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Crypto Biz: Winklevoss slams Silbert, Twitter’s double-edged sword and more
8.7.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Gemini’s fight with the Digital Currency Group (DCG) over user funds, new banking tools for the digital yuan, and OpenAI’s efforts to stop users from jumping paywalls
Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble Could Be Launched as Soon as 2025
8.7.2023
Olga Skorobogatova, first deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, indicated that the launch of the digital ruble, the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), could happen in 2025. The pilot test for the CBDC will be organized later this year after the State Duma, the lower house of...
Report: Zimbabwe Central Bank Begins Gold-Backed Digital Currency ‘Dry Run’
8.7.2023
According to a report, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has commenced trials, or the “dry run” test, for the viability of launching a gold-backed digital currency. Nelson Mupunga, the director of economic research at the central bank, reportedly said the digital currency will act as...
New York Federal Reserve and US Banks Complete Programmable Dollar CBDC Test
8.7.2023
The New York Federal Reserve and a group of financial institutions announced the successful conclusion of a proof-of-concept of the Regulated Liability Network (RLN), which contemplates the introduction of a dollar-based interbank central bank digital currency (CBDC). The test concluded that, using...
Arthur Hayes Insists ‘Bitcoin Will Be the Currency’ of Artificial Intelligence
8.7.2023
In a freshly unveiled blog piece, Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of crypto derivatives platform Bitmex, posits that bitcoin is the prime currency for artificial intelligence (AI). Hayes maintains that moving forward, BTC will be the favored currency for AIs since they “must use a system that...
Why Edinburgh Is Zumo's Crypto Hub
7.7.2023
A conversation with Nick Jones, the co-founder and CEO of digital-assets infrastructure platform Zumo, on how being accepted to a blockchain accelerator and COVID-19 workplace changes influenced their choice to establish and remain in Scotland
BlackRock CEO’s Turnabout on Bitcoin Elicits Cheers, Skepticism of Crypto Cred
7.7.2023
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's change of heart on bitcoin could make it easier for fellow Wall Street executives to embrace cryptocurrencies, but experts warn that his favored financial instrument – the exchange-traded fund, or ETF – is an investment vehicle that's categorically different from the core...
How Argentina’s inflation is helping altcoins and the crypto market
7.7.2023
Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how Argentina’s 150% inflation is actually helping the altcoin market by luring more investors
ETF approval may boost Bitcoin's liquidity, but it won't be a game changer — JPMorgan
7.7.2023
According to a JPMorgan report, spot Bitcoin ETFs have been available in Canada and Europe without drawing large investor interest
Gemini Files Lawsuit Against Digital Currency Group and Barry Silbert Alleging Fraud and Deception
7.7.2023
After Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss published an open letter to Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO and founder Barry Silbert, threatening legal action if the firm failed to respond by July 7, Winklevoss announced on Friday that his company had filed a lawsuit against DCG and Silbert in...
Gemini files lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and Barry Silbert over Genesis and Earn program
7.7.2023
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss alleged Barry Silbert committed fraud by knowing Genesis was “massively insolvent” when attempting to continue the Earn program
Gemini Sues Digital Currency Group and Founder Barry Silbert Alleging 'Fraud'
7.7.2023
Gemini and its founders sued Digital Currency Group on Friday alleging that it incurred losses due to DCG's "false, misleading and incomplete representations" tied to DCG subsidiary Genesis' work with Gemini on the crypto company's Earn product
Today in Crypto: Saga Pulls Back From Blockchain Gaming, Bitfinex Recovers More Stolen Assets, BarnBridge DAO Members Told to Stop 'All Work' Amidst Investigation, Lightning Labs Releases Tools for Bitcoin Lightning & AI Devs
7.7.2023
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JP Morgan Cast Doubts On The Possible Effects of A Spot BTC ETF
7.7.2023
Financial giant, JP Morgan believes that an approval of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will not significantly affect the price and adoption of the asset.
In a new report, the bank opined that while the community lauds the remarkable progress made by firms...
Learn how Twin Peaks Digital brings your crypto idea seamlessly into the ICO phase
7.7.2023
The crypto market and ICOs In today’s digital era, the cryptocurrency market has become a hub of advancement, drawing in inventors and forward-thinkers. This digital currency has revolutionized the concept of money and transactions, sparking a surge of new concepts and enterprises grounded...
Why a Bitcoin ETF approval would be a big deal
7.7.2023
Bitcoin ETFs are back in the spotlight after several companies filed with the SEC. This week’s episode of Market Talks discusses why approval would be a big deal for Bitcoin
How the spot Bitcoin ETF filings affected the crypto industry in June: Report
7.7.2023
The competition among zk-Rollup-based scaling solutions is tightening while the security tokens market continues steadily
Binance’s regulated digital asset platform now live in Kazakhstan
7.7.2023
Binance recently announced the launch of its regulated digital asset platform in Kazakhstan. The renowned exchange earned its license from the AIFC Financial Services Authority back in 2022. With the license, Binance has earned the right to offer its custodial and trading services in the region....
Billionaire CEO of Galaxy Digital Announces Overseas Move, Cites Similar Moves by Other Firms
7.7.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz is looking to move businesses outside the US territory amid the ongoing regulatory crackdown on the crypto industry.
The American billionaire warned that more crypto firms are following similar strategies by moving out of the US.
Novagratz said that they...
Canadian regulator explains stance on crypto staking, lending for investment funds
7.7.2023
Staking is still allowed, while the lending opportunities are limited and the proportion of "illiquid" assets is restricted