brazil to Issue Digital IDs for Its 214 Million Citizens Using Blockchain Technology
2.10.2023
Brazil is set to issue digital identification documents for its more than 214 million citizens using blockchain technology.
The states of Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first to adopt this new system, utilizing a private blockchain developed by Serpro, Brazil's national data...
Tokenization is “securitization done on steroids" — Franklin Templeton CEO
1.10.2023
Speaking at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event, Jenny Johnson discussed how digital assets are disrupting securitization and the financial markets
NFT Sales Slide 9.91% Continuing a 6-Week Downtrend Despite Rising Crypto Prices
1.10.2023
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have slid once more this week, dipping to 9.91% below the preceding week’s figures. Data reveals that in the span from September 24 to October 1, 2023, around $72,767,450 worth of NFT sales have been logged, marking the latest seven-day stretch. NFT Sales...
Did You Know About These Crypto Airdrops in October?
1.10.2023
As markets continue to move sideways, crypto companies are trying to increase user engagement through airdrops. Among them are some well-known names in the space as well as new projects searching for their place. They all seek to arouse interest in digital money and their own products with...
Robert Kiyosaki Expects Bitcoin to ‘Become Priceless’ When the Fed Launches Central Bank Digital Currency
1.10.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has predicted that bitcoin will “become priceless” when the Federal Reserve launches a central bank digital currency (CBDC). He warned that privacy will be destroyed, emphasizing that “Big Brother will be watching.” The famous author...
Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID
30.9.2023
Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain
Invesco and Galaxy Pursue Spot Ether ETF Application
30.9.2023
Invesco and Galaxy Digital aim to introduce a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) as more and more asset managers continue to explore digital asset products.
In a Friday post on X (formerly Twitter), Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart revealed that the two asset managers have filed...
Buenos Aires to Bring Blockchain-Based Digital ID to Millions of Citizens
30.9.2023
The city of Buenos Aires has announced that it will roll out a blockchain-based, privacy-focused digital ID wallet starting in October. The Quarkid project, previously known as Tangoid, will allow its users to download a “self-sovereign” wallet to hold their birth and marriage...