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Moody’s Warns of Potential Financial Disruption Spillover Beyond US Banking Sector

25.3.2023
Roughly ten days ago, the credit agency Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the U.S. banking sector from “stable” to “negative.” In a recent update on Thursday, the company stated that there is still a risk to the U.S. economy. The managing director of credit strategy...

What are gift card scams, and how to avoid them?

24.3.2023
Learn how to protect your finances and avoid gift card scams, including those in the world of cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Supercycle May Be Happening, Says Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone

23.3.2023
Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone has explained that a supercycle may be happening in bitcoin, noting that the cryptocurrency is beating gold by almost 10 times so far this year. The strategist added that if past trends hold, bitcoin’s volatility is more likely...

SEC Informs Crypto Exchange Coinbase of Potential Securities Law Violations

23.3.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent Coinbase a “Wells notice” about potential violations of securities law. The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange noted that, unlike what SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said, the securities regulator “will not let crypto...

Ethereum as a deflationary asset, explained

22.3.2023
Deflationary tokens like Ethereum are the key to differentiating Web3 ecosystems from traditional capital markets

History of money: From fiat to crypto, explained

21.3.2023
Money’s history is extensive, yet modern currencies are primarily supported by the state’s management of the economy and inflation through fiat currency

How do blockchain forensics and asset tracking work?

20.3.2023
Discover the workings of blockchain forensics and asset tracking with real-world examples — e.g., enhance transparency, reduce fraud and improve security

Polygon supernets vs. Avalanche subnets: Key differences

19.3.2023
Both Polygon supernets and Avalanche subnets are scalability solutions that help developers deploy app chains

What are distributed systems, and how do they work?

18.3.2023
Get insights into how distributed systems work with this comprehensive overview

What is quantum cloud computing, and how does it work?

17.3.2023
Quantum cloud computing is a nascent technology with profound implications, and it may soon be widely available thanks to cloud technology

What are fan tokens, and how do they work?

16.3.2023
Fan tokens represent a new revenue stream for clubs and a reward system for fans. Find out here what fan tokens are and how they work

What is crypto contagion, and how does it affect the market?

15.3.2023
Learn about crypto contagion, its impact on the market and how to protect yourself as a stakeholder

NY Regulators Seize Control of Signature Bank, Depositors Assured by Federal Bailout

13.3.2023
On Sunday, the New York Department of Financial Services, or DFS, announced that it had taken possession of Signature Bank. The DFS appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, as the receiver of the bank. In a joint statement, the U.S. Federal Reserve, Treasury Department,...

How blockchain technology revolutionizes digital ownership?

12.3.2023
Blockchain technology transforms digital ownership with secure and transparent ownership tracking. Explore how it establishes proof of digital ownership

US Treasury Secretary Rules Out Government Bailout of Silicon Valley Bank

12.3.2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has ruled out a government bailout of the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which was shut down by regulators on Friday. Yellen explained that the reforms put in place after the 2008 financial crisis were aimed at preventing the need for government bailouts....

Bank of England Shuts Down Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Branch After US Regulators Close Parent Company

11.3.2023
After U.S. regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday, the Bank of England has closed the company’s U.K.-based arm. The central bank explained that it intends to place the subsidiary into bank insolvency procedures. Fallout From SVB Failure Prompts BOE to Close U.K. Branch...

India Brings Crypto Transactions Under Prevention of Money Laundering Act

11.3.2023
India’s finance ministry has announced that crypto transactions will be covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Noting that the move “is a positive step in recognizing the sector,” a crypto insider explained that it will strengthen the industry’s...