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Singapore Central Bank Chief Sees No Future for Private Cryptocurrencies
28.11.2023
Source: PIxabay Singapore’s central bank’s managing director, Ravi Menon, emphasized that private cryptocurrencies falling short of fundamental financial service tests will eventually fade from the monetary scene. Menon outlined his vision for the future monetary system, highlighting three...
People’s Bank of China Tests Digital Yuan Payment Integration in Hong Kong
18.11.2023
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) are in the second phase of the integration tests of the digital yuan for payments and cross-border transactions in Hong Kong. This new phase includes more banks and the ability to use the Fast Payment System to...
First Mover Americas: Singapore Central Bank Tests Tokenization Alongside JPMorgan, BNY Mellon
15.11.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Solana Price Prediction as SOL Blasts Through Resistance at $47.50 – $100 SOL Incoming?
11.11.2023
Solana (SOL) Chart / Source: TradingView The price of Solana (SOL), the cryptocurrency that powers the high-performance, smart-contract-enabled Solana layer 1 blockchain protocol, continues to melt higher on Saturday, taking its rally since the start of the week 44% as the price tests $60. SOL/USD...
Elon Musk launches AI chatbot 'Grok’ — says it can outperform ChatGPT
5.11.2023
Grok costs $16 per month on X Premium Plus. But for now it is only offered to a limited number of users in the United States
Bitcoin Miner Marathon Tests BTC Mining With Methane Gas From Waste Landfill
2.11.2023
The 280 Kilowatt (kW) pilot project in Utah is already operational
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Advances e-HKD Tests, Mbridge Project
11.10.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently completed a series of tests regarding the programmability of the e-HKD, the proposed Hong Kong central bank digital currency (CBDC). While still in its initial phases, the e-HKD presents “interesting” use cases, HKMA CEO Eddie...
X's 'everything app' push continues as Elon Musk tests video game streaming
7.10.2023
During his stream, Elon Musk said that X has plans to integrate streaming services with Xbox and PS5, but has no plans of trying to be better than specialised streaming platforms
Bitcoin price tests $27K support as Fed holds interest rates at FOMC
20.9.2023
Bitcoin weathers the Fed's decision to keep rates at their previous levels, while Chair Jerome Powell reveals the potential for another hike to come this year
Only 2 % of Russians Ready to Keep All Their Savings in Digital Ruble: Poll
27.8.2023
While over half of Russians are willing to put some money into their nation’s digital ruble, only 2% say they would keep all their savings in it. Insufficient information and fear of system failures are among the biggest factors turning people away from the government-issued digital currency....
As AI continues to beat humans in tests, interest in AI altcoins spikes. Is this the best crypto to buy?
24.8.2023
InQubeta (QUBE) has emerged as a top altcoin to invest in, as its presale brought in over $2.2 million during its early stages. One of the factors driving the project’s success has been its link to what many are already calling the biggest tech revolution in human history: artificial intelligence...
Russia to Test Digital Ruble in 11 Cities, Moscow Subway
12.8.2023
Russia’s capital Moscow and 10 other cities will host pilot tests for the digital ruble, Bank of Russia Deputy Governor Olga Skorobogatova announced. Over a dozen Russian banks are going to take part in the trials with real transactions and users scheduled to commence in mid-August. Russia Prepares...
Vyper vulnerability exposes DeFi ecosystem to stress tests
30.7.2023
A number of pools using Vyper have been exploited due to a malfunctioning reentrancy lock that potentially exposes all pools with wrapped Ether (WETH)
Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Transactions With Real Users in August
27.7.2023
Banks taking part in the digital ruble pilot will begin testing transactions with actual clients in mid-August, according to a top executive of one of the financial institutions. The trials are set to start weeks after Russia adopted dedicated legislation for the introduction of its new digital...
Wholesale CBDC Would Improve Cross-Border Payments, French Central Bank Tests Show
21.7.2023
The French Central Bank has determined that its wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) would improve cross-border payments, it announced on Friday
Today in Crypto: Shinhan Bank Tests Stablecoin Payments on Hedera Network, Marathon Shareholders File Lawsuit Against CEO & Top Execs, Cronos Partners with Ubisoft
18.7.2023
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Russian Parliament Passes Vital “Digital Ruble” Legislation With Plans To Start Tests In August
12.7.2023
As momentum builds around the ‘digital ruble’, the proposed Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) of the Russian Federation, the country’s parliament has inched closer to the landmark legislation.
On July 11, the lower parliamentary house, the State Duma passed the bill in its third reading taking...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Tests $31,000 Psychological Level – Is it a Good Time to Buy?
4.7.2023
As Bitcoin's (BTC) price tests the key psychological level of $31,000, investors are closely watching to assess whether this presents a favorable opportunity to enter the market.
Bitcoin's price has been hovering near this crucial level, with the market eagerly anticipating its next move. ...
Major US banks get passing grade in ‘severe recession’ stress test
29.6.2023
America’s central bank has been stress-testing retail banks in the wake of several high-profile banking collapses earlier this year
‘Britcoin’ launch inches closer after Project Rosalind CBDC tests
19.6.2023
A major study between the BIS and the U.K. central bank found a retail CBDC could make peer-to-peer payments cheaper and easier