Fidelity Investments’ Director of Global Macro sees bitcoin as “exponential gold” and “an aspiring player on the store of value team.” According to his analysis, bitcoin’s price is “driven primarily by the growth in its network, which is in turn driven by bitcoin’s unique scarcity feature, as well as the monetary and fiscal policy cycle, […]
Financial Stability Board Emphasizes Need for Global Crypto Regulation to Prevent Arbitrage
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Plenary met in Toronto on June 14 to discuss various financial stability issues. Key topics included the financial stability outlook, lessons from the March 2023 banking turmoil, and enhancing the resilience of non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI). The FSB also reviewed progress on implementing its global regulatory framework for crypto asset […]
Singapore’s National Goalkeeper, Hassan Sunny, Appointed as Chief Security Officer for HTX Global and TRON
Singapore’s national goalkeeper, Hassan Sunny, has been appointed as the Chief Security Officer and spokesperson for HTX Global and TRON. The announcement was first made by Justin Sun on social media. Drawing parallels between Sunny’s role on the football field and his new position, Sun expressed confidence that just as Sunny defends the goal line […]
Ghana Central Bank Partners With Singapore Regulator to Demonstrate Use of Digital Credentials in Global Trade
The Ghanaian central bank recently collaborated with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to demonstrate the use of digital credentials in international trade. The second phase of Project DESFT culminated in the execution of cross-border trade between the West African nation and Singapore in April 2024. Ghana’s CBDC to Streamline Cross-Border Trade The Bank of […]
Bitwise Analysis: AI and Crypto Fusion Poised to Elevate Global Economy by $20 Trillion
Bitwise’s Senior Crypto Research Analyst, Juan Leon, predicts a transformative impact on the global economy as artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency converge, potentially adding $ 20 trillion to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. AI and Crypto — The Trillion-Dollar Synergy Leon’s bold forecast was emphasized at the recent Consensus conference in …
Binance Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day With Global Pizza Distribution Campaign
In 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz made history by trading 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas, marking the first documented commercial transaction using the cryptocurrency. Fourteen years later, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is commemorating this milestone with a global campaign to distribute over 5,000 pizzas to crypto traders and enthusiasts. Crypto Exchange Binance Plans to […]
Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Regulation Needs Global Consensus
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocates for global consensus on cryptocurrency regulation, highlighting the need for international cooperation, particularly within the G20. She noted that while Indian regulators have differing opinions regarding how to treat crypto, there is currently no significant confusion. Indian Finance Minister on Crypto Regulation Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the […]
Tether CEO Hints at Development of Global P2P Financial Markets Terminal
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that the stablecoin company might put “significant resources” into developing a global peer-to-peer (P2P) financial markets terminal. Ardoino explained that decentralization in the payments area, where humanity is “getting rid” of the monopolistic intermediaries, could also improve the financial markets data industry. This would also allow exchanges to monetize their […]
Global Banking Authorities Extend Crypto Regulatory Framework Deadline
The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) has reviewed the implementation of Basel III reforms and postponed the crypto asset standard implementation date to January 1, 2026. Basel III, finalized in 2017, continues to see widespread adoption, with two-thirds of member jurisdictions expected to implement the reforms fully or partially by […]
Korea’s Infinite Block Joins as XRP Ledger Validator, Bolstering Global Ecosystem
Infinite Block, a Korean virtual asset service provider, has announced its participation as a validator in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain. This move is expected to bolster the XRPL ecosystem within Korea’s unique regulatory environment. Infinite Block aims to provide XRPL and XRP services to corporations while adhering to domestic and international regulatory compliance. The […]
South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Narrows, Yet Remains Above Global Average
Recent figures show that despite bitcoin’s downturn in price, premiums in South Korea have diminished yet remain around $ 1,800 to $ 2,000 higher than BTC’s weighted global average price. Further metrics reveal that the South Korean won still ranks as the second most traded fiat currency against bitcoin, accounting for 2.07% of …
Stablecoins Gain Ground as Global Financial Asset
According to Chainalysis’ “Crypto Spring Report,†stablecoin adoption and market importance are seeing a rapid increase in 2024, with a significant rise in the number of addresses holding them and their use in on-chain transactions, making them a global financial asset. Legislation efforts in the U.S., such as the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, aim to […]
Noones CEO Ray Youssef Blasts Bitcoin Fees: ‘We Have Failed the Global South’
Ray Youssef, the former Paxful CEO, has commented on the negative impact of high transaction fees on bitcoin adoption in emerging markets. Youssef stated on social media that the recent developments in the bitcoin fee market have pushed users to alternatives such as USDT on the Tron blockchain over bitcoin in Global South countries. Noones […]
Global AI Revolution: WorkML.ai Hub and WML Token
PRESS RELEASE. WorkML.ai is developing a revolutionary platform that will harness the potential of hundreds of thousands of annotators from around the globe. Through comprehensive training programs, WorkML.ai aims to qualify annotators to produce high-quality Metadata, essential for enhancing AI models. Annotators will be compensated in WML tokens for their contributions, creating a dynamic ecosystem. […]
Dubai Defies Nature’s Fury: Global AI and Blockchain Shows Shine Through Adverse Weather
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, April 19, 2024: Following a resounding success, VAP Group is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the inaugural editions of the Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show, held on April 16 and 17, 2024, at Grand Hyatt, Dubai. The heavy rainfall that hit Dubai on Tuesday this week, most […]