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SEC’s Classification of So-Called Crypto Securities Amounts to $98 Billion in Combined Value
19.7.2023
Throughout the last year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified numerous crypto assets as securities in cases involving Binance, Bittrex, Coinbase, Terra’s Do Kwon, Tron’s Justin Sun, and several more. The aggregate worth of these prominent digital assets...
Russian CBDC by 2025? What’s happening with the digital ruble
19.7.2023
2025–2027 might still seem far away, but the Central Bank of Russia is preparing its CBDC for mass adoption by then
Ripple Expects Business to Pick Up in the US After Landmark Ruling
19.7.2023
Ripple, a cryptocurrency and remittance services company, expects to start offering its services to U.S.-based businesses after the recent ruling that determines the XRP token is not “necessarily a security” on its face. Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s CLO, stated the company hopes...
Russian CBDC ‘to Roll Out in 2025’ – Could Banks Accelerate Digital Ruble Launch?
19.7.2023
Russian experts think the Central Bank will roll out its digital ruble by 2025, with the nation’s biggest banks expressing their eagerness to work with the central bank digital currency (CBDC).
The Central Bank is fast-tracking its CBDC rollout, but Delovoi Peterburg reported that “citizens” will...
Scarce Open Market Supply of Top Two Gold Tokens as Concentration Levels Run High Among Top Holders
18.7.2023
Over the last six months, the value of an ounce of gold has witnessed a 3.8% surge in relation to the U.S. dollar. Within the realm of cryptocurrencies, there exist two noteworthy tokens backed by gold: pax gold (PAXG) and tether gold (XAUT). Together, these tokens amass a considerable worth...
Crypto Turmoil: Market Slump, Heavy Liquidations, and Unexpected Gainers
18.7.2023
In a volatile twist, the cryptocurrency market experienced a 0.82% decrease in value within the last day, descending to $1.2 trillion. This transpired as bitcoin (BTC) faced unstable conditions, dropping below the crucial $30K mark on Tuesday. Crypto Market in Flux Throughout this chaotic 24-hour...
Polygon Labs Unveils ‘Hyperproductive’ Token POL, Poised to Replace MATIC and Boost Ecosystem Rewards
18.7.2023
Polygon Labs, the team behind the Polygon blockchain network, has introduced a third-generation token that could replace the native cryptocurrency, MATIC, with a “hyperproductive” digital currency named POL. If the POL concept gains approval, validators can earn rewards from staking...
The introduction of Boojum boosts digital self-ownership
18.7.2023
Boojum is zkSync Era’s latest proof method for radical decentralization and has been upgraded for transporting zkSync Era to STARK boosted proof method. This will offer high-level functions on consumer-grade hardware. Boojum is a Rust-oriented cryptographic library that is utilized for executing...
Digital Art Platform Prohibition Taps Arbitrum to Democratize Generative Art
18.7.2023
Created by Web3 innovation studio Venture Punk, Prohibition allows any artist to create generative art on-chain, utilizing the Art Blocks Engine
Bitcoin Cannot Remain Indifferent to Dollar Index for Long: Analyst
18.7.2023
U.S dollar index's fate impacts global liquidity conditions, which, in turn, influences risk assets, including cryptocurrencies
Latam Insights — Argentina’s Reserves Bleed, Central Bank of Brazil Would Be Able to Manipulate Digital Real in CBDC Pilot
18.7.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, the Argentine central bank sheds yuan for dollars as its reserves bleed, the Central Bank of Brazil would be able to manipulate balances and block digital...
Shenzhen, China: 36m Digital Yuan Wallets Opened So Far – CBDC Pilot Gathers Pace
18.7.2023
The Chinese city of Shenzhen says its residents have opened almost 36 million digital yuan wallets, as the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot breaks new ground.
Per the Shanghai Securities News and the China Securities Network News, the claims were made by the Shenzhen branch...
Ron DeSantis Promises to Ban CBDCs if Elected President
17.7.2023
DeSantis in March signed a bill as Florida’s governor to prohibit the use of CBDC’s within his state
Binance US Records Massive Discrepancies as USD Exchange Rates Plummet by 16% in July
17.7.2023
As of July 17, 2023, fresh data indicates a concerning rise in discrepancies between Binance US’ exchange rates and the global average. Initially, at a mere 2% to 5% in late June, the disparity sharply soared to an astonishing 16% by mid-July. Even though bitcoin lingered just above $30,000...
Report: Crypto Investment Declines for Fifth Consecutive Quarter, Fails to Find Bottom
17.7.2023
Venture capital firms are continuing to invest less money in the crypto sector, after five consecutive quarters of declines, according to a new report from crypto financial services firm Galaxy Digital.
During the second quarter of this year, VC firms invested $2.3 billion in crypto and blockchain...
Justbit: Why Many Players Win or Lose at the Casino and How RTP Works
17.7.2023
The surge in online gaming platforms has marked a transformative era in the casino industry, providing gaming enthusiasts with the opportunity to experience their favorite games from the comfort of their homes. Amidst this digital revolution, JustBit emerges as a distinctive platform that...
Brazilian Central Bank Digital Currency Raises Alarm as Developer Uncovers Fund Freezing Feature
17.7.2023
A blockchain developer has found a code in Brazilian central bank-backed digital currency (CBDC) that would allow the government to freeze accounts or even drain them at will.
Founder of Web3 consulting company Iora Labs and blockchain developer Pedro Magalhaes took to social media to reveal...
China’s Changzhou to Give Away Digital Yuan Tokens, Coupons Worth $700k
17.7.2023
The city of Changzhou, China, is set to give away $700,000 worth of digital yuan tokens and coupons before the year is out, as the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot continues.
Per Changzhou Evening News (via JSChina), the city is hoping to boost CBDC spending during an upcoming...
Weekly NFT Sales Fall 4.33%, Bitcoin Burials NFT Fetches $1.68 Million
16.7.2023
In the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the sales figures have undergone a minor setback this past week, dipping 4.33% from the previous week, pulling in a total of $148.55 million. With Ethereum standing as an exception, four of the top five blockchains known for NFT sales have witnessed...
XRP Supporters Celebrate, Kiyosaki Says Dollar ‘Will Die,’ RFK Jr Holds Bitcoin, and More — Week in Review
16.7.2023
This past week has been a big one for Ripple supporters, who are now celebrating what they view as at least a partial win for the digital asset XRP in the legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In other news, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says the...