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Europe Expects Its First Bitcoin ETF This Month, Report
16.7.2023
Europe’s first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is set to launch in July after a 12-month delay caused by the crypto winter. The fund has been authorized in Guernsey, a more flexible jurisdiction, which will ostensibly help to avoid some of the regulatory challenges associated with the European...
Binance Reportedly Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees, CZ Says Exchange Is Hiring
15.7.2023
Leading crypto exchange Binance has cut hundreds of jobs after a string of executive exits, according to a media report. The news, which comes as the coin trading platform marks its sixth anniversary amid increased pressure from regulators, was termed as FUD by founder Changpeng Zhao who said...
Report: Zimbabwean Economist Says Portion of Goverment Employees’ Salaries Must Be Paid in Gold Coins
15.7.2023
A Zimbabwean economist has said authorities should consider paying a portion of government employees’ salaries with gold coins. The economist said partially paying government workers with gold coins can “help curtail the black market dominance” in the country’s currency...
Filecoin storage utilization surpass 7% in Q2: Report
14.7.2023
Although utilization rose, protocol and supply revenue declined as more providers slashed fees to incentivize adoption
Binance headcount reduction hits 1,000 employees: Report
14.7.2023
The ongoing workforce reduction is reportedly global, with customer-service workers heavily affected
Bitget Crypto Exchange Announces Debt-Free Status and $1.44 Billion Reserves in July Report
14.7.2023
The crypto exchange Bitget has announced that its reserves have reached a massive $1.44 billion, and that it is officially debt-free.
According to the Bitget’s announcement, the exchange’s overall reserve ratio now stands at 223%, more than twice the standard 100% (or 1-to-1) backing that...
Indonesia to launch crypto exchange in July: Report
14.7.2023
Once launched, Indonesia’s national crypto exchange will be the only platform allowing crypto transactions, the local regulator said
Spot Volumes Rise on Centralized Exchanges but Traffic Falls Further, Report
14.7.2023
Spot and futures trading volumes on centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) have increased in June, a new report shows. At the same time, website traffic to major trading platforms for digital assets continued to decline, according to the study which also tracks its geographical distribution. Spot...
Chainalysis Report: Significant Decline Seen in Crypto Scams in 2023
13.7.2023
2023 has so far been a meager year for crypto scammers, according to a new report from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis.
So far in 2023, crypto-related crime, measured as inflows to “known illicit entities,” has fallen 65% compared with the same period last year.
At the same time,...
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...
US SEC files lawsuit against Celsius and Alex Mashinsky: Report
13.7.2023
Last week, a separate U.S regulator, the CFTC reportedly found that Celsius and Alex Mashinsky broke several regulations before the collapse in 2022
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Consolidates Below $31,000, as Traders Digest Recent Economic Data
13.7.2023
Bitcoin retreated from recent gains on Thursday, as traders were unable to sustain a breakout of a key resistance level. Market volatility has risen following yesterday’s U.S. inflation report, which dropped to a two-year low. Ethereum was marginally lower, slipping below $1,900. Bitcoin...
Report: Meta to release commercial AI tools to rival Google, OpenAI
13.7.2023
Sources close to Meta reportedly have said the company plans to make a commercial version of its AI model to be more widely available and customizable
US Inflation Hits Two-Year Low, Boosting Stocks and Precious Metals
13.7.2023
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index report for June, showing a 3% increase in inflation, the lowest level since March 2021. The U.S. inflation rate has fallen for 12 consecutive months, with the index rising 0.2% on a monthly basis....
IRS probes crypto traders using Puerto Rico tax breaks: Report
13.7.2023
“The noose is tightening” for wealthy Americans suspected of exploiting Puerto Rico’s relaxed tax regime
Bank for International Settlements Rejects Crypto as Money in Report to G20
12.7.2023
A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has pointed to “inherent structural flaws” in crypto as the reason why it will never become money.
In the report, the BIS made it clear that it believes crypto has problems related to its “stability and efficiency,” while also...
Crypto Criminals Stealing Much Less Money in 2023: Chainalysis Report
12.7.2023
Crypto crimes are raking in far less revenue this year due to a dry-up among hacks and scams, according to Chainalysis
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Pushes Towards $31,000 as US Inflation Is Expected to Fall
12.7.2023
Bitcoin moved towards $31,000 on Wednesday, ahead of June’s inflation report from the United States. Consumer prices are expected to fall to 3.1%, down from May’s reading of 4.0%. Ethereum also edged higher, as the cryptocurrency closed in on the $1,900 mark. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC)...
High skilled jobs most exposed to AI, impact is still unknown - report
12.7.2023
A deep dive into global employment data and trends indicates that AI could have the biggest impact on high-skill jobs
Stablecoins Pose 'Existential Threat' to Policy Sovereignty, Says India Central Bank Official: Report
12.7.2023
"If large stablecoins are linked to some other currency, there is a risk of dollarization," RBI Deputy Governor Rabi Sankar has said