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The Exchange for the New Generation — Bitsoda.com Launches Globally
4.10.2019
The Singapore-based exchange, Bitsoda.com, is the newest force in digital asset trading platforms. Invested by Digital Finance Group with Ledger X, Circle and other well-known blockchain projects in the portfolio, Bitsoda.com stands out with adequate resource and enters global market fast with...
Trump Pressures Fed for More Rate Cuts as Mega Banks Drain the Balance Sheet
2.10.2019
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring the central bank to cut interest rates even further as a spike in oil prices has offset the Federal Reserve’s ‘normalization’ tactics like rate-cutting and overnight repos. Additionally, the mega bank JP Morgan Chase (JPM) is being blamed...
Coinbase to Pay US Users Interest for Holding USDC Stablecoin
2.10.2019
Coinbase has enabled 1.25% interest rewards for USDC holders, the service is not available to clients in New York State
Coinbase to Pay Users 1.25% Interest on USDC Stablecoin Holdings
2.10.2019
Starting today, Coinbase users get 1.25% returns on their USDC holdings
Bank of Japan Eyes Lower Rates for Halloween as Negative Global Trend Continues
1.10.2019
In a recent rate review meeting of the Bank of Japan (BoJ), bank governor Haruhiko Kuroda and others on the nine-member board urged leaving all options on the table, where further cuts to the country’s negative interest rate are concerned. The talk of further stimulus reflects an ever-growing...
Central Banks in Panic Mode – Extreme Tactics Like Helicopter Money Discussed
30.9.2019
Central banks worldwide continue to inject more stimulus into the economy as they predict the onset of a new financial crisis. In the face of a sluggish economy, monetary easing, negative interest rates, and ‘normalizing’ the balance sheet is the name of the game these days. Now central...
Interest Rate in Australia to Be Cut According to Financial Market Predictions
30.9.2019
Interest rates are being cut by most central banks all over the world in order to recharge economies. If the predictions from the financial markets are to be believed, the Reserve Bank of Australia is all set to cut interest rates as well. The Reserve Bank is going to convene its board meeting...
Bankers Start to Recognize Bitcoin’s Role in Financial Evolution
29.9.2019
Digitization, disruption, blockchain, and frictionless payments. It’s amazing how prominent figures from the financial elite can provide a pretty detailed description of decentralized money without uttering “bitcoin” or “crypto.” But the fact of the matter is that...
New Interest in DAOs Prompts Old Question: Are They Legal?
29.9.2019
New tools have made DAOs all the rage in the ethereum community. Now one startup is trying to make them work within U.S. legal frameworks
Swiss Bitcoin Bank: UBS, Credit Suisse Interest ‘Clearly Picked Up’
23.9.2019
“I don’t see a bubble right now. I see more serious business planning and solutions addressing client needs,” says UBS ex-CEO Peter Wuffli of the crypto sector
What Billions in Fed Repo Injections Reveal About the Promise of Bitcoin
23.9.2019
The Fed Reserve has injected $278 billion injection into the securities repurchase market. Mike J. Casey Looks at what it means for crypto
Central Banker: CBDCs Are a Flexible Tool for Zero-Interest Rate World
19.9.2019
Central banks can benefit from digital currencies but they don’t necessarily need a blockchain, says Chile’s top central banker
Looming Economic Slowdown Likely to Force FED to Cut Interest Rates
18.9.2019
Over the course of the year, the global economy has given even indications that a slowdown might be looming and naturally, central banks have been urged to cut interests in order to stimulate growth. Many central banks across the world have cut interest rates. Last time around, the United States...
Here’s How Europeans Can Deal With Negative Interest Rates
17.9.2019
Low and negative interest rates have been a burden for account holders across Europe for some time. And it’s only getting worse, as the European Central Bank just announced a new rate cut to a record low of -0.5%. Private and corporate customers in many countries on the continent don’t...
At Least 19 Central Banks Give Way to Monetary Easing As Economy Slows
16.9.2019
In a coordinated fashion, more than 18 central banks worldwide have or plan to cut interest rates, sparking a domino effect of monetary easing. It’s been 10 years since the world has seen central planners orchestrate such harmonization in an attempt to save the economy from a deep recession....
Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Why Trump’s Proposed Negative Rates Bode Well for Bitcoin
14.9.2019
In a recent tweet, U.S. president Donald Trump delved into an explosive, all-caps-loaded mini-rant about the necessity of getting “interest rates down to ZERO, or less.” The bombastic politician stressed the need for America to refinance its debt, trailing off with some superficially...
BlockFi Clients Can Now Start Earning Interest On Any Amount of Crypto
14.9.2019
Clients of BlockFi, a cryptocurrency lending company, will now be able to earn interest on any amount of Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar
BlockFi Drops Minimum and Fees on Interest Bearing Crypto Accounts
13.9.2019
Minimum deposits have been dropped on BlockFi's Interest Bearing Accounts for bitcoin, ethereum and the gemini dollar
CME Asks CFTC to Double Bitcoin Futures Capacity as Interest Soars
13.9.2019
CME Bitcoin futures traders may soon get double limits
CEO Jamie Dimon Says that JP Morgan is Preparing for Risks from Zero Interest in the US
11.9.2019
The issues surrounding interest rates have taken centre stage among financial circles over the past few months, and one of the most interesting yet controversial topics has been that of negative interest rates. Many countries in the world now have negative interest rates, and now it is being...