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Bitcoin-Yen Pair Hits Record High, Reflects Stress on Japan's Fiat Currency
15.2.2024
Bitcoin's ongoing rally is telling of current market perceptions about fiat currencies, with sentiment being weakest for the Japanese yen
Fed Chair Powell Briefs Lawmakers on US Central Bank Digital Currency Progress
15.2.2024
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has provided an update to Congress members regarding the Fed’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) work. “If we’re going to have a CBDC, Congress needs to authorize it,” he stressed. Moreover, the Fed chair reportedly said that a framework...
Top 10 Industries Where Cryptocurrency is Replacing Traditional Fiat Currency
14.2.2024
Cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and other newer technologies are set to become the most important elements of various industries. In today’s world, more consumers are willing to go cashless and make payments through digital currencies since they offer hassle-free and faster payment systems than...
Zimbabwe to Launch ‘Structured Currency’ Linked to Gold, Says Finance Minister
14.2.2024
The Zimbabwean government plans to launch what it calls a “structured currency.” Some commentators and social media users have expressed skepticism over the government’s latest currency plans. Zimbabwe’s Structured Currency The Zimbabwean Finance Minister, Mtuli Ncube, has said...
Alternative to Polygon Set to Outshine MATIC, Projected to Rise from $0.01 to $12 in 2024
13.2.2024
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, a new contender is making headlines with its potential to outperform Polygon (MATIC) significantly. This alternative, starting at just $0.01, is on the radar of investors and analysts alike, with projections setting its sights on a monumental climb to $12...
Bitcoin Mining Stocks Surge — Double-Digit Gains Highlight Rapid Growth in Digital Currency Sector
13.2.2024
As bitcoin and the broader crypto market have surged, shares of publicly traded mining companies have seen substantial growth. Data shows that, in the last five days, stocks of many of these firms have experienced double-digit increases in value against the U.S. dollar. Publicly Traded Mining...
Coinbase’s New Ad Highlights Potential of Blockchain to Revitalize Pennies
13.2.2024
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled a new television ad that playfully mocks traditional United States fiat currency, depicting it as a penny coin. In the ad, the penny is humorously tossed into a bin and vacuumed, symbolizing the need for a digital upgrade to replace outdated...
Crypto Community Fires Back at Hillary Clinton’s Criticism of Bitcoin Undermining US Dollar as Reserve Currency
13.2.2024
The crypto industry has responded to criticism from Hillary Clinton, who said that cryptocurrency can undermine the role of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz argued that the only thing that can undermine the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency...
Grayscale and DCG Object to Genesis’ $1.6B Trust Shares Liquidation Plan
12.2.2024
On February 12, Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Grayscale raised objections to bankrupt lender Genesis’ plan to sell off its assets. This includes shares in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE), and Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETCG), amounting...
Philippines Central Bank Eyes Bank-Mediated Non-Blockchain CBDC in Next Two Years
12.2.2024
Governor Eli Remolona of the Philippines Central Bank (BSP) has disclosed the central bank’s plans to introduce a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the coming years. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is optimistic about the ongoing growth of digital payment technologies...
Digital Currency Group Reports Q4 Revenue of $210M, Up 59% Y/Y (Full Text)
12.2.2024
Fourth quarter EBITDA was $99 million versus a loss of $7 million a year earlier
New York Attorney General Triples Fraud Allegations Against DCG to Over $3 Billion
9.2.2024
New York Attorney General Letitia James has escalated the state’s legal action against Digital Currency Group (DCG), tripling the estimated size of the alleged fraud to over $3 billion. This development follows a prolonged investigation by James’s office, which uncovered additional...
New York Expands Fraud Case Against Digital Currency Group to $3 Billion
9.2.2024
New York Attorney General Letitia James has amplified its fraud case against Digital Currency Group (DCG), now saying the company is responsible for $3 billion in investor losses tied to the Gemini Earn product and to direct investments with Genesis, according to a new court filing
Nigerian Currency Depreciation: Central Bank Head Reaffirms Commitment to Reviving Confidence in the Economy
8.2.2024
The Nigerian central bank remains committed to building confidence in the economy but that hinges on the implementation of “bold reforms” and residents’ help in easing pressure on the naira. However, critics have faulted the central bank’s policies including the devaluation...
Leading Privacy Crypto Monero Bounces Back: XMR Surges 25%, Defying Delisting Woes
7.2.2024
After the leading privacy crypto token monero experienced a substantial 32% price decline on Tuesday, the coin’s value swiftly saw recovery the next day, surging by 25% within the last 24 hours. Binance, Kraken, and Kucoin are witnessing significant activity in monero’s daily trading...
Crypto Titan Digital Currency Group Opposes Genesis’ Restructuring Plan for Favoring Select Creditors
7.2.2024
In a legal document filed on Feb. 6, 2024, the crypto juggernaut, Digital Currency Group (DCG), voiced opposition to Genesis’ revised bankruptcy strategy for multiple concerns. DCG argues that the plan favors certain creditors over others unjustly, and the company’s legal team charges...
Vast Bank Withdraws From Cryptocurrency Sector, Shuts Down Mobile App
7.2.2024
Vast Bank, the U.S. financial institution that once offered customers the unique ability to manage cryptocurrencies alongside traditional banking, is exiting the digital asset space and shutting down its crypto mobile app in response to a consent order from the Office of the Comptroller of...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as ‘Buy The Dip’ Sentiment Floats It Above $43K – Can It Sustain the Momentum?
6.2.2024
In the realm of Bitcoin price prediction, the premier digital currency recently saw a dip below the $43,000 mark, impacted by a downturn in the US stock market and Coinbase shares’ performance. Despite these headwinds, Bitcoin demonstrated resilience, buoyed by a ‘buy the dip’...
Navigating and Optimizing Ethereum’s Price Swings
6.2.2024
  The cryptocurrency market, known for its volatility, has seen Ethereum emerge as one of its most prominent players. Ethereum, often regarded as the queen of cryptocurrencies, functions not just as a digital currency but also as a platform for decentralized applications (dApps). Its price...
Monero’s Market Plummets 32% as Binance Announces Delisting, Sparking XMR’s Turbulence
6.2.2024
The leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency by market valuation, monero, experienced a sharp 32% decline within the last day after news broke that Binance intends to remove the coin from its platform. Citing non-compliance with its listing criteria, Binance announced that monero, along with three...