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Russian Ministry of Finance Proposes Exporting Cryptocurrencies as a Commodity, akin to Natural Gas
14.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Russian Ministry of Finance has presented the idea of exporting cryptocurrencies as a product of mining activities. The move is intended to position digital currencies on an equal footing with traditional exports, such as natural gas, potentially reshaping the landscape of...
South Korea to Prioritize Innovation in Next Phase of Crypto Regulations
14.12.2023
Source: Pexels South Korea’s authorities have expressed a commitment to balance investor protection with fostering technological innovation in next phase of crypto regulations. Kim So-young, Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, emphasized the need for regulations to strike this...
S&P Global Ratings Introduces Stablecoin Stability Assessment Rankings
13.12.2023
In a combination of both traditional and decentralized finance (defi) sectors, S&P Global Ratings has announced the launch of its stablecoin stability assessment. The latest tool aims to evaluate the ability of stablecoins to maintain their value relative to fiat currencies. New S&P...
Latam Insights: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Portfolio Goes Black, Brazil Brings Digital Currency Talk to G20
11.12.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The portfolio of bitcoin investments of the Salvadoran government went into black numbers, Brazil will discuss using digital currencies for financial...
Russian President Putin: Western Financial System Dying, Major Western Banks Will Be Deprived of Their Monopoly
10.12.2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Western financial system is “clearly becoming obsolete.” Furthermore, he said solutions involving blockchain and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) “will pave the way for revolutionary shifts that will deprive the major...
Altcoin Surge Outshines Bitcoin’s Modest Gain Amid Anticipation of Potential Altcoin Season
9.12.2023
Bitcoin saw a modest increase of 1.8% in the past 24 hours as of Dec. 9, 2023. Meanwhile, more than 17 crypto assets experienced much larger gains, ranging from 7% to over 35% in the same timeframe. Despite this rise in various altcoins against the U.S. dollar, current trends have yet to signal...
Brazil to Discuss Digital Currency Usage for Financial Transactions in G20
8.12.2023
Brazil will address the subject of digital currencies and how they can improve the financial system for the Group of Twenty (G20). Roberto Campos Neto, president of the Central Bank of Brazil, stated he wants the G20 to consider the benefits of using these currencies for making financial...
While Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Firm above $43,000, The Graph (GRT) and InQubeta (QUBE) Prepare for Big Shifts
7.12.2023
Within the constantly changing world of virtual currencies, Bitcoin is notable for its stability. Bitcoin has remained largely unaffected by recent market swings, with the best cryptocurrency holding firm currently trading above $43,000. A number of factors, such as institutional adoption, limited...
Bitcoin Miner DMG Acquires 4,550 T21 Antminers for $12.1 Million
6.12.2023
DMG Blockchain Solutions, a bitcoin miner and cryptocurrency technology company, announced that the firm has purchased 4,550 T21 Antminer bitcoin miners from Bitmain Technologies. DMG detailed that it paid $12.1 million for the next-generation application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners...
Comparing Peaks: Bitcoin Hits 20-Month High, Other Cryptos Still Strive for Past Glories
6.12.2023
As bitcoin’s value soared to heights last witnessed on April 6, 2022, a multitude of crypto assets have also reaped benefits from the surge of the premier cryptocurrency. Yet, despite a significant number of these digital currencies experiencing substantial increases, surpassing even bitcoin...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: ‘Bitcoin May Be the Key to Extending Western Civilization’
6.12.2023
Brian Armstrong, CEO of U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase, stated that Bitcoin could play a role in extending Western civilization. For Armstrong, Bitcoin represents an alternative to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, which people can use as an alternative to inflation. Coinbase CEO Brian...
Central Bank of Italy and South Korea Strike CBDC Partnership on IT and Payment Systems
5.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The Central Bank of Italy and South Korea have announced a partnership to collaborate on key areas like payment systems and IT in the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). A Dec 5 press release by La Banca d’Italia disclosed the agreement which would see both...
Altcoins in the Limelight — LUNC, IOTA, and ORDI Dominate This Week’s Crypto Gains
4.12.2023
Over the last week, both bitcoin and ethereum experienced significant upticks, with increases of 13% and 10% respectively. Meanwhile, an array of other cryptocurrencies achieved even more impressive growth during the same period. Notably, terra luna classic (LUNC) surged by 122.5% against...
Asian Currencies Dip, Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Busy Economic Data Period
4.12.2023
Several variables came together on Thursday to create uncertainty in the foreign exchange market, which led to the recent decline in Asian currencies. Significantly, the U.S. dollar’s rebound, propelled by better-than-expected retail sales figures, was a significant factor in the depreciation...
Looking at Getting Started With Crypto? What You Should Know
3.12.2023
Cryptocurrency has been disrupting the financial world for quite a few years. No wonder it has become one of the mainstream investment channels for forward-thinking investors and traders. The potential for substantial gains from these decentralized currencies is gaining attention from millions...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Total Crypto Market Cap Reaches $1.5 Trillion – Is $40,000 the Next Target for BTC?
2.12.2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital currencies, Bitcoin showcases a bullish stride, currently trading at $38,765 with a commendable increase of nearly 2% on Saturday. As December unfolds, the cryptocurrency market radiates optimism, with Bitcoin edging towards a 19-month peak, reflecting...
Game-Changer: BlackRock ETF Approval’s Impact on Cogwise’s AI Fuelled Crypto Revolution
1.12.2023
The world of cryptocurrency has seen a surge in popularity over the past few years, with many investors turning to digital currencies as a way to diversify their portfolios. However, with the increasing number of cryptocurrencies on the market, it can be difficult to make informed investment...
Court Approves FTX Estate’s Sale of $870M in Grayscale and Bitwise Shares Amid Surging Claim Transfers
30.11.2023
The Delaware District’s U.S. Bankruptcy Court has greenlit the FTX estate’s disposal of trust assets. This sanction, issued on November 29, 2023, paves the way for the beleaguered crypto exchange to offload investments in several funds, including Grayscale and Bitwise stakes....
How DeFi Can Bridge the Forex Gap in Africa, According to Banking CEO
30.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Confidence Neobank Canza Finance‘s decentralized finance (DeFi) tech provides decentralized foreign exchange (FX) for African currencies, its CEO and co-founder Pascal Ntsama IV said. Canza website stresses that access to financial services and products is “a...
Blockchain Data Shows Crypto Whales are Accumulating This Lesser Known AI Coin – Here’s Why
29.11.2023
Launchpad XYZ is using artificial intelligence to power its AI coin and empower crypto investors across the expanding Web3 space. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL·E 3. Over the past few years, the crypto industry has grown beyond just digital currencies and expanded into new sectors like NFTs,...