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Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions
27.8.2024
The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may involve a limited group of qualified investors and would require testing...
Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report
27.8.2024
Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment Card System and could lead to the establishment of crypto trading platforms...
RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach
27.8.2024
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency interoperability and the necessity for robust governance. He emphasized the importance of gradual central bank digital currency...
Yellow Card, Fireblocks Partner to Streamline African Cross-Border Payments
23.8.2024
Yellow Card, a leading stablecoin platform, has partnered with Fireblocks, a digital asset infrastructure provider, to improve cross-border transactions in Africa. By leveraging Fireblocks’ technology, Yellow Card aims to provide secure and efficient on-chain solutions for businesses...
Magic Eden Foundation launches ME token for cross-chain trading
22.8.2024
The Magic Eden Foundation introduces the ME token to enhance cross-chain trading, driving NFT platform expansion and DApp integration
BlackRock’s ETHA Becomes First Ethereum ETF to Cross $1B in Net Inflows
21.8.2024
ETHA holds over $860 million in net assets. Only Grayscale’s mini ether trust (ETH) and Ethereum trust (ETHE) have more. Its net inflows are more than the next three highest ETF inflows combined
RBI Report Highlights India’s Central Bank Digital Currency Development
21.8.2024
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), published its August bulletin on Monday. The report discusses several aspects of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its implications. The RBI is actively involved in developing CBDC initiatives to enhance cross-border payments...
Cambodia’s Bakong Tourists app boosts regional payment options
20.8.2024
The Cambodian central bank’s Soramitsu-backed digital payment system is continuing to expand
Bitcoin Death Cross: A Buying Opportunity for ETFSwap (ETFS)?
20.8.2024
According to a crypto analyst, the Bitcoin (BTC) price chart is currently printing a bearish death cross, signaling…
Innovation in Crypto Moves Faster Than Governments, Needs Self-Regulation, Says Serial Innovator
18.8.2024
Although the blockchain industry owes much of its success to so-called bridges, these are far from perfect solutions, argues Justin Wang, the founder and CEO of Zeus Network. While they help address the problem of liquidity segmentation that afflicts the Web3 industry, Wang insists that they pose...
Bitcoin, Ether Held in BlackRock ETFs Cross Those of Grayscale’s for the First Time
16.8.2024
BlackRock is now the largest holder of the two assets in publicly traded funds
Bitcoin price bounces 4% as triple 'death cross' sparks sub-$50K warning
16.8.2024
BTC price weakness sees negative funding rates and a distinctly risk-off mood among Bitcoin traders
Bitcoin critical indicator prints ‘bearish cross’ as it sinks below $58K
16.8.2024
The crossing of this indicator on two different timeframes has signaled to traders that short-term performance may be weakening, sparking fear in the market
Steam's big changes: New & Trending, cross-promo & more...
15.8.2024
Also: the week's top Steam games, and lots of links for you
Online Gaming Veteran: Top Tech, Strong Marketing Key to Web3 Growth and Adoption
10.8.2024
While the biggest blockchain bridge hacks have centered on private key mismanagement, according to Joshua Tobkin, CEO of Supra, smart contract errors and cryptography implementation issues also contribute to cybercriminals’ success. Tobkin said while bridges are poised to play...
Ripple Starts Beta Testing of USD-Pegged Stablecoin on XRP Ledger and Ethereum
9.8.2024
Ripple Labs has initiated beta testing for ripple usd (RLUSD), a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum mainnets. The stablecoin is currently not available for public trading as it awaits regulatory approval. Ripple’s USD-Backed Stablecoin Enters Beta Phase...
Vitalik Buterin backs proposed ERC-7683 for cross-chain trade standards
9.8.2024
ERC-7683 aims to standardize cross-chain trade execution, enhancing interoperability between decentralized networks
Bitcoin price must flip $62K to avoid worst 'death cross' consequences
9.8.2024
Bitcoin is still due to close a daily chart "death cross," but $62,000 resistance could be key to mitigating the BTC price downside which has followed in the past
Bitcoin new addresses hint at ‘renewed interest’ from retail investors
9.8.2024
Retail investors could be coming back into the market after a recent upward trend in new Bitcoin addresses
Bitcoin’s impending ‘death cross’ might not be ‘so deadly’ for BTC bulls — Analyst
8.8.2024
Bitcoin appears on the verge of confirming a death cross, but one analyst says historical data suggests it's nothing to worry about