Central banks around the world maintained their appetite for gold in the third quarter of 2023, with their purchases totaling 337 metric tons, the World Gold Council’s (WGC) third-quarter report shows. Analysts from the council suggest that this steady central bank activity is indicative of a sustained, strong demand for gold, which may lead to […]
UK Government’s Ambition to Make Britain a Global Crypto Hub ‘Remains Steadfast’
Britain’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith MP has reaffirmed the government’s ambition to make the U.K. a global hub for crypto asset technologies. He stressed that in order to realize this ambition, “we must make the U.K. a place where cryptoasset firms have the clarity needed to invest and innovate, and where customers […]
Benk On Building A Global Financial ‘Super App’
PRESS RELEASE. Today, it’s exciting to announce the birth of Benk, a pivotal development within the decentralized economy. Benk introduces a secure and user-friendly monetary management system, along with investment prospects in various domains, including startups, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and more. This financial solution is made accessible to a global audience, irrespective of their location. The […]
Economists Warn Direct Iran-Israel War Could Trigger Global Recession
Bloomberg’s economists have warned that a direct war between Iran and Israel could trigger a global recession. “Soaring oil prices and plunging risk assets would deal a substantial blow to growth, and take inflation a notch higher,†they said. “The wider the conflict spreads, the more its impact becomes global rather than regional.” Economists Warn […]
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Sees Global Demand and ‘Pent-up Interest in Crypto’ Amid Israel-Hamas War
Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, sees the recent bitcoin rally as “an example of the pent-up interest in crypto.” Noting that as the Israel-Hamas war rages on, more people will be running to bitcoin as “a flight to quality,” the executive emphasized: “We are hearing from clients around the […]
Unlocking the Power of Web3 and AI: Insights from the 2023 Global Summit
PRESS RELEASE. USA, 230928 – The Worldwide AI & Web3 Summit, held on September 28 – 29, 2023, brought together industry leaders from enterprises such as HAI Stanford, Berkeley/HAAS, Google Deepmind, NVIDIA, and Meta to explore the intersection of AI and Web3 technologies and their potential to transform various sectors. Web3 – the recently emerging […]
Agnostic Nature of Blockchain Technology ‘Makes It the Ideal Foundation for Global Travel Industry’ — Pablo Castillo
Although the travel industry is said to be in great need of digital innovation, according to Pablo Castillo, the CTO of the blockchain-based travel firm Chain4travel, “aviation is the most obvious sector to innovate with blockchain.” To support this assertion, Castillo, a former group CIO of Hotelplan Group, pointed to the aviation sector’s outdated technological […]
BBACHAIN Layer I Blockchain Technology: A Revolutionary Leap in the Crypto Space, Unveiling at Upcoming Global Events
PRESS RELEASE. Imagine a world where technology not only meets financial innovation but also crafts a future where transactions are not merely conducted but are optimized for user benefit and technological advancement. This is not a distant dream but a tangible reality brought to life by BBACHAIN, a meticulously crafted super platform that promises a […]
The Economic Engine of War — Tracing Fiat Currency’s Role in Global Conflicts
When Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin, many viewed it as a solution to the drawbacks of fiat money. Historically, about 800 fiat currencies have come and gone, with many ultimately failing. Intriguingly, the fundamental reasons for establishing the fiat system remain elusive to many. Some argue that it was designed by governments to perpetuate corruption and […]
Russian President Putin Says US Dollar-Based Global Financial System Is Collapsing
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the U.S. dollar-based global financial system is gradually collapsing. “After all, a currency is a derivative of the power of the economy of the country that issues this currency,” Putin noted, emphasizing: “The share of the American economy in world GDP is declining.” In contrast, the Russian president […]
SEC Postpones Verdict on Ark 21shares and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The U.S. securities regulator recently announced a delay in its verdict on the Ark 21shares Bitcoin ETF. Consequently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has marked January 10, 2024, as the decisive day to either greenlight or reject the proposed amendment. SEC Pushes Back Decision on 2 Spot Bitcoin ETFs A statement from the […]
Crude Oil on the Rise: JPMorgan Predicts a Surge to $150 per Barrel Amidst Global ‘Energy Supercycle’
Christyan Malek, the lead for EMEA energy equity research at JPMorgan, predicts that by 2026, crude oil prices could soar to $ 150 a barrel. Malek believes a looming energy supercycle could be the driving force pushing crude prices upward. Another significant factor, Malek points out, is the “institutional and policy-led pressures” hastening the …
Global Debt Spikes to Record $307 Trillion Driven by US, Developed Nations
The world’s debt has surged to a record high level in the second quarter, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The increase has also helped lift the global debt-to-GDP ratio which had been declining for seven quarters but is now projected to reach 337% by the end of this year. Major Markets Behind […]
India, Nigeria, Vietnam Lead Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index
Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis has finalized its latest Global Crypto Adoption Index. India, Nigeria, and Vietnam hold the top three positions, followed by the U.S., Ukraine, Philippines, and Indonesia. “The Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) region dominates the top of the index, with six of the top ten countries located in the […]
Lightspark CEO David Marcus Profiles Bitcoin as Global Payment Network
David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark and co-creator of Diem, Meta’s failed cryptocurrency project, explained his intentions of turning Bitcoin into a global payments network. Marcus explained that there was no universal protocol for sending value over the internet and that we were still in the “fax era” of global payments. Lightspark CEO David Marcus Wants […]