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Hedge Funds and Brokerages Dominate Bitcoin Assets, Coinshares 13F Filing Analysis Shows
16.8.2024
A recent analysis from Coinshares, spearheaded by its lead research analyst, James Butterfill, brings to light the evolving landscape of bitcoin investments among institutional investors. This report, derived from 13F filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), offers...
India and Russia to Enhance Trade With Rupee-Ruble Payments
16.8.2024
India and Russia are discussing ways to enhance bilateral trade by adopting payments in their national currencies and reducing non-tariff barriers. The talks aim to facilitate rupee-ruble trade and address trade imbalances, particularly as petroleum dominates current transactions. With...
Dubai court recognizes crypto as a valid salary payment
16.8.2024
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver said the ruling shows the growing acceptance of crypto in employment contracts, recognizing the evolving nature of Web3 financial transactions
Pierre Poilievre Backs Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada
16.8.2024
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, backs a bill that seeks to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Canada. He argues that a CBDC would give the government excessive control over finances, threatening privacy and economic freedom. “It’s time to put...
New DeFi protocol Nudge aims to unlock hidden value in users’ wallets
15.8.2024
Nudge seeks to unleash a new DeFi primitive called Re: allocation Value
Massive $593.5M Bitcoin Move: US Government Shifts Silk Road Stash to Coinbase Prime
14.8.2024
A transaction unearthed by Arkham Intelligence revealed that bitcoins linked to the Silk Road have been moved to Coinbase Prime. “10K Silk Road BTC ($593.5M) moved to Coinbase Prime,” Arkham posted on X. The firm further explained, “Wallet bc1ql received 10K BTC from a known...
$2.3 Billion in Dollar, Euro Bills Shipped to Russia Despite Ban
14.8.2024
Despite Western restrictions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine, billions of dollars and euros in banknotes have flowed into the country. This suggests that Russia has found ways to circumvent these restrictions. Despite official efforts to reduce reliance on foreign currency, Russian citizens...
Putin Signs Law to Regulate Crypto Mining in Russia
11.8.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations, limiting participation from entities associated with...
Economist Art Laffer Slams US Economic Policies, Warns of Dollar’s Decline as Global Reserve Currency
10.8.2024
Economist Art Laffer, known for his work on supply-side economics, has expressed concerns over the future of the U.S. dollar in a recent interview. Laffer argues that current U.S. economic policies are leading to the dollar’s decline, making it less attractive as a global reserve currency....
Kyrgyz Republic proposes digital som legislation, CBDC launch by 2027
9.8.2024
The small Central Asian country is currently taking public comments on its framework legislation
Elixir’s Yield-Bearing DEUSD Stablecoin Sees 12,071% Growth in 24 Hours
8.8.2024
Yield-bearing stablecoins are gaining traction, with the modular DPoS network Elixir recently introducing a new stablecoin, DEUSD, that offers holders the opportunity to earn returns from the crypto asset. Since Aug. 7, DEUSD’s market value has grown from $952,443 to $115.92 million....
Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Walmart-Backed Phonepe Eye Entry Into RBI’s Digital Rupee Program
6.8.2024
Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Walmart-backed Phonepe are reportedly seeking to join India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative led by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Other fintech firms like Cred and Mobikwik are also seeking participation. These companies aim to facilitate...
Following the Crypto Downturn, Market Observers Predict a 2020-Style Comeback
5.8.2024
Over the past 24 hours, as market values have declined significantly, many observers have begun discussing the current crypto market cycle and the potential for digital currency prices to recover. Data indicates that hundreds of billions of dollars have exited the crypto economy, but some believe...
Double-Digit Crypto Losses Sweep the Market—Over 60 Coins in Freefall
5.8.2024
Presently, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant downturn, with bitcoin dropping 24% this week and ethereum shedding 30% against the U.S. dollar. While these losses are notable, some digital currencies have fared even worse, with only a handful managing to buck the trend. Dozens...
Nigeria Acts to Stabilize Currency with Forex Auction
4.8.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will reintroduce a foreign exchange auction system as part of efforts to ease pressure on the local currency. The CBN has called on authorized dealer banks to share their respective lists of outstanding forex demand by end users. Auction System Aims to Mitigate...
Several 2017 Wallets Reactivate in August: $28.2 Million in Bitcoin on the Move
4.8.2024
In July, numerous dormant bitcoin wallets, established in 2017, showed substantial activity. This trend continues into August, with 467.63 BTC spent so far, amounting to approximately $28.2 million. Millions on the Move: What’s Behind the Reawakening of 2017 Bitcoin Wallets? Last month...
Indian Court Reaffirms Legality of Cryptocurrency, Grants Bail to Yes World CEO
3.8.2024
The Orissa High Court in India has reaffirmed that cryptocurrency trading and transactions are neither banned nor deemed illegal in India. Citing the legality of crypto, the court granted bail to Sandeep Chowdhury, CEO of Yes World, who was accused of defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme...
Ethiopian Premier Defends Currency Float Decision, Rejects Devaluation Claims
3.8.2024
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has defended the decision to float the birr and insisted that this move does not amount to the devaluation of the currency. Ahmed stated that the intention is to unify the official and parallel market exchange rates. Reports suggest that Ethiopia’s decision...
Iran Backs Russia on BRICS Single Currency Initiative
3.8.2024
Iran plans to support Russia’s initiatives on creating a BRICS single currency and expanding national currency payments within the bloc, according to Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali. The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are exploring the creation of a...
Bankrupt crypto firm Genesis completes restructuring
2.8.2024
In a January open letter, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss accused entities related to Genesis of inflating their assets