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China Debuts Digital Yuan Interconnection With Hong Kong Payment System During 19th Asian Games
10.10.2023
The Chinese digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), now features an interconnection with the Hong Kong payment system, allowing tourists coming to mainland China to purchase and top up a digital yuan wallet. The system, created by the Digital Currency Research Institute...
Gary Wang, Caroline Ellison: Looking at Day 5 of Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial
10.10.2023
FTX co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang began testifying in earnest last Friday in Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial. Later on Tuesday, Caroline Ellison is expected to take the stand
Progressively Enhanced WebGL Lens Refraction
10.10.2023
Learn how to create a responsive WebGL layout powered by CSS and React Three Fiber
Bank of Canada Study: CBDC Can Help Overcome Inclusion Issues
10.10.2023
A recent study conducted by the Bank of Canada delved into the role a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would play in improving financial inclusion, digital inclusion, and accessibility. The study concludes that while the Canadian financial ecosystem is inclusive, a CBDC might help tackle...
Bankman-Fried Seeks to Probe Lawyers’ Involvement in $200M ‘Sham’ Alameda Loans
10.10.2023
The defendant in a multi-billion fraud trial is pressing to blame legal advice, despite judicial reluctance to let him
Bitcoin, Ether Options Order Books Signal Calm Amid Mounting Risks
10.10.2023
The bid-ask ratio in bitcoin and ether options markets leans below one, signaling a bias for volatility selling, one observer said
FTX Could Have Lost Over $1B Due to Lax Security Practices: Report
10.10.2023
Attackers were able to steal nearly $400 million worth of various tokens after FTX was hacked in November 2022. But it could have been worse
The Economic Engine of War — Tracing Fiat Currency’s Role in Global Conflicts
10.10.2023
When Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin, many viewed it as a solution to the drawbacks of fiat money. Historically, about 800 fiat currencies have come and gone, with many ultimately failing. Intriguingly, the fundamental reasons for establishing the fiat system remain elusive to many. Some argue...
Bitcoin Hovers Over $27.5K, Crypto Bulls Face $100M Liquidations as Altcoins Drop
10.10.2023
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacted prices of riskier assets, such as bitcoin, on Monday
Will Dogelon Mars go up in 2023?
10.10.2023
Exploration and expansion are at the core of Dogelon Mars. It is different from its competitors with the inclusion of thrilling comics. Catching the attention of more than 650K X (formerly Twitter) users, Dogelon Mars is a thriving community. The mysterious and adventurous theme has garnered...
Zemětřesení na Slovensku: Jestli se potvrdí síla 5 stupňů, bude nejsilnější za 80 let
10.10.2023
Zprávy, které přišly v noci 9. října 2023 z východního Slovenska, vypadaly neuvěřitelně. Zemětřesení se v našich oblastech sice objevují, ale naměřená síla 5,1 stupně vypadala jako omyl nebo vtip.
Hodnotu ale potvrzovala měření evropské seismologické sítě EMSC. Epicentrum otřesů, které senzory
Estonia-Licensed Crypto Firms Blamed for €1 Billion in Damages
10.10.2023
Bad actors exploited Estonia’s once liberal licensing regime for crypto companies to defraud investors and commit other crimes, an investigative report claims. The authors say they discovered dozens of such cases, including scams and schemes for sanctions evasion and money laundering. Since Tallinn...
Analyst Warns of US Dollar Collapse, Predicts Bitcoin Owners to Benefit
10.10.2023
Global financial services firm Jefferies has warned of “the collapse of the U.S.-dollar paper standard to the benefit of both gold bullion owners and also owners of bitcoin.” He explained that the Federal Reserve, and other G7 central banks, “will not be able to exit from...
UK Regulator Issues 146 Crypto Alerts Within 24 Hours
10.10.2023
British financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has issued 146 crypto promotion alerts in the first 24 hours of its new crypto marketing regime. “We expect businesses including social media platforms, app stores, search engines, domain name registrars, and payments firms...
Report: Australian Police Seize Crypto Worth $1.5 Million From Dark Web Drug Dealer
10.10.2023
The police in the Australian state of South Australia recently seized cryptocurrency worth $1.5 million from an alleged dark web drug dealer. Police also recovered a “large quantity” of the synthetic opioid nitazene as well as tens of thousands of dollars in cash. ‘Illicit...
Real-World Asset Loan Worth $20M Sours on DeFi Platform Goldfinch, Bringing RWA Lending Under Scrutiny
10.10.2023
The development follows the default of a $5 million loan on Goldfinch made to an African robotaxi company
US Stocks Overcome Early Decline Amid Israeli-Gaza Tensions to Close Higher
10.10.2023
The Dow and S&P 500 fell early in the day, but rebounded to end the day positive
Blocknative Reduces Headcount by Third, After Suspending Work on Relay Project
9.10.2023
The company completed a restructuring in the wake of its decision to exit services related to its MEV-Boost Relay, a type of software used by Ethereum network validators
What to Expect When Caroline Ellison Takes Stand in Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial
9.10.2023
Prosecutors Seek to Exclude AI Startup Anthropic’s Valuation From Bankman-Fried Trial
9.10.2023
Amidst widespread media coverage highlighting Anthropic, the startup behind the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Claude and its pending multi-billion-dollar infusion, federal prosecutors overseeing the Sam Bankman-Fried case are pushing to sideline this subject during the trial....