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Tether is ‘instrument of freedom’ and 'Bitcoin onramp,’ says Bitfinex CTO
9.6.2022
Paolo Ardoino, chief technology officer of Bitfinex and Tether, made the case that Tether is a tool for human rights during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Yellen Downplays Stimulus Contributing to Inflation, Republicans Grill US Treasury Secretary’s Decisions
9.6.2022
U.S. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen doesn’t think inflationary pressures stem from the stimulus policies enacted after the Covid-19 outbreak. While speaking to lawmakers on Wednesday, during the House Ways and Means Committee, Republicans criticized Yellen for not knowing about the risks...
Digital assets still make a lot of sense, says Codex co-founder
8.6.2022
In a Davos interview, Codex's Alex Gordon-Brander talked about the Ethereum launch, Codex’ liquidity specialties, and solving real-world problems with crypto
‘CBDCs are the natural evolution,’ says HyperLedger director Barbosa
6.6.2022
In an interview filmed during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Daniela Barbosa gives the floor to enterprise blockchains and the future of currencies
Report: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Hints at Future Mergers and Acquisitions
5.6.2022
While visiting the World Economic Forum (WEF) event in Davos, Ripple Labs CEO, Brad Garlinghouse discussed the firm’s growth opportunities and despite the crypto economy’s downturn, Garlinghouse spoke about future mergers and acquisitions. ‘I Think We’re More Likely...
Goldman Sachs President Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Economic Shocks and Tougher Times Ahead
5.6.2022
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs’ president and chief operating officer has warned of unprecedented economic shocks and tougher times ahead. His statement echoes JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s warning that a “hurricane” is coming our way. Goldman Sachs President’s...
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Incoming Economic Hurricane — Says ‘You Better Brace Yourself’
2.6.2022
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that an economic “hurricane” is coming. “You better brace yourself,” he advised. “We just don’t know if it’s a minor one or Superstorm Sandy.” Jamie Dimon on the U.S. Economy and QT The CEO of JPMorgan...
Crypto knocking on the WEF's door: The view from Davos
1.6.2022
A look back on the week that was the World Economic Forum and how crypto might have stolen the show
UN agency head sees 'massive opportunities' in crypto: WEF 2022
31.5.2022
“Crypto is just another technology, it’s a matter of how is it being used. It can be used for good or for bad. From where we sit, we see massive opportunities," says the director of the UNICC
China state media signals tighter crypto regulations in Terra aftermath
31.5.2022
China has used its Economic Daily media outlet to signal that further regulatory action may be taken toward stablecoins in the wake of the collapse of Terra’s algorithmic stablecoin
Report: Lebanese Pound Exchange Rate Against Dollar Plunges to All-Time Low
31.5.2022
After relative calm for a few months, the Lebanese pound has plunged to an all-time low of 35,600 per dollar, a report has said. The currency’s latest slide is expected to worsen Lebanon’s economic challenges. Pound Depreciation In a sign that Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis...
Indian Government Finalizing Crypto Consultation Paper — ‘We Are Looking at a Global Paradigm on Digital Assets’
31.5.2022
India’s economic affairs secretary has reportedly revealed that the government’s consultation paper on cryptocurrency is “fairly ready.” He explained that the Indian government is looking at “a global paradigm on digital assets,” emphasizing that...
The Fed’s Christopher Waller Wants 50 bps Rate Hikes Until Inflation Subsides, US Savings Data Plummets
31.5.2022
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller has detailed he is ready to get behind 50 bps rate hikes until the extreme inflationary pressures plaguing the U.S. economy subsides. Waller stressed that until inflation is reduced he doesn’t “see the point of stopping” 50 bps rate...
Report: Latam Countries Are Among the Most Enthusiastic About the Metaverse
30.5.2022
A new survey has found people’s opinion of the metaverse in emerging countries is significantly more positive than in their developed counterparts. The study, carried out by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum (WEF), also shows that Latam countries are among the most enthusiastic about...
Youtuber NasDaily’s Bitcoin buy is $200K underwater: 'Be greedy and HODL'
30.5.2022
Bear market advice from Youtuber NasDaily, whose “once in a generation” bet on Bitcoin is down roughly $200,000
Recession or Prolonged Inflation: The Fed Must Decide Between Two Policy Mistakes, Says Economist
30.5.2022
Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian says the Federal Reserve will have to “decide between two policy mistakes.” One risks triggering a recession and the other could prolong inflation well into 2023. “I think the time has passed for a soft landing,”...
Desperate LUNA Investor Arrested, New Terra Network Announced, Davos Blockchain Talk, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
29.5.2022
From a desperate investor’s ill-advised visit to Terra co-founder Do Kwon’s house resulting in an arrest, the announcement of a new Terra network, and blockchain talk at Davos, to predictions of U.S. economic collapse if inflation isn’t reigned in quickly, there’s...
PM Says Web 3 Is an Opportunity for Japanese ‘Economic Growth’
27.5.2022
The Japanese Prime Minister has spoken to the nation’s parliament about Web 3, claiming that it will spark economic growth – a further indication that pro-business legal reform could be on the cards in the nation.
The Japanese media outlet CoinPost reported that the PM, Fumio Kishida, made...
Partying in Davos with Cointelegraph: Crypto card payments accepted
27.5.2022
We’re saying farewell to the World Economic Forum Annual meeting by demonstrating the real-world utility of crypto payments
After Defaulting Sri Lanka Plans to Print $2.8 Billion Worth of Rupees, Inflation Rate Expected to Top 40%
27.5.2022
The government in crisis-stricken Sri Lanka has said it will print more money and cut spending on infrastructure as part of an attempt to pacify the restive population. The government, however, concedes that printing more money will likely see the inflation rate rise to 40%. Printing More Money...