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Philippine Central Bank Approves Peso-Pegged Stablecoin for Faster Remittances
13.5.2024
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, has approved PHPC, a stablecoin pegged to the Philippine peso, aimed at facilitating cost-effective remittances. Crypto exchange Coins.ph, the stablecoin issuer, plans to attract 20,000 to 30,000 users in the first month....
Ethereum ETFs Face Uphill Battle With SEC: Analyst Foresees Possible Delay Until 2025
13.5.2024
A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst predicts that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. are unlikely to emerge this year. Despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot bitcoin ETFs, the same is not expected for Ethereum due to different regulatory considerations....
Robert Kiyosaki Warns of US Dollar Collapse if BRICS Crypto Happens
13.5.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a cautionary statement regarding the possible downfall of the U.S. dollar in the event of the BRICS economic bloc launching a gold-backed cryptocurrency. Kiyosaki predicts a scenario where trillions of U.S. dollars flood back into the country...
Turkey Prepares New Crypto Law to Align With International Standards
13.5.2024
Turkey is preparing to present a new law to regulate crypto assets to Parliament. The legislation, aimed at aligning with international standards and reducing risks associated with crypto transactions, will enforce strict regulations on the licensing and operation of cryptocurrency trading...
Bitcoin’s ‘Existential’ Challenge: Core Developer Warns of a New Era of Internal Struggles
12.5.2024
Bitcoin faces a pivotal period that echoes the past block size wars, according to Bitcoin Core contributor Matt Corallo. In a recent blog post, Corallo examines the ongoing struggles within the Bitcoin community that could determine the future of the pioneering cryptocurrency. From Freedom...
Kraken Challenges SEC Overreach in Recent Court Filing
12.5.2024
In a recent motion to dismiss a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), cryptocurrency exchange Kraken argued that the SEC’s legal theory misinterprets crucial aspects of the case. The court document, dated May 9, 2024, claims the SEC fails to identify legitimate...
Bitcoin Magazine CEO Discloses Links With Trump Campaign: “It’s Time for Bitcoin to Elect the Next President”
12.5.2024
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, has disclosed his nexus with the campaign of former President Donald Trump. Bailey and his team have advised Trump to develop a Bitcoin and crypto-friendly agenda, including signing a crypto-focused executive order on day one. He declared that crypto...
279 Crypto Accounts Forfeited to US Government in North Korean Laundering Crackdown
12.5.2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the forfeiture of 279 cryptocurrency accounts containing funds linked to alleged hacks of crypto exchanges by North Korean operatives. This measure is a component of a broader U.S. effort aimed at dismantling cyber operations that...
Altcoin season approaching: KangaMoon, TRON, and Polkadot poised for surge
12.5.2024
While the pioneer cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, struggles to climb above $63,000, there are mixed signs of upside potential in the market, with lesser-known cryptos outperforming established coins. The best cryptos positioned for astronomical growth as the 2024 bull run takes shape include KangaMoon...
Ethereum Transaction Fees Slide Nearly 94% Over the Past 68 Days
12.5.2024
Similar to Bitcoin’s onchain fees, the cost of transacting on the Ethereum network has recently seen a significant decline. Over the previous 68 days, since March 5, 2024, Ethereum’s network fees have fallen by 93.7%, from $30.33 per transfer to $1.91 per transaction. Declining...
Bitcoin Whale From 2013 Resurfaces, Moves Over 1,000 BTC Worth $61 Million
12.5.2024
On May 12, as bitcoin hovered slightly above the $61,000 mark, two dormant bitcoin wallets, inactive for over ten years and eight months, executed transactions totaling 1,000 bitcoins valued at approximately $61.1 million. It appears that both wallets, created on the same day, were owned by...
South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Narrows, Yet Remains Above Global Average
12.5.2024
Recent figures show that despite bitcoin’s downturn in price, premiums in South Korea have diminished yet remain around $1,800 to $2,000 higher than BTC’s weighted global average price. Further metrics reveal that the South Korean won still ranks as the second most traded fiat...
US Scrutiny of Tether Could Disrupt Crypto Ecosystem, Ripple CEO Warns
12.5.2024
Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has voiced concerns that the U.S. government’s scrutiny of Tether, the foremost issuer of stablecoins by market cap, could notably affect the cryptocurrency environment. His comments come amid apprehensions about Tether’s alleged utilization by terrorist...
Runes protocol sees significant decline in activity
12.5.2024
Despite generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in daily fees, Runes has only surpassed $1 million in total fees twice in the last twelve days, signaling a notable decline
Nigeria's foreign investment at risk due to Binance bribery allegations
12.5.2024
SBM Intelligence emphasized that detaining foreign business officials could make it challenging for the country to attract investors
Openai CEO Sam Altman Believes Processing Power Might Be the New UBI
12.5.2024
Sam Altman, CEO of Openai, the company behind the artificial intelligence (AI) model Chatgpt, has reflected on how the new wave of universal basic income (UBI) initiatives might be organized. In an interview at the All-in podcast, Altman stated that he favored UBI initiatives given the magnitude...
RCO Finance (RCOF) sparks excitement among XRP and Solana Investors – Discover why
12.5.2024
RCO Finance (RCOF), an AI trading platform, is swiftly capturing the attention of investors within the XRP and Solana ecosystems. The platform uses blockchain technology to help you seamlessly trade crypto. It offers a compelling alternative despite the recent challenges these platforms face. This...
Nigerian Experts Say Past Central Bank Policies Drove Users to P2P Crypto Platforms
12.5.2024
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency sector argue that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s previous decision to exclude cryptocurrency entities from the banking ecosystem has fueled the growth of peer-to-peer crypto trading. Nigerian authorities are reportedly seeking to ban peer-to-peer crypto...
Dogecoin millionaire spends $500,000 on ETFS tokens after presale success
12.5.2024
ETFSwap (ETFS) has sparked great interest among crypto investors after a Dogecoin millionaire moved $500,000 into its highly successful presale. This emerging token seems more than simply another entrant into the cryptocurrency race, with the potential to create the next generation of crypto...
Bank of Canada Governor Warns of ‘Sharp Correction’ Risks in Markets and ‘System-Wide Stress’
12.5.2024
In his speech on the release of the Financial Stability Report, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, sought to emphasize the purported strength of Canada’s financial system while cautioning against ongoing risks that could precipitate a “sharp correction” in markets...