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DePIN for the Win: Spreading the Benefits of the Gig Economy
26.4.2024
Community protocol networks that coordinate hardware-based services with tokens promise an upgrade in efficiency and fairness, says Ivo Entchev, a partner at Youbi Capital
Turkey tops the world in stablecoin buying share vs. GDP
25.4.2024
Stablecoin purchases in Turkey amount to 4.3% of GDP, the highest among global economies, according to Chainalysis
G+D to Assist Central Bank of Mauritania in CBDC Design
24.4.2024
G+D and Mauritania focuses mainly on the potential advantages of a digital Mauritanian Ouguiya for the nation’s economy and society.
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Historic Yield Curve Inversion Reaches 656 Days, Echoing Pre-Stock Market Crash Patterns
22.4.2024
Based on the latest data, the yield curve of the U.S. Treasury, which charts the yields for two-year and ten-year bonds, has remained inverted for a total of 656 days. This latest inversion joins previous records set in 1929, 1974, and 2008, all of which preceded substantial declines in the stock...
The Runes Economy: Navigating the Booming Market of Bitcoin-Derived Tokens
21.4.2024
While the BRC20 token economy’s market valuation surpasses $2.8 billion, according to one leading market cap aggregation website, tokens derived from the Runes protocol are beginning to experience price discovery following the launch of the new token standard. The following is a look...
UK Parliament Member Lisa Cameron Pushes For Greater Digital Skills Training, Blockchain Technology Partnerships
17.4.2024
UK Member of Parliament (MP) Lisa Cameron has called for increased digital skills training in order to increase the country’s “necessary talent pipeline,” the MP said in a debate Tuesday. Cameron's remarks come amidst the country's push to be at the forefront of Web3, AI, and blockchain...
TON-Based Economy Starting to Take Root in Telegram, TON Foundation Says
16.4.2024
The Open League program, announced on April 1, is bringing users on-chain in "unprecedented numbers," TON Foundation's Justin Hyun said
Massive Bitcoin Market Turbulence Triggers $4,500 Crash; $167M in BTC Longs Erased in 1 Hour
13.4.2024
The price of bitcoin continued to decline over the weekend, dropping an additional 7.7% in the last 24 hours. It plummeted to a daily low of $61,384 per coin, prompting a significant wave of leveraged liquidations on Saturday. Bitcoin Value Declines Amid Market Instability; Extensive Liquidations...
Leveraged Crypto Traders Hit Hard: $872M Liquidated in a Single Day Amid Bitcoin Price Drop
12.4.2024
On April 12, bitcoin briefly reached above the $71,000 threshold, but its value plunged by more than $3,000 after a substantial sell-off at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The price of bitcoin in USD tumbled to an intraday low of $65,230. Over the past 24 hours, leveraged crypto positions totaling $871.88...
Stablecoins Are Beneficial to U.S. Economy, Tether's Custodian Says
11.4.2024
Stablecoins boost demand for U.S. Treasury notes, Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Tether custodian Cantor Fitzgerald, said
Peter Schiff Warns High Inflation Returning — Accuses JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon of Sugarcoating the Problem
10.4.2024
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has warned that high inflation will return with a vengeance and significant Fed rate hikes will be necessary. He also criticized JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for downplaying the severity of the U.S. economic situation. However, he conceded that Dimon’s...
South Korea’s Democratic Party to Introduce ETF and Digital Finance Reforms
8.4.2024
South Korea’s Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is eager to relax regulations on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those tied to spot bitcoin, despite resistance from the People Power Party (PPP). Although election concerns have temporarily halted the initiative, a crucial poll is set...
Fed Governor Bowman Insists High Inflation Could Necessitate Future Rate Hikes
7.4.2024
Inflation in the U.S. has remained persistent, experiencing increases in the first two months of 2024, prompting members of the U.S. Federal Reserve to exercise caution against premature rate reductions. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has voiced considerations for elevating interest...
Online Games Act Like Unregulated Banks, And The US Gov’t Has Noticed
4.4.2024
A new report from the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—an organization focused on enforcing the laws that protect consumers—indicates the bureau is aware of and monitoring big online video games that are filled with in-app purchases, digital currencies, and shady...
Crypto Economy Rebounds With 2.13% Gain; Newcomers W, CORE, and ENA Face Downturns
4.4.2024
The cryptocurrency market experienced a positive uptick on Thursday, reclaiming its position at $2.55 trillion, marking a 2.13% gain against the U.S. dollar. Despite a decrease in trading activity, with volumes at $90.78 billion over the past day, bitcoin rose by 2.3%, surpassing the $68,000...
Binance Nigeria Case Postponed Until April 19th Amidst Criminal Charges
4.4.2024
Tigran Gambrayan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, two Binance executives held against their will by Nigerian authorities, has been postponed until April 19 as the country seeks criminal charges against the duo, a Thursday court hearing reveals. However, only Gambrayan appeared before Judge Emeka Nwite in...
Tether (USDT) – The leading stablecoin and the backbone of the crypto economy
4.4.2024
Tether (USDT) is a stablecoin linked to the value of fiat currencies, such as the US dollar, and it is a crucial pillar in the unstable Bitcoin environment. Tether is a dependable means of exchange and store of value in the turbulent cryptocurrency market, unlike its more unpredictable peers....
Precious Metals Shine: Gold Hits Record High, Silver Sees Substantial Gains
4.4.2024
The price of gold continues to hit unprecedented highs, with one troy ounce of .999 fine gold now trading at $2,298. Silver is also beginning to ride the wave of gold’s recent uptrend, with its value climbing 3.64% on Wednesday surpassing the $27 per ounce mark. Gold’s Historic Ascent...
Markets Tumble as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Diminish
3.4.2024
Attention is riveted on the Federal Reserve’s assembly set for May 1, with widespread anticipation that the U.S. central banking authority might lower the federal funds rate at this juncture of the year. Currently, market forecasts suggest a rate reduction is very unlikely, and Cleveland...
KBW Increases Coinbase Price Target to $230, Citing Exposure to Long-Term Crypto Economy Growth
3.4.2024
Investment banking firm KBW has hailed Coinbase for offering investors a unique opportunity to tap into the long-term growth potential of the crypto economy.
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