Iran’s central bank signals the imminent launch of the digital rial, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to streamline payments and bolster international financial integration despite sanctions. Iran’s Central Bank Sends Clear Signals on the Digital Rial Breakthrough Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin discussed the digital rial, Iran’s central bank digital […]
Coinshares: Record Inflows Showcase Growing Interest in Digital Asset Investment Vehicles
Digital asset investment products have achieved a historic milestone, according to Coinshares’ weekly report penned by research analyst James Butterfill. The findings highlight an unprecedented $ 3.13 billion in weekly inflows, signaling an amplified attraction toward these offerings. Bitcoin Leads the Charge with $ 3 Billion Inflows According to Coinshares’ research, bitcoin (BTC) …
Schindlers Digital Assets Launches Real Estate Purchases With Crypto in South Africa
Residents can now use cryptocurrency to legally purchase real estate in South Africa in a first-of-its-kind offering. Real Estate Purchases Made Easy With Crypto Schindlers Digital Assets along with Schindlers Attorneys and Broll Auctions and Sales have developed the first legally-compliant process for crypto holders in South Africa to buy real estate with bitcoin or […]
President of Digital Assets Commission: El Salvador Is Just Showing ‘Glimpses’ of What’s Coming
Juan Carlos Reyes, president of the Digital Assets National Commission in El Salvador, recently highlighted the work behind the scenes to incentivize and prepare the nation for higher cryptocurrency adoption levels. During an interview, Reyes declared: “If you look at the bigger picture… you only see glimpses.” Reyes stated that even foreign companies that are […]
Digital Collectibles Explode—Cryptopunks Soar 665% Amid $179M NFT Market Surge
With crypto markets buzzing this week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales followed a similar trajectory, climbing an impressive 90.74% compared to the previous week. Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT Collections Fuel a $ 179M Weekly Bonanza From Nov. 9 to Nov. 16, NFT sales totaled $ 179.48 million, as reported by cryptoslam.io. Ethereum NFTs took …
Russia’s Massive Leap: Digital Financial Market Eyes Trillion-Ruble Milestone
Russia’s issuance of digital financial assets could reach 10 trillion rubles (approximately $ 101.36 billion) by 2026, according to Sberbank Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov. Speaking in Moscow, Popov noted that the current market volume for digital financial assets in Russia has already surpassed half a trillion rubles in 2024, reflecting significant growth. He projected …
Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund Set to Expand to 5 New Blockchains
Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) is set to expand to Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon. Blackrock to BUIDL on More Blockchains The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), tokenized by Securitize and first introduced on the Ethereum network in March 2024, will now extend access across several blockchains. BUIDL is a […]
Digital Asset Powerhouse Wyden Snags $16.4M in Funding, Eyes Global Expansion
Wyden, a digital asset trading infrastructure provider, secured $ 16.4 million in Series B funding to expand its client base and strengthen its platform. Wyden to Strengthen Poland Development Hubs On Nov. 13, Wyden, the digital asset trading infrastructure provider, announced it had secured approximately $ 16.4 million (CHF 14.5 million) in a …
Bitget Re-Launches UK Website, Expanding Access to Digital Assets for British Users
Bitget has officially re-launched its UK website in compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Financial Promotions Regime. With Archax’s approval, British Bitget users can now access a range of crypto services, including trading and custody for tokenized real-world assets. “At Bitget, compliance is the core of our expansion strategy,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of […]
BRICS Digital Asset Platform Proposal Poised to Reshape Global Investment
A proposed BRICS digital asset platform could ignite unprecedented investment in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America, driving growth in emerging markets. Digital Assets at the Core of BRICS’ Ambitious New Investment Platform Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the proposed creation of a BRICS investment platform to support developing markets at the Valdai Discussion Club’s […]
UBS Digital Cash Pilot Completes, Paving the Way for Blockchain Payments
UBS has unveiled a major breakthrough with UBS Digital Cash, a blockchain-based solution poised to revolutionize cross-border payments. UBS Digital Cash: A Blockchain-Driven Shift in Global Payments Financial giant UBS announced on Thursday the successful pilot of UBS Digital Cash, a blockchain-based multi-currency payment solution aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and control in cross-border transactions […]
Hive Digital Reports Slight Rise in Bitcoin Output Amidst Capacity Goals
Bitcoin miner Hive Digital reported modest growth in bitcoin production for October, while advancing its mining capacity and infrastructure. Hive Digital Discloses Modest Bitcoin Output Gains Vancouver-based Hive Digital (Nasdaq: HIVE) reported incremental growth in its bitcoin production for October, maintaining consistent operational metrics while advancing its mining infrastructure. The publicly listed mining firm, which […]
Crypto Industry Experts React as Trump’s Re-Election Shakes up Digital Assets
With the U.S. 2024 election behind us and Donald Trump now set to return to the White House, voices across the crypto industry are buzzing. Many experts eagerly shared their views with Bitcoin.com News, providing a window into the community’s expectations and potential shifts in the sector’s future. Election Aftershock: What Trump’s Win Means for […]
Pakistan Digital Currency Reforms Set Path for CBDC as Legal Tender
The Pakistani government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act to recognize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as legal tender. These changes would authorize the central bank to issue, regulate, and manage digital currency in both digital and physical forms. The amendments expand Section 24 to include digital issuance alongside traditional […]
Digital Asset Inflows Reach Record High With US Elections on the Horizon
The year-to-date inflows for digital assets hit a new high of $ 29.2 billion with inflows of $ 2.2 billion last week. This was according to Coinshares’ latest digital assets inflow report by head of research, James Butterfill. Coinshares: Record Numbers for Digital Asset Inflows With $ 2.2 billion in inflows, bitcoin …