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Russian Banks Say Digital Ruble Will Drive up Loan Rates – New CBDC Dangers?
15.9.2023
A major Russian banking association has warned that the digital ruble will drive up loan rates as banks struggle to cope with the soon-to-be-issued CBDC.
The Central Bank last month launched an 11-city “real-world” CBDC pilot in conjunction with 13 commercial banks.
But banking organizations have...
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s Stoner Cats NFT Sales Surge by 2,433% After SEC Charges
15.9.2023
Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) charges against Stoner Cats, the NFT project backed by Mila Kunis, the digital collectibles have witnessed a staggering surge in sales, soaring by a significant 2,433% within a mere 24-hour span. On September 14, the Stoner...
China May Explore New Silk Road/BRI CBDC Adoption – Digital Yuan Going Global?
15.9.2023
Beijing is getting bullish about the cross-border use of the digital yuan – with Chinese experts now talking about BRI/“new Silk Road” CBDC integration.
Per the Chinese Securities Journal, Li Jianjun, the Vice President of the Central University of Finance and Economics, spoke about the e-CNY’s...
Genesis announces winding down of crypto trading services
14.9.2023
In January, Genesis Global Capital announced it would eliminate its crypto spot trading services “voluntarily and for business reasons” without additional details
Dueling CBDC Bills Heading for U.S. Digital Dollar Debate in Congressional Hearing
14.9.2023
The idea of a digital dollar in the U.S. is so egregious to Republican lawmakers that it’s become a presidential campaign talking point and the subject of multiple bills to strangle it before it takes a first breath. But Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) reintroduced a bill Thursday calling for...
Wyoming stablecoin: Are state digital currencies even possible?
14.9.2023
The Stable Token Commission continues researching the potential implementation of stable tokens in Wyoming
NFT-Based Firm Remilia Corporation Sues Independent Contractors Accused of Siphoning $1 Million
14.9.2023
Remilia Corporation, a digital art and non-fungible token (NFT)-related business, has filed a lawsuit against three independent contractors whom it accuses of siphoning $1 million from the company. Founder Krishna Okhandiar denied claims the three had at any point “sought equity shares...
Franklin Templeton Seeks to Offer Spot Bitcoin ETF in US
14.9.2023
Asset manager Franklin Templeton has joined the race to issue America’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests directly in bitcoin. The company applied with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following in the footsteps of other major investment firms like Fidelity...
FTX Approved to Sell $3.4B in Crypto; Tron’s Justin Sun, DWF Labs Consider Buying Cache
13.9.2023
The bankrupt crypto exchange FTX received permission to sell its crypto assets valued at more than $3.4 billion after John Dorsey, the presiding bankruptcy court judge, approved the motion. Moreover, Tron founder Justin Sun took to social media and said he is considering an offer for FTX’s...
Court approves sale of FTX digital assets
13.9.2023
Assets will be sold off weekly, with special handling for BTC, ETH and "insider-affiliated tokens."
Gemini Earn Users Could Recover Almost All Assets as Part of New Agreement – Here’s the Latest
13.9.2023
Gemini Earn users may be able to recover almost all their cryptocurrency holdings as part of a new agreement between Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Genesis.
In a Wednesday filing, DCG outlined a proposal that will allow creditors to recover between 70% to 90% of their funds, with a significant...
Bitcoin at $25K: Discount or disaster?
13.9.2023
This week, The Market Report discusses Bitcoin’s recent dip below $25,000 and what it means for the near future. Was it a discount or a disaster?
What Correlations Tell Us About the Value of Multi-Asset Crypto Portfolios
13.9.2023
Max Freccia of Truvius does some number-crunching to evaluate the benefits of expanding beyond the biggest cryptos
Digital Trading Platform MetaComp Offers Clients Stablecoin-to-TradFi Security Path, Claiming Singapore First
13.9.2023
Trading volume has climbed to around $50 million since the service was introduced last month
Coinbase Founder Brian Armstrong Reveals Plans to Integrate Lightning Network
13.9.2023
According to Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong, Coinbase is actively working on integrating the Lightning Network (LN), the second-layer scaling protocol. Armstrong emphasized that bitcoin “is the most important asset in crypto” and added that the integration of LN would...
Gemini Earn users could recover all funds in new DCG remuneration scheme
13.9.2023
DCG suggests a new deal in Genesis bankruptcy, offering unsecured creditors 70%–90% baseline recovery; if approved, it would involve the renegotiation of a $630-million loan between Genesis and DCG
Nasdaq's Hashdex mixed Ether ETF filing joins crypto ETF race
13.9.2023
Known as the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF, this investment fund is the first filing for futures and spot Ether holdings under the ‘33 Act and is overseen and supervised by Toroso Investments
Crypto Assets Conference 2023 (CAC23B) unveils a new era of digital transformation
13.9.2023
The Frankfurt School Blockchain Center proudly announces the Crypto Assets Conference (CAC23B) to illuminate the digital assets landscape from October 17 to 18, 2023. In a world where Bitcoin and Ethereum challenge traditional norms, and DeFi integration reshapes banking, #CAC23B paves the way...
Italian Luxury Brand Panerai to Include NFT-Based "Digital Passport" with All Watches
13.9.2023
Italian luxury watch manufacturer Panerai has revealed plans to include an NFT-based "digital passport" with every watch sold after October 3.
The Panerai digital passport will serve as a record containing detailed information about each timepiece, establishing its digital identity and providing...
More Chinese Firms Paying Workers in Digital Yuan
13.9.2023
More Chinese companies are using the digital yuan to pay their workers, as Beijing looks to spur the adoption of its CBDC.
Per the Huizhou Daily, the latest firm to trial paying staff in CBDC is a state-run bureau, a body that overseas finances at the Zhongkai High-tech Industrial Development...