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India’s Central Bank RBI Unveils Plan to Launch Digital Currency in Phases
23.7.2021
The deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed that the central bank is planning to launch a state-backed digital currency in phases so that it would have “little or no disruption to India’s banking or monetary systems.” RBI Plans ‘Phased...
Facebook’s ‘Metaverse’ Plans Meet Optimism and Scorn from Crypto Fans
23.7.2021
Mark Zuckerberg. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, CNBC Television
The Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has gone public with his ambitions to transform his social media giant into a “metaverse company,” a move that could potentially have an impact on the firm’s Diem stablecoin plans.
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Argentinian Province Misiones Plans to Issue Its Own Stablecoin
23.7.2021
The Argentinian province of Misiones plans to issue its own stablecoin in the future. This is one of the objectives that a recently approved law, the Missionary Financial Innovation Program with Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Technology, proposes. Misiones will also use a blockchain to issue...
‘Buy now pay later’ firm Zip plans to offer crypto trading in Australia and the US
23.7.2021
“We know our younger generation of customers seek additional products and services that are relevant to them,” said Zip co-founder Peter Gray
Stacks (STX) price rallies 195% after revealing plans to bring DeFi to Bitcoin
23.7.2021
STX price rallied 195% after the introduction of smart contracts enabled the launch of DeFi and NFTs on the Bitcoin network
Enjin plans to use NFTs to promote sustainability and equality as member of UN pact
20.7.2021
The company previously said it planned to enable carbon-neutral NFTs by 2030, and claimed its JumpNet blockchain is already carbon-negative
US Treasury Secretary Yellen Outlines Plans to Regulate Stablecoins in Collaboration With the Fed, SEC, CFTC
17.7.2021
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will convene a meeting with the Biden administration’s working group on financial markets to discuss stablecoin regulation. “In light of the rapid growth in digital assets, it is important for the agencies to collaborate on the regulation of this...
German Bank Comdirect Now Offers 11 Cryptocurrency ETPs in Savings Plan
17.7.2021
German bank Comdirect, with about three million customers, is now offering 11 cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). “Comdirect has succeeded in significantly bridging crypto investments to retirement plans, something that our clients have longed for a while,” the bank said....
New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley Plans to Convert Endorsement Revenue to Bitcoin
15.7.2021
Another pro athlete in the National Football League (NFL) is planning to convert some of his earnings into bitcoin. The 24-year-old running back for the New York Giants, Saquon Barkley, discussed converting his endorsement revenue into bitcoin during a recent interview with the Morgan Creek Digital...
ShapeShift to decentralize entire company, plans for largest airdrop in history
14.7.2021
“It has become clear that open, immutable finance requires open, immutable organizations,” said Erik Voorhees, founder and CEO of ShapeShift
Tanzania Announces Plans to Create Blockchain Advisory Team as Country Moves to Adopt Crypto
14.7.2021
In a follow-up to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s call for cryptocurrency action, a government minister has now announced plans to set up a crypto advisory team. This team, according to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) minister Faustine Ndugulile, will consist...
Gemini plans to beat Binance through compliance, aims to become 'fastest tortoise' in race
13.7.2021
The recent regulatory backlash against Binance could give a competitive advantage to regulated exchanges
Binance news, Circle plans to go public, and bullish crypto comments: Hodler’s Digest, July 4–10
10.7.2021
6YO Cardano Still Compensates Lack Of Adoption With Plans & Hopes
10.7.2021
Charles Hoskinson. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Real Vision Finance
Cardano (ADA) has been one of the better performing major cryptoassets this year. When bitcoin (BTC) started tanking following Tesla’s rejection of the cryptocurrency in May, ADA began a climb up to its current all-time...
Riot Blockchain Bitcoin Production Jumps More Than 400% Year-on-Year Amidst Mining Exodus
10.7.2021
Riot Blockchain, a Nasdaq-listed mining company, reported Thursday on its Bitcoin production last month. The company’s numbers jumped a little more than 400% year-on-year, as a result of the increase in mining power. The recent mining crackdown in China is also helping companies like Riot...
Crypto world largely silent as little-known exchange announces plans to go public
9.7.2021
The public offering announcement comes less than two months after Bullish launched with $10 billion in capitalization
BTC price regains $33k as Square confirms 'mainstream' Bitcoin wallet plans
9.7.2021
Bitcoin rapidly recovers above $33,000 support as Jack Dorsey says Square will create a Bitcoin hardware wallet and custody service
Man Looking for Lost BTC 7,500 in a Rubbish Dump Plans Hi-Tech Search
9.7.2021
An aerial photography taken from a helicopter of a scrap metal recycling business in Newport Wales. A British man who has been trying to convince his local council to let him search a rubbish dump for a hard disk drive containing a bumper bitcoin (BTC) haul since 2014 now wants to use high-tech...
Circle to Go Public via Bob Diamond-Backed SPAC Deal — Boston Firm Valued at $4.5 Billion
8.7.2021
The Boston-based crypto financial company Circle has announced the firm plans to go public this year in a merger with Concord Acquisition Corp. Circle revealed the news on Thursday and noted that the company expects to close the deal in Q4 with a valuation of $4.5 billion. Circle Announces SPAC...
EU Mulls AML Authority and New Rules for Crypto Transfers, Documents Suggest
8.7.2021
The European Union is preparing to set up an anti-money laundering agency to coordinate national supervisory authorities. According to a media report based on EU documents, the bloc also plans to impose new rules to increase transparency for cryptocurrency transfers. Europe Steps Up Anti-Money...