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Elon Musk: ‘I Don’t Spend a Lot of Time Thinking About Cryptocurrency’
27.12.2023
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Spacex, chairman of X, and the wealthiest man alive, has declared he doesn’t spend “a lot of time” thinking about cryptocurrency. In a recent X Space hosted by Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, the self-proclaimed “Dogefather” stated he had more...
Nobel Prize Winner Robert Shiller Warns Confiscating $300B in Russian Assets Might Cause a ‘Cataclysm’ for the Dollar System
27.12.2023
Nobel Prize winning economist Robert Shiller has warned against the effects that the confiscation of Russian assets in Western countries might have on the stability of the dollar-dominated financial system. According to Shiller, a move of this kind might cause a cataclysm, opening the doors...
Barry Silbert Resigns as Chairman of Grayscale Investments
26.12.2023
Digital Currency Group (DCG) founder Barry Silbert has resigned from his position as the chairman of Grayscale Investments. Current DCG chief financial officer Mark Shifke succeeds Silbert and is joined by Edward McGee and Matthew Kummell as members of the new look board. Preparing...
41% of Central Banks Expect to Have Operational CBDCs by 2028 — Study
26.12.2023
Some 41% of central banks that participated in the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) study said they expect to have an operational central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2028. The survey found that the sentiment towards CBDCs is turning positive with 30% of the respondents...
Crypto Guide for Seniors
26.12.2023
Source: Pixabay It’s never too late in life to dabble in cryptocurrency investing – For seniors unfamiliar with the sector cryptocurrency is a type of digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for virtual transactions. Unlike traditional currencies issued by governments (like the...
Argentine Foreign Minister: Financial Contracts Can Now Be Denominated in BTC
24.12.2023
According to Argentina’s Foreign Minister, financial contracts can now be denominated in bitcoin or any other medium of exchange that the parties to the contract so choose. In addition, debtors will be obligated to “deliver the corresponding amount of the designated currency, whether...
Angolan National Assembly Approves Crypto Law to Safeguard ‘Monetary Sovereignty’
22.12.2023
The Angolan National Assembly recently approved legislation that seeks to address crypto mining’s impact on the environment as well as safeguarding the country’s “monetary sovereignty.” The objective of this legislation is to also curb illicit activities by preventing...
Report: Nigerian Currency Plunges to New Low Versus the US Dollar
22.12.2023
The official exchange rate of the Nigerian currency versus the U.S. dollar recently plunged to a record low of 1,248 naira for every greenback. The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has told the country’s legislators that he sees the foreign exchange market stabilizing in 2024. Official...
Analysis: Currency market outlook and trends amid economic shifts
22.12.2023
The US real GDP has come out with a growth rate of 4.9% in the third quarter. Experts and analysts are worried about the future since the number is less than what was expected. It was projected to be rolled out at 5.2%, hence the disappointment. It spreads across the currency market, with the...
New York Offers New Virtual Currency Guidance
22.12.2023
On Nov. 15, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued new standards for virtual currency (coin) listings and delistings. These new regulations apply to Bitlicensees and limited-purpose trust companies and include business model considerations for virtual currency entities...
Dogecoin Price Prediction as DOGE Falls Below $0.10 – Time to Buy the Dip?
21.12.2023
Dogecoin (DOGE/USD), a standout in the volatile realm of cryptocurrencies, is once again in the spotlight as it dips below the $0.10 mark. Trading around $0.09150 on December 21, with an impressive 24-hour trading volume of approximately $513.76 million, the meme-inspired digital currency has seen...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Trading Volume Spikes by 40% – Are Investors Gearing Up for a Major Move?
20.12.2023
As the digital currency market pulsates with energy, Bitcoin price prediction takes the spotlight, riding on a remarkable 40% surge in trading volume. This burgeoning activity begs the question – is the investment community bracing for a seismic shift in Bitcoin’s trajectory? Amidst...
Report: Bank of Korea Chief Says Growing Use of Stablecoins Threatens Central Bank Operations
19.12.2023
The Bank of Korea governor Rhee Chang-yong recently stated that the growing stablecoin use threatens the operations of central banks. The possible involvement of global networks like Visa and Mastercard in the stablecoin business will likely undermine the monetary independence of countries like...
DCG Can't Sell or Reduce Ownership of Genesis Until Bankruptcy Proceedings Close, Judge Rules
19.12.2023
Genesis requested a New York bankruptcy court to bar ownership changes to secure tax benefits on around $700 million worth of operating losses
Circle Launches EURC Stablecoin on Solana, Expanding Euro Access in the Crypto Space
19.12.2023
Expanding the global reach of euro-based stablecoins, Circle has debuted its EURC token on the Solana blockchain, offering a fully reserved, euro-backed digital asset. Circle Expands its Stablecoin Portfolio With EURC Launch on Solana, Boosting Euro Integration in Digital Finance Circle, a leading...
XRP Price Prediction as $1.2 Billion Trading Volume Sends XRP Down 4% – Are Whales Selling Before January?
16.12.2023
Despite a cautiously optimistic technical outlook, Ripple’s XRP has recently faced a downturn, dropping by 4% amidst a whopping $1.2 billion trading volume. As of December 16, the digital currency is trading at $0.620, marking a marginal 0.50% increase over the last 24 hours. Its significant...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Gary Gensler Says SEC Taking ‘New Look’ at Spot BTC ETFs – Approval Coming?
15.12.2023
In the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, the pioneering digital currency, has recently seen a downturn, slipping below the $43,000 threshold. This decline aligns with the broader crypto market, which witnessed a 0.25% drop in its global market cap, now standing at $1.61 trillion. This...
Argentina President Milei Devalues Peso, Receives IMF Praise but No Bitcoin Policy in Sight
14.12.2023
Source: Alexey Novikov / Adobe Argentina’s newly elected libertarian president, Javier Milei, has devalued the nation’s currency, the peso, by over 50% and received praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for his plans to restore Argentina’s economy. However, despite...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: FOMC Optimism & Spot ETF Buzz Lift BTC to $42,750
14.12.2023
The digital currency landscape is abuzz as Bitcoin’s price soars to $42,777, marking a significant 4% increase on Thursday. This rally is buoyed by a wave of optimism following the Federal Reserve’s latest FOMC meeting, which indicated a dovish stance on future rate hikes, and sparked...
Uptick in Token Generation Events Signals Market Shift
14.12.2023
The behavior of the cryptocurrency market has changed, with a newfound interest in Token Generation Events (TGEs) and rapid listings, pointing to a potentially revitalized crypto market and an influx of new projects. Crypto Market Shifts Gears With Surge in Token Generation Events In a development...