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Germany Enters Recession as Over 100 Banks Charge Negative Interest Rates

18.5.2020
Germany has plunged into a recession with the worst quarterly contraction since the global financial and economic crisis of 2008, according to official data. Over 100 banks in the country are now charging customers negative interest rates. Germany Enters Recession The German economy is now in...

Negative Interest Rates Give BTC an Opportunity to Shine, Report Claims

15.5.2020
Negative interest rates may turn Bitcoin into an attractive alternative for institutional investors, claims a recent report

First Mover: As Fed Swats Down Negative Rates, Bitcoiners Wonder What If

14.5.2020
Even as Fed Chair Jerome Powell says negative interest rates are not on the cards, the remaining possibility might be rekindling traders' spirits – or at least refocusing attention on bitcoin as a hedge against inflation

Bitcoin Steady Near $9K as Trump Touts ‘Gift’ of Negative Interest Rates

13.5.2020
Bitcoin is hovering close to $9,000 amid rising speculation the U.S. could ultimately adopt negative interest rates

US Central Bank Blamed for 2020 Financial Crash: ‘The Fed Is Lawless Economic Government Unto Itself’

6.5.2020
The last two months dealing with the coronavirus outbreak have been strange, to say the least, and as data rolls in more people are becoming aware that there was quite a bit of overreaction from politicians, the media, and medical professionals. A small number of people are starting to focus on...

ECB in Full-On Emergency Mode as ‘Unprecedented Decline’ Hits Eurozone

2.5.2020
The euro area is facing an “unprecedented” economic decline, the worst since records began. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde paints a picture of a central bank in full-on emergency mode after the bank kept its interest rates unchanged. Unprecedented Economic...

Why MakerDAO Should Consider Negative Interest Rates for Dai

20.4.2020
To keep dai near its $1 peg, the Maker community should consider negative interest rates. The cost to users may be worth it, says columnist J. P. Koning

Looming US Real Estate Crisis – Freddie Mac Warns of Housing Market Uncertainty, Homebuilder sentiment Drops 58%

16.4.2020
U.S. real estate agents and lenders are bracing for the biggest housing crash in over a decade. Since the coronavirus spread and the American government shut down the nation’s economy, Freddie Mac’s quarterly real estate report is grim and says the U.S. housing market faces considerable...

How Zero Interest Rates in the US Will Impact Stablecoin Adoption

14.4.2020
Financial measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic might force the adoption of stablecoins worldwide

80 Banks Charge Negative Interest Rates as Crisis Deepens in Germany

12.4.2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and deepening financial crisis, the number of banks charging customers negative interest rates in Germany has accelerated. At least 80 banks now reportedly charge negative interest rates, 16 of which apply this policy to even small deposits. Also read: IMF Declares...

Zero Interest Rates Not The Only Driver For Stablecoin Demand

11.4.2020
The coronavirus has brought zero USD interest rates. And with zero or potentially even negative interest rates, it might also bring greater demand for stablecoins and for cryptocurrencies more generally. Why? Because now there's no opportunity cost when it comes to holding USD-backed stablecoins...

Celsius Lists Libra Challenger for 9.9% Potential Interest

6.4.2020
Celsius Network platform lists Saga’s SGA stable asset, allowing up to 9.9% annual interest

Zero Interest Rates Could Hamper the Stablecoin Business

1.4.2020
Negative interest rates will force stablecoins to look at their fee structures and cut costs. Only the fittest will survive, says our columnist

USD Stablecoins Are Surging, But Zero Interest Rates Complicate Business Model

30.3.2020
With investors seeking safety in dollars, stablecoins have seen inflows of more than $2 billion since the crash. But zero interest rates threaten business revenue

World’s Largest Banks Losing Stock Value During Weeks Marked by Pandemic

25.3.2020
The spreading coronavirus infection is taking a toll on the global economy and traditional financial institutions are already hurting. The world’s largest banks have seen their stocks losing value over the past weeks and months while facing cash withdrawal pressure and preparing to deal with...

US Real Estate in Jeopardy – Analysts Predict Housing Market Crash to 29-Year Lows

21.3.2020
As the coronavirus outbreak ravages the global economy, a number of industries are taking a bit longer to feel the brunt of the financial hardship. As individuals watch the value of their investments fall, economists believe the U.S. housing market will crash to 29-year lows amidst a looming global...

10 Loan Providers Taking Crypto as Collateral, If You Think the Time Is Right for Hodling

21.3.2020
If you are not ready to part with decentralized money, at a time when prices are relatively low, but need some fiat cash to cover costs in times of crisis, crypto-backed loans are a working solution. A number of platforms offer this type of service and their popularity is growing among...