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Russia Pushes Digital Currency Plan for BRICS — Is This the End of Western Financial Dominance?
21.10.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled a plan to introduce digital currencies as a key tool for investment for the BRICS alliance. This proposal aims to boost economic growth in developing nations, with a focus on minimizing inflationary risks. By involving BRICS members and other developing...
UBS Predicts ‘No Landing’ for US Economy — What It Means for Markets and Inflation
21.10.2024
Global investment bank UBS is forecasting a “no landing” scenario for the U.S. economy, where growth continues and inflation remains stable, defying predictions of recession. With stronger-than-expected jobs data and GDP growth, UBS expects election-driven market volatility but sees...
BTC Hits $69K Amid Big Market Moves: Here’s How Markets Are Moving
21.10.2024
On Sunday, bitcoin (BTC) climbed past $69,000, hitting an intraday peak of $69,363 per coin. Over the past week, BTC gained 9.3%, expanded 63% since the start of the year, and increased by 132% over the last 12 months. The global trading volume across the crypto economy sits at $71.30 billion, with...
Russia Vows to Launch Domestic Payment System to Render Western Sanctions Obsolete
21.10.2024
Russia is determined to create a domestic payment system to conduct trade and international transactions free from current disruptions. Mikhail Mishustin, Prime Minister of Russia, stated that this will be a joint effort by many institutions to achieve a principles-based system instead of...
Stripe Acquires Stablecoin Platform Bridge in Record $1.1 Billion Crypto Deal
20.10.2024
Payments company Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge in a $1.1 billion transaction, marking the largest acquisition in the crypto industry to date. Techcrunch founder Michael Arrington confirmed the news through a post on X, emphasizing the significance of this milestone deal....
Farm, Craft, and Thrive in My Neighbor Alice
20.10.2024
Follow Regina in her journey down the rabbit hole that is My Neighbor Alice. Will she find a wonderful land, or will it be a bore? Read on to find out. Last episode’s quick recap I’m still riding the hype—Spider Tanks is an epic Web3 game! Its fast-paced, tactical gameplay...
Bitcoin ETF Holdings Push Steadily Toward the 1 Million BTC Threshold
20.10.2024
Following Friday’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) activity, the numbers reveal that the 12 ETFs are on the brink of reaching the impressive milestone of 1 million bitcoins. As of this weekend, the funds are just shy of 42,000 BTC from hitting that target. Massive Bitcoin Inflows...
Crypto Market’s Unexpected Q4 Developments Revealed in New Institutional Report
20.10.2024
According to a recent joint report by Glassnode and Coinbase Institutional, the fourth quarter of 2024 is marked by an evolving landscape in the crypto markets. Researchers from both entities underscore the significance of these developments, driven by key metrics and trends shaping the broader...
From Giga Chad to Turbo: The 10 Meme Coins Dominating 2024’s Crypto Charts
20.10.2024
Since Jan. 1, bitcoin has climbed over 62% in the last 293 days. Throughout 2024, meme coins have managed to grab the spotlight in terms of market performance, with one clear leader: giga chad (GIGA). This digital asset surged an astonishing 123,929.02% against the dollar since the year kicked off....
Trump vs. Harris: Why Bitcoin Traders Are Bracing for a God Candle Event
20.10.2024
With just 16 days remaining until the U.S. election, bitcoin is now sitting at its highest price since the end of July. Many speculators are confident that a Trump victory would send bitcoin climbing to new peaks, a theory gaining traction among major financial institutions. While some believe...
Elon Musk Launches $1M Daily Giveaway Campaign — And Explains Why It’s So Important
20.10.2024
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has launched a $1 million daily giveaway campaign, encouraging swing-state residents to sign a petition in battleground states. The billionaire gave the first $1 million to one man at a rally as he highlighted concerns about the country’s future and the urgent need...
Polymarket Election Buzz: Why Trump’s Lead Is Stirring Skeptics and Memes Alike
20.10.2024
Following former President Donald Trump gaining a dominant lead in his odds against Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 election, as tracked by Polymarket bettors, a group of skeptics suspects the odds are being skewed by large-scale gamblers, often called “whales.” On the flip side, others...
Kiyosaki Predicts Crash, BRICS Slashes USD and EUR Transactions, and More — Week in Review
20.10.2024
Robert Kiyosaki predicts a major market crash, suggesting bitcoin could briefly drop to $5,000 before surging to over $100,000. BRICS countries continue to shift away from the U.S. dollar and euro, with 65% of transactions now conducted in local currencies. The AI-generated meme coin, GOAT, saw...
Trump Refers to Polymarket as ‘Poly-Poll’: ‘We’re Doing Really Well’
20.10.2024
Presidential candidate Donald Trump recently acknowledged the existence of the crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket. In a video posted on Polymarket’s X account, Trump referred to the platform as “a new phenomenon gambling poll,” mistakenly calling...
Yellow Card Raises $33M to Expand Stablecoin Presence in Africa
20.10.2024
Yellow Card, a leading African stablecoin platform, closed a $33 million Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital. The funding signifies a milestone for Yellow Card and the African fintech industry, highlighting the potential of stablecoins on the continent. This raise brings Yellow...
BRICS Summit to Far Surpass US Presidential Election in Global Importance, Russian Official Claims
20.10.2024
The BRICS summit, not the U.S. presidential election, will be the defining event of global history, a Russian official claims. With BRICS expanding and 65% of its transactions now in national currencies, they argue the world is shifting away from U.S. dominance toward sovereign partnerships....
Web3 Markets in Infancy, Viewed as ‘Lottery’ by Investors, Says Finance Veteran
20.10.2024
Web3 markets remain in their early stages, with many participants viewing them as a “lottery,” according to Artur Guliński, co-founder of Orbitt. This trend is particularly evident in blockchain ecosystems where meme tokens hold significant influence, Guliński, a market dynamics...
Bollywood Star Linked to Crypto Scam? India Probes Deeper Into Betting Allegations
20.10.2024
Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia is reportedly under investigation by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) for her alleged role in promoting the “HPZ Token” platform, which is accused of defrauding investors through cryptocurrency schemes. Authorities are probing her potential...
Bitcoin ETFs a Bane for Crypto Startups as VC Deals Drop 20%
20.10.2024
Venture capital (VC) investment in crypto and blockchain startups decreased in the third quarter of 2024. This decline is partly attributed to the growing popularity of bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which offer an alternative way for investors to gain exposure to the crypto sector. U.S.-based...
From $3.6T to $1.2T: The Surprising Decline in Stablecoin Transfer Volume Unveiled
20.10.2024
Since October kicked off, the stablecoin market has experienced a modest boost, though overall growth has remained quite slow. Currently, the sector is valued at $172.7 billion, with 48.9% of stablecoins residing on Ethereum and 34.92% circulating on Tron. Although the stablecoin landscape...