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Spanish central bank official talks about private payment services in era of digital euro
25.8.2023
Banco de España deputy governor Margarita Delgado voiced concern about financial stability issues but painted a rosy picture for nonbank financial services providers
Trump Mugshot Fuels NFT Sales: Ex-President’s Digital Cards Jump 426%
25.8.2023
After a mugshot of the 45th U.S. president, Donald Trump, was snapped at Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, his NFT trading card sales skyrocketed. Cryptoslam.io data shows a whopping 426% surge in Trump’s digital card sales in just 24 hours. Trump’s Unprecedented Mugshot Sparks NFT Card...
IRS releases draft of proposed reporting rules for digital asset brokers
25.8.2023
House Financial Service Committee chair Patrick McHenry said the rules are part of “the Biden Administration’s ongoing attack on the digital asset ecosystem.”
Tether maintains $3.3B in liquidity cushion: USDT transparency report
25.8.2023
The total assets under Tether stand at $86.1 billion with total liabilities amounting to $82.8 billion — thus confirming a reserve backing of over 100%
Cypher Says Token Offering Part of Steps to Make Users Whole
25.8.2023
The Solana-based digital asset exchange announced on Aug. 23 that it is planning the “most fair” token launch in the history of Solana. According to Cypher, part of the funds raised via the initial decentralized offering will be used “to sustain protocol development, pay...
Founders of Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Accused of Laundering $1 Billion
24.8.2023
The founders of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash were charged Thursday with allegedly helping to launder more than $1 billion in digital currency, including funds taken by North Korean hackers. Department of Justice: ‘You Can’t Hide From Us Behind a Keyboard — Whether You’re a Hacker...
‘Hedging Bitcoin and Ether’ — FTX Seeks Court Approval for Strategic Partnership With Galaxy Digital
24.8.2023
FTX Trading Ltd., accompanied by its linked debtors, has approached the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware with a proposal to collaborate with Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Capital Management LP, also known as Galaxy Asset Management. FTX Trading Proposes Alliance With Novogratz’s...
FTX Teams Up with Galaxy to Strategically Manage Crypto Holdings Amid Bankruptcy
24.8.2023
Now-defunct crypto exchange FTX has hired crypto firm Galaxy to handle its cryptocurrency holdings through selling, staking, and hedging.
Led by crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz, Galaxy will provide advisory services to FTX with the goal of limiting its exposure to adverse price movements,...
FTX files motion for Galaxy Digital to manage recovered crypto holdings
24.8.2023
Galaxy Digital set to manage the sale of bankrupt FTX’s crypto holdings and facilitate staking of certain tokens to generate passive yield
Blockchain Can Help Facilitate ‘Direct Connections’ Between Users and Hotels — Staynex’s Bernard Lau
24.8.2023
Using blockchain can potentially minimize intermediary expenses incurred by players in the hospitality industry because the technology makes it possible to facilitate direct connections between users and hotels, Bernard Lau, CEO of Staynex and LABS Group, has said. Lau, whose company focuses...
BRICS Countries Can Use India’s UPI Instant Payment System, Prime Minister Modi Suggests
24.8.2023
Member states of the BRICS bloc can follow the example of other nations and start using India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The country is a leader in digital transactions, the head of the Indian government said in South Africa where...
Digital Yuan ‘Spurs Rise in Mainland China-Hong Kong Cross-border Payments’
24.8.2023
The Chinese digital yuan pilot’s spread to Hong Kong may be playing a part in driving up cross-border payments, media outlets have suggested.
Per China Fund News, via the Securities Times, certain types of “cross-border payments” between Mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as the mainland...
Marathon Digital CEO Expresses Optimism For Spot BTC ETF Approval, Fixes Odds Above 50:50
23.8.2023
Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel remains positive over the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The SEC has not yet approved a spot Bitcoin ETF as it continues to cite market manipulation...
Thailand Threatens Facebook With Shutdown Over Crypto Scams
23.8.2023
The government in Bangkok will try to shut down Facebook in Thailand alleging the social media network isn’t doing enough to stop scams. Fraudsters have been luring users to invest in fake companies and cryptocurrencies, authorities said, and the number of complaints has been mounting. Meta...
Australia's CBDC Likely Some Years Away, Central Bank Says
23.8.2023
Australia will not be making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for some years due to several unresolved issues
Russian Banks MTS, PSB Say Customers Are Now Using Digital Ruble
23.8.2023
The Russian banks MTS and PSB have begun testing the digital ruble, with “entrepreneurs” using the CBDC to pay for “services.”
The nation’s Central Bank has fast-tracked its CBDC project in recent weeks, and is eyeing a 2025-2027 national rollout.
The banks, along with the likes of VTB Bank,...
What Happens to Football NFTs Now That Panini Lost its License?
23.8.2023
Don’t worry, your NFTs aren’t going to be lost to the ether anytime soon
Central Bank of Brazil Rebrands CBDC to ‘Drex,’ Launch Expected by 2024
22.8.2023
The Central Bank of Brazil has issued a press release revealing details about “drex,” the Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC) formerly known as the digital real. The bank explained the need for a rebranding and detailed how it might revolutionize transactions with digital...
XRP Value Plunges 39% Post-SEC Verdict: XRP Army Remains Optimistic Amid Market Turbulence
22.8.2023
It’s been 40 days since the U.S. court issued a partial verdict in the SEC’s case against Ripple. In that timeframe, the digital currency XRP’s value has slumped by a significant 39.43%. Despite SEC’s Interlocutory Appeal and 39% Downturn, XRP Enthusiasts Hold out for...
Disney's Magic: The Gathering Clone Now Has A Fan-Made Digital App
22.8.2023
Lorcana, Disney’s trading card game, has transformed from a physical experience to a digital one thanks to a fan-made app out now on PC.Read more