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S&P’s Stablecoin Report Is a Vote of Confidence for Crypto
19.12.2023
Stablecoins are “something we're putting strong resources towards, because we know it's a growing area both in traditional and new financial areas,” a leading S&P analyst said
Blockchain-Based Private Credit Surges 55% as Companies Seek Financing Amid Rising Interest Rates
18.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay More companies are turning to blockchain-based private credit as they seek financing amid increasing interest rates, leading to a significant surge in this sector. According to RWA.xyz, a platform that tracks debt, active private loans through digital ledgers have risen...
Crypto App Shakepay Reveals Data Breach Affecting a ‘Small Number’ of Customers
16.12.2023
In a recent announcement, Shakepay, the Canadian crypto app, disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to personal information of a select group of its customers. The breach, detected on Dec. 13, 2023, compromised data but did not affect any bank accounts, crypto wallets, or customer...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Bearish Trend Sends BTC Below $42,000 – Will BTC Keep Falling?
16.12.2023
Bitcoin (BTC), the pioneering cryptocurrency, currently faces a downtrend, slipping below the pivotal $42,000 mark, trading at $42,200 with over 1.50% decrease. This movement prompts questions about Bitcoin’s future trajectory and whether this bearish trend will persist. Amidst these...
Former Credit Suisse Executive Launches Crypto Trading Platform for Financial Institutions
14.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A new Zurich-based startup Rulematch is creating a customized crypto trading experience for banks and securities firms. The trading venue is launched by a former Credit Suisse executive David Riegelnig. Rulematch has commenced Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) spot trading against...
Nasdaq to Utilize Technology Developed for Cryptocurrency to Power Carbon Markets
13.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / JHVEPhoto Nasdaq is set to leverage the technology it developed for its cryptocurrency venture to expand into emerging markets. The renowned stock exchange operator, which recently abandoned its plans to launch a custodian business for digital assets in the United States, aims...
Stablecoin Tether Receives ‘Constrained’ Rating from S&P Global
13.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock American credit ratings firm S&P Global Inc. said it has started assessing the ability of Tether (USDT) to maintain its peg to the U.S. dollar marking it at a ‘constrained’ rating of 4. Stablecoins are a cryptocurrency whose value is usually pegged to a fiat currency...
BankSocial’s Crypto-Friendly Credit Union, Seagrass & Hashgraph Association’s Carbon Credit Web3 Identity Wallet + More News
11.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Andrey Popov Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: BankSocial Plans to Create a Crypto-Friendly Credit Union Seagrass and The Hashgraph Association Announce...
Meanwhile Advisors unveils the first Bitcoin private credit fund
8.12.2023
Following a $20 million initial investment round led by its parent firm, Meanwhile Group, Meanwhile Advisors announces the opening of the first bitcoin private credit fund, Meanwhile BTC Private Credit Fund LP. Sam Altman presided over the contributors, which also included Lachy Groom and Gradient...
Sam Altman-Affiliated Meanwhile Group Introduces Bitcoin Private Credit Fund – Institutional Investment Rising?
8.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / jirsak Bitcoin life insurance innovator Meanwhile Group, backed by notable figures like Sam Altman and Gradient Ventures, has unveiled a new private credit fund denominated in Bitcoin. The closed fund aims to provide investors with a “conservative” yield in Bitcoin...
Sam Altman-Backed Meanwhile Group Starts Bitcoin Private Credit Fund for Institutional Investors
7.12.2023
The fund, offered by the startup's investment management arm, Meanwhile Advisors, aims to attract institutional investors with a 5% yield
Apple Ends Partnership With Goldman Sachs as Tech Giant Expands into Lending
29.11.2023
Source: Adobe / twinsterphoto Apple has decided to terminate its credit-card partnership with Goldman Sachs as the tech giant pushes deeper into consumer lending. Apple recently submitted a proposal to Goldman Sachs, outlining its intention to exit the contract within the next 12 to 15 months...
Digital Asset Miner Hut 8 Reports 44% Increase in Carbon Credits Amid Sector’s Energy Consumption – Mining Making a Comeback?
21.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek Cryptocurrency miner, Hut 8 partnered with Sparta Group’s ERS International to establish neutral carbon emissions in 2025 and has recorded massive wins this year. The Canadian-based crypto miner joined the carbon credit program with a vision toward 2025...
Centralized Provider Problem Causes Nationwide Digital Payment Meltdown in Spain: Users Turn to Crypto and Cash
21.11.2023
A problem with Redsys, a third-party platform used in all of Spain, caused a meltdown for almost all of the digital payment options in the country, leaving citizens without means of payment for hours. The incident left stores without the possibility of using credit and debit cards for receiving...
Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating to ‘Negative’ on Fiscal Deficits and Debt Concerns
11.11.2023
The credit agency Moody’s has revised the United States credit outlook to “negative” from “stable” due to concerns over persistent large fiscal deficits and diminishing debt affordability. The announcement follows a previous downgrade by Fitch and reflects ongoing...
Egypt Becomes First MENA Country to Issue Chinese Yuan-Denominated Bonds
24.10.2023
Eygpt has reportedly become the first Middle East North Africa (MENA) region country to issue so-called “panda bonds” after it issued Chinese yuan denominated bonds worth $479 million. Issuing panda bonds marks another step in Egypt’s attempts to move away from costly dollar...
Today in Crypto: Swiss Company Puts Excess Energy into Bitcoin Mining, Helix Reveals Pre-Launch Futures, TradFi Regulated Credit Union Unveils Crypto Portal, Wirex Introduces Dual-Mode Card
18.10.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________...
Read More: Today in Crypto: Swiss Company Puts Excess Energy into Bitcoin Mining, Helix Reveals Pre-Launch Futures, TradFi Regulated...
Internet Computer's Dfinity Is Building Carbon Credit-Inspired Tech for Waste Management
16.10.2023
The foundation is working with management consultancy Roland Berger who introduced the Voluntary Recycling Credits (VRC) standard in June, inspired by the carbon credit market
Destiny 2 Offers Players $45 Credit After Banning Them By Mistake
11.10.2023
Destiny 2 has been cracking down on cheating in recent years, and the sci-fi shooter is now riddled with players who claim they were banned by mistake. However, it seems at least some of them may have been telling the truth: Bungie recently contacted a few players to apologize for banning them...
Tokenized RWA Platform Untangled Goes Live, Gets $13.5M Funding to Bring Private Credit On-Chain
11.10.2023
Tokenized real-world asset (RWA) marketplace Untangled Finance went live Wednesday on the Celo network after securing a $13.5 million venture capital boost to bring tokenized private credit to the blockchain, the company told CoinDesk