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In US bank instability, traders are turning to Bitcoin & DigiToads for big gains
15.5.2023
In its recent report, the US Federal Reserve has shared its concerns about the financial stability of the country’s banking sector. Even though inflation eased in the past year, mid-size banks in the US have ended up on the radar of the US central bank over issues like funding liquidity...
MUFG Bank strikes exclusive collaboration with TBT Lab
15.5.2023
MUFG Bank has taken over JPY 600m in the form of shares belonging to JP Universe, as well as LOGSYS. Both of these entities are affiliates of TNT Lab, which is basically a lab engaged in business development and has its eyes on Web3, along with the metaverse. MUFG Bank intends to forge a capital...
Zimbabwe sells millions of gold-backed crypto tokens despite IMF warning
15.5.2023
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s first gold-backed cryptocurrency sale has been a success
Hedge Fund Mogul Stanley Druckenmiller Warns of ‘Hard Landing’ for US Economy
15.5.2023
Billionaire hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller has a dire prediction for the U.S. economy: a recession is looming, and it’s likely set to hit this June. Druckenmiller’s forecast comes as American consumer spending remains low, and is largely driven by credit card usage. Druckenmiller,...
Biden Appoints New Fed Vice Chair as Fedwatch Tool Shows Slim Chance of Rate Hike at June Meeting
14.5.2023
Investors believe it is highly likely that the target rate will remain unchanged at the June 14 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to increase the federal funds rate by 25 basis points on May 3. As the battle against inflation in...
Musk on ‘Massive Incentive’ to Get Money Out of Banks, Dave Ramsey Dismisses De-Dollarization Fears, BTC Network Congestion Eases, and More — Week in Review
14.5.2023
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has shared what he calls a “massive incentive” to get money out of bank accounts, noting “bank depositor flight will accelerate to extreme levels, even for banks that are ‘too big to fail.’” Personal finance coach and author Dave Ramsey, for his part, thinks...
CBDCs Banned in Florida as Governor Ron DeSantis Signs New Bill
13.5.2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill banning central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the state.
The bill, dubbed SB-7054, bans the use of a CBDC as money within the state of Florida. It also prohibits the use of CBDCs issued by other governments and calls on other states to...
Inflation in China Down to Lowest Number in More Than Two Years; Analyst Proposes Giving Cash Handouts to Avoid Deflation
13.5.2023
Inflation in China registered an increase of 0.1% year-over-year in April, according to numbers from the National Bureau of Statistics of the country, falling below expectations. Some analysts are already warning about the dangers of deflation, even calling on the Chinese government to deliver cash...
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Prohibiting Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies in Florida
13.5.2023
On Friday Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that bans the use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. Following the bill SB 7054 being signed into law, Florida’s Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) now explicitly forbids the use of a federally adopted CBDC as money....
Job Cuts at Silvergate as Crypto-Friendly Bank Winds Down After FTX Collapse
12.5.2023
Silvergate Capital, the parent company of now-defunct crypto-friendly bank Silvergate Bank, has announced another major layoff that would impact 230 employees.
In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said it would have just 80 employees left by the end...
Inflation Expectations of Eurozone Consumers ‘Increased Significantly,’ ECB Says
12.5.2023
Consumers in the euro area have sharply raised their expectations about inflation in the coming months, the European Central Bank revealed. Survey data showing this comes after the monetary authority slowed the pace of its rate hikes last week while indicating that it’s still early for a pause....
European Banking Authority May Veto Large Stablecoins During MiCA Approval Process
12.5.2023
The chair of the European Banking Authority (EBA), José Manuel Campa, has argued that central banks should veto stablecoins if they have fears the private, permissionless blockchains and crypto projects could threaten monetary policy.
"Central banks should have the power to veto the widespread...
‘It’s going to get worse for banks’ — JPMorgan CEO on overregulation
12.5.2023
JPMorgan CEO says the Fed should be less focused on adding more rules and regulations for banks and more on fixing the banking crisis
Silvergate begins NYSE delisting process as it readies to cut 230 staff
12.5.2023
The parent company of the defunct Silvergate Bank disclosed significant staff cuts and the delisting of its securities in an SEC filing
Bitcoin Edges Below $27K as Latest Bank Crisis Fails to Trigger Price Increase
11.5.2023
BTC has been trading largely below the psychologically important $30,000 mark since late April, as investors wrestle with recent bank sector debacles and other macroeconomic uncertainties
GAO cites exposure to digital assets in exploring collapse of Signature Bank
11.5.2023
Michael Clements said the GAO had reviewed “large deposits from the digital asset space” in considering whether crypto had contributed to Signature’s failure
BIS issues comprehensive paper on offline CBDC payments
11.5.2023
According to the Bank for International Settlements, offline payments with CBDC raise new risks related to counterfeiting, fraud and privacy concerns
IMF Says Zimbabwe Gold-Backed Digital Currency a Potential Threat to Financial Stability
11.5.2023
The International Monetary Fund has urged Zimbabwean authorities to weigh the benefits versus risks of issuing a gold-backed digital currency. Instead of using gold-backed digital currency to limit the demand for the greenback, the global lender said monetary authorities should consider...
Seoul Court Greenlights Seizure of Do Kwon’s Assets Worth $176 Million
11.5.2023
According to a local report, South Korean prosecutors have been given the green light by the Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Court to seize assets owned by Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs. The report discloses that a total of 233.3 billion won ($176...
Economist Peter Schiff Says ‘Nobody’s Money Is Safe in Any Bank’ — Warns of Financial Crises, Depressions
11.5.2023
Economist Peter Schiff expects a lot more banks to fail, warning that “nobody’s money is safe in any bank.” He stressed: “When the Fed sets interest rates too low and prints a lot of money … it unleashes massive inflation, creates tremendous economic imbalances that result in financial crises...