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European Union pushes forward with first AI framework: Law Decoded, April 24–May 1
1.5.2023
High-risk tools will not be banned entirely, though they will be subjected to stricter transparency procedures
Meme Coin Crypto Price Predictions for May: PEPE, BOBO, DINO, HEX, LHINU, MONG, AiDoge
1.5.2023
Meme coin cryptocurrencies are gradually taking the crypto space by storm. As of April, several meme coin cryptocurrencies reached outstanding milestones, leaving investors with higher expectations.
Thus, here are the price predictions for the following meme coins: PEPE, BOBO, DINO, HEX, LHINU...
JPMorgan Chase Assumes Control of First Republic Bank Following Seizure by California Regulators
1.5.2023
On May 1, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) seized First Republic Bank, placing it into Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership. According to reports, this move came after the bank’s financial troubles made it insolvent and unable...
How to Blur Faces in a Video from Command Line
1.5.2023
Privacy is always incredibly important, especially with visual media where you may not have the permission of individuals in the video. If you’re filming something in public, it’s likely you’ll catch someone’s face who simply doesn’t want or need to be identified. This...
‘Evil Crypto’ Can Be Used in Foreign Trade, Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Says
1.5.2023
Cryptocurrency may be bad for investors but it can be useful in international settlements, according to a top government official in Moscow. Russian authorities intend to set up a special committee that would issue permits to operators employing crypto in foreign trade transactions, he indicated....
US Central Bank Expected to Raise Lending Rate by 25bps: Experts Predict Final Hike of 2023
30.4.2023
After the most recent increase in the federal funds rate, the U.S. Federal Reserve is set to raise the lending rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.25% in three days, according to expectations. A recent poll of 105 economists revealed that 94 of them predict a 25bps rate hike will occur during...
Zimbabwe’s De-Dollarization: Central Bank to Issue Gold-Backed Digital Currency in Early May
30.4.2023
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has said it will start issuing gold-backed digital tokens on May 8. The first phase of the launch will see the digital tokens being issued for “investment purposes with a vesting period of 180 days.” The RBZ also revealed that the gold-backed digital...
No Rate Hikes in Russia, Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate Level Again
29.4.2023
Bank of Russia decided to maintain the interest rate at 7.5% amid moderate inflation, estimated at 2.5% on an annual basis in April, although this may change later this year. The monetary authority improved its forecast for the Russian economy and now expects growth entirely in positive figures,...
Venmo will enable fiat-to-crypto payments in May
28.4.2023
Users of the mobile payment service will also be able to receive crypto through a QR code or external crypto address
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Are Profitable for First Time in 11 Months, Blockchain Data Shows
28.4.2023
Bitcoin's long-term holder spent output profitability ratio (LTH-SOPR) shows coins moved onchain that have a lifespan of at least 155 days or higher are being sold at profit. That suggests the bitcoin bear may be behind us
Report: Hackers Breach AT&T Email Accounts, Steal Victims’ Crypto Funds
28.4.2023
Cybercriminals have reportedly breached AT&T email accounts and are using the access gained to steal crypto assets from their victims. While a spokesperson for AT&T has denied claims that hackers have gained access to the company’s internal systems, a report suggests that as much...
‘Not the Right Time to Stop’ Rate Hikes, ECB Chief Economist Says
27.4.2023
Current indicators suggest the European Central Bank (ECB) should raise the interest rate in May, the monetary authority’s chief economist said. Future increases will depend on the economic data but this is still not the right time to stop, according to Philip Lane who believes the bank has...
Hong Kong Regulators Set to Reveal Crypto Exchange License Guidelines in May
27.4.2023
Hong Kong's Securities Futures Commission (SFC) will release guidelines on the licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges by next month.
SFC CEO Julia Leung announced the plan during an event, noting that the city will unveil its new cryptocurrency framework in May, according to...
Hong Kong security regulator to issue crypto license guidelines in May
27.4.2023
The crypto business guidelines were reportedly revealed by the chief executive of Hong Kong’s Securities Futures Commission, Julia Leung
Diablo IV's Mounts Are Off Limits Until You Beat The Campaign
26.4.2023
From the moment Blizzard announced Diablo IV in 2019, it teased the ability for players to ride mounts. This would be a series first, and it seemed like a cool feature to include. But now, Blizzard has confirmed that you actually won’t get to ride a mount in its latest loot-filled Diablo adventure...
Is It Too Late to Buy Ethereum? This New Project May Be a Better Investment
26.4.2023
Ethereum—the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization—has recently weathered a three-day breakdown from April 19 to 21, leaving market watchers on edge.
During this period of uncertainty, Ethereum's trajectory appeared to stall, moving sideways while cautiously maintaining...
Bitcoin Difficulty Estimated to Drop After 5 Back-to-Back Increases
26.4.2023
Bitcoin’s imminent difficulty change appears to be heading towards a possible decrease, marking the first time in over 73 days, ever since February 12, 2023. The network has witnessed a notable difficulty upswing of approximately 22.62% since block height 778,176. Consequently, with...
ECB President Lagarde on De-Dollarization: Reserve Currency Status Should No Longer Be Taken for Granted
26.4.2023
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has warned that the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status “should no longer be taken for granted.” Acknowledging de-dollarization efforts by various countries, she stressed: “New trade patterns may have ramifications...
Bybit to introduce mandatory KYC requirements starting May 8
24.4.2023
Users without Know Your Customer verification had a daily withdrawal limit of 20,000 USDT on Bybit prior to the announcement
Bitcoin Price May Hit $100K by Year End, Standard Chartered Bank Says
24.4.2023
The report noted that the crypto winter is finally over and bitcoin halving is set to be a positive catalyst for the price