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Global Economic Growth Slows Amid Gloomy and More Uncertain Outlook
28.7.2022
Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas is the Economic Counsellor and the Director of Research of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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The world’s three largest economies are stalling, with important consequences for the global outlook. Inflation is a major concern....
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How blockchain can address Austria’s energy crisis
25.7.2022
In the future, energy communities should make a greater contribution to the energy transition
Targeting the US Dollar’s Hegemony: Russia, China, and BRICS Nations Plan to Craft a New International Reserve Currency
24.7.2022
While inflation data in Europe and the U.S. has risen significantly higher last month, Russia and members of the BRICS countries revealed leaders in the five major emerging economies are in the midst of “creating an international reserve currency.” Analysts believe the BRICS reserve...
Regulators across the ocean discuss stablecoins and MiCa at joint forum
21.7.2022
The representatives of key regulatory bodies on both sides of the Atlantic have met to exchange their experiences
Demand for widely used euro stablecoin is huge, says DeFi expert
20.7.2022
The U.S. company Circle is launching a regulated stablecoin that is pegged to the euro, but what does this mean for the eurozone?
21Shares launches S&P risk controlled Bitcoin and Ether ETPs
20.7.2022
Despite crypto markets tanking this year, the Swiss crypto ETP firm 21Shares has seen its new crypto inflows hitting new all-time highs YTD
Coinbase Obtains Regulatory Approval to Provide Crypto Services in Italy
19.7.2022
Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval to offer crypto services in Italy. “Coinbase is committed to bringing the power of our full product suite to customers across Europe,” the company said. Coinbase Approved in Italy Cryptocurrency exchange...
Coinbase secures crypto asset service provider approval in Italy
18.7.2022
Coinbase started providing its cryptocurrency services in Italy a while ago, offering Coinbase card services in the country as of June 2019
The Dollar Prowls Below Highs as Fear Arises Surrounding Europe’s Gas Supply
18.7.2022
The combination of wobbling economics in China and Europe and the rising interest rates in the United States has led the greenback to soar this year. It pushed the numbers above parity for the first time in around 20 years before it eased back. Euro was last bought at $1.00955, whereas the...
Binance fined $3M over illegal operations in the Netherlands
18.7.2022
The Dutch central bank said that the Binance crypto exchange had a “very large number of customers in the Netherlands."
Sweden Needs Power for More Useful Things Than Bitcoin Mining, Energy Minister Says
18.7.2022
Concerned about projected increase in electricity demand, the government in Sweden may turn its back on crypto mining, the country’s energy minister has indicated. Swedish bitcoin minting industry, a leader in Europe, is likely to soon lose the preferential treatment it has been taking...
Burdensome but not a threat: How new EU law can affect stablecoins
18.7.2022
Apart from the stringent requirements for stablecoin issuers, there are other areas of concern in the upcoming EU regulation
Andorra green lights Bitcoin and Blockchain with Digital Assets Act
16.7.2022
An analysis of Andorra’s Digital Assets Act and the potential confusion surrounding Bitcoin, blockchain and crypto according to crypto business owners
MiCA and ToFR: The EU moves to regulate the crypto-asset market
16.7.2022
The EU crypto regulation: With the main topics approved, who is affected and what are the possible impacts on the crypto industry?
Following Terra’s Lehman Moment, What’s Next for the Market?
15.7.2022
Adi Ben-Ari is the Founder and CEO of data security specialist Applied Blockchain.
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The collapse of TerraUSD and Luna in May, and the associated tailspin in the crypto market, have prompted observers from both within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space and externally to ask the...
ECB Calls for Urgent Regulation of Stablecoins and Defi, Won’t Rule Out Bitcoin Mining Ban
14.7.2022
A new report by the European Central Bank (ECB), presented as a “deep dive into crypto financial risks,” calls for “appropriate” regulation and oversight of stablecoins and decentralized finance (defi). It also addresses the hot topic of Bitcoin’s carbon footprint...
Crypto Community Unimpressed as ECB President Pushes for Digital Euro with Privacy ‘of the Highest Standard’
14.7.2022
The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde's new blog post again pushes for the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Europe. But although it argues that a digital euro would protect the privacy of its users, the crypto community is not impressed. ...
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CoinShares launches staked Algorand ETP on Deutsche Boerse Xetra
14.7.2022
The new Algorand ETP joins a family of CoinShares’s staked ETPs featuring cryptocurrencies DOT, XTZ, ADA, SOL, ATOM and MATIC
EU-regulated firm Banking Circle adopts USDC stablecoin
8.7.2022
Banking Circle was launched in 2016 with a mission to help payments businesses reach new global markets, avoiding the burdens of traditional banking
Reddit Launches NFT Avatar Marketplace, New Gaming Investments + More News
7.7.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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