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Industrial Giant Siemens Issues €60 Million Digital Bond on Blockchain
16.2.2023
German conglomerate Siemens has for the first time issued a blockchain-based digital bond denominated in euros. In an announcement, the corporation highlighted the benefits of using blockchain, including the opportunity for direct sale to investors. Digital Bond Issued Under Germany’s Electronic...
Berkshire’s Charlie Munger Says ‘Ridiculous’ Anybody Would Buy Crypto — ‘It’s an Absolute Horror’
16.2.2023
Warren Buffett’s right-hand man and the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, says people who oppose banning cryptocurrencies are “idiots,” adding that it’s “just ridiculous” anybody would buy crypto. He also likened replacing national...
SEC Chairman Proposes Amending Federal Custody Rules to Cover ‘All Crypto Assets’
16.2.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has proposed amending federal custody rules to cover “all crypto assets.” The SEC chief said: “Though some crypto trading and lending platforms may claim to custody investors’ crypto, that does not mean they...
Bitcoin Ordinal Inscriptions Surge Past 100,000 Mark, Spurring Development of Supporting Infrastructure
15.2.2023
According to the latest statistics, more than 100,000 ordinal inscriptions have been added to the Bitcoin blockchain since the start of the trend. Amid the growing popularity, people have launched supporting marketplaces and tools that allow individuals to inscribe without a full node....
SEC enforcement action creates a silver lining for GMX, Lido (LDO) and Maker (MKR) price
15.2.2023
Traders are pivoting into decentralized solutions like GMX, LDO and MKR as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cracks down on the crypto industry
El Salvador Considers Opening Second Bitcoin Embassy in Texas to Boost Economic Exchange
15.2.2023
On Feb. 14, 2023, Milena Mayorga, the Salvadoran ambassador to the United States, announced that her country is considering opening a second bitcoin embassy in the Lone Star State. Mayorga said that Texas is “our new ally” and the goal is to expand “commercial and economic...
Biggest Movers: DOGE, SHIB Surge as Elon Musk Tweets Dog CEO Pictures
15.2.2023
Dogecoin rallied on Feb. 15, as Elon Musk tweeted a picture of a Shiba Inu dog, with the caption: “The new CEO of Twitter is amazing.” Following this tweet, both dogecoin and shiba inu surged, extending recent gains. Overall, the global cryptocurrency market cap is 2.42% higher as of writing....
FTX bankruptcy judge denies US Trustee’s motion to appoint independent examiner
15.2.2023
The U.S. Trustee made arguments including that an examiner was necessary to scrutinize the use of software to conceal FTX's alleged misuse of customer funds
Former FTX Executive Accused of Fueling a Charity Through Discounted FTT Purchase
15.2.2023
A former executive of FTX allegedly earned profits for a charity by purchasing discounted FTX tokens, FTT, before they became available to the public at $0.05 per unit, according to a report citing anonymous sources. Ruairi Donnelly, the former chief of staff at FTX, has been accused of donating...
Education is key to financial freedom, says Bitcoin advocate Najah Roberts
15.2.2023
The Agenda podcast discusses the importance of financial literacy and education in Part 2 of a conversation with BTC advocate and entrepreneur Najah Roberts
Elizabeth Warren and conservatives aim to take on the crypto
15.2.2023
The previous year saw crypto emerge as the best alternative in the financial system. The phase lasted until FTX collapsed, withholding funds from several customers by halting the withdrawal process. Things are about to get tricky now that Elizabeth Warren has come out to build an anti-crypto army...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins gain after the US CPI
15.2.2023
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many other cryptocurrencies rose on Wednesday after investors ignored the seemingly US regulatory crackdown and inflation data. Cardano posted the largest increase, but many other cryptocurrencies are still in a bearish phase compared to February’s weekly performance. ...
Crypto exchanges to propel Web3 and crypto awareness in India
15.2.2023
Crypto adoption in India could happen successfully following any intervention from the regulators, besides implementing a tax cut and TDS. The country has a vast population to leverage. Still, it is also responsible for educating them about the functioning of crypto and Web3, both of which...
South Korea’s Second-Largest City Aims to Become a Crypto Hub
15.2.2023
South Korea’s second-largest city, Busan, is making efforts to become a crypto hub. Busan has been designated by the Korean government as a “super-aged” city, and its officials believe that crypto could help turn things around by attracting young people, tech startups,...
Binance’s CZ says BUSD Funds in Paxos are #SAFU
15.2.2023
Changpeng Zhao, Binance CEO, recently announced that the exchange will still support BUSD. The statement was issued after New York regulators and the SEC ordered Paxos to restrict the stablecoin’s minting. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) told Paxos, the company that made...
Litecoin (LTC) sees a 4% price pump while Cosmos (ATOM) is up 7%, Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) presale rewards investors with 1675% returns
15.2.2023
There’s good news for cryptocurrency investors. The recent depreciation swept across the industry is gradually easing as more coins are appreciating. Litecoin (LTC) has recorded a 4% price pump while Cosmos (ATOM) appreciated by 7%. Similarly, Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) investors are looking forward...
Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Enjin Coin (ENJ) enjoy renewed attention, Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) set for 60x returns from its presale
15.2.2023
Looking closely at the cryptocurrency scene’s top trends, it’s intriguing to see the revived attention Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Enjin Coin (ENJ) are currently getting. Orbeon Protocol (ORBN), on the other hand, is currently on a roll and is set for 60x returns following its successful...
Ukraine Speeds Up Digital Hryvnia Project, Plans Pilot for This Year
15.2.2023
Ukrainian authorities are speeding up the development of the electronic hryvnia, a high-ranking government official indicated. The executive power in Kyiv is now in talks with the central bank and businesses involved in the project to pilot the digital currency as early as this year. Minister Says...
UK Police Raid Crypto ATM Sites — Regulator Says No Crypto ATMs Have Been Approved
15.2.2023
Police in the U.K., in collaboration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have raided several sites allegedly hosting cryptocurrency ATMs. “No crypto ATM operators currently have FCA registration,” the British financial regulator stressed, adding that it is “working with...
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Unveils Plan to Expand Crypto Services in Hong Kong
15.2.2023
DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, has unveiled its plan to expand its crypto services in Hong Kong. “We are planning to apply for a license in Hong Kong so that the bank could sell digital assets to our Hong Kong customers,” said an executive of the bank. DBS Bank to Apply...