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Putin and Ramaphosa Discuss BRICS Summit, Trade and Cooperation; Russian President to Join via Video Link
10.8.2023
Russian president Vladimir Putin and South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently addressed cooperation, trade, and preparations for the upcoming BRICS summit. The two leaders conversed about practical cooperation and the expansion of the organization, reflecting a shared commitment...
Bitcoin Price Could Rise to $180,000 by 2024 Halving, Says Fundstrat
9.8.2023
In a recent note to investors, Fundstrat has forecasted a potential surge in the price of bitcoin to an astonishing $180,000 before its next block reward halving event in April 2024. The financial services company attributes this projected 521% price hike from current levels to the rising demand...
Galaxy Digital Narrows Losses To $46 Million, Maintains Strong Liquidity Position At $696 Million In Q2 2023
9.8.2023
Galaxy Digital's latest earning report shows a major reduction in losses to $46 million as the cryptocurrency market grows through the second quarter of the year.
The New York-based firm led by CEO Michael Novogratz has recorded a change in fortunes since Bitcoin (BTC) surged slightly over...
Bank of England Wants Digital Pound Advisers as It Moves to CBDC Design Phase
9.8.2023
The Bank of England has also started recruiting for its central bank digital currency engagement forum
Men Simply Walk Away With $300,000 Of Stolen Magic: The Gathering Cards
9.8.2023
During Gen Con, an annual tabletop gaming convention held yearly at the Indiana Convention Center, some thieves made off with a substantial amount of Magic: The Gathering cards worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read more
Russia to being CBDC trials with 13 banks
9.8.2023
According to Olga Skorobogatova, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia, initiating pilot operations using genuine digital rubles represents a pivotal phase within the project
Russia to Test Digital Ruble With Banks, Clients
9.8.2023
The country's central bank will begin real-world tests of the digital currency with 13 banks and limited clients on Aug. 15
House Financial Services Committee Advances Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act
9.8.2023
On July 27, 2023, The U.S. House Financial Services Committee advanced a stablecoin-focused bill for the first time. The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2023 would establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins with the U.S. Federal Reserve playing a pivotal role. The bill would...
Blockchain․com Obtains Payment License in Singapore
9.8.2023
Crypto company Blockchain․com has been granted a payment license in Singapore that will enable it to provide regulated services for digital assets. The authorization in the city-state, which is a major trading hub for the platform, is part of its efforts to comply with local regulations in...
Canadian Police Unit Utilizes Chainalysis Blockchain Forensics for Cryptocurrency Investigations
9.8.2023
Officials in law enforcement from Lethbridge, situated in the province of Alberta, Canada, have unveiled that the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is now utilizing Chainalysis blockchain forensics software. According to local reports, LPS has acquired the capacity to trace cryptocurrency...
Most Russians Wary of Digital Ruble, Survey Finds – Blow for Moscow’s CBDC?
9.8.2023
Most Russian citizens say they distrust or have no interest in using the digital ruble, Russia’s CBDC, a survey has found.
The survey was carried out by the media outlet and information service provider BankInform, which asked its subscribers to give their thoughts on the CBDC.
The coin...
Marathon Digital Q2 results miss revenue and earnings forecasts
9.8.2023
Despite the earnings miss, Marathon's CEO said it mined a record 2,926 Bitcoin over the second quarter of 2023
Gran Turismo Movie Review Roundup: The Critics Are Split
8.8.2023
The Gran Turismo film comes out this month, but critics don’t seem sold on the video game-inspired biopic as the Neill Blomkamp-directed film holds a 57 percent on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes at the time of this writing.Read more
Marathon Digital Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
8.8.2023
Cathie Wood and Mike Novogratz Are Both Bullish on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals
8.8.2023
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz are both optimistic about the imminent approval of a spot bitcoin ETF
CoinGecko Launches Index for Crypto Tokens Alleged as SEC Securities, Valued at $91 Billion
8.8.2023
Cryptocurrency data aggregator CoinGecko has introduced a new category that lists cryptocurrencies that have been designated as securities by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This move comes in response to the growing need for clarity in the complex regulatory landscape...
Bitmain, Anchorage Expected to Take Equity in Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific as Part of Bankruptcy Plan
8.8.2023
The world's largest machine maker is set to take a $54 million stake in Core Scientific as the miner emerges out of Chapter 11 proceedings
Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador
8.8.2023
The crypto exchange said it now holds licenses to operate in 18 countries
Japanese startup to use stablecoins and CBDC to link Asian countries
8.8.2023
Soramitsu is developing a cross-border payment system that uses Cambodia’s CBDCs and targets Japan, India, China and Southeast Asia
Multicoin Backer L1 Digital Raises $152M for Second Crypto VC Fund
8.8.2023
The Swiss advisor makes direct investments in crypto projects and also backs early-stage crypto investment firms