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ConsenSys exec on MetaMask Snaps security: ‘Consent is king’
6.10.2023
ConsenSys head of developer community Francesco Andreoli explained that users could get more transaction insights through MetaMask Snaps
‘Stringent AML and KYC Processes’ Can Help Build Consumer Confidence in the Web3 Economy — Przemek Kowalczyk
6.10.2023
Integrating crypto into the global financial system has so far proved to be problematic to due what Przemek Kowalczyk, the chief product officer (CPO) of the fintech startup Ramp, described as “digital incompatibility.” Kowalczyk, a data scientist, told Bitcoin.com News that...
OKX exec says KYC will ‘raise the bar,’ bring real capital into crypto: Blockchain Economy Dubai 2023
6.10.2023
Lennix Lai, OKX’s global chief commercial officer, told Cointelegraph that bringing traditional finance investors into the space would require raising compliance standards
JPMorgan CEO Warns of 2 ‘Extraordinary’ Storm Clouds Hitting US Economy With Potential ‘Bad Outcomes’
6.10.2023
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned of two “extraordinary” things happening today that may have “bad outcomes” for the U.S. economy. Moreover, the executive has urged investors and businesses to be prepared for higher interest rates. “I don’t think inflation will keep...
Ledger lays off 12% of staff, citing 'macroeconomic headwinds'
5.10.2023
The wallet manufacturing firm reportedly had roughly 734 employees at the time of publication, suggesting that roughly 88 people may have lost their jobs
Macro factors to spark next crypto bull market in Q2 2024, Real Vision's Raoul Pal says
5.10.2023
Macro factors will play a dominant role in sparking the next crypto bull market, which should start in Q2 2024, according to Raoul Pal
Argentine Peso Reaches Record Lows After National Digital Currency Push
5.10.2023
The Argentine peso reached record lows Wednesday after the economy minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa proposed issuing a national digital currency. The informal blue exchange rate rose to 850 pesos per dollar, later retracing to 843 pesos per greenback. Massa stated he would send...
Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa Proposes National Digital Currency
4.10.2023
Sergio Massa, Argentine economy minister and presidential candidate, has announced that, if elected, his new government plan would include launching a national digital currency that local media has called the “crypto peso.” Massa also stated that this plan would involve a tax reduction...
Stablecoin Economy Sheds $1.52 Billion in September, Revisiting a 2-Year Low
1.10.2023
Drawing from the latest figures, the stablecoin economy saw a notable $1.52 billion in redemptions unfold from September 1 through September 30, 2023. Within the top ten standings, two stablecoins notably bore the brunt of these redemptions: FRAX and BUSD. The two assets saw their supplies erode...
NFT Sales Slide 9.91% Continuing a 6-Week Downtrend Despite Rising Crypto Prices
1.10.2023
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have slid once more this week, dipping to 9.91% below the preceding week’s figures. Data reveals that in the span from September 24 to October 1, 2023, around $72,767,450 worth of NFT sales have been logged, marking the latest seven-day stretch. NFT Sales...
Economist Peter Schiff Warns of Biggest Bond Market Crash and ‘Unprecedented’ Financial Crisis
29.9.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned of an impending biggest bond market crash in U.S. history. “The coming economic and financial crisis will be unprecedented in size,” he added. “The stagflation nightmare will soon be a full-blown reality. Very few investors are actually prepared...
13 Crypto Exchanges Hold Over 14% of Industry’s Wealth; Binance Dominates with 42% Share of $151B in Reserves
28.9.2023
On September 27, 2023, statistics indicate that 13 cryptocurrency exchanges possess assets under management (AUM) exceeding $1 billion, collectively constituting 14.39% of the crypto economy’s total value of $1.05 trillion. Among these 13 digital currency trading platforms, Binance stands...
JPMorgan CEO Warns of the Fed Raising Interest Rates to 7% With Stagflation
28.9.2023
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed concerns about the Federal Reserve potentially raising interest rates to 7% and that the U.S. economy could experience stagflation. “I am not sure if the world is prepared for 7%,” he stressed, adding that there is “a range of outcomes.”...
US Fed Reserve Banks State Stablecoins Could Inject Instability in Economy
27.9.2023
The United States Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York have published a data-driven report that delves into the potential impact of stablecoins on the broader economic landscape.
In the 49-page report titled "Runs and Flights to Safety: Are Stablecoins the New Money Market," stablecoins...
CBDCs could support a more stable economy — if banks pull the strings
26.9.2023
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could confer economic benefits if governments don't use them to cannibalize the commercial banking industry
How Staking Rates Can Drive the Crypto Economy Forward
26.9.2023
Similar to interest rates in the traditional economy, staking rates provide transparency and measurability to investors, unleashing a wave of crypto-native financial products
Reddit Might Pay You For Your Best Posts, But Not Much
26.9.2023
Social site Reddit, which hosts some of the internet’s largest gaming communities, is now handing out a little bit of cash for good posting. As announced in a September 25 blog, Reddit has a new Contributor Program, and it’s made changes to “gold” upvotes, which it temporarily removed earlier this...
Marathon CEO Fred Thiel Warns About Fed Losing Its Weapons to Fight Inflation During Upcoming Period of Fiscal Dominance
26.9.2023
Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, has warned about the future of the U.S. economy and the consequences of the Federal Reserve’s current monetary policy. Thiel noted the possibility of an upcoming period of fiscal dominance, in which...
Crude Oil on the Rise: JPMorgan Predicts a Surge to $150 per Barrel Amidst Global ‘Energy Supercycle’
25.9.2023
Christyan Malek, the lead for EMEA energy equity research at JPMorgan, predicts that by 2026, crude oil prices could soar to $150 a barrel. Malek believes a looming energy supercycle could be the driving force pushing crude prices upward. Another significant factor, Malek points out, is...
Mark Cuban Hacked for $870K in Crypto, Economist Warns of ‘Tragic Ending’ for USD — Week in Review
24.9.2023
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sees his Metamask crypto wallet hacked, Peter Schiff says “day of reckoning is at hand” for dollar and U.S. economy, and the crypto community shows skepticism about rumors of Blackrock pivoting to XRP. This and more in the latest Bitcoin.com News Week...