The recent announcement of the enactment of additional tariffs for China has raised alerts about the possible measures the Asian giant can take against Trump’s actions. China has been preparing for this outcome, designing similar actions to hurt the U.S.’s products entering China. Trump’s Tariff Announcement Puts China in the Brink of Trade War The […]
Brazil Prepares to Let Tradfi Institutions Embrace Crypto
The Central Bank of Brazil is preparing to open the cryptocurrency market to traditional finance institutions, which will be able to operate in this industry with clarity after the enactment of the upcoming regulation. Small crypto startups might face challenges in regularizing their situation due to the high bar this framework will impose. Central Bank […]
Will Banks Survive? Bank of England Prepares to Launch CBDC if Innovation Stalls
The Bank of England cautions it could deploy a digital currency if commercial banks falter, signaling a potential upheaval in the future of money. Digital Payments Showdown: BOE Set to Roll Out CBDC if Banks Slip Behind Bank of England (BOE) Governor Andrew Bailey shared his outlook on the evolution of digital payments in a […]
XRP’s Legal Status Unshaken Amid SEC Appeal – Ripple Prepares Counterstrike
Ripple’s legal chief has reaffirmed that the core ruling declaring XRP not a security remains intact despite the appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator’s move challenges several other aspects of the July 2023 ruling regarding XRP. Ripple plans to file a cross-appeal, as both parties brace for a prolonged legal […]
Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations
Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union prepares to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), aiming to […]
Deep Chainsaw: Milei’s Government Prepares New Measures to Curb Public Spending
Federico Sturzenegger, Argentine President Javier Milei’s Minister of De-Regulation and State Transformation, explained that the administration is preparing to implement new measures to reduce public spending. Calling it “Deep Chainsaw,†Sturzenegger revealed that the government is working on liberalizing passenger freight transport, air transport, the medicines market, and sports associations. “Public employment has fallen by […]
JPMorgan Prepares Investors for September Rate Cut With Dual Investment Approach
Favorable economic data this week bolstered market confidence, leading to a strong rally in equities, JPMorgan explained in a report published on Friday. With the Federal Reserve now likely to cut interest rates in September, the global investment bank advises investors to prepare by adjusting their portfolios accordingly. The futures market predicts a 100% chance […]
Wazirx Prepares Poll for User Input on Resuming Withdrawals and Trading
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is setting up a poll to let customers decide on reopening the platform for withdrawals, deposits, and trading. “Some options have emerged to help with the recovery which we’re exploring,” said Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty. “We’re actively contacting projects linked to the stolen tokens to seek their support in the recovery […]
AI Meme Coin WienerAI Prepares for DEX Debut With Just 8 Days Left in $7M Presale
Crypto’s latest craze is counting down fast. WienerAI (WAI), a new meme coin with AI technology, has only eight days left in its presale phase. And with a DEX debut on the horizon, investors are rushing to secure their WAI tokens at a discount while they can. WienerAI Presale Countdown Begins as Uniswap Debut Looms […]
Wazirx Prepares Bounty Program to Recover $230 Million Stolen in Security Breach
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has updated the public on the $ 230 million security breach affecting the Indian crypto exchange. The Wazirx team is preparing a bounty program, engaging with expert teams to trace the stolen funds, and collaborating with other exchanges. “This is an unprecedented attack on one of the largest crypto exchanges …
Italy Prepares to Issue Guidelines on Implementing EU Crypto Regulation
Italy’s central bank will soon release guidelines on implementing the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) Regulation to ensure the payment system’s regular functioning, Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta revealed on Tuesday. In his speech to the Italian Banking Association, Panetta highlighted that MiCA considers electronic money tokens (EMTs) and asset-reference tokens […]
Turkey Prepares New Crypto Law to Align With International Standards
Turkey is preparing to present a new law to regulate crypto assets to Parliament. The legislation, aimed at aligning with international standards and reducing risks associated with crypto transactions, will enforce strict regulations on the licensing and operation of cryptocurrency trading platforms by the Capital Markets Board. It will also ensure the safe custody of […]
Robinhood Prepares to Fight SEC in Court Over Crypto, CEO Reveals
Robinhood Markets is preparing to fight the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court to defend its crypto business and establish “regulatory clarity in the United States for the benefit of our customers,” CEO Vlad Tenev said after his company received a Wells notice from the securities regulator. “The SEC’s continued attack on crypto, […]
Bitcoin Cash Prepares Adaptive Blocksize Limit Upgrade, Commits to Network Scaling
Bitcoin Cash, the usability-focused Bitcoin hard fork, is preparing to perform a blockchain-wide upgrade slated to happen on May 15th. The upgrade implements the adaptive blocksize limit algorithm, allowing the network to adapt to future increases in demand without having direct input from actors, avoiding the opportunity for social attacks. Bitcoin Cash to Include Adaptative […]
Hong Kong Regulator Prepares to Approve In-Kind Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has published rules for spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers, allowing the use of both cash and in-kind creation models. This approach contrasts with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which insists on the exclusive use of the cash creation model for spot bitcoin ETFs. Hong Kong Publishes Spot Bitcoin […]