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Latam Insights — Argentina to Complete IMF Payment With Chinese Yuan, Bolivia Also Using China’s Currency for International Settlements
31.7.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Argentina is likely to settle part of a payment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) using the Chinese yuan, Bolivia is already making payments using...
Chainlink launches new cross-chain protocol, DigiToads ‘Killer’ attracts investor demand
30.7.2023
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, interoperability has become a crucial element for unlocking the full potential of blockchain technology. As the crypto space seeks seamless connectivity between different networks, Chainlink has taken center stage by launching its highly anticipated...
Pond0X token launch snafu leads to millions of dollars in losses
28.7.2023
Investors reported they lost up to $2.2 million when the developer of Pond0x allegedly mishandled the token’s launch
Worldcoin’s Launch Propels Optimism to Record-Breaking Daily Transaction Volume
28.7.2023
With the recent launch of Worldcoin’s token, worldcoin (WLD), Optimism has experienced a surge in daily transactions, reaching an all-time high on July 27. Data reveals that 944,000 Optimism transactions were processed on Thursday, with WLD transfers closing in on 1 million. WLD Token Arrival...
Robert Kiyosaki Insists US Dollar Will Die as BRICS Summit Nears, 41 Nations to De-Dollarize the World
28.7.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has reiterated his warning about the impending demise of the U.S. dollar as the BRICS summit approaches. The famous author anticipates the launch of a new currency by the economic bloc and the de-dollarization efforts of around 41 nations seeking to join...
Scammers pile on to impersonate WorldCoin on Twitter following token launch
27.7.2023
Twitter announced its rebrand to ‘X’ on July 24, the same day the Worldcoin token launched and provided an opportunity for scammers
Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Transactions With Real Users in August
27.7.2023
Banks taking part in the digital ruble pilot will begin testing transactions with actual clients in mid-August, according to a top executive of one of the financial institutions. The trials are set to start weeks after Russia adopted dedicated legislation for the introduction of its new digital...
XXX Meme Coin Spikes Up 200% Within Minutes of Launch and Crypto Whales Say This is the Next Crypto to Explode
27.7.2023
The past week has seen a surge of 'X' themed meme tokens launching straight to DEX, as token makers rush to profit of Elon Musk's now infamous Twitter rebrand to X.com.
And the latest altcoin entrant to ignite a moon-shot pump is no different, with XXX token flying to the top of DEXtools 'Hot...
Crypto-friendly BlackRock starts ‘digital-first’ investment offering in India
27.7.2023
As BlackRock reiterates that an optimal investment allocation should include 84.9% BTC, the firm has formed a major investment partnership in India
Russian CBDC Pilot Launch News Draws Mixed Reactions from Biz Community
27.7.2023
The Russian business community and financial experts have spoken about the potential pitfalls – and possible advantages – of a digital ruble as Moscow prepares for the August launch of a CBDC pilot.
Izvestia quoted Sergey Katyrin, the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry,...
Turn-Based RPG Becomes First Game To Launch On PS Plus And Game Pass Simultaneously
25.7.2023
Sabotage Studio, the developer behind the awesome side-scrolling, ninja-platformer The Messenger, has announced that its upcoming turn-based RPG Sea of Stars will hit competing subscription services PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass on the same day: August 29. This would be the first time, as...
Examining Worldcoin’s Concentrated Supply at Token Launch
25.7.2023
Following the Monday, July 24, launch of the worldcoin (WLD) token, the cryptocurrency quickly peaked at $3.30 per coin but has since depreciated by over 35%. Despite 18 months of beta testing and claims of more than 2 million sign-ups, the token has a scant 164,195 holders with its circulating...
Worldcoin Price Prediction as WLD Reaches $20 Billion Market Cap Straight After Launch – Can Worldcoin Overtake Bitcoin?
25.7.2023
The price of Worldcoin (WLD) has hit a $20 billion market valuation barely 24 hours after launch, with the Sam Altman-founded coin hitting an all-time high of $3.30 soon after its listing on exchanges.
However, WLD is now down by 35% since hitting yesterday's peak, with the altcoin also down...
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Raises Concerns Over Worldcoin's Launch and Design Flaws
25.7.2023
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Butrein published a blog raising concerns on the recently launched Worldcoin human identity verification system.
Exploring Sam Altman’s project Worldcoin and its operational mechanics, Buterin delved into the broader concepts, including the proof-of-humanity...
Worldcoin may face UK data regulators inquiry days after launch: Report
25.7.2023
The project has faced criticism from within the fintech world over its dystopian features and privacy concerns
Japan PM reaffirms Web3 plans as Binance announces imminent launch
25.7.2023
Fumio Kishida described Web3 as a "new form of capitalism" in a keynote address at WebX conference in Japan
TikTok launches text posts feature to rival Twitter and Threads
25.7.2023
Just 20 days after Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta launched Threads to rival Elon Musk's X, TikTok joined the race by allowing TikTokers to create and post text-based content
Connext, Alchemix launch cross-chain token standard to reduce bridge exploit losses
24.7.2023
The two protocols will implement a standard for issuers to control the "canonical" minting of tokens, helping to reduce losses from unofficial bridges
Worldcoin launch raises eyebrows as WLD price notches a double-digit gain
24.7.2023
Worldcoin price soared to $3.58 shortly after launching but traders and crypto advocates have many concerns
Hot Meme Coin Burn Kenny Price Pumps 1.5x at Launch, 3-Day 30% Supply Burn Starts and Alpha Calls Kick In
24.7.2023
South Park-inspired meme coin Burn Kenny saw its token price soar 1.5x on launch day before finding a near-term bottom, and now consolidates as it gears up for more advances.
Presale buyers of the coin were sitting on initial gains of 60%, having bought the coin for $0.0001875 to see it touch...