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Ethereum’s Merge FOMO isn’t priced in, making a spike to $2.6K a possibility
2.6.2022
Ethereum's price action hangs around major swing lows despite the all-important Merge network upgrade. Analysis suggests ETH is discounted below $2,000
Russia Considers Using Cryptocurrencies for International Settlements
28.5.2022
Authorities in Russia are mulling over the possible use of digital currencies for international payments, a high-ranking official from the finance ministry has indicated. If recognized as property, he noted, cryptocurrency can be utilized in barter deals with foreign partners. Finance Ministry...
Report: Cryptocurrency Can Potentially Complement Mobile Money Argues Kenyan Banker
21.5.2022
The CEO of one of Kenya’s biggest lenders has argued there is a possibility cryptocurrencies will complement mobile money in Africa but first, there is a need to convince regulators of their benefits. African Regulators’ Stance on Crypto Cryptocurrencies can potentially complement...
Central Bank of Chile Studies Issuance of a Digital Currency
14.5.2022
The Central Bank of Chile revealed it is studying how to issue a national digital currency, the digital peso. The bank issued a report titled “Issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency in Chile,” where it explores the possibility of the creation of a central bank digital currency...
Kadena Launches $100 Million Grant Fund to Develop Web3 Experiences
23.4.2022
Kadena, a proof-of-work-based cryptocurrency that also has the possibility of supporting smart contracts, has announced a new set of grants directed to incentivize the creation of Web3 experiences. This $100 million grant fund is part of the Kadena Eco initiative, whose objective is to offer...
Report: Saudi Arabia Exploring Possibility of Implementing Blockchain in Government
23.4.2022
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking into the possibility of implementing blockchain technology across its government as well as allowing the use of cryptocurrencies. However, an official said the kingdom can only successfully build blockchain-based solutions if it hires people that...
Game Studio Blizzard Is Polling Players About Crypto and NFTs
21.4.2022
Blizzard, a game studio and part of the Activision-Blizzard company, has started polling some gamers about the use of NFTs and cryptocurrency elements. The survey, which was only directed to some of its players, raised rumors about the possibility of the company introducing some of these elements...
The Eerie Similarities of Today’s Great Monetary Shift and the Panic-Led Creation of the Federal Reserve System
9.4.2022
While many Americans believe the U.S. Federal Reserve is the caretaker of the country’s monetary system, its also believed to be one of the worst financial institutions ever created. In 2022, amid a gloomy economy, war, and a number of global crises, the possibility of a great monetary shift...
US Bond Markets Signal Economic Downturn, Trend Forecaster Says if War Ensues ‘Odds of Recession Increase’
1.4.2022
As Americans continue to deal with rising inflation, on Tuesday the spread between 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields inverted, signaling the U.S. economy may be headed for a recession. This week, a myriad of financial reports have noted that the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status could...
DEXs and KYC: A match made in hell or a real possibility?
23.3.2022
Decentralized exchanges must figure out how to up their Know Your Customer compliance before the regulation wave hits
Salvadoran Bitcoin Bonds Might Be Issued by State Geothermal Company La Geo, Delays Possible
23.3.2022
The treasury minister of El Salvador, Alejandro Zelaya, has informed about the future of the issuance of the bitcoin bonds and the possibility of these being issued by La Geo, the national geothermal power company. Zelaya also referred to the day of issuance of these instruments, hinting at...
Qatar Central Bank Studying Digital Banks and CBDCs
18.3.2022
Qatar Central Bank is presently examining the possibility of issuing a digital currency as well as digital bank licensing, an official has said. The official adds this study will help the central bank get an understanding of what its area of focus should be. The Growing Significance of CBDC...
MiCA Amendments Proposed Last Minute Revive Threat of EU Ban on Bitcoin, Report Reveals
14.3.2022
Changes to the EU’s MiCA proposal to regulate crypto markets, suggested shortly before a vote on the package, indicate a bitcoin ban is still a possibility. Despite recently removing wording that would have prohibited coins with energy-intensive mining, some members of the European...
Santander to Offer Loans Backed by Agricultural Commodity Tokens
10.3.2022
Santander is developing the possibility of offering loans backed by tokens that are collateralized in agricultural products. The bank has partnered with Agrotoken, a company that launched a series of agricultural commodity tokens already being used in agriculture-related markets to make...
Analysts Debate Economic Fallout Odds From Russia’s Invasion, Historian Says World May Face Worst Energy Crisis Since the 1970s
4.3.2022
While Russia’s Ukraine invasion has been at the forefront of people’s minds, a global recession and the possibility of an energy crisis have been thrown into the conversation. Reports concerning the U.S. economy note that risks of an economic recession are climbing, and energy market...
Ebay CEO Talks NFTs and Crypto, Exec Says Company Continues to ‘Evaluate Other Forms of Payments’
28.2.2022
The president and chief executive officer of Ebay, Jamie Iannone, discussed the possibility of digital currency acceptance on the online auction website and non-fungible token (NFT) sales in a recent interview published on February 27. Iannone stressed that currently, Ebay doesn’t accept...
Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Rise on Possibility of Russia-Ukraine Talks
25.2.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos extended gains into Friday, although some traders expect rallies to fade amid geopolitical uncertainty. Altcoins led the way higher, which could point to bullish sentiment over the short-term
Ricardo Salinas Pliego Hints at Elektra Group Selling Bitcoin in Its Stores
10.2.2022
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, president of the Salinas Group, owner of the Elektra Group stores, hinted at the possibility of the shops selling bitcoin. The executive stated that due to the regulations of the Central Bank of Mexico, his company cannot implement cryptocurrency integration in the Azteca...
Central Bank of Jordan Exploring the Possibility of Launching a CBDC
1.2.2022
The governor of the Central Bank of Jordan recently said his institution is studying the possibility of launching a legal digital currency, one that will be linked with its national currency. He also suggested that cryptocurrency trading might eventually be allowed in Jordan once the necessary...
Mercadolibre Gets Closer to Crypto With Investments in Paxos and Mercado Bitcoin
24.1.2022
Mercadolibre, one of the biggest Latam-based unicorns, has announced strategic investments in two cryptocurrency exchanges: Paxos and Mercado Bitcoin. With these investments, the platform gets closer to cryptocurrency, having already bought bitcoin as a direct investment for its treasury,...