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Coinbase supports new court action to remove Tornado Cash ban
6.4.2023
The motion is part of a broader effort to restore internet privacy rights for U.S. citizens
Bitcoin Cash recovery begins, Cardano shows growth, & DigiToads price up by 20% in 1st presale
5.4.2023
The cryptocurrency market has recently been experiencing short bullish rallies as many popular projects registering negative price action are now surging ahead. Take the example of Bitcoin Cash. The peer-to-peer payments platform is expected to recover as bulls seek to compensate for past losses....
Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Turns 48 Today, Coinciding With the Anniversary of FDR’s US Gold Ban
5.4.2023
According to the P2P Foundation forum, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has ostensibly turned 48 today on April 5, 2023. More than 14 years ago, Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the forum members, noting that the inventor “developed a new open-source P2P e-cash system called...
Today in Crypto: Police Looking for the Killer of MobileCoin Exec Bob Lee, MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 1,045 BTC, Fashion Giant Ralph Lauren Enables Crypto Payments in Miami Store
5.4.2023
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Cash App creator dies following stabbing in San Francisco
5.4.2023
Bob Lee, the creator of Cash App and the former technology chief at Square has died after he was stabbed by an unknown attacker
Biggest Movers: ADA Snaps Losing Streak as BCH Moves to 10-Day High
3.4.2023
Cardano ended a two-day losing streak on Monday, as the token moved closer to a two-month high to start the week. Cryptocurrency markets were mostly lower in today’s session, with the global market cap down 0.36% as of writing. Bitcoin cash also climbed, hitting a ten-day high. Cardano (ADA)...
Bitcoin Ordinals daily inscriptions surge due to ‘BRC-20 tokens’
3.4.2023
The BRC-20 token standard utilizes Ordinal inscriptions to deploy token contracts, mint tokens, and transfer tokens
‘Panic of 2023’: James Corbett Explains How Bank Crisis Could Lead to CBDC ‘Nightmare of Total Monetary Control’
31.3.2023
Investigative journalist James Corbett has recently referred to the ongoing global banking crisis involving SVB, Signature Bank, Credit Suisse and others as the “Panic of 2023,” drawing comparisons to what he views as historical precedents, and pointing ahead to an inevitable and bleak...
Australian 'Big 4' bank ANZ halts cash withdrawals from many branches
31.3.2023
The move comes as Australians continue to reduce their usage of cash and bank branches, but has sparked fears that the death of cash is near
Bitcoin Millionaire Tim Draper Advises Startups to Keep Bitcoin as a Hedge Against a ‘Domino’ Run on the Banks
28.3.2023
Tim Draper, a venture capitalist and bitcoin millionaire, has included bitcoin as part of a series of cash management recommendations offered to startup founders. Draper recommended having at least two payrolls worth of cash in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to avoid being affected by bank...
Businesses should hold two payrolls 'worth of cash' in crypto: Tim Draper
26.3.2023
American venture capital investor Tim Draper warned business founders to build preventative plans to be ready for bank failures “that could happen more and more” if the government continues to "print money and whipsaw interest rates."
Digital Euro Key for European Payment Autonomy, ECB President Lagarde Says
24.3.2023
The digital euro has an important role in preserving the payment autonomy of Europe, the head of the eurozone’s monetary authority emphasized. The new currency, which is still under development, is meant to be sovereign and safe, cheap and widely available, Christine Lagarde assured during...
Nigeria's eNaira Wallet Use, Transactions Climb Amid Cash Shortages: Bloomberg
22.3.2023
The number of eNaira wallets has jumped more than 12-fold to 13 million since October
Nigeria CBDC adoption spikes as fiat currency shortage grip the nation
22.3.2023
The acute cash shortage in Nigeria was due to the central bank’s decision to replace older bank notes with bigger denominations amid rising inflation
First Republic Bank’s Shares Downgraded to Junk Status by S&P Global; Stock Slides More Than 25% Lower
20.3.2023
After UBS acquired Credit Suisse and close to a dozen financial institutions injected $30 billion into First Republic Bank four days ago, S&P Global downgraded First Republic’s shares to junk status on Sunday. Investors are concerned that the cash infusion from 11 major financial...
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....
US Bank Outflows and Concerns Mount: 11 Banks Bail Out First Republic Bank From Collapse
17.3.2023
After the fall of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), and Signature Bank (SNBY), First Republic Bank, a commercial bank and wealth management services provider, is the latest financial institution to receive a bailout. Close to a dozen lenders announced they will deposit $30 billion into...
Moscow City Crypto Exchanges Ready to Send Cash to London, Report
17.3.2023
An investigation into digital asset exchanges in the Russian capital has established that some of them are ready to buy digital coins and deliver paper money in the U.K. The transfer of funds does not usually involve the identification of the clients, Transparency International Russia reveals in...
Why isn't the Federal Reserve requiring banks to hold depositors' cash?
15.3.2023
The fact that most banks aren’t required to keep your money on hand makes it likely that more bank failures will occur in the months ahead
Study Shows QR and Digital Payments Continue Gaining Ground in Argentina
14.3.2023
A recent study made by Fiserv, a global payments company, shows that QR and digital wallets have grown significantly as payment options in Argentina. While credit card preference has stagnated, the use of cash for payments has decreased, with only 14% of the polled choosing to use it over other...