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Spreading USD-Pegged Stablecoins—Trump-Backed Defi Project Reveals ‘Transformative’ Plans
4.9.2024
Over the past few weeks, there’s been a buzz of intrigue and speculation around World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. After facing some rumors and critiques, the project’s X account finally released fresh details about its mission...
Payments in National Currencies Surge to 92% Among SCO Members
1.9.2024
Payments in national currencies among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members have reportedly increased from 40% in 2022 to 92%, signaling a move away from reliance on the U.S. dollar. Similar to the BRICS economic bloc, the SCO, which includes Russia, China, India, and recently added Iran...
Dogecoin Manipulation Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Dismissed
1.9.2024
Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. successfully had a lawsuit dismissed that accused them of manipulating the price of dogecoin (DOGE) for personal gain. A U.S. District Judge in Manhattan ruled that the plaintiffs failed to provide convincing evidence, despite multiple revisions of their claims. The lawsuit...
40 Nations Join US and South Korea in Combating North Korean Crypto Crimes
29.8.2024
The U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on protecting the virtual asset industry from exploitation by North Korea (DPRK) and disrupting its revenue generation. The event aimed to curb...
Cryptoquant Report Reveals Faltering Global Bitcoin Demand Despite Recent Spike
28.8.2024
A recent report from Cryptoquant reveals that comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sparked a surge in U.S. bitcoin demand last week, though overall global demand remains weak. The report highlights the mixed signals in the market following the Fed’s announcement. Analysis Says...
Former Russian PM: BRICS Not Ready for Common Currency
27.8.2024
Sergey Stepashin, Russia’s former prime minister, explained that it’s premature to discuss a common BRICS currency, emphasizing the importance of increasing payments in national currencies instead. He cited challenges in creating a common currency, particularly between large economies like...
Peter Schiff Warns of Looming US Dollar Crisis and Economic Collapse
25.8.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has cautioned about the U.S. dollar index falling substantially, “triggering a U.S. dollar crisis, crashing the economy, and sending consumer prices and long-term interest rates soaring.” Schiff further warned of higher inflation and stagflation...
Devere CEO Advises Shifting Away From US Assets as Dollar Weakens
22.8.2024
Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory and investment management firm Devere Group, has advised investors to reassess portfolios due to the U.S. dollar’s significant drop, which signals a potential shift in market dynamics. The dollar’s decline could present both challenges...
Latin American E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Launches U.S. Dollar-Tied Stablecoin
21.8.2024
Customers of Mercado Libre digital bank subsidiary Mercado Pago will be able to buy and sell Meli Dollar with their Brazilian reais balances
Russian Finance Minister Discloses That Over 90% of Bilateral Trade With China Is Settled Outside the U.S. Dollar System
20.8.2024
Anton Siluanov, the Russian Finance Minister, pointed out that a majority of the bilateral trade with China is being conducted outside the U.S. dollar system. He stressed that over 90% of these transactions have been completed using national currencies (rubles and yuan) due to the risks associated...
While Useful, Bitcoin Will Not Replace the U.S. Dollar, Russian Analyst Warns
16.8.2024
Viktor Pershikov, a Russian expert in financial markets, has explored the opportunities that crypto and bitcoin will bring to Russia following the laws approved recently by President Putin. Pershikov stated that, while some cryptocurrencies present interesting opportunities as payment tools...
Bitcoin Scam Targets US County Residents With Fake Warrants
14.8.2024
A scam email targeting residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is falsely soliciting Bitcoin payments to resolve supposed arrest warrants. The fraudulent emails claim to be from authorities like the “FDIC government office warrant division” and include misleading subject lines...
New Jersey Regulators Urge Crypto Investors to Withdraw Funds From Abra
13.8.2024
New Jersey’s Attorney General, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Bureau of Securities have urged investors to immediately withdraw funds from crypto platform Abra. This follows a multi-state investigation into the platform’s alleged violations of state securities laws. Affected...
Economist Art Laffer Slams US Economic Policies, Warns of Dollar’s Decline as Global Reserve Currency
10.8.2024
Economist Art Laffer, known for his work on supply-side economics, has expressed concerns over the future of the U.S. dollar in a recent interview. Laffer argues that current U.S. economic policies are leading to the dollar’s decline, making it less attractive as a global reserve currency....
Coinbase Challenges CFTC Proposal, Advocates for Balanced Regulation of Event Contracts
9.8.2024
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has raised concerns on social media regarding the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) proposed rule to ban certain event contracts. Coinbase has also formally responded to the proposal, urging the CFTC to reconsider its stance, which...
As Trump Suggests Crypto as a Fix to U.S. Debt, Harris Camp Highlights His Remarks
2.8.2024
Former President Donald Trump heaped more praise on the "very, very smart people" of the crypto industry in an interview broadcast on Friday, suggesting that the U.S. embracing Bitcoin {{BTC}} could aid in addressing the $35 trillion U.S. national debt. Though Vice President Kamala Harris,...
Venezuelan Crime Organization Tren De Aragua Gets Sanctioned by OFAC on Crypto Money Laundering Allegations
18.7.2024
Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also stated that the organization...
Billionaire Mark Cuban Connects Silicon Valley’s Trump Support to Bitcoin
17.7.2024
On Wednesday, billionaire investor Mark Cuban shared on X about Silicon Valley’s growing backing for former President Trump, labeling it a “bitcoin play.” He argued that reduced tax rates and tariffs are likely to boost bitcoin prices. Mark Cuban Calls Silicon Valley’s Support...
Financial Expert’s Contrarian View: Lower Oil Prices, Weaker US Dollar Under Trump
17.7.2024
Michael Kao, a financial analyst and commentator renowned for his accurate predictions on oil and the U.S. dollar, offers a contrarian perspective on former President Donald Trump’s potential impact on these markets. Kao argues that Trump’s policies will be deflationary for oil...
Price analysis 7/8: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA
8.7.2024
Bitcoin is facing intense selling pressure, but the positive divergence on the RSI suggests a recovery is possible in the near term