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Fed Official: Digital Dollar Decision Still a Long Way Off
10.9.2023
The Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision has affirmed that the U.S. central bank is “a long way” from making a decision on whether to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Fed official also voiced concerns regarding USD stablecoins, emphasizing that they...
Surge in Digital Asset Management: Study Shows Nearly 50% of Asset Managers Now Handle Crypto
8.9.2023
Close to half of asset managers currently have digital assets under management, according to a new study. Firms large and small are implementing crypto strategies for clients and expanding offerings. Asset Managers Embrace Crypto: 48% Now Manage Digital Assets The study by digital currency data...
K8.io (Play Now): Trusted Online Crypto Casino Gambling Site
8.9.2023
K8.io is a popular and trusted online gambling site, founded in 2013. With the development of digital currency, more and more players choose K8. Therefore, they launched the K8 digital currency gaming website in November 2021 to provide players with … Continued
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Genesis Global Capital files a lawsuit against Digital Currency Group
7.9.2023
Genesis Global Capital has filed a lawsuit against Digital Capital Group for defaulting on exorbitantly large amounts of loans. Genesis Global Capital has not received the agreed-upon funds back as of May 2023, per the terms and conditions stipulated by the two corporations. Genesis has hired...
Genesis Sues Parent Firm DCG Over $600 Million Loan Repayment
7.9.2023
Genesis Global Capital (GGC), a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG) based in New York, has initiated two lawsuits against DCG and its international arm, DCGI, aiming to secure the repayment of loans totaling $600 million.
Genesis, which declared bankruptcy in January this year following...
Bitcoin’s 21 Million Supply Cap: Immutable Truth or Future Flexibility?
6.9.2023
This week, the crypto community is abuzz with discussions about Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap and the potential for its alteration. On September 4, in a social media exchange, software developer and Bitcoin Core contributor Peter Todd expressed his belief that in “10-20 years the idea of...
Genesis sues parent company DCG, other affiliate for $600M in overdue loans
6.9.2023
DCG borrowed $500,000 from its subsidiary last year and DCG Investments borrowed over 18,000 BTC and both have allegedly defaulted
Genesis Global Capital Files for Over $600M in Unpaid DCG Loans: Court Docs
6.9.2023
Genesis Global Capital, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, filed in court for DCG to repay outstanding loans in excess of $600 million on Wednesday
$21 Million in ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Awaken After Years of Dormancy
6.9.2023
Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) price dipping 6.4% this week and hovering below the $26K mark, a flurry of activity was noted between September 5th and 6th as several substantial ‘sleeping bitcoins’ stirred. After a lull of slightly over six years, an individual splurged 359.92...
US-based Genesis Global Trading will eliminate its crypto spot trading service
5.9.2023
The company, an affiliate of Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group, has been providing crypto spot trading since 2013. Its closure is “for business reasons.”
Decoding the Dominance: A Deep Dive into Ethereum and Tron’s Tether Wallets
5.9.2023
Although bitcoin and ethereum dominate the crypto realm in terms of market capitalization, tether (USDT) stands out as the third-largest digital currency by market valuation. Notably, while USDT operates on multiple blockchains, Ethereum and Tron predominantly host its supply. This piece delves...
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Solana and Merchant Acquirers
5.9.2023
Visa is taking a step in advancing digital currency adoption by expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities to the Solana blockchain network. The payments giant also announced new pilot programs with merchant acquirers Worldpay and Nuvei to explore streamlining settlement in the Circle-issued...
Fact or Fiction? Theories Littered Across Social Media About Blackrock’s Alleged Bitcoin Buying Spree
3.9.2023
This past week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed seven spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including Blackrock’s proposed Ishares Bitcoin Trust. Alongside this news, Into The Block metrics indicate that from August 13 to the 31st, large BTC holders dubbed...
US Lawmaker: Americans Don’t Need CBDC That Can Track Purchases Like China’s Digital Yuan
1.9.2023
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about the privacy risks of the Federal Reserve issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). “Americans have a right to financial privacy,” one congressman said, emphasizing: “We do not need a CBDC that can track your purchases like China does...
IBM offers guidance for successful implementation of digital euro
31.8.2023
Five members of IBM Consulting created a list of points that the European Commission could consider to optimize its digital euro proposed legislation
Coinbase Debuts Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin; Trading to Roll Out in Phases Pending Liquidity
31.8.2023
Coinbase has listed Paypal’s PYUSD stablecoin, following an announcement of its support for the digital asset just a day earlier. Should liquidity requirements be satisfied, the exchange plans to introduce trading pairs for the asset in stages. Coinbase Adds PYUSD Stablecoin Coinbase,...
Genesis lenders call DCG agreement ‘wholly insufficient’
30.8.2023
The agreement in-principle reached by DCG and creditors also said that the Ad Hoc Group and Gemini did not support the deal
Genesis Lender Group Opposes ‘Wholly Insufficient’ DCG Deal
30.8.2023
Creditors with $2.4 billion in claims against the bankrupt crypto lender could scupper an agreement made after months of wrangling
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29.8.2023
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DCG Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Genesis Creditors, Offering Potential 70%-90% Recovery
29.8.2023
Digital Currency Group has reached a preliminary agreement with Genesis creditors to settle the claims by reimbursing 70-90% in USD equivalent to unsecured creditors.
As per a court filing, the in-principle deal reached with Genesis creditors offers up to 65%- 90% recovery on an in-kind basis...