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Swiss National Bank Launches Wholesale CBDC in Partnership With Six Commercial Banks
2.11.2023
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is ramping up its efforts on the issuance of a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC). According to a press release, the Swiss central bank is collaborating with six commercial banks and the SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) to fast-track the implementation of...
Tracking stolen crypto — How blockchain analysis helps recover funds
23.10.2023
Over $900 million was hacked in crypto in 2023. How can blockchain analysis help in finding and retrieving stolen assets?
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Skyrockets: On Track to Hit Half a Zettahash Milestone by Year’s End
15.10.2023
Bitcoin’s hashrate, a key indicator of its computational power, shattered previous records on October 12, 2023. As measured by a seven-day simple moving average (SMA), it has surged to an impressive 455 exahash per second (EH/s). To put that into perspective, the hashrate was hovering around...
Project Atlas: Bank for International Settlements Tackles Crypto Tracking with EU Central Banks – Here's the Latest
4.10.2023
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and four European central banks have rolled out a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) system to track the global flow of cryptocurrency assets.
The partnership with the BIS was struck with the European Central Bank, Banque de France, Deutsche Bundesbank...
BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows
4.10.2023
The Bank of International Settlements and a handful of European Central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies
VanEck's Ethereum Strategy ETF on Track for CBOE Listing
3.10.2023
VanEck's Ethereum Strategy Fund (EFUT) is set for listing on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), according to an announcement on its website.
The investment management firm is gearing up to launch its Ethereum-styled futures contracts on October 2, having received approval from the...
This New Tool Track’s Bitcoin’s Price Without Using An Exchange
26.9.2023
The Bitcoin blockchain alone is now capable of tracking Bitcoin’s price without help from the outside world, thanks to a developer’s new tool.
As created by @SteveSimple on X (Twitter), UTXOracle is a Python program that “estimates the daily USD price of bitcoin using only your bitcoin Core full...
CZ appoints Binance security team to track Huobi HTX stolen funds
26.9.2023
To minimize the damage, HTX proactively offered 5% of the drained funds as a “white-hat bonus,” which would amount to nearly $400,000
Bitcoin ETFs Explained: A Closer Look at BTC Exchange-Traded Products
24.9.2023
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that track the price of bitcoin have become a popular means for mainstream investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency market without directly owning bitcoin. Though the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S....
Nordic Fintech Week on track for record attendance
18.9.2023
The greatest fintech event in the Nordics—Nordic Fintech Week—will once again bring together leading fintech representatives in a two-day conference happening on September 27 and 28, 2023 in Copenhagen. The event aims to showcase the best Nordic fintech innovation, reshaping regional and global...
EU announces initiative to fast-track supercomputer access for AI startups
14.9.2023
E.U. president Ursula von der Leyen also called for the organization of a global AI governance body during the 2023 E.U. State of the Union address
Coinbase Founder Brian Armstrong Reveals Plans to Integrate Lightning Network
13.9.2023
According to Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong, Coinbase is actively working on integrating the Lightning Network (LN), the second-layer scaling protocol. Armstrong emphasized that bitcoin “is the most important asset in crypto” and added that the integration of LN would...
Russian Central Bank May ‘Mark’ CBDC Tokens to Track Digital Ruble Transactions
12.9.2023
The Russian Central Bank says it may look to “mark” or “color-code” digital ruble tokens to help it track CBDC transactions.
Per Tass, the bank said it would “consider the possibility” of issuing super-traceable tokens.
But, speaking at a financial forum, the bank’s Deputy Governor Alexei...
Blockchain Firm Raises Millions From Andreessen Horowitz, Paris Hilton to Help Monetize AI Mashups
7.9.2023
Investors led by Andreessen Horowitz have backed a company that has set out to help content creators monetize their work in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The tech firm intends to employ blockchain technology to track remixes and mashups that have been spreading online since the invent...
Justin Bieber hit track becomes NFT for royalty-sharing
6.9.2023
Justin Bieber’s hit song from 2015 “Company” has been turned into an NFT by another from which fans could earn royalties from future streams of the track
US Lawmaker: Americans Don’t Need CBDC That Can Track Purchases Like China’s Digital Yuan
1.9.2023
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about the privacy risks of the Federal Reserve issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). “Americans have a right to financial privacy,” one congressman said, emphasizing: “We do not need a CBDC that can track your purchases like China does...
Lawmakers Probe SEC and FINRA Over ‘Shady Approval’ of Prometheum
17.8.2023
U.S. lawmakers are probing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regarding the “shady approval” of Prometheum “as the first and only special purpose broker-dealer for digital assets.” They raised concerns about the timing...
Scientists used AI to find and track 95K ‘cryptocurrency free giveaway’ scams on Twitter
11.8.2023
The San Diego State University team uncovered nearly a million dollars were scammed from victims via the Lists feature on Twitter — now called X
Scientists used AI to find and track 95K ‘cryptocurrency free giveaway’ scams on Twitter
11.8.2023
The San Diego State University team uncovered nearly a million dollars were scammed from victims via the Lists feature on Twitter — now called X
Avalanche bleeding continues, QUBE on track to break records in presale
6.8.2023
There’s no denying that the crypto market has always been a roller-coaster ride for investors. Some tokens rise to stardom overnight, while others plunge into oblivion. Recently, the Avalanche (AVAX) has experienced a downtrend, reflecting the unpredictable dynamics of this digital asset...