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Think tank launches ‘technical sandbox’ exploring United States CBDCs
2.9.2022
The Digital Dollar Project's Technical Sandbox Program is set to begin in October aiming to provide a clearer understanding of the ramifications of a United States CBDC
The total crypto market cap continues to crumble as the dollar index hits a 20 year high
1.9.2022
The total crypto market capitalization dropped by 6.9% in one week, while derivatives metrics reflect increasing demand for bearish bets
Gold and Silver Markets Shudder, Analysts Say Firm Dollar and Rate Hikes May Drag Precious Metal Markets Lower
1.9.2022
Precious metal markets have shuddered during the last few weeks, as gold’s price per ounce nears a six-week low hovering just under $1,700 per unit. Silver crashed through the $18 range slipping to $17.80 per ounce. While both gold and silver dipped between 0.85% to 0.89% against the U.S....
US dollar smashes yet another 20-year high as Bitcoin price sags 2.7%
1.9.2022
There seems to be no stopping the greenback as risk assets, including Bitcoin, pay the price for renewed strength
Update for Mt. Gox Creditors, Binance's Messages, Ledger at Best Buy + More News
1.9.2022
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Digital Dollar Project Plans to Explore CBDC Technical Solutions With New Sandbox
1.9.2022
The non-profit organization advocating for a U.S. central bank digital currency plans to work with crypto platforms like Digital Asset and Ripple to explore technical and policy aspects of a digital dollar
Ethereum to $2K? ETH price 'bull flag' hints at September gains versus Bitcoin, dollar
31.8.2022
Ether is forming classic bullish patterns against the greenback and its top crypto rival on shorter-timeframe charts
Rate Hike Expectations Boost the Euro and the Dollar
31.8.2022
On 31st August, the greenback was bigger and more powerful than expected U.S. economic reports and aggressive Federal Reserve remarks indicated increased interest rates, but rate-hike expectations in Europe also showed the currency union hanging on above par. Markets are valuing a better-than-even...
Bitcoin erases latest gains with BTC price back below $20K as dollar spikes
30.8.2022
Bitcoin drops with U.S. stocks as the dollar finds momentum for an attack on earlier twenty-year highs
The Top Privacy Coins Saw Fewer Percentage Losses Than Most Tokens This Week
29.8.2022
The privacy coins monero and zcash managed to see fewer percentage losses against the U.S. dollar this week, in contrast to crypto assets like bitcoin, ethereum, and solana. Seven-day statistics indicate zcash has lost 5.6% against the USD, while monero dropped by 6.1%. Privacy Coins Manage...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces to $20K as Dollar Recedes From 20-Year High; Equity Futures Slide
29.8.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 29, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Dollar Soars as Fed Announces High-Interest Rates
29.8.2022
The week started with the US dollar soaring through the roof. The safe haven briefly crossed its 20-year highs against multiple currencies as the Fed indicated high-interest rates for some more time. According to Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, the interest rates will help bring down...
US dollar hits new 20-year high — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
29.8.2022
A familiar tale of losing stocks and a surging greenback greets Bitcoin traders this week as $20,000 fails to sustain as support
Bank of Russia Eases Restrictions on Purchases of Dollar and Euro Cash
28.8.2022
The Central Bank of Russia has relaxed some limitations for Russian banks selling U.S. dollars and euros to the public. The increased supply of foreign cash may affect the crypto market in the country as currency restrictions have been a driver of increased demand for digital coins. Monetary...
While the Merge Led the Bear Market Rise, Hype Has Been Erased and Ethereum Now Leads the Slide
27.8.2022
With just over two weeks left until The Merge, ethereum’s value against the U.S. dollar has lost all the gains the crypto asset recorded leading up to the hardened date. In mid-August, ether managed to climb above the $2K zone but since then, the second largest cryptocurrency by market...
China’s Yuan Continues to Depreciate Against Greenback, Real Estate Crisis Exposed 2 Decades of Accumulated Risk
26.8.2022
China’s sovereign currency, the yuan, has slid significantly in value during the last few months as it has shed 8% against the U.S. dollar during the first half of 2022. China’s fiat currency is currently the weakest it has been against the U.S. dollar in roughly two years. Amid...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Skyrockets, Block Intervals Suggest a ‘Notable’ Difficulty Increase Is in the Cards
26.8.2022
While bitcoin prices hover just below the $22K mark, the leading crypto asset has still shed more than 9% against the U.S. dollar during the last two weeks. Despite the lower prices, Bitcoin’s hashrate has jumped significantly in recent times and block intervals have sped up a great deal....
Waves-backed stablecoin USDN breaks peg again amid protocol upgrade
26.8.2022
Algorithmic stablecoin USDN fell to $0.90 marking the fourth time that it failed to defend its dollar peg in 2022
Algorithmic Stablecoin USDN Falls From Dollar Peg as Liquidity Slumps
26.8.2022
Algorithmic stablecoin USDN, which is designed to mimic the value of the U.S. Dollar, has fallen to $0.91
Venezuelan Bolivar Plunges as Central Bank Stops Intervening and Public Spending Rises
26.8.2022
The exchange rate of the Venezuelan bolivar, the national fiat currency of the country, has plunged 35.51% against the U.S. dollar this week as a result of various factors, reaching 8.70 bolivars per U.S. dollar. According to economists, this will cause an increase in prices in the near future...