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Report: Dozens of Chinese Nationals Arrested in Libya for Operating Illegal Crypto Mining Farm
26.6.2023
Around 50 Chinese nationals have reportedly been apprehended by Libyan authorities following allegations of running a cryptocurrency mining facility within the city of Zliten, local reports detail. Cryptocurrency mining is strictly prohibited by law in Libya. Libyan law enforcement officials have...
NEAR Foundation Partners With Alibaba Cloud to Accelerate Web3 Growth in Asia
26.6.2023
The partnership will offer multi-chain indexing to provide data query API to developers
Brit Gets Prison Time for Twitter Hack Impersonating Biden, Buffett in Bitcoin Scheme
26.6.2023
A U.K. citizen has been sentenced by а New York court to five years in prison for his role in a Twitter hack including the hijacking of accounts of U.S. political and business figures. The man is also responsible for the theft of large amounts of cryptocurrency in a SIM swap attack. Hacker Goes...
Latam Insights — IMF States Latam’s CBDC Interest Rises, Lula Emphasizes Bretton Woods Institutions ‘No Longer Function’
26.6.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in Latam and the Caribbean is picking up, Lula criticizes...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Above $30K Amid Rising Investor Optimism
26.6.2023
ALSO: Ripple Asia's policy lead praises Japan’s crypto laws that favor consumer protection. Rahul Advani said that the country has created "a very clear taxonomy for digital assets."
San Francisco Fed President Deems 2 Rate Hikes in 2023 ‘Reasonable,’ Urges Caution in Monetary Policy
26.6.2023
Mary Daly, the president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, expressed her views this week, stating that she believes two additional rate hikes this year would be appropriate. However, she maintains a neutral stance regarding the forthcoming July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting...
DigiToads set for a mega rally after launch, experts expect TOADS to be in the top 100
25.6.2023
DigiToads is an ICO blockchain project that has grabbed the attention of both crypto enthusiasts and investors alike. With its unique approach to driving value and incentivizing participation, DigiToads is primed for a stunning 3x rally fueled by the burning of TOADS- its native token. The DeFi...
Paris FATF Plenary: Global Implementation of Virtual Asset Standards Remains ‘Relatively Poor’
25.6.2023
The third plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held in Paris, found a lack of global adoption of the virtual asset recommendations established by the institution. According to evaluations, almost three-quarters of the jurisdictions are partially compliant or non-compliant with these...
Turkish Lira Plunges to Record Low a Day After Central Bank’s Interest Rate Policy U-Turn
25.6.2023
The Turkish lira fell to 25.74 per dollar just under a day after the central bank hiked interest rates for the first time since 2021. Although the rate hike decision was widely anticipated, the increase still fell short of the 21% that some analysts had predicted. Turkish Lira Down 21% Since...
End of an Era: Over 4 Years Pass Without Self-Proclaimed Satoshis
25.6.2023
Satoshi Nakamoto, a captivating figure in the world of cryptocurrencies, remains an enigma, intriguing both crypto enthusiasts and experts. Numerous individuals have stepped forward over the years, proclaiming themselves as the elusive creator of Bitcoin. However, none of them have succeeded...
Crypto Market Rises by $30B in 48 Hours — Bitcoin Cash Leads With 88% Weekly Gain
25.6.2023
On Sunday, June 25, the cryptocurrency market experienced a modest increase in value, climbing from $1.21 trillion two days prior to its current value of $1.24 trillion. Bitcoin has surged 15% in the past week, while ethereum has risen over 10% against the U.S. dollar. Furthermore, numerous other...
Garlinghouse: SEC Official Received ‘Millions’ From Vested Interests, Tradfi Heavyweight Crypto Exchange EDX Launches, Peter Schiff on USD Decline — Week in Review
25.6.2023
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently asserted that former SEC Division of Corporation Finance Director William Hinman “received millions of dollars of payments from his law firm” which had a vested interest in a well-known 2018 speech given by the then SEC official. In other news, crypto exchange...
Study Shows Bank of England’s Rising Interest Rates Threaten 1.2 Million UK Households With Insolvency
25.6.2023
The Bank of England made an impactful move last Thursday, June 22, 2023, as it raised the benchmark bank rate to 5%, marking a significant 0.5 percentage point increase. This decision catapults the central bank’s rate to its highest level since 2008 and represents the most substantial surge...
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Labels BTC a Legacy Coin to Outlast ‘Make-Believe Cryptos Wannabees’
25.6.2023
Veteran trader Peter Brandt recently branded BTC as a legacy coin that will ultimately outlast and outperform all “make-believe cryptos wannabees.” Some non-bitcoin maximalists have said the veteran trader’s remarks about bitcoin are misguided and called on him to remain...
Banking Giants Crédit Agricole, Santander Seek to Provide Crypto Custody Under French Registration
25.6.2023
A subsidiary co-owned by Crédit Agricole and Santander has registered as a digital asset service provider in France. The registration of Caceis, a company that specializes in offering financial services to institutional investors, allows the two major European banks to tap into the crypto market....
What is De-Dollarization? Exploring the Shift Away From the US Dollar’s Global Dominance
25.6.2023
From the latter half of 2022 and continuing into 2023, the concept of de-dollarization has gained significant traction, making its mark on the mainstream media. This surge in attention can be attributed to the concerted efforts of BRICS countries such as Brazil, China, and Russia, who...
US Treasury Secretary Defends Dollar Dominance as Emerging Markets Push to De-Dollarize
25.6.2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has defended the dominance of the U.S. dollar amid rising efforts by emerging countries to de-dollarize. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in particular, is set to raise the issue of de-dollarization at the next BRICS meeting. “There is a very good...
Robert Kiyosaki Shares Simple Way to Tell if Economy Is in Recession
25.6.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has shared a very simple way of telling whether an economy is in a recession. “There is a lot of hot air about ‘Are we in a recession or not.’ The answer is simple,” the famous author claimed. Robert Kiyosaki on How to Tell if We’re in...
Binance’s ‘Provocative’ Motion Against SEC Could Expedite Criminal Charges, Warns Former SEC Official
25.6.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s former head of internet enforcement has warned that Binance’s recent motion accusing the regulator of ethical violations could expedite criminal charges against the crypto exchange. “Binance’s motion is provocative and Binance’s...
Venezuela to Integrate Russian Mir Payments System in De-Dollarization Push
24.6.2023
The government of Venezuela has announced that it is currently working to integrate Mir, a Russian electronic card and transfer payments system. President Nicolas Maduro backed this integration, stating that this move is part of a de-dollarization push. More than 40,000 payment terminals are being...