Author: Chris Smith
Morgan Stanley: CBDCs Will Weaken US Dollar Influence
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to analysts at Morgan Stanley, the use of these virtual currencies as payment methods is expected to transform the global financial system.
BlackRock CEO: Ether Spot ETF Applications Will Receive Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in an interview with CNBC, the company is also planning to launch spot ETFs for ether soon.
Binance Thailand Begins Operations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance has now opened its doors to the general public in Thailand.
Venezuelan Authorities End El Petro Project
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe government has officially announced the liquidation of all Petro wallets and the remaining tokens will be automatically converted into the national currency, the bolivar.
Bitfinex $15B Transfer in XRP Was a Failed Exploit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitfinex’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Paolo Ardoino stated that an XRP transaction worth nearly $15 billion was actually part of a partial payment exploit that was unsuccessful.
Berachain Launches a Public Testnet
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe team behind Berachain, a layer 1 blockchain that is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), has recently launched the Artio public testnet.
Fundstrat Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $500,000 in 5 Years
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFundstrat analysts predict that the price of Bitcoin will soar to $500,000 in the next five years.
SEC Gives Approval to 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Applications
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has given the green light for 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs to be launched on an accelerated basis, according to a document uploaded to the SEC website.
Matrixport Analysts: Bitcoin Might Suffer a Correction Before Halving
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMatrixport suggests BTC could potentially drop to $36,000-$38,000 in early spring.
BitGo Gets Provisional License in Singapore
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitGo has received initial approval from Singapore’s main financial regulator for a Major Payment Institution license through its subsidiary based in Singapore.
A Physical BTC Wallet is Taken to the Moon
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccompanied by astronauts, a crypto wallet holding 1 BTC is being transported on the lunar rocket Vulcan Centaur.
SEC Reissues Crypto Warning
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has issued a renewed caution against FOMO (fear of missing out) crypto investing, just days before the expected approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Honduras Recognizes Bitcoin as a Unit of Account
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe economic zone of Próspera in Honduras has officially adopted Bitcoin as a unit of account.
ACE Exchange Founder is Arrested for Fraud
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDavid Pan, the founder of ACE Exchange, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Taiwan, was arrested on suspicion of fraud on Wednesday.
Uzbekistan Fines Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe National Agency for Prospective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan has discovered several violations committed by the Binance cryptocurrency exchange.
South Korea to Limit Use of Credit Cards to Buy Crypto by Local Users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea is proposing a revision to the country’s credit finance laws that would prevent citizens from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrency.
Crypto Hedge Funds’ Income Experiences a 44% Rise
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIncome for hedge funds investing in digital currencies has increased by 44%.
FTX’s Bankruptcy Process Could Last Years
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAlan R. Rosenberg, a partner at Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog, predicts a prolonged legal battle compared to some other crypto bankruptcies like Celsius and BlockFi.
What is Polkadot and How Does it Work?
Reading Time: 2 minutesPolkadot has been generating a lot of attention within the blockchain community recently. Investors in particular are getting very excited about.
Users Are Becoming More Interested in Solana Than in Ethereum
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the year 2023, there was a shift in Google search trends as “Solana” surpassed “Ethereum” for the first time, with traders showing increased curiosity about developments in its ecosystem.
Vitalik Buterin Wants to Revive Cypherpunk in Ethereum
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, the Ethereum blockchain must return to its roots and embrace the “cypherpunk” revolution.
Barry Silbert to Leave Grayscale’s Board
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale has disclosed the resignation of several board members along with the appointment of replacements.
Solana Surpasses $100
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSolana, which last surpassed $100 in May 2022, reached $112.4 on Monday, December 25, experiencing a 63% surge in its capitalization to $4.8 billion over the week.
Bulgaria Closes Investigation Against Nexo
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bulgarian prosecutor’s office has closed the case against Nexo, a crypto-lending platform.
Uniswap’s Trading Volume Exceeds $450B in 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn 2023, DEX platform Uniswap saw a remarkable increase in activity, with the total value of completed swaps reaching an impressive $454 billion.
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