San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple has unveiled a new platform for central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their own central bank digital currency (CBDC), called the Ripple CBDC Platform. The platform will use the same blockchain technology as the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and will offer solutions for wholesale and retail CBDCs on a
The United States dollar has long been the dominant global reserve currency, but this is changing. In 2001, the US dollar accounted for 71% of global foreign exchange reserves. As of 2021, that number has decreased to just over 58%. This shift, known as de-dollarization, is being pursued by countries like Russia and China, who
Bitcoin was introduced in 2009 as an alternative to traditional, centralized payment methods. However, even after 14 years, most cryptocurrency platforms still struggle to offer complete decentralization. Cloak Protocol is a new cryptocurrency that aims to solve this issue by providing anonymity, security, and privacy to users. The Features of Cloak Protocol Cloak Protocol is
The Floki Inu coin, a meme coin that had been struggling recently, has shown signs of resurgence. Despite its catastrophic performance, chart analyses have indicated an emerging uptrend with the coin’s price action carving out higher highs and higher lows. Experts predict a 12% surge that could breach its immediate resistance of $0.00004, potentially escalating
HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency financial service provider, is looking to raise up to $200 million in funding to expand its operations and tap new opportunities in the Asian cryptocurrency market. The company is currently in early-stage talks with venture capitalists to raise the funds at over $1 billion valuation. The details of the
RTFKT, short for “artifact,” was founded by Chris Le, Steven Vasilev, and Benoit Pagotto, who are experts in gaming, design, and technology. Their vision was to bridge the gap between physical and digital fashion by creating digital fashion items intended for video games and virtual environments. This unique approach has transformed how we perceive fashion
While positive news of debt ceiling talks have helped the United States stock markets to recover, the same cannot be said for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin has fallen below the $27,000 support, indicating that buyers are struggling to maintain relief rallies. Institutional investors are booking profits due to macro uncertainty, with $200 million being withdrawn
The popular cryptocurrency exchange, Uniswap, is set to launch on the Moonbeam parachain of Polkadot, according to a recent proposal approved on the exchange’s governance forum. Blockchain at Michigan, an educational group, presented the proposal, which passed with near-unanimous support, with only a single token being used to vote against it. Details of the Proposal
Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance, Aisha Ghaus, stated that the country could not legalize cryptocurrency trading due to its recent removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “Grey List” and concerns about terror financing. During a Senate Standing Committee on Finance meeting, the minister explained that FATF had imposed strict conditions for using
Ether’s price has hit a 7-day low of $1,788 on May 17, following a sell-off triggered by Chinese prosecutors’ crackdown on the NFT market and the UK lawmakers’ proposal to regulate crypto assets like gambling. The price drop has been further exacerbated by the decline in Bitcoin’s price, which lost its key $27,000 support level,
Crypto.com, the Singaporean cryptocurrency exchange, has recently launched an update to its decentralized finance (DeFi) wallet service. The update enables support for fiat-to-crypto purchases in more countries and the addition of three new tokens. New Tokens and Fiat-to-Crypto Purchases In a recent blog post, Crypto.com announced that it has added Polygon (MATIC), USD Coin (USDC),
In a recent interview, Canadian psychologist and political commentator Jordan Peterson spoke with tech expert and entrepreneur Brian Roemmele about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. During the conversation, Roemmele discussed how blockchain technology, specifically Bitcoin, could be integrated into a popular payment system due to its decentralized nature. Peterson agreed, stating that Bitcoin is the
Grayscale Investments has been asked by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to withdraw its application for a Filecoin Trust product, as the regulator believes that the underlying asset, Filecoin (FIL), can be considered a security. Grayscale had submitted a Form 10 application on April 14 for the updated Filecoin Trust product, which
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to Grayscale, stating that Filecoin (FIL) tokens qualify as securities. Grayscale, a crypto manager that is part of the Digital Currency Group, was asked to retract the Form 10 request submitted for the Filecoin Trust. This request would have made it an entity reporting
Celsius, a crypto lender undergoing bankruptcy and restructuring processes, has seen substantial activity in its wallets. Despite its ongoing situation, it has transferred nearly $900 million worth of ETH in the past week. Celsius is one of the largest firms with a staked ETH portfolio. Transfer of ETH to smart contract According to data from
Voyager Digital, a crypto lending platform that filed for bankruptcy in July 2022, has received court approval to begin repaying its customers’ trapped funds. However, the repayments will only cover 36% of what customers are owed. The liquidation procedures come after over 10 months of freezing customer withdrawals, which was caused by the bankruptcy of
Major centralized exchanges experienced a substantial growth in their futures trading volumes at the end of March. According to data from WuBlockchain, Bitfinex and Deribit saw triple-digit percentage gains in futures trading volume compared to February, at 122.7% and 111.8%, respectively, with figures reaching over $3 billion and $27 billion. Meanwhile, Binance recorded a 47.7%
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate has expressed concerns about the growing NFT market in the country. The market is still in its infancy and faces challenges due to a lack of industry standards and government regulation. These factors, combined with the novelty of the market, result in several financial and social risks, including price manipulation, scams,
Bitcoin’s Ordinal inscriptions have been gaining unstoppable momentum, defying skeptics and surpassing several milestones. The blockchain now boasts over 7 million inscriptions, a clear indication of the high demand for this trend. As of May 16, 2023, the number of inscriptions stands at 7,204,882, up from the inaugural one in December 2022. The growth rate
OKX, the cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that its wallet will soon support Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens trading. According to a statement released on May 16th, the exchange will enable support for BRC-20 token trading and BTC cross-chain swap this week, while support for Ordinal inscriptions and token casting will be allowed in June. The
The crypto market has taken a downturn just as Bitcoin (BTC) seemed poised for a price breakout. On May 16, Bitcoin hit a 7-day low of $26,970, causing concern among traders that a larger price dip may be on the horizon. Adding to these worries, a CME gap is currently sitting at $24,000. Ether (ETH)
In recent weeks, Coinbase has been requesting clear regulatory guidelines from the SEC to maintain compliance. In response, the SEC has remained silent, leading Coinbase to take legal action. The CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, has stated that his company is keen to avoid regulatory enforcement and instead, promote cooperation and amicable discussions with regulators.
On Monday, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office conducted a search on two of the country’s leading digital asset exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, as part of an investigation into a growing scandal regarding the suspicious cryptocurrency dealings of a South Korean opposition lawmaker. Kim Nam-kuk, a first-term member of the National Assembly, was accused of
Bitcoin’s recent volatility continued as it failed to break above $27,500 and subsequently retraced to fall below $27,000 once again. Altcoins also experienced minor declines, with Ethereum (ETH) nearing a break below $1,800 and Binance Coin (BNB) falling to $310. However, XRP was an exception with a notable price surge. Last week saw Bitcoin’s price
OKX, a leader in Web3 technology, has announced the launch of its new Ordinals Marketplace on OKX Wallet, allowing users to mint and trade Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens. This move demonstrates OKX’s continued support for the Bitcoin ecosystem and positions OKX Wallet as the only multi-chain wallet that facilitates trading and minting of Ordinals,
The five member nations of the BRICS economic bloc are developing guidelines to address the growing interest of other countries wanting to join the bloc. South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, revealed the news while addressing the South African line ministry on “Strengthening Partnerships for a Fairer and More Equitable Global
Mattel, the popular toymaker, has teamed up with the Fast & Furious franchise to create a new digital collection that features the iconic vehicles from the films. The collection is set to be released in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), providing fans with an exciting new way to engage with their favorite cinematic cars.