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FTX to Help Voyager Customers, CEO Says Firm Willing to Deploy ‘Hundreds of Millions’ to Help Crypto Industry
24.7.2022
The founder and CEO of the leading exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried has offered to give early liquidity to Voyager Digital’s customers, according to an announcement FTX published on July 22. Furthermore, Bankman-Fried discussed the crypto industry with CNBC in an exclusive interview,...
Bank Indonesia Prepares to Issue Digital Rupiah as Legal Tender for Digital Payments
23.7.2022
The central bank of Indonesia is working to issue a wholesale digital rupiah. The new currency is meant to be the only legal tender for digital transactions in the country while the regulator also wants to ensure that it will be exchangeable across borders. Digital Rupiah Concept Expected by Year...
Board urges Bank of Central African States to introduce common digital currency: Report
22.7.2022
The Central African Republic, one of the nations served by the Bank of Central African States, passed legislation adopting Bitcoin as legal tender in April
FTX proposes a way to give Voyager Digital clients some of their digital assets back early
22.7.2022
FTX is proposing to buy out all Voyager Digital digital assets and digital asset loans, except loans to Three Arrows Capital, which would remain Voyager Digital’s problem
Chinese Tech Giant Tencent to Shut Down NFT Platform Amid Trading Restrictions
22.7.2022
China’s Tencent Holdings plans to shut down its non-fungible token (NFT) platform Huanhe only a year after its launch. The social media giant has reportedly made the decision because of the strict ban on the resale of NFTs imposed by the authorities in Beijing. Huanhe to Close Down a Year...
Piden al Banco de Estados de África Central desarrollar una moneda digital común, según informe
22.7.2022
El banco regional criticó con dureza la decisión de la República Centroafricana de adoptar bitcoin como moneda de curso legal en abril
Bank of Central African States Urged to Introduce Common Digital Currency: Report
22.7.2022
The Bank of Central African States has been urged to introduce a digital currency to modernize payment structures
A short-term BTC rally or trend reversal? Find out now on ‘Market Talks’ with Crypto Jebb
22.7.2022
Wondering if the recent Bitcoin price movement is going to keep moving forward, or if this is just another bear trap? Join the conversation with Nicholas Merten from ‘DataDash’ and get answers about the recent market movements
Saudi Chemicals Producer SABIC Launches Blockchain Pilot Project
22.7.2022
A Saudi Arabia-based chemical manufacturer has said its recently launched blockchain pilot is expected to uncover the possibilities of the technology “in supporting end-to-end digital traceability of circular feedstock in customer products.” The benefits expected to accrue from using...
Coinbase Confirms ‘No Financing Exposure’ to Bankrupt Crypto Firms Celsius, Voyager, Three Arrows Capital
22.7.2022
Crypto exchange Coinbase has confirmed that the company “had no financing exposure” to bankrupt firms, including Celsius Network, Voyager Digital, and Three Arrows Capital (3AC). “The issues here were foreseeable and actually credit-specific, not crypto-specific...
Video Game Giant Square Enix Plans to Drop a Final Fantasy VII NFT Collection in 2023
21.7.2022
According to the non-fungible token (NFT) company Enjin, the firm has inked a deal with the Japanese entertainment conglomerate and leading video game developer Square Enix. The partnership will produce the launch of Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary cards and figures on the cross-chain network...
Reserve Bank of India Is Working on ‘Phased Implementation’ of Central Bank Digital Currency
21.7.2022
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is working on a “phased implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in both wholesale and retail segments.” Necessary amendments have been made to the RBI Act, 1934 to allow the central bank to pilot and issue...
Swiss Luxury Watchmaker Franck Muller Launches Exclusive Binance NFT Collection With Limited-Edition Timepieces
21.7.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Franck Muller, the world-famous Swiss luxury watchmaker, has announced the release of a series of digital wearables and physical watches on the Binance NFT marketplace. The series will commence with the release of ‘Mystery by Franck Muller’ generative NFTs on July 27, 2022. This...
Nigerian Lenders Frustrating CBDC’s Adoption — Central Bank Governor
21.7.2022
Apathetic Nigerian lenders are frustrating the e-naira’s adoption because they are worried this could deprive them of a key revenue source, Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, has said. Emefiele said the central bank is working on a channel that would enable...
Delphi Digital: How to get gamers to accept the integration of NFTs
21.7.2022
Delphi Digital outlined that games could provide a core free-to-play experience for anyone to enjoy, while incorporating NFTs as part of expanded experience
Trade Republic, Crypto.com Register as Cryptocurrency Operators in Italy
21.7.2022
German investment platform Trade Republic and digital asset exchange Crypto.com have registered as crypto service providers in Italy. Since February, the financial authorities in Rome maintain a registry for all cryptocurrency platforms permanently operating in the country. More Companies Register...
Grayscale: Bitcoin Could See Another 5-6 Months of Downward or Sideways Price Movement
21.7.2022
Grayscale Investments has explained that there may be another 250 days of the current bearish crypto market, citing patterns in previous cycles. In addition, “Bitcoin is 222 days off the all-time high, which means we may see another 5-6 months of downward or sideways price movement,”...
Tesla Sold 75% of Its Bitcoin — Elon Musk Says ‘We Have Not Sold Any of Our Dogecoin’
21.7.2022
Tesla has converted approximately 75% of its bitcoin into fiat currency. The cryptocurrency sales left the electric car company holding digital assets worth $218 million. “We are certainly open to increasing our bitcoin holdings in the future,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk said, adding:...
EURST Creator Simone Mazzuca Explains What Differentiates It From Other Stablecoins and Why It Is Here to Stay
21.7.2022
Simone Mazzuca is the creator of EURST – the first representative euro stablecoin, 100% asset backed with US Dollars and live audited. EURST is providing one of the most secure and reliable stablecoin structures on the euro market to serve as a bridge to the digital economy. Mr. Simone...
Local Tax 'First' for Digital Yuan as Pilot Continues to Broaden Scope
20.7.2022
Chinese citizens have begun using the digital yuan to pay “inter-city” tax bills – doing away with the need to conduct wire transfers to local tax authorities via banks.
Per the China Securities Network and the People’s Daily, the first person to use the digital CNY in such a manner was a...