Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) challenging the securities regulator’s decision to reject its application…
Continue ReadingCircle Internet Financial has revealed a usd coin custody partnership with the American bank holding company New York Community Bancorp (NYCB). Under the agreement, NYCB’s subsidiary, New York Community Bank,…
Continue ReadingThe government in Tehran is taking steps in preparation of the launch of Iran’s new digital currency, referred to as the crypto rial. The monetary authority of the Islamic Republic…
Continue ReadingThe Central Bank of Russia continues to step up efforts to test and issue the digital ruble, with a roadmap for the full implementation of the new form of the…
Continue ReadingRussia’s largest bank, Sberbank, is going to carry out the first transfer of digital assets on its own dedicated platform within a month, a top executive revealed this week. The…
Continue ReadingA DAO-based financial industry means lower fees across the board, accessibility, and transparency. Would it be possible? Global banking network as a DAO Imagining a DAO-based global banking network may…
Continue ReadingBrutal economic conditions coupled with dramatically falling crypto prices have led to massive layoffs within the blockchain industry. Many in the crypto world have been glued to their screens with…
Continue ReadingAnalysis of Bitcoin’s Proof of Work and the Lightning Network exposes the banking system as energy hungry, demonstrating that Bitcoin is better for the planet. Fresh figures on Bitcoin’s (BTC)…
Continue ReadingNexo says it currently has no exposure to Three Arrows Capital and has 100% liquidity to meet its debt obligations. The price of Nexo (NEXO) continued to fall on June…
Continue ReadingBitcoin mining’s climate impact has been heavily criticized, but the emissions of corporate cash and investments have often flown under the radar. The Carbon Bankroll Report was released on May…
Continue ReadingBurnout is experienced in numerous fields and finance is no exception. Bitcoin offers a viable and non-correlated alternative to a system known for burnout. Dr. Riste Simnjanovski is a tenured…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrencies may be coming to Americans’ retirement plans. Some see it as a sound financial strategy, while others remain skeptical. In April, United States-based retirement plan provider Fidelity Investments moved…
Continue ReadingRostec, the Russian manufacturing and technology conglomerate, has developed a system allowing the processing of international settlements and storage of digital currency. The blockchain-based platform has been announced as an…
Continue ReadingFidelity is planning a hiring spree to add ether trading and custody services to its cryptocurrency business. “As the demand for digital assets continues to steadily grow and the marketplace…
Continue ReadingThe Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has accelerated the development of its digital ruble in response to Western sanctions. The monetary authority now intends to pilot transactions with the new…
Continue ReadingU.S. equities markets jumped on Thursday as stock traders saw some relief after a number of weekly losses. All the major stock indexes rebounded after falling for nearly eight weeks…
Continue ReadingStrong euro and overbought readings could pressure the dollar further, showing signs of topping out—Bitcoin at risk of falling. The U.S. dollar index (DXY) retreated broadly from its prevailing bull…
Continue ReadingThe co-founder of the company Wework, Adam Neumann, is behind a new crypto project called Flowcarbon and on Tuesday, the blockchain project revealed it raised $70 million from a handful…
Continue ReadingThe first digital financial assets based on Russian blockchains may be issued as early as this year, a high-ranking parliamentarian announced. Three platforms are already registered as issuers, said Anatoly…
Continue ReadingBank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau reportedly said that the recent crypto market volatility had been a “wake-up call” for global regulators. Central bank governors and finance ministers…
Continue ReadingGrayscale Investments has announced the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Europe. The company’s Future of Finance UCITS ETF will list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Borsa Italiana,…
Continue ReadingA recent survey study has found that two out of five Americans in committed relationships have admitted to hiding a cryptocurrency purchase from their partner. The crypto-cheating partners believe disclosing…
Continue ReadingA survey carried out by the central bank of Israel has returned mostly positive responses from stakeholders regarding the possible issuance of a digital shekel currency. Many of the participants…
Continue ReadingThe African startup, Mara, recently said it has raised about $23 million in funding from organizations ranging from Coinbase Ventures to individual angel investors like Amit Bhatia and Hamad Alhoimaizi.…
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett-backed Nubank, one of the world’s largest digital banking platforms, has launched cryptocurrency trading. Starting with bitcoin and ether, the bank explained that its 54 million customers can “buy,…
Continue ReadingSeveral major financial services firms, including Citi, Wells Fargo, and BNY Mellon, are investing in institutional digital asset technology provider Talos, which aims to remove “the barriers to wide-scale crypto…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand-based venture capital firm Global From Day 1 (GD1) recently said it had launched a $5 million Web3 and crypto-focused venture capital fund to back local startups. The fund…
Continue ReadingThe European Central Bank (ECB) leans toward a “transparent” digital euro over one that ensures a higher level of privacy for its users, a presentation devoted to the project has…
Continue ReadingBankoff, a platform offering virtual cards that could be topped up with cryptocurrency, has told customers its cards are no longer supported by payment systems Visa and Stripe. They allowed…
Continue ReadingA long time ago, in an economic environment far far away, the merchant controlled their own financial destiny — so they shall soon again. Get the full book now in…
Continue ReadingSALT’s Crypto Bahamas brought together traditional financial players with crypto companies and industry experts to discuss the future of digital assets. The crypto community and Wall Street converged last week…
Continue ReadingThe report highlights the DeFi’s potential for lower financial audit costs and substantial opportunities for financial integration across borders Analysts from the European Commission showed an unexpected understanding of how…
Continue ReadingSamsung Group’s investment arm is reportedly set to list a blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Hong Kong Exchange during the first half of this year. The ETF will have…
Continue ReadingEurozone’s monetary authority, the Eurosystem, is looking to enlist financial companies willing to develop front-end solutions for the digital euro. The plan is to carry out a “prototyping exercise” this…
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Labor Department has “grave concerns” about Fidelity Investments allowing investors to put bitcoin into their 401(k) accounts for retirement savings. An official of the Labor Department said it…
Continue ReadingGlobal investment bank Goldman Sachs has reportedly offered its first-ever loan backed by cryptocurrency. The cash loan was collateralized by bitcoin owned by the borrower. A spokesperson for Goldman Sachs…
Continue ReadingThe world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, has launched a blockchain exchange-traded fund (ETF). The fund, trading on the NYSE Arca, gives investors exposure to “companies that are involved in the…
Continue ReadingWall Street suffered Monday morning as the major U.S. stock indexes dropped further, building on losses gathered last week. Reports indicate that investors are concerned about the upcoming Federal Reserve…
Continue ReadingRussia’s monetary authority intends to conduct the first settlements with the digital ruble next year, its governor announced this week. Speaking to Russian lawmakers, the official highlighted the important role…
Continue ReadingBorrowing and lending are two important parts of DeFi, but they have been missing an effective operating credential: a decentralized credit rating. The concept of lending and borrowing is as…
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