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Bitcoin Staking Protocol Babylon Attracts About 24,000 BTC in Deposits
9.10.2024
staking Bitcoin protocol Babylon has achieved a major milestone, pulling in 23,891.67071126 BTC in confirmed total value locked (TVL) and attracting 25.31K stakers after lifting the cap on its second staking round. This significant increase in participation underscores strong investor confidence...
Nigeria Injects $543.5M to Shore up Naira
9.10.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $543.5 million into the Nigerian foreign exchange market between September 6th and 30th to address currency volatility. The bank attributed the volatility to high demand for imports and seasonal factors. Nigeria is facing foreign exchange shortages and...
Brazilian Crypto Giants Team up to Launch Real-Pegged Stablecoin
9.10.2024
Bitso, Mercado Bitcoin, and Foxbit have joined forces to issue brl1, a stablecoin pegged to the value of the Brazilian real. The stablecoin will be issued on Ethereum and Polygon, with Cainvest providing liquidity for the BTC and ETH pairs listed on these exchanges and other markets to be developed...
China Strengthens Russia Partnership via BRICS and SCO Cooperation
9.10.2024
China has reaffirmed its commitment to closer relations with Russia through major international platforms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). At an event celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, State Councilor Shen Yiqin emphasized China’s readiness to bolster...
HBO Documentary Suggests Peter Todd as the Real Face Behind Bitcoin
9.10.2024
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, HBO premiered its highly anticipated documentary “Money Electric,” offering a deep dive into the origins of Bitcoin. Directed by Cullen Hoback, renowned for his work on the Qanon series “Q: Into the Storm,” the film brought together a range...
Boerse Stuttgart Unveils Insured Ethereum Staking on Bison Platform
9.10.2024
European exchange group Boerse Stuttgart has announced a major step into Ethereum staking, offering users a secure, insured way to earn passive income through its Bison trading platform. By partnering with top German firms, Bison enables staking for as little as 0.005 ETH with weekly rewards....
Putin Reveals Over 85% of CIS Trade Now in National Currencies
9.10.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that more than 85% of trade within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is now conducted in national currencies, highlighting a move toward greater financial independence. This development is part of broader efforts by CIS countries to reduce...
XRP Army Launches Petition Against SEC Appeal in Ripple Case
9.10.2024
The XRP Army is ramping up efforts to push back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in the Ripple lawsuit, calling it unnecessary and damaging to the cryptocurrency market. XRP supporters claim that the SEC’s actions create instability in the crypto...
ECB Working Paper: The Role of Stablecoins as Crypto Safe-Haven Is Questionable
9.10.2024
A recent study part of the European Central Bank (ECB) working paper series has concluded that stablecoins are susceptible to shocks derived from U.S. monetary policy changes. Contractionary shocks make stablecoins react negatively, being even more relevant than traditional crypto shocks...
Brazilian CBDC Drex Envisioned to Replace Current Transaction System
9.10.2024
Fabio Araujo, the coordinator of Drex, the Brazilian CBDC, envisions this network substituting the current national transaction system and moving all the funds currently settled by the Reserve Transfer System. However, he stated that this would take some time, as the cost of this migration would...
Canary Capital Files SEC Registration for XRP ETF
8.10.2024
Canary Capital Group LLC has officially submitted a registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed Canary XRP ETF, aimed at providing investors with exposure to XRP. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) is designed to give investors an option other than directly...
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Does it even matter in 2024?
8.10.2024
The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with HBO’s upcoming documentary about the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. For years, the enigma surrounding Nakamoto’s identity has fascinated both crypto enthusiasts and mainstream audiences. But the burning question is: Does it even...
Microstrategy’s Stock Surges 185% in 2024, Outpacing Bitcoin Holdings
8.10.2024
On Tuesday, while bitcoin dipped more than 2% against the U.S. dollar, shares of the business intelligence firm Microstrategy soared over 6% from the day before. The company’s stock has outpaced bitcoin’s performance this year, climbing over 185% since January compared...
Ethereum L2 Platform Linea Integrates Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Protocol
8.10.2024
The layer two platform Linea has teamed up with Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to offer developers a more secure and seamless environment for creating decentralized applications. This collaboration seeks to overcome common issues like cross-chain security and scalability....
Nigeria Central Bank Governor Defends Naira Float Decision
8.10.2024
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, emphasized the importance of the decision to float the naira, despite public criticism of the move. He stated that the disparity between official and parallel exchange rates encouraged arbitrage and speculation, eroding market...
Cryptoquant: Stablecoin Liquidity Surges to Record Highs as Ripple Introduces RLUSD
8.10.2024
Stablecoin liquidity reached unprecedented levels in September 2024, boosting overall cryptocurrency market activity. Meanwhile, Ripple made a notable entrance into the stablecoin space with its newly launched RLUSD, expanding its influence in the financial landscape. Stablecoin Boom Fuels Crypto...
Len Sassaman’s Legacy: Could He Be the Man Behind Bitcoin?
8.10.2024
On Wednesday, HBO is set to release a documentary that claims to reveal the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and speculation is swirling around Len Sassaman as the potential figure. Rumors are circulating that Sassaman could be named Nakamoto, and bettors on Polymarket...
MARA Launches Pilot to Harness Shale Gas for Bitcoin Mining Operations
8.10.2024
MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners in the public market, has kicked off an exciting new pilot program aimed at powering its operations with excess natural gas from U.S. shale, as noted in a report from Reuters. This initiative emerges amidst an ongoing battle for electricity between artificial...
Crypto Expert Says Flockerz, Pepe are Among Best Meme Coins to Buy Now
8.10.2024
Meme coins remain a vital part of the crypto ecosystem. But new coins pop up almost daily, making it tough to track which ones are worth checking out. Jacob Bury, a top crypto expert on YouTube, has his eye on two in particular – Flockerz (FLOCK) and Pepe (PEPE) – believing they could rally before...
Crypto.com Files Suit Against SEC Over Expanded Jurisdiction Claims
8.10.2024
Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), challenging the regulator’s authority over the sale of digital assets on secondary markets. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleges that the...