The Reserve Bank of India has repatriated 102 tonnes of gold from the UK, bolstering domestic reserves as global instability fuels demand for secure assets. 102 Tonnes of Gold Returned: RBI Shifts Assets From Bank of England India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has returned 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank […]
Why BRICS nations are moving away from the U.S. dollar system: a Russian official described a strategic shift attracting countries looking beyond Western-led systems. A New Era of Sovereignty: BRICS Shifts From Dollar Dependency for Independence Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has explained that BRICS nations are aligning with the organization to reinforce their […]
Elon Musk envisions the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cutting $ 2 trillion from federal spending, aiming to free Americans from excessive taxation and government overreach. Elon Musk’s Vision: $ 2T DOGE Cuts to Propel America to Unseen Heights Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed on Sunday during a Donald Trump rally held at …
Bitcoin’s price danced through a roller-coaster ride on Friday, hitting an intraday high of $ 68,700 before plunging to a 24 hour low of $ 65,853. Speculation Unsettles Bitcoin Market – Are We in for More? The dip came right after the Wall Street Journal published claims that Tether was allegedly facing a …
On Oct. 25, a long-dormant bitcoin wallet from June 5, 2012—12 years and 4 months old—sprang back to life, moving 399 BTC. 12-Year-Old Wallet Transfers 399 BTC—Tied to the 2011 Bitcoin Whale This month has captivated many as several old wallets, especially from 2011, have awakened while bitcoin’s value remains higher than in September. Bitcoin.com […]
Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former federal agent detained in Nigeria for eight months, has been released. The charges against him, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, were dropped. The release of the Binance executive from one of Nigeria’s notorious prisons followed intense lobbying by U.S. politicians who were urging the Biden […]
Iran has called for BRICS nations to reduce their reliance on Western financial systems, warning of the risks posed by such dependence. Addressing the BRICS summit in Russia, Iran’s president urged the bloc to explore alternative structures and strengthen institutions like the New Development Bank to support new members. He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to reshaping […]
Michael Saylor, the founder of Microstrategy, recently downplayed concerns about bitcoin confiscations, calling them a “myth.” He referenced Executive Order 6102, which compelled U.S. citizens to surrender their gold, to support his stance. However, historical evidence paints a different picture, especially regarding voluntary compliance. The gold confiscations of 1933 highlight why self-custody of bitcoin, rather […]
Grant Colthup, the ex-CEO of a defunct Australian cryptocurrency exchange, is facing fraud charges. He’s accused of misusing $ 1.47 million intended for bitcoin purchases. ASIC, the Australian regulator, alleges Colthup violated a law against false or misleading representations. The funds were reportedly used to pay the exchange’s debts or buy crypto for others. …
Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali has urged BRICS nations to establish an independent financial and banking system, free from Western standards, which he claims harm Global South countries. Speaking ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit, Jalali emphasized the need for BRICS members to create their own financial mechanisms, offering fairer alternatives to Western-imposed regulations. Iranian Ambassador […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Brazil pushes BRICS to use national currencies instead of the dollar, bitcoin adoption reaches critical levels in El Salvador, and smart contracts achieve legal status in Argentina. Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From […]
Since Jan. 1, bitcoin has climbed over 62% in the last 293 days. Throughout 2024, meme coins have managed to grab the spotlight in terms of market performance, with one clear leader: giga chad (GIGA). This digital asset surged an astonishing 123,929.02% against the dollar since the year kicked off. Following in GIGA’s wake, several […]
Since October kicked off, the stablecoin market has experienced a modest boost, though overall growth has remained quite slow. Currently, the sector is valued at $ 172.7 billion, with 48.9% of stablecoins residing on Ethereum and 34.92% circulating on Tron. Although the stablecoin landscape has expanded considerably since the start of the year, transfer …
Over the past decade, Bitcoin has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital currency world, with its decentralized ideology transforming the entire landscape of payment and finance. As a cryptocurrency that relies entirely on a decentralized network, Bitcoin has democratized the underlying global payment system, empowering individuals with the freedom to control their own funds. […]
A Zimbabwean professor has highlighted the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as a crucial alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offering better financial terms to developing nations. He emphasized the NDB’s role in helping countries like Zimbabwe escape debt cycles and discussed the introduction of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), a currency backed by mineral wealth, […]