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Lightspark CEO David Marcus Profiles Bitcoin as Global Payment Network
13.9.2023
David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark and co-creator of Diem, Meta’s failed cryptocurrency project, explained his intentions of turning Bitcoin into a global payments network. Marcus explained that there was no universal protocol for sending value over the internet and that we were still in...
Biggest Movers: BCH 6% Higher, as Price Nears $200 Level
12.9.2023
Bitcoin cash was one of Tuesday’s biggest movers, as bullish sentiment returned to markets, following recent declines. After huge losses on Monday, bulls have seemingly moved to buy the dip in price, pushing the global market cap 1.55% higher as of writing. Solana also surged...
India, Nigeria, Thailand top Chainalysis' 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index
12.9.2023
Chainalysis’ upcoming Global Crypto Adoption Index indicates that the wider Asia region is driving grassroots adoption of cryptocurrencies
India, Nigeria, Thailand top Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index
12.9.2023
Chainalysis’ upcoming Global Crypto Adoption Index indicates that the broader Asia region is driving grassroots cryptocurrency adoption
Examining the Concept of Flatcoins: Crypto Tools to Battle Inflation
12.9.2023
With the issue of inflation rising as a real problem for global economies last year, there has been a renewed need for people to seek a way of preserving their purchasing power. Flatcoins, stable currencies that change their value according to the inflation in a determined jurisdiction, have surged...
Stablecoin de-pegging plagued USDC and DAI more than others: Analysts
12.9.2023
Stablecoins from Circle and MakerDAO have been more unstable than those from Tether and Binance over the past couple of years, according to a new report from S&P Global
Bitcoin will bring global payments out of the ‘fax era' — Ex-PayPal boss
12.9.2023
Marcus said there’s still no universal protocol when it comes to transferring money, unlike information which can be shared via email
Bitcoin Dips Below $25K in a Tumultuous Crypto Market, While Traditional Equities Soar on Tesla’s Rise
11.9.2023
Bitcoin’s (BTC) value dipped under the $25K mark on Monday, a level unseen in 88 days, pushing the global cryptocurrency market cap perilously close to falling below the $1 trillion benchmark. Presently, BTC is hovering just above the $25K mark at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday afternoon....
Biggest Movers: SHIB Plunges to Multi-Month Low on Monday
11.9.2023
Shiba inu started the week by dropping to its lowest point since June, as a red wave swept through cryptocurrency markets. This has pushed the global market cap 1.20% lower at the time of writing. XRP fell by as much as 5%, as Ripple’s battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
G20 Leaders strive for a new Global Crypto Reporting System
11.9.2023
The latest G20 Summit has brought news for the crypto domain as well. The top 20 most influential economies are pushing for a global crypto framework. The G20 leaders shared their stance on the subject recently in New Delhi. The leaders are asking for a quick roll-out of a cross-border framework....
G20 Leaders Endorse FSB Recommendations for Crypto Regulation
11.9.2023
The G20 leaders have released their declaration following their summit in New Delhi. They endorsed the Financial Stability Board’s “high-level recommendations for the regulation, supervision, and oversight of crypto-assets activities and markets and of global stablecoin arrangements” and welcomed...
2023: The Year AI Cryptos Soared, Then Faltered
10.9.2023
At the outset of the year, artificial intelligence (AI) cryptocurrencies embarked on a rising journey, recording substantial gains and witnessing a surge in global trade activity. However, as we now traverse the course of time, the AI crypto landscape has undergone a significant downturn. According...
RFK Jr on China and Global Economic Battles; 88,200 Millionaires Got Rich With Crypto, Says Report — Week in Review
10.9.2023
The first full week of September is in the bag, and there’s nary a shortage of crypto and economic news from across the globe. In this edition of the Bitcoin.com News Week in Review, RFK Jr. says China doesn’t want a war, but the government wants to “bury” the United States...
G20 moves forward with international crypto framework
9.9.2023
The upcoming framework will affect users in several countries by automatically exchanging information about crypto transactions between jurisdictions on an annual basis
IMF and FSB Release ‘Policies for Crypto Assets’ at G20 Request
9.9.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) have published their synthesis paper titled “Policies for Crypto Assets,” which was developed at the request of the Indian G20 Presidency. The global organizations “have set out a roadmap to ensure effective...
Coinbase Pushes Toward Global Expansion, Sets Sights On Regulated Markets
8.9.2023
Digital asset exchange Coinbase sets out plans for a global expansion flagging jurisdictions outside the United States as “near-term priority markets.”
In a recent blog post, the company highlighted several challenges in the US markets citing bottleneck regulations leading to an exodus of both...
Exclusive: OKX Crypto Exchange Targets 'Tech-Savvy' India, But Regulatory Compliance Comes First, Says Global CMO Haider Rafique
8.9.2023
In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, OKX Global Chief Marketing Officer, Haider Rafique, expressed the company’s vision to target India's “tech-savy” market.
OKX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in terms of trading volume, currently does not offer any centralized finance products...
Biggest Movers: TON Moves Towards $1.90, XLM Remains Near Recent Highs
7.9.2023
Toncoin was a big mover on Thursday, as the token rose by nearly 4%, closing in on the $1.90 level in the process. The rally came despite crypto price consolidation, with the global market cap largely unchanged as of writing. Stellar also surged, remaining near a recent two-week high. Toncoin (TON)...
Find Who’s Responsible for DeFi Projects and Regulate Them, Global Securities Body Says
7.9.2023
Iosco worries decentralized financial applications could harm investors and markets – and casts doubt on their main premise
Find Who’s Responsible for DeFi Projects and Regulate Them, Global Securities Body Says
7.9.2023
Iosco worries decentralized financial applications could harm investors and markets – and casts doubt on their main premise