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Crypto Trading Volumes Double After Lifting of Ban in Bolivia
29.9.2024
According to data from the Central Bank of Bolivia, operations with crypto assets rose in the last three months after the institution lifted a blanket ban on using the banking system for these transactions. Volumes doubled on average, with stablecoins leading the way and transaction numbers also...
Cryptocurrency Purchases Soar in Brazil: $12.37 Billion Spent YTD
28.9.2024
According to data from the Central Bank of Brazil, purchases of cryptocurrency made abroad have soared this year, surpassing the numbers registered in 2023. These purchases, considered imports, have reached $12.37 billion year-to-date, exceeding the total crypto purchases of 2023. This indicates...
Bitcoin Prices Show Positive 30-Day Correlation With China's Central Bank Balance Sheet
27.9.2024
“The new inflow of cash could indirectly push up the price of bitcoin, particularly in the long term perspective,” one analyst said
Nigerian Currency Plunges After Central Bank Rate Hike
26.9.2024
The Nigerian Naira weakened significantly against the U.S. dollar following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to hike interest rates for the fifth time this year. The naira dropped to NGN1,658 per dollar on the official foreign exchange market after the CBN increased the benchmark...
Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate by 50 Basis Points
25.9.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25% and increased the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks. These measures aim to combat inflation and stabilize the Nigerian economy. The CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, stated that the reforms...
Zimbabwe’s Central Bank to Shield Gold-Backed Currency From Market Volatility
24.9.2024
Zimbabwe’s central bank governor, John Mushayavanhu, has stated that the bank might use its foreign currency reserves to protect the Zimbabwe Gold (zig) from severe market disruptions. He also pledged to maintain a tight monetary policy to ensure stable inflation and exchange rates. The...
Ireland eyes MiCA guardrails to democratize finance with crypto
24.9.2024
Ireland Central Bank leads calls to democratize finance and boost financial inclusivity through the implementation of the EU's MiCA regulations, highlighting the country’s priorities
Lynette Zang: Hyperinflation Looms as US Dollar’s Purchasing Power Dwindles
22.9.2024
Lynette Zang, CEO of Zang Enterprises, asserts that hyperinflation is already underway, predicting a further decline in the U.S. dollar’s value. According to Zang’s recent interview with Kitco, the current financial trends indicate that the dollar’s purchasing power will reach zero, leading to...
IMF staff propose REDI framework to catalyze CBDC adoption
22.9.2024
IMF staff members introduced a high-level four stage framework, emphasizing regulation, education, design, and incentives to enhance CBDC adoption
Bitcoin is pinned below $65K but several market structure-altering factors are at play
22.9.2024
Bitcoin must overcome resistance in the $64,000 to $66,000 zone before a new set of growth catalysts initiate the path to six-figure BTC price territory
AI may lead to inflationary pressures: Bank of Canada
21.9.2024
According to the Bank of Canada’s Governor Tiff Macklem, central banks need to be closely attuned to how AI is affecting inflation, both indirectly through overall demand and supply and directly through price-setting behavior
Bank of Canada just says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities
20.9.2024
Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank
Bank of Canada just says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities
20.9.2024
Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank
Crypto.com gains payment service license from Bahrain central bank
20.9.2024
Singapore-based cryptocurrency Crypto.com is reinforcing its regional presence with a Bahraini license following on approval in Dubai
Crypto.com gains payment service license from Bahrain central bank
20.9.2024
Singapore-based cryptocurrency Crypto.com is reinforcing its regional presence with a Bahraini license following its approval in Dubai
Australian Central Bank Prioritizes Wholesale CBDC
19.9.2024
The Australian Central Bank is focusing on a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) due to its potential economic benefits compared to a retail CBDC. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has launched Project Acacia, a three-year plan to explore wholesale CBDC opportunities. While the RBA...
Fed rate cut may be politically motivated, will increase inflation: Arthur Hayes
19.9.2024
The former BitMEX boss said the Fed has acted in the interests of presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
19.9.2024
New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable leaders such as China and the European nations pushing...
Fed Rate Cut Could Crash Crypto Markets, but Era of Central Banks Is Over: Arthur Hayes
18.9.2024
A rate cut could add to inflation and strengthen the Japanese yen, crashing markets, Hayes explained
Crypto poised for boost if Fed cuts rate by 50 bps, says hedge fund boss
18.9.2024
If the Fed cuts rates by just 25 bps, “crypto will likely fall along with that,” said CEO of crypto hedge fund Asymmetric, Joe McCann