Search
Lack of knowledge is main barrier to crypto adoption, new survey says
27.5.2021
55% of survey respondents said that they were aware of crypto despite never owning or using cryptocurrencies
Bank of Canada sees no strong case for a digital dollar — for now
27.5.2021
Amid the global CBDC race, the Canadian central bank does not currently see a strong case for issuing a state digital currency
South Africa Reserve Bank Commences Retail CBDC Feasibility Study
27.5.2021
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says it has commenced a feasibility study for a general-purpose retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). The study, which the SARB expects to conclude in 2022, will focus on the issuance of a domestic CBDC that can be used by consumers in South Africa...
Dropping Today: Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s Legacy NFT Collection Available Now on Rarible
26.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Legendary boxer and sports icon, Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s first ever NFT collection is officially available on Rarible. The drop includes digital collectibles celebrating the legacy of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s life and career, including animations, physical artwork,...
Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Says “Digital Currency Will Come to Life” but Attacks Volatile Cryptocurrencies
26.5.2021
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, says digital currency “will come to life even in Nigeria” just a few months after the central bank ordered banks to stop serving the crypto industry. While acknowledging his country’s position as one of the leading crypto...
Voyager Digital sees 16X increase in quarterly revenue, first operating profit
26.5.2021
The Canadian trading and yield app recorded $60 million in revenue for Q1, 2021
Zimbabwe’s Biggest Bank Looks at Methods to ‘Leverage Cryptocurrencies’
26.5.2021
One of Zimbabwe’s biggest financial institutions, CBZ Holdings says it is looking at ways it could “leverage cryptocurrencies and other emerging digital innovations.” According to the financial institution’s chairperson, Marc Holtzman, CBZ “is open-minded about...
Mike Novogratz Doubts Dogecoin’s Future — ‘No Institution Is Buying DOGE, Retail Will Lose Interest’
26.5.2021
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz doubts the future of dogecoin. The billionaire investor said that “It likely doesn’t have long-term legs because no institution is buying it and at some point, retail will lose interest.” Novogratz Says Dogecoin ‘Doesn’t Have Long-Term...
Digital Yuan Not Intended for the International Stage, Say Experts
25.5.2021
China’s forthcoming digital yuan may not be set to make a mark on the international monetary scene after all – and could, at least initially, be limited to domestic user-cases, experts have stated.
The stakeholders, including Michael Sung, the founder of CarbonBlue Innovations, were speaking at...
Bank of Indonesia joins central bank digital currency race
25.5.2021
After banning crypto payments back in 2017, Indonesia is looking to allow payments in a digital rupiah currency
Can blockchain ever be part of the solution for tackling climate change?
25.5.2021
Because of Bitcoin, blockchain’s impact on the climate has come into sharp focus. But can this technology actually be part of the solution for saving the environment?
South Africa's central bank begins preliminary study for retail CBDC
25.5.2021
The South African Reserve Bank has begun exploratory studies on central bank digital currencies
‘Chinese Invented Paper Money and They Will End It’- Brazil’s Far-Left Praises Digital Yuan
25.5.2021
Digital currencies, those issued by central banks in particular, have been commended for their “disruptive nature.” The praise comes from a publication associated with one of Brazil’s far-left parties. A recently published article claims that CBDCs such as China’s digital...
Bank of Korea Seeking Technology to Develop Digital Currency
25.5.2021
South Korea’s monetary policy regulator is taking steps to create its own digital coin. Bank of Korea is now looking for a technology provider to develop a test environment for the project. The news comes after major commercial banks expressed skepticism over their cooperation with domestic...
South Korea’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns, BTC Prices Up 8% Higher Than Global Average
24.5.2021
As cryptocurrency regulation heats up worldwide, South Korean officials have been increasing regulatory discussions concerning the swelling crypto economy. While digital currency markets like bitcoin have tumbled in value in recent times, global crypto market prices have increased across the board...
Bitcoin Adoption Picks up Steam in Peru After Presidential Ballot
24.5.2021
Peru, a country not commonly associated with bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, is experiencing a sizable surge in digital currency adoption following the first round of its presidential ballot process. The presidential candidate with the most vote support, Pedro Castillo, is known for...
Russian Lawmakers Move to Allow Crypto Payments Under Contracts
24.5.2021
Members of the State Duma are now working on amendments that will permit the use of cryptocurrency as a contractual means of payment. Digital financial assets are regarded as property under Russian law and the changes will legalize crypto payments between parties to a contract. State Duma to Amend...
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Says Cryptocurrency Is Here to Stay as Digital Gold
23.5.2021
Former U.S. treasury secretary and chief economist at the World Bank, Larry Summers, says cryptocurrency is here to stay as a kind of digital gold. He believes that people want an alternative to gold that is “separate and apart from the day-to-day workings of governments.” Former World...
Sunday Comics: That's Interesting
23.5.2021
Hello! It’s time for Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.Read more
Crypto Markets Lose Billions, Weak Hands Capitulate, Stablecoin Market Surpasses $100 Billion
23.5.2021
Digital currency markets have shed billions once again, as the entire crypto-economy has been cut down from well over $2 trillion to today’s $1.44 trillion market valuation. Bitcoin was coasting along just above the $38k handle before 9 p.m. (EST) yesterday evening but after that point...