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European Parliament report recommends researching, but not launching, digital euro
19.4.2023
A European economist has found that a digital euro would be a problem without a solution; just wait and see, he suggested
What ChatGPT Thinks About Digital Assets
19.4.2023
Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices quizzes ChatGPT about crypto and then explores how that might factor into an investment opinion
EU Lawmakers Skeptical on Digital Euro Plans
19.4.2023
Members of the European Parliament seem nonplussed as they are set to consider legislation for a central bank digital currency
EU sets up research hub to analyze Big Tech's AI algorithms
19.4.2023
The research unit will be tasked with auditing the AI-backed algorithms used by large technology firms such as Google and Meta
Nifty News: Trump drops more NFTs ahead of presidential run, Meta opens to teens and more
19.4.2023
Trump’s first NFT collection has seen its value plummet by more than 60% following the latest launch which comes ahead of his 2024 presidential bid
Former US President Donald Trump Launches Second NFT Card Collection
18.4.2023
On April 18, former U.S. president Donald Trump announced a second series of his digital Trump card collection, following the “great success” of his initial non-fungible token (NFT) trading cards. Despite selling out rapidly, Trump stated on Truth Social that he maintained the initial...
Trump Drops Second Series of Digital Trading Card Collection
18.4.2023
Earlier this month, the floor price on the original Trump Trading Card collection pumped after the news of his indictment, but the new Series 2 release has sent the first collection’s price downward
Today in Crypto: Luno Leaving Singapore, Wirex Launching Private ‘Luxury Service’, Court Extends Creditor Protection for Babel Finance
18.4.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Luno Leaving Singapore, Wirex Launching Private ‘Luxury Service’, Court Extends Creditor Protection...
.SWOOSH delivers the first digital-creation collection
18.4.2023
Nike’s latest platform, .SWOOSH, delivers its very first digital creation collection, going by the name of Our Force 1 (OF1). This collection was duly created by the .SWOOSH community. The collection is split up into two digital boxes, one of them being the Classic Remix Box and the other being...
Zambia to Complete Testing Real-Life Crypto Usage Simulations by June — Government Minister
18.4.2023
Zambia is set to complete real-life crypto usage simulations by the end of June, Felix Mutati, the country’s science and technology minister has said. The Zambian minister said his country is seeking a balance between innovation and consumer protection. Zambia Needs to Build Digital...
Bank of England Explores Digital Pound for Wholesale Markets – CBDC Adoption on the Rise?
18.4.2023
A Bank of England (BoE) official has said that a digital version of the British pound could soon be used in wholesale markets, potentially taking the UK one step closer to a central bank digital currency (CBDC)....
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Israel's Central Bank Outlines Scenarios for Issuing a Digital Shekel
18.4.2023
The bank made it clear that no decision has yet been made on issuing a central bank digital currency
Hong Kong’s Banks Are Taking Lead on What e-HKD Will Look Like: Source
18.4.2023
At least one bank is leaning towards developing it on a permissioned blockchain
Israel’s central bank says CBDC could be issued if stablecoin use increases
18.4.2023
The Bank of Israel does not want private companies taking over the digital payments system in the country
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Digital Asset Firm CEO Says He's "More Bullish Now Than I’ve Ever Been" – Bitcoin to $100,000 This Year?
18.4.2023
The CEO of a prominent digital asset firm recently expressed unprecedented optimism regarding Bitcoin's future, stating that he is "more bullish now than I've ever been." This statement raises the question: could Bitcoin potentially reach $100,000 within the year?
In this update, we'll explore...
Nike is Releasing Its First Digital Sneaker Collection on .Swoosh
18.4.2023
The virtual sneaker, called Our Force 1, is a play on the brand's iconic Air Force 1 design
Tether Stablecoin Sees 22% Growth in 2023 Despite Dollar-Pegged Token Economy’s Contraction
17.4.2023
Since January 2023, the number of tether stablecoins in circulation has grown from 66 billion to the current 80.9 billion, representing growth of more than 22% this year. Tether’s growth is approaching the high of $83 billion in stablecoins in circulation that the project saw almost a year...
Today in Crypto: Bhutan 'Cultivated a Secret Crypto Portfolio', Amber Group May Sell Its Japan Unit, Bank of Israel Mulling a Digital Shekel
17.4.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Bhutan 'Cultivated a Secret Crypto Portfolio', Amber Group May Sell Its Japan Unit, Bank of Israel Mulling...
Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations
17.4.2023
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent the Wells notice prior to Bittrex deciding to wind down its operations...
Latam Insights – Inflation Skyrockets in Argentina, El Salvador Processes Digital Assets Licenses, Venezuelan Crypto Corruption Probe Continues
17.4.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic development news from Latin America during the last week. In this issue: Inflation in Argentina goes over 100%, El Salvador issues its first digital assets licenses, and the crypto-linked corruption probe in Venezuela...