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Crypto-Assets Impact on Traditional Markets Is Small, but Can Pose Systemic Risk: EU Watchdog
25.5.2023
Europe’s financial overseer does not seem overly concerned about cryptocurrencies’ impact on the financial system, but still said regulators should monitor risks in case.
The European Systemic Risk Board released a report on Thursday titled “Crypto-assets and decentralised finance- systemic...
White House questions impact of AI surveillance on workers
24.5.2023
Officials in Washington D.C. said they will hold a listening session to understand the experiences of workers and the usage of AI surveillance in the workplace
Rate Hikes Affecting Housing Markets in Eurozone, United States, ECB Study Shows
19.5.2023
Interest rate hikes in the euro area are already causing a decline in housing investment, the zone’s central bank revealed in a study. While smaller than in the United States, the impact of the monetary policy tightening on the Old Continent is likely to grow further, the regulator expects. Housing...
Ethereum Patch Set to Fix Transaction Finality Challenges After Second Bout Disrupts Network
13.5.2023
On Friday, Ethereum’s Beacon chain encountered yet another bout of transaction finality challenges, reminiscent of the glitch experienced on May 11, 2023. For over an hour, the blockchain stopped the process of finalizing blocks. However, Superphiz, an Ethereum developer, emphasized that...
Crypto market stable despite concerns about rising inflation rates and banking sector turmoil
9.5.2023
Bitcoin’s rally to over $25k in recent weeks and finally to 30k is a significant sign that a bull run might not be so far away. The news has added a layer of confidence in investor attitudes even as the banking sector faces a crisis. Numerous assessments in the financial markets have poked...
Nigeria goes blockchain: Policy could impact digital identity
8.5.2023
Nigeria’s crypto community celebrates the approval of the National Blockchain Policy, set to impact governance, digital identity management and e-payments
How does quantum computing impact the finance industry?
4.5.2023
Quantum computing could revolutionize finance by solving complex problems quickly, improving risk management and enhancing cybersecurity measures
White House Pushes DAME Tax Proposal to Address Alleged Environmental Costs of Crypto Mining
3.5.2023
On May 2, 2023, the Biden administration unveiled a blog post outlining the Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) tax, featured in the president’s comprehensive 182-page budget proposal for the fiscal year 2024. The DAME tax targets “making crypto miners pay for the costs they impose...
Web3’s impact on personalization, trust and engagement through time-honored strategies
1.5.2023
By harnessing the power of Web3 and one-to-one marketing, businesses can drive customer loyalty, enhance brand reputation and ultimately achieve long-term success in the decentralized digital world
How will a US debt default impact Bitcoin?
28.4.2023
Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how a U.S. debt default could impact Bitcoin and the larger cryptocurrency market
Analysts at odds over Fed, US debt ceiling impact on Bitcoin price
28.4.2023
A political deadlock over the U.S. debt ceiling and its potential impact on the price of Bitcoin, which is already up 75% in 2023
Bitcoin Market Impact From Mt. Gox Repayments Will Be Limited: Matrixport
27.4.2023
Not all the stolen bitcoin was recovered, so only a fraction of the original amount held by creditors will be compensated, the report said
The rise of AI and the impact it could have on the music industry
26.4.2023
The impact of AI technology on the music industry is undeniable, and the future implications remain uncertain
Central Banks Reduce US Dollar Swap Lines to Weekly Auctions Amid Moody’s US Banking Sector Downgrade
25.4.2023
After the tumultuous downfall of three major banks, namely Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank, several central banks made a collaborative announcement of a swift, coordinated emergency response. The intervention aimed to furnish U.S. dollar liquidity, with the intention...
Global impact of a Bitcoin soccer club: Decentralize with Cointelegraph
25.4.2023
Can a Bitcoin-boosted football club breathe life into a tired town in the United Kingdom? This week’s “Decentralize with Cointelegraph” podcast tours Bedford
Declining Bitcoin-Ether Correlation Could Impact Crypto Investors’ Hedging Strategies: Coinbase
24.4.2023
From a fundamental perspective the weaker correlation supports diversification arguments in favor of holding both BTC and ETH, the report said
Over half of Americans fear ‘major impact’ by AI on workers: Survey
21.4.2023
More respondents said AI will “hurt” American workers more than it will “help” them over the next 20 years
Stop the Presses: Criticism Against the New York Times Mounts as Newspaper Is Accused of Killing 59 Million Trees Annually
19.4.2023
After the New York Times (NYT) published an editorial about bitcoin mining, claiming the industry is harmful to the environment, an organization called Stop the Presses took issue with the Times’ paper usage. Stop the Presses launched a social media campaign against the NYT’s newspaper...
Environmental Impact of AI Models Takes Center Stage Amid Criticism Against Bitcoin Mining
18.4.2023
While bitcoin’s effect on the environment has been discussed at length over the last two years, the latest trend of artificial intelligence (AI) software is now being criticized for its carbon footprint. According to several headlines and academic papers this year, AI consumes significant...
Bitcoin Beach’s Pioneering Circular Economy Is Making a Global Impact
17.4.2023
This surfing mecca has garnered over 3,000 bitcoin users including more than 500 families and 120 businesses. Its adoption model is now being replicated around the world. That’s why Bitcoin Beach is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023