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Cardano Vasil Hard Fork Postponed to Allow for More Testing
23.6.2022
A The Input-Output Global (IOG) team has said it will postpone sending the Vasil hard fork update proposal because it still needs to solve seven outstanding bugs that are currently ranked as non-severe. While acknowledging that the news will likely be disappointing for some, the IOG team insisted...
LBank Exchange Continues to Hire Amid the Massive Crypto Job Cuts
23.6.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Cryptocurrency exchange LBank has continued to hire more crypto and blockchain talents as well as interns for its global offices. Against the backdrop of extreme volatility in the crypto market and investors dumping risky assets, as well as certain crypto firms laying off employees...
BIS Says Crypto Weaknesses Have Materialized Following Market Sell-Off
23.6.2022
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS), the global body for central banks, claims the weaknesses in crypto that were pointed out before “have pretty much materialized.” BIS General Manager Agustin Carstens opined: “You just cannot defy gravity … At some point,...
Digital Dollar Would Secure Greenback as Global Reserve Currency, Lawmaker Argues
22.6.2022
U.S Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) published a report supporting the introduction of a central bank digital currency on Wednesday
Embr Releases Checkout to Future-Proof Trust in Web3 Payment Experiences
22.6.2022
Embr is an all-remote corporation building a global Web3 fundraising infrastructure, and Checkout is the first of many product releases focused on moving startups and creators into a new era of the internet. Web3 has the potential to rewrite the future of economic opportunity for innovators...
LBank Exchange Will List MintMe․com Coin (MINTME) on June 22, 2022
21.6.2022
PRESS RELEASE. INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, Jun. 21, 2022 – LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list MintMe.com Coin (MINTME) on June 22, 2022. For all users of LBank Exchange, the MINTME/USDT trading pair will be officially available for trading at 18:00 (UTC+8) on June...
Bitflex Commences BETA Testing With Zero-Trading Fees
20.6.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Seychelles, June 20, 2022 – Bitflex Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “our”), a blockchain technology company in the global market, today announced that the Company will commence BETA testing of its cryptocurrency exchange and plans...
McKinsey: The Metaverse Could Generate $5 Trillion by 2030 — ‘Simply Too Big to Be Ignored’
20.6.2022
Global consulting firm McKinsey & Company has forecasted that the metaverse may generate up to $5 trillion by 2030. In addition, more than 80% of commerce could be impacted by activities in the metaverse. Metaverse Could Generate $5 Trillion by 2030 Global management consulting firm McKinsey...
Blackrock’s CIO: Bitcoin and Crypto Are Durable Assets — Prices Will Move Higher
19.6.2022
The chief investment officer of global fixed income at Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, says bitcoin and crypto are durable assets. “I think there’s a healthy recalibration going on,” he said, noting that “if you look two to three years hence, they...
Digital Wealth Pioneer Yield App Unveils Mobile App for iOS and Android
17.6.2022
PRESS RELEASE. ESTONIA — 17 JUNE 2022 — Yield App, a global FinTech company and digital wealth platform which has attracted more than 80,000 customers since its launch in February 2021, is now taking on the mobile world with the launch of its iOS and Android app, as it continues...
The Number of Tethers in Circulation Dropped by Over 12 Billion in 2 Months, USDC Grew by 9%
17.6.2022
During the last two months, the stablecoin tether has been one of the most traded crypto assets swapped against a myriad of digital currencies. 66 days ago on April 11, 2022, tether’s market valuation was over $82 billion with 82,694,361,442 tethers in circulation. Since then, more than...
Soulbound Tokens: Social credit system or spark for global adoption?
16.6.2022
Bank of America: Consumer Interest in Crypto Remains Strong
16.6.2022
Bank of America’s new report explains that “despite the sharp correction in crypto valuations, consumer interest in the sector remains strong.” The report, which includes the bank’s new crypto survey, also shows “growing interest” in cryptocurrency’s...
True Global Ventures doubles down on Web3 with $146M ‘follow-on’ fund
16.6.2022
The TGV4 Plus Follow On Fund was led by a group of 15 general partners who committed over $4 million on average (over 40%) into the fund
US Central Bank Hikes Benchmark Rate by 75 bps, Fed’s Largest Increase Since 1994
15.6.2022
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 75 basis points (bps) on Wednesday, and it was the largest increase since 1994. According to the Fed member’s expectations, the central bank will likely add another 1.5 percentage points by the year’s end. Fed Hikes Rate by...
Kraken To Kick Off 'Global Hiring Push' Despite Bearish Market
15.6.2022
While some major crypto industry players are reacting to the recent market downturn with layoffs and/or freezing their hiring plans, major crypto exchange Kraken is unveiling a global hiring push with hundreds of available jobs across the world - declaring that it's not planning to fire...
COL To Go Live On Huobi Global On June 16, 2022
15.6.2022
Huobi Global has announced that it will list COL, Clash of lilliput, on June 16, 2022, at 05:00 UTC. Deposits will open at 5:00 UTC itself, and users can withdraw their funds from the next day at 10:00 UTC. Spot trading for COL (COL/USDT) will initiate after the deposit volume meets the demand...
JPMorgan Economist Expects the Fed to Hike Benchmark Rate by 75 bps as Global Markets Bleed
14.6.2022
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to raise the federal funds rate during its next meeting on Wednesday and JPMorgan economist Michael Feroli believes that rising inflation will push the Fed to increase the rate by 75 basis points (bps). Last week, CME Group data indicated the market priced in...
PWC: Majority of Crypto Fund Managers Surveyed Predict Bitcoin Could Reach $100K by Year-End
14.6.2022
Major financial services firm PWC has conducted a study and found that the majority of crypto fund managers surveyed believe that the price of bitcoin would be between $75K and $100K by the end of this year. Bitcoin’s Price Estimate by Crypto Fund Managers PWC, a Big Four accounting firm...
Bitcoin has support at $23K, but analysts warn of a dire drop to $8K as global debt unwinds
14.6.2022
BTC’s sell-off is easing slightly, but traders are afraid that negative newsflow and future U.S. interest rate hikes could push the price lower