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Fintech Giant Flutterwave Partners With Nigerian Anti-Graft Body to Launch Cybercrime Center
21.6.2024
Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech startup, has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a cybercrime research center. This strategic initiative aims to intensify the fight against internet crime, enhance the security of business transactions, and provide...
Meme Coins and Macro: U.S. Credit Card Holders Most Stressed Since 2012
19.6.2024
The percentage of credit card loans outstanding for over 90 days has increased to the highest since 2012, a signal that speculative activity may ease off
Crypto Economy Shrinks, Over 3 Dozen Coins Record Double-Digit Losses
17.6.2024
While the crypto market experienced a general decline, with bitcoin dropping 5.6% and ethereum falling 4.4%, roughly six crypto tokens managed to stand out over the past week. Weekly Crypto Report: Bitcoin and Ethereum Drop, Numerous Tokens See Major Losses As of this writing, the global crypto...
US Treasury Expands Sanctions to Cripple Russian War Economy
14.6.2024
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday that over 300 new sanctions have been issued to intensify pressure on Russia for its ongoing war against Ukraine. These measures, in alignment with G7 commitments, target entities and individuals globally to cripple Russia’s military-industrial base...
Bitwise Analysis: AI and Crypto Fusion Poised to Elevate Global Economy by $20 Trillion
12.6.2024
Bitwise’s Senior Crypto Research Analyst, Juan Leon, predicts a transformative impact on the global economy as artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency converge, potentially adding $20 trillion to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. AI and Crypto —...
Meme Coin Economy Gains $4 Billion Capital Injection Ahead of Fed Meeting
12.6.2024
The meme coin economy is thriving on Wednesday, ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, as the sector saw nearly $4 billion injected over the last 12 hours. Several meme tokens experienced substantial gains, with BENJI rising 36.9%, MAGA increasing 23.2%, and the runes-based DOG gaining 22.1%....
Experts Say Dollar Dominance Debate Misses the Point, US Needs Economic Focus
12.6.2024
Two experts have explained that the global debate on the future of dollar dominance misses the point because it doesn’t focus on how the dollar’s future will evolve. They warned: “If the U.S. doesn’t keep its house in better order, dollar dominance will be the least of our worries.”...
US Senators Urge Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates — Warn Fed Policy Threatens Economy, Risks Recession
11.6.2024
Three U.S. senators have urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, arguing that high rates stifle the economy and raise housing and auto insurance costs, which are key inflation drivers. They warn that prolonged high rates risk a recession and increased unemployment, calling...
How Web3 is transforming global regulatory frameworks
11.6.2024
At the 2024 Proof of Talk event in Paris, France Jenny Johnson CEO of Franklin Templeton and Mo Shaikh the founder of Aptos explained the protocol economy’s impact on regulators
Fed Should Cut Interest Rate as Restrictive Stance Adds to Inflation, Democrats Say
11.6.2024
Elevated interest rates aimed at taming inflation have become a part of the problem, three Democrat senators said
Ripple partners with National Bank of Georgia to digitize economy
10.6.2024
Ripple continues to deepen its CBDC collaboration with the Republic of Georgia by exploring ways to digitize the local economy
$16B Injected Into Stablecoin Economy in 90 Days; Tether Claims 69% of Total
9.6.2024
Over the last 90 days, the stablecoin economy expanded by over 11%, with $16.23 billion infused into the market of fiat-pegged crypto tokens. In the past 30 days, USDE, the fourth largest U.S. dollar-pegged coin, experienced a 46.1% increase in its supply. Stablecoin Market Swelled Last Season;...
Bitmex Founder Arthur Hayes Advises to ‘Go Long on Bitcoin’ as G7 Central Banks May Slash Rates
8.6.2024
Arthur Hayes, the founder and former CEO of Bitmex, recently shared his insights on the future of global financial markets in a blog post. Hayes delves into the impact of central bank policies on the global economy, emphasizing the role of interest rates and inflation targets. Bitmex...
The Sandbox raises $20M at $1B cap to grow open metaverse creator economy
7.6.2024
The Sandbox, the subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is conceptualizing a decentralized virtual world where creativity merges with gaming. Animoca Brands is a pioneer in digital property rights for the metaverse platform, and it is amazing to note that the Sandbox raised $20 million of promissory notes...
Can Bitcoin close above $70K amid strong labor market?
7.6.2024
Stronger-than-expected employment data could put more downward pressure on Bitcoin price. Are ETF inflows enough to get a weekly BTC close above $70,000?
The Sandbox raises $20M at $1B valuation, promises to expand creator economy
7.6.2024
During a period when major metaverse projects are struggling to gain traction following the bear market of 2022-23, Sandbox announced that it has added over 330,000 unique creators
MagnetAI Unveils Revolutionary AI-Driven ModelFi Platform to Transform the AI Economy
6.6.2024
PRESS RELEASE. June 2024 – MagnetAI, the first ModelFi protocol and a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, announces the launch of its leading-edge user-centric AI and Web3 protocol, providing the framework for a new AI economy. For over eight years, the team behind...
UAE central bank approves licensing system for stablecoins
5.6.2024
KARM Legal Consultants founder Kokila Alagh said that the regulations clarify the issuance, licensing and supervision of AED-backed payment tokens
Zimbabwe central bank ironing out wrinkles in new currency
4.6.2024
The new currency, an outgrowth of the government’s gold-backed token, is performing well economically but receiving mixed public reviews
This Week’s Crypto Gainers and Losers: NOT Leads With 214% Gain, BTC and ETH Remain Flat
3.6.2024
Both bitcoin and ethereum experienced a tepid week over the last seven days, with BTC seeing a slight increase of 0.5% and ETH declining by 3.8%. Conversely, several crypto assets posted gains, with notcoin (NOT) rising 214% against the U.S. dollar. NOT Tops the Charts With 214% Increase,...