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South Korean Central Bank Set to Unveil CBDC ‘Blueprint’ Next Month
25.8.2023
The South Korean central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), is set to showcase a “blueprint” for its CBDC in September as the nation looks to speed up the progress of its digital KRW.
Per Fn News and the Byline Network, the BOK has “successfully completed” a CBDC interoperability-focused pilot...
Senator Lummis Appeals for SEC-Coinbase Dispute Resolution; Bitcoin and InQubeta Believers Hold Strong
21.8.2023
It’s no surprise that regulatory challenges have often served as roadblocks to the growth of crypto platforms and DeFi companies. The most recent face-off between the SEC and renowned crypto exchange Coinbase has sent ripples across the financial landscape. As the SEC alleges unlawful activities...
Kiyosaki: Buy Silver Before It’s Gone; Michael Burry Bets Against Stocks — Week in Review
20.8.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki urges buying silver before it’s gone, hedge fund manager Michael Burry has bet $1.6 billion on the stock market collapsing, and mining rig manufacturer Bitmain is set to reveal a cutting-edge BTC miner at the 2023 World Digital Mining Summit. This...
Canaan Cuts Bitcoin Mining Power by 2 EH/s Amid US, Kazakhstan Challenges
20.8.2023
Canaan, a leading high-performance computing firm and mining rig producer, recently disclosed hurdles set to dent its bitcoin mining activities and revenue from Q3 2023 onward. These setbacks primarily stem from diminished operational hours of their mining devices. This revelation comes hot on...
Bankman-Fried Wants to See His Lawyers Outside Jail Five Days a Week
20.8.2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is asking to be released from jail five days a week to work on his defense for the fraud trial against him set to begin in October. On Friday, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers complained to a judge in Manhattan that the currently proposed preparation time and regime...
Ethereum Gears Up for ‘Holesky’ Testnet Launch With 1.6 Billion Testnet Ether
19.8.2023
Ethereum developers plan to roll out a new testnet named Holesky, intending to bring 1.6 billion Holesky testnet ether to the network. The core devs of Ethereum highlighted that 1.4 million validators were evaluated for Holesky, with the aim of enhancing the blockchain’s comprehensive...
Today in Crypto: Mastercard Forms a CBDC Program with Ripple, Consensys & Fireblocks, OpenSea is Set to Disable its Operator Filter, Taiwan Proposes Business Category for Crypto Firms to Self-regulate & Form Industry Associations
18.8.2023
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Crypto Market Dumps as Coinbase Set to Suspend Tether USDT and Dai Stablecoins for Canadian Users – What’s Going On?
18.8.2023
Crypto trading giant Coinbase, which stepped foot into the Canadian markets early this week, is set to suspend trading of three stablecoins, effective August 31.
The company wrote to its users on Thursday that it would no longer allow trading of Tether (USDT), Dai (DAI) and Rai Reflex Index (RAI)...
Ethereum surges 11% after report SEC is set to approve Futures ETF
18.8.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission isn't likely to block the debut of Ethereum futures ETFs, according to sources
Coinbase-Backed Securitize Set to Acquire Crypto Investment Platform Onramp Invest
17.8.2023
Securitize, a firm that specializes in tokenizing private investments, is all set to acquire the crypto investment platform Onramp Invest.
The Informant reported Onramp's team of 18 is all set to integrate into Securitize's existing workforce of 150.
Securitize, backed by companies like Coinbase...
Today in Crypto: Stellar Buys Minority Stake in MoneyGram, Adidas and BAPE Reveal Limited Sneakers Auctioned via NFT Passes, Three Key Silvergate Execs Set to Leave the Company
16.8.2023
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Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin Advancing China-Russia Strategic Partnership, Says Chinese Official
16.8.2023
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin “will continue to advance the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership,” according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two leaders are set to participate in next week’s BRICS summit. Xi and Putin Advancing...
Argentina Set to Become a ‘Bitcoin Haven,’ Politician Claims
16.8.2023
An Argentinian politician has claimed the country will soon become a ‘Bitcoin haven,’ with the nation edging closer to electing a BTC-keen head of state.
The claims were made by Diana Mondino, an economist, university professor, and former board member of firms such as Pampa Energía, Banco...
G20 Set to Crystalize Global Crypto Rules as India Wraps Up Presidency
15.8.2023
G20 nations are set to crystalize crypto policies, the closest we may have come to globally coordinated rules for the industry. India has been at the helm of the efforts as the current president of the G20 and is likely to celebrate the progress during the Leaders' Summit in September
SEC delays set deadline for Bitcoin ETF approval to early 2024
15.8.2023
With a maximum 240-day window available to the SEC to delay crypto ETF applications, some firms could wait until March 2024 to hear decisions on filings made in July 2023
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Set to Launch Gold-Backed Digital Token (GBDT) for Retail Use Following Successful Investor Interest
15.8.2023
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced its advanced plans to launch Gold-Backed Digital Token (GBDT) for retail purposes following its successful reception among investors, a success the Bank hailed as "commendable" in a recent report.
During the presentation of the Mid-Term Monetary...
Zimbabwe Central Bank Says Gold-Backed Tokens Set to Be Used for ‘Transactional Purposes’
13.8.2023
The Zimbabwean central bank recently said it is close to rolling out gold-backed digital tokens “for transactional purposes.” According to the bank’s governor, the gold-backed digital tokens have already proven to be an effective monetary policy instrument. Central bank governor...
IEA Report: Oil Prices on the Brink of Soaring as Supply Narrows and Demand Shatters Records
12.8.2023
The stage is set for a potentially striking upswing in global oil prices, as supply constricts and demand ascends to unprecedented levels. With oil reserves dwindling at a breakneck pace, OPEC’s spare capacity restrained, and powerhouse consumers like China and India snapping up record...
Victim of 90 ETH exploit set to claw funds back after hacker was blacklisted
12.8.2023
The hacker’s wallet with more than $100K worth of USDT was blacklisted and frozen, while the Victim had been drained for almost $170K worth of NFTs and other assets
Victim of 90 ETH exploit set to claw funds back after hacker was blacklisted
12.8.2023
The hacker’s wallet, with over $100,000 worth of USDT, was blacklisted and frozen, while the victim had been drained of almost $170,000 worth of NFTs and other assets