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Fed’s Minutes Report Cites High Inflation and Economic Risks in Decision to Hold Rates
4.7.2024
According to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the choice to maintain the federal funds rate in its current range was driven by concerns about ongoing inflation and economic instability. Economic Instability and Inflation Keep Fed Rates Steady At...
Crypto for Advisors: Is Crypto Too Volatile?
4.7.2024
Bitcoin’s volatility is expected to continue declining with every halving. The next one, scheduled for 2028, will render bitcoin four times as scarce as gold. Increasing retail and institutional adoption of this technology is also bound to decrease volatility structurally over time
EU–US Financial Forum Highlights Cooperation on Crypto Regulation
4.7.2024
The EU–U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place last week, with participants exchanging views on topics of mutual interest as part of their regular financial regulatory dialogue. The dialogue was hosted by the European Commission and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. During the forum...
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms hash rate booms 50% in June
4.7.2024
Riot’s hash rate of 22 EH/s surpassed CleanSpark and Core Scientific and now only trails Marathon Digital’s 31.5 EH/s
South African Regulator Investigates 30 Cases of Unlicensed Crypto Operations
3.7.2024
The Enforcement Division within South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has formed a team to investigate individuals or entities operating crypto financial services without proper licenses. Currently, 30 cases are under scrutiny. The FSCA aims to protect the public...
Nigerian Central Bank Warns Financial Institutions Against Rejecting Old or Lower Denomination US Dollars
3.7.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria warned local financial institutions against rejecting older or lower-denomination U.S. dollar banknotes. The apex bank said it will take strong action against financial institutions that refuse to accept mutilated or overcirculated local currency banknotes. Older U.S....
United Nations, ICP launch digital credentials pilot in Cambodia
3.7.2024
The UNDP’s Universal Trusted Credentials will get its second trial in Cambodia. The plan is to create a 10-country ecosystem
UN Development Programme Partners With Dfinity Foundation to Boost MSME Inclusion
3.7.2024
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a partnership with the Dfinity Foundation to enhance its Universal Trusted Credentials (UTC) initiative. The collaboration aims to improve financial inclusion for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) globally using blockchain...
Could a financial crisis end crypto’s bull run?
3.7.2024
Blockchain technology doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and the outside world has become a less secure place. Could crypto survive a TradFi collapse?
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Partners with the DFINITY Foundation to enhance financial inclusion of MSMEs
3.7.2024
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the DFINITY Foundation, which will leverage the Internet Computer Blockchain technology to further develop and implement the Universal Trusted Credentials (UTC) initiative. This collaboration underscores...
Bitget in ‘active discussions’ to receive licensing in India
3.7.2024
Bitget is currently operating in the Indian market but faces some issues with signing up new users due to certain regulatory limitations
Latam Insights Encore: The Bolivian Opportunity for Crypto After Its Unbanning
2.7.2024
Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we examine the opportunity for cryptocurrency in Bolivia after the central bank unbanned it from its financial system and how the citizens might...
Tether signs MoU to promote crypto freedom in Turkey
2.7.2024
Stablecoin giant Tether is eager to learn about the possibilities of introducing new business lines into Turkey's banking in cooperation with the local crypto firm BTguru
Robinhood users are getting AI tools to help them trade
2.7.2024
Robinhood has acquired Pluto Capital, an AI powered investment research firm
Hashnote Partners With Anchorage Digital to Offer Secure Crypto Investment Returns
1.7.2024
Hashnote, a digital asset manager, has announced a partnership with crypto custody firm Anchorage Digital to offer secure investment returns for institutional clients. This collaboration integrates Anchorage’s custody services with Hashnote’s derivative strategies. Hashnote...
The Six-Digit Struggle: What if Bitcoin Falls Short of $100K?
30.6.2024
As bitcoin continues to lead the cryptocurrency market, its notable climb beyond previous peaks has drawn the interest of investors and supporters alike. The dominant cryptocurrency’s latest performance suggests it might approach a triple top, potentially exceeding $90,000. However, reaching...
Crypto ATM Installations Rise in 2024, Adding 2,564 New Machines Globally
30.6.2024
In June, the number of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) saw a slight decline, yet 377 new ATMs were installed during the month. Since January 2024, data shows a total of 2,564 crypto ATMs have been deployed globally. 2024 Sees Steady Rise in Crypto ATMs Despite June Dip At the end...
Nigerian official advocates blockchain, AI against illicit financial flows
29.6.2024
The financial watchdog chair said that these funds could significantly enhance infrastructure, healthcare, and education across the continent if recovered
AI ‘Skeleton Key’ attack found by Microsoft could expose personal, financial data
28.6.2024
Aside from being wary about which AI services you use, there are other steps organizations can take to protect against having data exposed
Banque de France, Hong Kong Monetary Authority explore CBDC, tokenization
28.6.2024
The HKMA set up Project Ensemble months ago. Now we know why