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Scientists warn the ‘quantum revolution’ may stagnate economic growth
19.7.2023
There are “traps” lying in wait for innovators at the vanguard of fintech and quantum computing, according to researchers
Unlike Father, Spencer Schiff Calls Depression Warning ‘Fearmongering,’ Predicts Hyperdeflationary Boom, Bitcoin Crash; Banks on AI Future
19.7.2023
In response to a Zerohedge article titled “The Two Causes of the Coming Great Depression,” Spencer Schiff, son of gold advocate Peter Schiff, labeled the argument “pure fearmongering.” Spencer said he has distanced himself from his dad’s views and now predicts...
Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure Below $30K Following U.S. Retail Sales Numbers
18.7.2023
Thursday's rally to a new 13-month high of $31,800 has now more than been fully nullified
Bitcoin and crypto brace for further upside as equities look to extend their recent gains
17.7.2023
A variety of macro factors propelled the recent rally across several asset classes, but analysts are at odds regarding the sustainability of the current bullish trend
Binance US Records Massive Discrepancies as USD Exchange Rates Plummet by 16% in July
17.7.2023
As of July 17, 2023, fresh data indicates a concerning rise in discrepancies between Binance US’ exchange rates and the global average. Initially, at a mere 2% to 5% in late June, the disparity sharply soared to an astonishing 16% by mid-July. Even though bitcoin lingered just above $30,000...
Yellen Champions Ukraine Support as ‘Single Best Thing We Can Do for the Global Economy’ Ahead of G20 Summit
16.7.2023
Janet Yellen, serving as the 78th U.S. Treasury secretary, emphatically declared on Sunday that bolstering Ukraine represents “the single best thing we can do for the global economy.” Furthermore, Yellen expressed caution regarding the premature removal of trade constraints against China,...
XRP’s Rise Causes Ripple of Gains in Crypto Economy
14.7.2023
Since July 12, 2023, the cryptocurrency market has expanded by a staggering $60 billion within a mere 48 hours. The majority of this growth transpired after the decisive Ripple Labs case verdict, resulting in bitcoin’s dominance dipping from 50% to its present level of 48.6%. Ripple Labs...
Neo APAC Hackathon Kicks Off at Tokyo GAS Station: Uncovering Local Web3 Talents and Empowering Regional Development
14.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Neo, the open-source, community-driven blockchain platform where developers are building the future Smart Economy, today announces the launch of its new APAC Hackathon in partnership with OKX. The event includes a total prize pool of $120,000 for event winners and a post-hackathon...
Experts Warn of Impending Recession in the US as Survey Reveals 59% Chance by July 2024
14.7.2023
A recently published survey by Bankrate reveals that there is a 3-in-5 likelihood of a recession occurring in the United States within the next year. Bankrate’s survey of economists firmly indicates that the chances of a recession taking place in the U.S. are greater than the chances of...
BIS Report Cites ‘Inherent Limitations’ of Cryptocurrencies; Questions Their Role in Global Economy
13.7.2023
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has published a report on cryptocurrencies and explains that the technology has serious “flaws.” BIS researchers insist that permissionless blockchains have “inherent limitations” that lead to network congestion and high fees. BIS Report: ‘Crypto Has...
US Inflation Hits Two-Year Low, Boosting Stocks and Precious Metals
13.7.2023
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index report for June, showing a 3% increase in inflation, the lowest level since March 2021. The U.S. inflation rate has fallen for 12 consecutive months, with the index rising 0.2% on a monthly basis....
Top Stablecoins See Steady Decline Over Past Month as Dollar-Pegged Token Economy Shrinks
12.7.2023
The top stablecoins have continued to see redemptions over the past 30 days as the dollar-pegged crypto economy currently hovers at $127.32 billion on July 12. The stablecoin BUSD’s supply has dropped below the 4 billion mark as the token’s number of coins in circulation has fallen...
India Poised to Leapfrog Major Economies, Becoming World’s Second-Largest by 2075, Goldman Sachs Report Predicts
11.7.2023
In a recent report, Goldman Sachs Research details that India is set to outpace Japan, Germany, and the U.S. to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2075. The financial institution’s researchers predict a dramatic expansion in India’s gross domestic product. Economic...
BRICS Gold-Backed Currency Will Benefit Iran, Weaken US Dollar, Iranian Official Says
10.7.2023
An Iranian official has stated that Iran stands to benefit from a gold-backed common BRICS currency. The official further asserted that such a BRICS currency would erode the U.S. dollar’s dominance and result in increased wealth for Iranians holding gold. “A tremendous change is taking place...
Renowned Investor Jim Rogers Warns ‘US Is Going to Suffer’ as Dollar’s Value Erodes Further
9.7.2023
Veteran investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with billionaire investor George Soros, has warned that “the worst is yet to come” for the U.S. economy. “The U.S. is going to suffer” as the value of the dollar erodes further, he predicted, emphasizing that inflation...
Cyberpunk 2077 Players Protest Reddit By Posting Nudes
6.7.2023
Open-world sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077’s biggest subreddit recently switched to NSFW (not safe for work,) with the explanation that the game it is focused on is a mature game filled with nudity and gore. However, Reddit allegedly demanded that mods of the subreddit quickly revert the change. The mods...
NFT Creator Royalty Payments Hit Two-Year Low: Nansen
5.7.2023
The rise of royalty-optional platforms like Blur and OpenSea have contributed to declining royalty payments for artists across the space
Crypto Catalyst Watch: FOMC Minutes, Jobs Numbers Lead Busy Slate of Economic Releases
5.7.2023
In addition, the national ISM manufacturing survey, released during the long July 4 weekend, fell to its weakest level since May 2020
Redemptions Plague Stablecoin Economy, Wiping Out Over $2 Billion in June
2.7.2023
The market capitalization of the stablecoin economy on July 2, 2023, has fallen below the $129 billion mark to the current $128.21 billion, according to statistics. Just over $2 billion in stablecoins have been withdrawn from the stablecoin token economy since May 28. Stablecoin Economy Faces...
Official Minecraft Subreddit Shuts Down, Says 'We No Longer Feel Reddit Is An Appropriate Place'
29.6.2023
As protests continue over on Reddit, the world’s largest community forum that is now inexplicably being turned into an engine for shareholder-driven greed, one of its biggest gaming subreddits has announced that it will be leaving the platform for good.Read more