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Report: South African Firm Launches ‘Crypto Water Token’ — Receives Investment of $150M
9.7.2022
The South African company behind the so-called “crypto water token” is reported to have secured an investment of $150 million from a Bahamas-based digital asset management company, GEM Digital. Initially available on decentralized exchanges only, the H2ON token was recently listed...
Report: Nigerian Central Bank Incentive Scheme Failed to Halt Naira Depreciation
7.7.2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s attempt to incentivize the country’s forex market through the so-called “Naira for Dollar” scheme has failed. This is evidenced by the local currency’s plunge of more than 25% since the launch of the incentive scheme in March...
Study: AUM of Crypto Investment Products at Record Lows in June, Trust Products Garner Lowest Total Since December 2020
2.7.2022
The latest data from Cryptocompare shows that assets under management (AUM) of crypto investment products reached record lows during the month of June. The data also shows 21 Shares Short Bitcoin ETP as the only digital investment product that registered a positive 30-day return (30.8%) as of June...
VTB sealed the first deal with digital financial assets in Russia
29.6.2022
VTB Factoring acquires a tokenized debt pool of industrial companies via the Lighthouse blockchain
Celsius Stories Littered With ‘People Familiar With the Matter’ Sources, Report Claims Lender Struggles With Arguments Over Bankruptcy
28.6.2022
The embattled crypto lending platform Celsius has kept withdrawals and transfers frozen since June 12 and told the Celsius Network community that the “process will take time.” Since then, Celsius users are wondering why they are still receiving weekly rewards, and reportedly...
Three Arrows Capital Allegedly Owes Voyager Digital $655M — Crypto Firm Is ‘Unable to Assess’ if It Can Recover the Funds
23.6.2022
According to reports, the TSX-listed Voyager Digital is another company that has been negatively affected by financial issues tied to the crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC). In a letter to investors, Voyager’s management explained that 3AC potentially defaulted on a $655 million...
Crickets on day 1... but Proshares short Bitcoin ETF volume up 380% on day 2
23.6.2022
A slow first day of trading on the short Bitcoin ETF may have been nothing but a slight hiccup in ProShares’ newest product as volumes grew on the second day
xToken Introduces Rebalance CLI for Liquidity Management
21.6.2022
xToken is introducing the Rebalance CLI. With the CLI, pool managers can reposition liquidity into new price ranges depending on the requirements. At the same time, the participating liquidity providers will not have to take any measures. The Rebalance CLI will soon help projects moderate their...
McKinsey: The Metaverse Could Generate $5 Trillion by 2030 — ‘Simply Too Big to Be Ignored’
20.6.2022
Global consulting firm McKinsey & Company has forecasted that the metaverse may generate up to $5 trillion by 2030. In addition, more than 80% of commerce could be impacted by activities in the metaverse. Metaverse Could Generate $5 Trillion by 2030 Global management consulting firm McKinsey...
Let’s Put EA CEO’s $20 Million Payout In Context
17.6.2022
The CEO of Madden maker Electronic Arts is set to rake in $19.8 million in total compensation for his company’s strong performance in 2021. That’s about half of what it was for 2020 after EA’s Board of Directors cracked down on exorbitant bonuses in the face of shareholder backlash, but still...
71% of high net worth individuals have invested in digital assets: Survey
16.6.2022
A new survey suggest most of the world's wealthiest have invested in digital assets and wealth management firms have been advised to prioritize providing education and advice
Skybridge Founder Advises How to Survive Crypto Bear Market — ‘We Are in a Bloodbath’
14.6.2022
Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of Skybridge Capital, a $3.5 billion asset management firm, has some advice for crypto investors on how to survive a bear market and a crypto bloodbath. Scaramucci on How to Survive Crypto Bear Market Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci shared his bitcoin...
Devere Group Predicts a Bull Run and ‘Significant Bounce’ for Bitcoin in Q4
13.6.2022
The CEO of Devere Group, a financial advisory and asset management firm, has predicted a bull run and a significant bounce in the price of bitcoin during the fourth quarter of this year. Devere’s CEO Predicts a Bull Run in Q4 for Bitcoin Financial advisory and asset management firm Devere...
Minecraft Looks Beautifully Chill In Strategy Spin-Off Coming Next Year
12.6.2022
Minecraft is getting another spin-off in 2023. Mojang’s continual best-seller is now branching off into the strategy genre with Minecraft Legends, which looks bright and serene even as your knocking down enemy castle walls.Read more
Samsung Asset Management to launch blockchain ETF in Hong Kong
10.6.2022
Samsung Asset Management acquired a 20% equity stake in the U.S. ETF provider Amplify Holding Company in March 2022
Bitcoin miners say NY ban will be ineffective and 'isolate' the state
10.6.2022
Miners feel that the New York legislature’s efforts to get Bitcoin miners out of their state will backfire in the long run as other states invite miners to help improve their energy grid
Hey, It's Time To Show Some Love To Dwarf Fortress
9.6.2022
It’s time to pay the piper. Dwarf Fortress, the extraordinary, free roguelike that has blossomed into a total fantasy life simulator, was an inspiration for monoliths like Minecraft and Rimworld. It’s twenty years old this year, and due to come to Steam sometime soon. However, right now,...
Czech Central Bank Plans Tenfold Increase in Gold Holdings, New Governor Says Precious Metal ‘Good for Diversification’
4.6.2022
The incoming governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), Aleš Michl, has said he plans to increase the institution’s gold holdings almost tenfold from the current 11 tonnes to 100 tonnes. Michl also said he will ask the bank’s foreign exchange reserves management team to invest...
Soros Fund’s CEO: Recession Is Inevitable and Crypto Is Here to Stay
2.6.2022
Soros Fund Management’s chief executive and chief investment officer, Dawn Fitzpatrick, says cryptocurrency is here to stay and it’s already gone mainstream. She also believes that a recession is inevitable Soros Fund’s CEO: Crypto Is Here to Stay Dawn Fitzpatrick, chief...
Paradigm Backs $5M Round in DAO Management Platform Dework
1.6.2022
Pace Capital co-led the round for the startup, which combines Trello and Linkedin-esque features for Web 3