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Xapo Bank Integrates Lightning Network Payments Through Lightspark Partnership
2.3.2023
On March 2, Xapo Bank announced its partnership with Lightspark, a company led by David Marcus, former crypto boss at Facebook. The partnership aims to extend the utility of bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Xapo revealed on Thursday that it is the first fully licensed private bank to offer...
Report: South Sudan Government Bans US Dollar Transactions
14.2.2023
The government of South Sudan has reportedly prohibited U.S. dollar-based transactions and has directed that all local payments be settled in the local currency. The Salva Kiir Mayardit government reportedly said it also wants all signed commercial contracts to be based on the local currency. South...
Sri Lanka against Bitcoin adoption, rejects Draper’s anti-corruption pitch
4.2.2023
Central bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe believes that adopting decentralized cryptocurrencies would worsen the country’s economic situation
Prices in Dollars Rose Almost 54% in Venezuela During 2022
10.1.2023
Prices in Venezuela have been rising steadily even when denominated in foreign currency. According to data collected by Ecoanalitica, a market research firm, prices marked in dollars have grown close to 54% during 2022, affecting the income and savings of Venezuelans that have been using the U.S....
Venezuelan Banking Watchdog to Oversee Crypto Transactions to Preserve Currency Stability
30.12.2022
Sudeban, the Venezuelan banking watchdog, is currently working on a mechanism to review crypto-related transactions in real-time to control the influence these have on the stability of the exchange market. Analysts have recently linked the situation in peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto markets to...
Vitalik Buterin reveals 3 ‘huge’ opportunities for crypto in 2023
20.12.2022
There's still plenty of room for innovation, according to Ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin
Is Bitcoin an inflation hedge? Why BTC hasn’t faired well with peak inflation
8.10.2022
Bitcoin’s status as an inflation hedge has come under scrutiny in the current market, but experts point toward the exceptional market conditions
Global inflation mounts: How stablecoins are helping protect savings
16.9.2022
More people are using stablecoins to hedge against inflation, as they offer numerous benefits
Crypto’s correlation with mainstream finance could bring more bleeding soon
13.9.2022
Since the start of the year, the crypto market’s performance has been considerably poorer than the S&P 500 and other popular indexes
UK hits double-digit inflation for the first time in 40 years
17.8.2022
At 10.1% inflation, the United Kingdom joins 2 billion people around the world suffering as price rises erode people's purchasing power
Is Bitcoin really a hedge against inflation?
16.8.2022
Bitcoin is working as a hedge against inflation despite its 2022 weak price performance, says Steven Lubka, managing director of private clients at Swan Bitcoin
Bitcoin trader says expect more chop, downside, then sideways price action for BTC this summer
1.7.2022
Crypto Jebb and independent market analyst Scott Melker agree that the crypto market’s toughest days still lay ahead
Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Says He’s Waiting for Bitcoin to Test $1,100 to Buy More
29.6.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says he’s waiting for the price of bitcoin to test $1,100. He added that he will buy more if the cryptocurrency recovers from that price level. Robert Kiyosaki on Bitcoin Testing $1,100 The author of Rich Dad Poor...
Lebanon Inflation Rate Surges to 211%, Economist Steve Hanke Recommends a Currency Board
26.6.2022
As political leaders in crisis-hit Lebanon bicker over positions in the yet-to-be-formed government, the country’s runaway inflation rate surged to 211% in May 2022, new data has shown. Economist Steve Hanke insists that a currency board is a solution to Lebanon’s currency woes. Black...
Bitcoin in Zimbabwe: Importing cars and sending money to family
21.6.2022
A young Zimbabwean Bitcoiner built out a business with Bitcoin — importing cars and sending remittance payments — when he returned to his homeland during the COVID-19 pandemic
Why the crypto market crash may play in Bitcoin's favour
20.6.2022
Podcaster and Bitcoin educator, Natalie Brunell, believes the current market turmoil could lead to regulation favouring Bitcoin over alts
5 reasons why Bitcoin could be a better long-term investment than gold
3.6.2022
Crypto advocates often refer to Bitcoin as “digital gold,” but how does BTC stack up against gold as a long-term investment?
Low inflation or bust: Analysts say the Fed has no choice but to continue raising rates
24.5.2022
The Federal Reserve’s steady interest rate hikes have put stocks and crypto into bear market territory, but analysts worry about what happens if inflation still remains out of the “target range.”
'Hyper-deflationary' network launches mainnet amid rising inflation
28.4.2022
The AXIA native cryptocurrency becomes scarce as the activity or participation on the network increases
Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Warns Hyperinflation, Depression Are Here
17.4.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says that hyperinflation and depression are here. He also warned that the biggest bubble burst is coming, advising investors to buy gold, silver, and bitcoin. Robert Kiyosaki’s Latest Warnings The author of Rich...