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BTC Dev Wants to ‘Fix’ Ordinal Inscription ‘Exploit,’ Blackrock Updates ETF Filing, and More — Week in Review
10.12.2023
BTC developer Luke Dashjr wants to “fix” Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions, as he views them as exploitative, dividing the crypto community. In other news, in a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing update, monolithic asset manager Blackrock has noted the possibility of BTC being...
Do Kwon to be Extradited to the United States: Report
7.12.2023
Terraform Labs’ founder, Do Kwon, is set to be extradited to the U.S. following months of speculation, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal released Thursday. “Not excluding that kind of possibility” Kwon has been imprisoned in Montenegro since authorities caught...
Taiwan to Consider Crypto ETFs Based on Global Trends and Regulatory Development
5.12.2023
Source: pexels Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is exploring the possibility of introducing cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The FSC revealed that it is closely studying foreign cryptocurrency futures products and ETFs. The intention is to gradually ease restrictions...
Centralized Provider Problem Causes Nationwide Digital Payment Meltdown in Spain: Users Turn to Crypto and Cash
21.11.2023
A problem with Redsys, a third-party platform used in all of Spain, caused a meltdown for almost all of the digital payment options in the country, leaving citizens without means of payment for hours. The incident left stores without the possibility of using credit and debit cards for receiving...
JPMorgan Warns of Potential Lawsuits if SEC Rejects Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications
26.10.2023
The possibility of SEC approval for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has generated growing optimism in recent weeks, with some analysts predicting approvals could come within months. Potential legal battles loom if the SEC ultimately rejects any spot Bitcoin ETF applications, however....
Marathon CEO Fred Thiel Warns About Fed Losing Its Weapons to Fight Inflation During Upcoming Period of Fiscal Dominance
26.9.2023
Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, has warned about the future of the U.S. economy and the consequences of the Federal Reserve’s current monetary policy. Thiel noted the possibility of an upcoming period of fiscal dominance, in which...
Coinbase CEO Discusses US Crypto Regulation — Sees More Institutional Investors Coming In
12.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has explained that crypto regulation in the U.S. will happen in one of a few ways. He noted that Coinbase is seeing more institutional investors coming in and signing up as they seek “a flight to quality.” The executive added: “There’s a possibility...
Coinbase CEO says leaving US 'not even in the realm of possibility right now': Report
4.8.2023
Brian Armstrong has previously suggested Coinbase might abandon the U.S. for a more crypto-friendly country, but also said the exchange was “100% committed” to the local market
Meter Foundation x LayerZero: reveals the cross-chain possibility
6.7.2023
Meter Foundation takes immense pride in revealing the sheer possibilities of cross-chain on the Meter network and with the incorporation of LayerZero protocol. LayerZero is basically an omnichain interoperability protocol that provides the opportunity for cross-chain all-inclusive message...
Unplugged: The Impending Threat of Widespread Blackouts in Grid-Reliant Economies
29.6.2023
Lately, the media has been captivated by the possibility of a grid collapse and the devastating economic consequences it would entail. Curiously, the internet is teeming with headlines suggesting the plausibility of such a collapse, whether caused by cyberattacks, physical assaults...
Twitter Divided as Speculations Swirl Around FTX 2.0 Reboot: Supporters Rally for Revival, Opponents Skeptical
18.6.2023
Twitter users have been engaged in a lively discussion about the possibility of a reboot for the FTX estate, following recent reports in late May. Opinions on the matter are divided, with opponents of the idea expressing their reservations, while proponents are receptive to the notion of a revamped...
Economist Discusses Viability of BRICS Currency — Says Pegging to Chinese Yuan Would Be ‘First Major Step’
15.6.2023
An economist, who previously worked at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has provided insights on the possibility of a BRICS currency coexisting with the U.S. dollar. Noting that China is a major trading partner of all BRICS nations, he suggested: “Pegging to the renminbi...
Bybit Follows Binance’s Footsteps, Exits Canadian Market Amid Regulatory Concerns
31.5.2023
In the wake of Binance’s departure from Canada, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced its exit from the nation as well, citing “recent regulatory development” as the reason. Effective May 31, Bybit stated that it would cease accepting applications from Canadian residents....
Market Outlook: CME Fedwatch Tool Points to Increased Chance of June Rate Hike
26.5.2023
According to the CME Group Fedwatch tool on Thursday, there was a 51% probability of a quarter-point rate increase during the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on June 14. Just a fortnight ago, the Fedwatch tool indicated a slim possibility of the federal funds rate reaching...
BRICS, Eurasian Economic Union, SCO Members Plan to Discuss Forming an Extensive Alliance
20.5.2023
In four days, representatives from the BRICS nations and the Eurasian Economic Union free trade group are set to convene to explore the possibility of integration with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as revealed by a recent russia-briefing.com report. The report emphasizes...
Citi Analysts Predict ‘Near-Perfect Conditions’ for Silver’s Ongoing Bull Market; Experts Suggest $30 an Ounce a Possibility
22.4.2023
The price of silver fell 2.85% against the U.S. dollar last week. However, taking a broader perspective, the precious metal has made significant gains this year. Over the past six months, silver has risen more than 29% against the greenback, and as of April 22, 2023, it was hovering around $25.08...
Integration of ZKEVM into the ecosystem of TRON & Bittorrent could be a possibility
5.4.2023
Justin Sun recently took to Twitter to announce that TRON and Bittorrent are exploring the possibility of integrating zkEVM into their ecosystem. Also known as zk Ethereum Virtual Machine, the mechanism ensures that the transaction data is held privately with no threat to it in any manner. zkEVM...
Do Kwon’s Extradition Likely to Take Time, Montenegrin Prosecutor Says
28.3.2023
A prosecutor investigating Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon for alleged passport forgery in Montenegro has indicated that he will not be extradited soon. The law enforcement official told South Korean media that Montenegrin authorities intend to indict Kwon within a month, ruling out the possibility...
Cardano news hints at possibility for product integration from Avorak AI
27.3.2023
AI integrations in the rapidly changing world of Blockchain technology are a must for secure, scalable, and user-friendly applications. A recent piece of Cardano news has caught the attention of Blockchains and AI enthusiasts as it hints at the possibility of product integration between Cardano...
Africa-Focused Fintech Chipper Cash Weighs Possible Sale of Business
18.3.2023
One of Africa’s fintech giants, Chipper Cash, is said to be weighing the possibility of selling the business or bringing in new investors. According to the CEO of the FTX and Silicon Valley Bank-backed fintech startup, Chipper Cash had insignificant exposure to both SVB and Signature Bank....