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Israel Plans to Launch Interest-Bearing CBDC – Here’s What You Need to Know
12.3.2024
On March 11, the Central Bank of Israel unveiled plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Known as ‘digital shekel’ the unique CBDC will be interest-bearing, marking a departure from existing digital currencies.
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Tether CTO Aims Dig At DCG For Doubting USDT’s Resilience
12.3.2024
As the crypto industry faced turmoil, Digital Currency Group (DCG) attempted to short Tether (USDT) amidst stability concerns. Tether's CTO, Paolo Ardoino, calls out the move as DCG now faces a lawsuit. The incident highlights the stark contrast between Tether's resilience and DCG's struggles.
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Nigerian Central Bank, Real-World Asset Firm Partner to Revive Struggling CBDC
9.3.2024
Gluwa, a platform for real-world assets, announced on March 7 its partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The partnership arrangement aims to improve the functionality of the Nigerian central bank’s digital currency and promote financial innovation through blockchain technology. Improving...
Email Shows Digital Currency Group and Gemini Explored Merger Before Genesis Bankruptcy
8.3.2024
In an email found within the motion by Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Barry Silbert to dismiss the lawsuit initiated by the New York Attorney General, discussions of a potential merger between Gemini and Genesis were revealed before Genesis ultimately opted to declare bankruptcy. “Combined...
Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Coinbase, Eyes Neutral Stance Amid Crypto Surge
8.3.2024
In a significant shift, Goldman Sachs has upgraded its rating on Coinbase shares from selling to neutral, citing a surge in crypto prices and record-breaking daily volumes. The adjustment to a $282 price target reflects the bank’s reassessment of the San Francisco-based crypto...
Genesis and Winklevoss’ Gemini Discussed Merger Plans Before Collapse, Court Filings Show
8.3.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG) founder and CEO Barry Silbert proposed a possible merger of Genesis and Gemini according to an email exchange back in 2022, recent court filings show.
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Jerome Powell Clarifies: US Far From Introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency
8.3.2024
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs that the United States is far from adopting or even recommending the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), emphasizing a significant distance from such a possibility....
Fed Chair Powell Eases CBDC Concerns: US Far From Direct Fed Accounts, Emphasizes Need for Congressional Approval
7.3.2024
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell engaged with the Senate Banking Committee, signaling that the U.S. is just beginning to contemplate the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Powell Assures No Direct Fed Accounts in CBDC Plans, Seeks Congressional Go-Ahead In...
Nigeria’s Central Bank Partners with Gluwa to Boost eNaira Amid Global Regulation Changes
7.3.2024
The Nigerian Central Bank has partnered with the blockchain-based financial platform Gluwa Nigeria to increase the adoption of its digital currency, the eNaira. This move seeks to address financial inclusion challenges and provide credit access to unbanked individuals.
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Hong Kong Central Bank Launches Wholesale CBDC Project to Foster Tokenization
7.3.2024
Hong Kong's central bank has announced the launch of a new project called "Project Ensemble," aimed at supporting the development of the tokenization market in the city-state through a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC).
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Report: DCG, Barry Silbert Seek Dismissal of NYAG Lawsuit, Citing ‘Baseless Innuendo’ and Integrity in Operations
6.3.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has submitted a request to the court to drop the legal action taken against it by New York Attorney General Letitia James. DCG argues that it’s “wrongfully” depicted and maintains that the lawsuit is nothing but a “thin web of baseless innuendo.” DCG Challenges...
Digital Currency Group Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit by NY Attorney General
6.3.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of the now-defunct Genesis Global Capital, has taken action to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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Digital Currency Group Files for Dismissal of New York Attorney General’s Lawsuit
6.3.2024
The crypto firm's boss, Barry Silbert, also filed a motion to dismiss the Attorney General’s accusation that he concealed losses at the firms and so cheated customers and investors
Digital Euro Association Partners With HBAR Foundation to Boost Understanding of CBDCs and Stablecoins
28.2.2024
The Digital Euro Association (DEA) has entered into a partnership with the HBAR Foundation. This collaboration aims to bolster its comprehension of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins. Although this partnership marks a significant milestone in the digital currency landscape...
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act Back in the Senate
28.2.2024
The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act has been reintroduced in the Senate with the support of five U.S. senators. “As Americans face the prospect of an increasingly weaponized government, ensuring financial privacy is pivotal,” said one senator who supports the bill. A central bank...
Nearly All Bitcoin Holders Are Now In Profit, Blockchain Data Shows
27.2.2024
With Bitcoin (BTC)’s price quickly re-approaching its all-time high, almost all holders of the digital currency are back in the black.
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U.S. Republican Senators Renew Efforts to Block CBDC Implementation
27.2.2024
US Senators have renewed their assault on any potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) based on the dollar. Republican lawmakers including Ted Cruz, Bill Hagerty, Rick Scott, Ted Budd, and Mike Braun, yesterday filed The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act. Their proposal pulls no punches....
ECB Economists: Bitcoin Fails to Become Global Decentralized Digital Currency, BTC’s Fair Value Is Still Zero
25.2.2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a blog post claiming that “bitcoin has failed to fulfill its original promise to become a global decentralized digital currency.” The ECB economists who authored the post added that bitcoin’s fair value is still zero and bitcoin...
DCG Objects Settlement Between NY Attorney and Failed Genesis
22.2.2024
DCG contended that Genesis did not follow proper legal processes and the agreement falsely diverted funds to preferred creditors.
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DCG Calls Out Genesis' Settlement With New York as 'Subversive'
21.2.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG) is objecting to the settlement between the New York attorney general and Genesis – the failed crypto lender that was among DCG's array of digital assets businesses