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Bitcoin Lags Behind Global Market Rally, Raising Caution Among Investors
14.7.2023
The leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin failed to rally with global markets this week triggered by cooling US inflation. The recent decoupling of Bitcoin from the global markets has left investors worried about the token’s outlook.
While S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at their highest since April 2022...
Bitcoin ETFs: When Will the SEC Say ‘I Do?’
14.7.2023
While bitcoin enthusiasts anxiously await the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision on Blackrock’s spot bitcoin ETF proposal, it’s worth delving into the bigger picture. The following opinion editorial was written by Joseph Collement, General Counsel...
Hackvolution: BNB Chain kicks off Hackathon to Drive Innovation and Collaboration
14.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. BNB Chain, the world’s largest smart contract blockchain in terms of daily active users, has today announced Hackvolution, its global 7-week Hackathon, starting on July 13th and running until September 1st. Hackvolution gets support from COMBO, Google Cloud, CyberConnect...
Experts Warn of Impending Recession in the US as Survey Reveals 59% Chance by July 2024
14.7.2023
A recently published survey by Bankrate reveals that there is a 3-in-5 likelihood of a recession occurring in the United States within the next year. Bankrate’s survey of economists firmly indicates that the chances of a recession taking place in the U.S. are greater than the chances of...
BIS Report Cites ‘Inherent Limitations’ of Cryptocurrencies; Questions Their Role in Global Economy
13.7.2023
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has published a report on cryptocurrencies and explains that the technology has serious “flaws.” BIS researchers insist that permissionless blockchains have “inherent limitations” that lead to network congestion and high fees. BIS Report: ‘Crypto Has...
Western Sanctions on Russia Demolish Global Trade System, Cause Inflation Surge, Says Russian Banker
13.7.2023
Russia’s second-largest bank’s chairman says by imposing sanctions on Russia, the West has “demolished the global trade system and caused an inflation surge.” Pointing to the U.S. banking crisis as an example, he stressed: “This is virtually the largest financial and banking crisis since 2008,...
Economist Predicts End of US Dollar Dominance as More Countries De-Dollarize
13.7.2023
The chief economist at S&P Global has predicted that the U.S. dollar “will no longer be the dominant world currency.” Highlighting the diminishing influence of the USD, he pointed out that an increasing number of countries are de-dollarizing, noting that the Chinese yuan is growing...
Eco-Friendly Crypto Ecoterra Raises $6 Million as Global Investors Flock to the New Recycle2Earn Platform – Less Than 48 Hours Left
11.7.2023
The eco-friendly crypto project has raised a whopping $6 million investment from early investors as it gears towards the last lap of its burgeoning presale.
Its $ECOTERRA token has piqued the interest of global investors looking to invest in the next biggest asset before it launches on public...
Unidef Launches Revolutionary Initiative to Assist Crypto Community Affected by Centralized Platforms Misconduct
11.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE — Jul 11, 2023 – In an unprecedented move, Unidef (unidef.org), a global organization advocating for decentralized empowerment, has taken an extraordinary step to safeguard the crypto community that has been negatively affected by the recent contentious financial...
Arkham on-chain ‘Intel Exchange’ labeled ‘snitch-to-earn’ by Crypto Twitter
10.7.2023
Users who shared links to a waitlist for the Arkham service had their email addresses exposed on Twitter due to how the references were encoded
Biggest Movers: BNB Rebounds on Monday as SOL Slips Following Recent Gains
10.7.2023
Binance coin was one of Monday’s biggest gainers, as the token rebounded following a move close to a key support point on Sunday. The move pushed the price near a one-week high, and came as the global crypto market cap fell 0.07% lower as of writing. Solana also dropped, following a recent...
Google Trends Data Reflects Rising Interest in BRICS Bloc and De-Dollarization Searches
10.7.2023
Set to take place in less than two months, the upcoming BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, scheduled for August 22 to 24, has captured global attention. Anticipation is mounting as ministers from the BRICS countries convene to explore potential avenues for expanding the bloc’s membership...
Bitcoin Steady Above $30K as China Factory Deflation Suggests End of Global Tightening Cycle Is Near
10.7.2023
China is exporting deflation across the Western world. Ultimately this will be good for risk assets as it relates to the end of the global interest-rate increase cycle, one observer said
BLU Mission Forms Strategic Partnership with Unidef to Foster Decentralization
10.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE — July 10, 2023 – Today, BLU Mission, an organization committed to the growth and integrity of the broader crypto ecosystem, is excited to announce its partnership with Unidef (unidef.org). The collaboration aims to expedite the transition towards a decentralized...
Biggest Movers: SOL Surges to 2-Month High on Saturday, Extending Recent Bull Run
8.7.2023
Solana extended recent gains on Saturday, as the token rose for a third straight session to start the weekend. Today’s move came following a breakout of a key price level, despite the global crypto market cap consolidating. Avalanche also rallied, climbing by as much as 10%. Solana (SOL) Solana...
Putin Warns of Increased Financial Crisis Risk — Says Russia Is Being Subjected to Hybrid War
7.7.2023
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has warned of increased “risks of a new global economic and financial crisis against the backdrop of an uncontrolled debt accumulation by developed countries.” He added that Russia is “being subjected to a hybrid war, with illegitimate anti-Russian sanctions that...
The EU’s Leaked Metaverse Strategy Proposes Global Regulatory Governance Rules
6.7.2023
The race to build the perfect virtual ecosystem, popularly termed the metaverse is taking shape with huge technology-driven companies at the fore.
However, regulators within the European Union (EU) have warned of a possible monopoly at the detriment of smaller companies that can lead to...
Big Banks, NY Fed’s Innovation Group See Merit in Digital Ledgers for Global Payments
6.7.2023
Citigroup Inc., HSBC, BNY Mellon and other global financial giants have been experimenting with what they call a “regulated liability network” for conducting round-the-clock, wholesale payments using shared ledgers, and a paper released Thursday suggests the system has potential
Biggest Movers: BCH Back Above $300.00, as SOL Hits 1-Month High
6.7.2023
After falling by as much as 10% on Wednesday, bitcoin cash rebounded in today’s session, climbing back above $300.00 in the process. The move came during a volatile market session, which saw crypto’s global market cap remain largely unchanged. Solana was a notable exception however...
EU’s Leaked Metaverse Strategy Proposes Regulatory Sandbox, New Global Governance
6.7.2023
Virtual worlds will need international engagement to stay open and secure, a leaked European Commission strategy paper said