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Voyager Digital's Token Surges Over 250% on 'Short Squeeze'
14.7.2022
A short squeeze refers to a sharp rally fueled by the unwinding of bearish positions or several sellers rushing to take profits
Bank of Russia Says Stablecoins Are Not Suitable for Settlements
14.7.2022
The Central Bank of Russia has spoken out against stablecoins, which it says are highly risky and not fit for payments. The monetary authority reacted to a statement by a top finance ministry official who suggested that his department would support the development of Russian stablecoins....
Voyager token skyrockets as VGX pump scheme touted
14.7.2022
Unknown crypto venture firm MetaFormLabs has initiated a campaign to pump Voyager Token (VGX) as part of a proposed Voyager rescue package
China's central bank to expand deployment of e-CNY
13.7.2022
Over 4,567,000 merchants across the country now accept the e-CNY as payment
UK Treasury Committee opens inquiry into crypto industry
13.7.2022
The public has until Sept. 12 to submit evidence, which the committee may use in its report to parliament on the risks and opportunities related to crypto and DLT
NFT Sales Jump 10% Higher Than Last Week, Cryptopunk #4,464 Sells for $2.6 Million
13.7.2022
While digital currency markets have dropped in value during the last two months, weekly non-fungible token (NFT) sales have slid lower as well. Seven-day statistics show that NFT sales managed to rise more than 10% higher than the week prior. One particular NFT sale, Cryptopunk #4,464, helped push...
Twitter vs. Elon Musk, Digital Euro's Phase 2, New Investments + More News
13.7.2022
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US Tribal Nation-Backed Economic Zone Passes Rules Defining Digital Assets
13.7.2022
The Catawba Digital Economic Zone in South Carolina hopes to attract crypto companies to remotely incorporate under its laws
Kazakhstan President Signs Law Increasing Tax Burden for Crypto Miners
13.7.2022
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed into law a bill amending the country’s Tax Code to impose higher tax rates on crypto miners. The levy will depend on the amount and average price of electricity utilized in the extraction of digital currencies like bitcoin....
California regulator investigating crypto interest accounts
13.7.2022
The regulator also said in its view that certain crypto interest account providers were providing unregistered securities, such as BlockFi and Voyager
US Treasury calls for public comment on digital asset policy, following Biden's executive order
12.7.2022
President Joe Biden's executive order on crypto from March directed the Treasury Department to take the lead among other government agencies in developing policy recommendations
Blockchain Gaming Publisher Animoca Brands Secures $75M — Firm’s Pre-Money Valuation Rises to $5.9B
12.7.2022
The non-fungible token and blockchain gaming company Animoca Brands has announced the firm has raised $75 million from investors such as Kingsway Capital, Liberty City Ventures, and others. The capital injection of $75 million brings Animoca’s overall pre-money valuation to $5.9 billion....
French central bank head announces beginning of wholesale digital euro project phase 2
12.7.2022
The French presidency of the European Union winds down with the completion of wCBDC experiments, design of proprietary blockchain and automated market maker platform
US Federal Researchers Say Digital Dollar Could Be Good for Financial Stability
12.7.2022
Though critics of a central bank digital currency have said it could amplify bank runs, the Office of Financial Research says it may actually help
Central Bank: No Place for Stablecoins in Russian Economy, Only Digital Ruble Will Do
12.7.2022
The Central Bank of the aggressor state Russia, says that it is against the idea of citizens making use of fiat-, oil-, or gold-pegged stablecoins – despite calls for the launch of such tokens from the Ministry of Finance.
The newspaper Vedomosti quoted a Central Bank spokesperson as insisting...
Spain to Offer Grants for Metaverse Companies
12.7.2022
The government of Spain has announced it will issue a series of grants and aid for metaverse-related developments. The individuals and companies interested in receiving these grants will have to be based in the European Union or Spain and present a plan, and meet a series of requirements, to...
Developer Ambushes NFTs In Public Talk, Makes Crypto Sponsors Real Mad
12.7.2022
During Brazil’s International Games Festival last week, developer Mark Venturelli (Chroma Squad) was scheduled to give a talk called “The Future Of Game Design”. A few seconds in, he flipped and revealed the presentation’s real title—“Why NFTs are a nightmare”—to a room full of applause.Read more
Report urges central banks to work together on digital currency interoperability
11.7.2022
The Bank for International Settlements, International Monetary Fund and World Bank say CBDCs should be programmed in advance to avoid interoperability issues
Voyager can't guarantee all customers will receive their crypto under proposed recovery plan
11.7.2022
The crypto lending firm said that the exact amount reimbursed to users will “depend on what happens in the restructuring process and the recovery of 3AC assets."
Three Arrows Founders in Hiding, Voyager's Unknowns, Vauld's 'Breathing Space' + More News
11.7.2022
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