Peter Schiff ignites outrage by claiming that the U.S. becoming a bitcoin superpower would weaken the nation, clashing with crypto advocates championing it as an economic game-changer. Peter Schiff Faces Crypto Uproar Over Bitcoin Superpower Weakness Assertion Economist and outspoken bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has stirred fresh controversy with his critique of President-elect Donald Trump’s […]
16 years ago, Satoshi released the Bitcoin white paper into the world, seeking to revolutionize finance by eliminating the custodians and middlemen associated with money. Today, his proposal is as valid as ever, even with bitcoin’s rise in popularity. Bitcoin Turns 16 Amidst a Surge in Adoption and Popularity 16 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, the […]
Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech company, has raised $ 110 million in Series C funding to expand its services across Africa and globally, becoming the latest Nigerian fintech unicorn. Moniepoint Seeks to Serve Global African Market with New Funding Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech company, recently announced it had raised $ 110 million in a …
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 […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has backed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about the negative effects of U.S. sanctions on the dollar and the American economy. Lavrov agreed that sanctions imposed by the Biden administration have weakened the dollar’s global reserve status. He further noted a global shift towards dedollarization, led by nations like […]
United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulators, SCA and VARA, have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the country’s position as a virtual assets hub. The agreement outlines licensing requirements for VASPs, establishes mutual supervision mechanisms, and aims to foster a stable and regulated virtual assets sector in the UAE. Both regulators will work together to ensure […]
The Superintendence of Data Protection, Ecuador’s data protection agency, stated that it lacks the resources needed to assess the compliance of Worldcoin, the biometric and universal basic income (UBI) project, with the country’s laws. The head of the institution, Fabrizio Peralta-Diaz, lamented this situation, stressing that it needed access to the necessary tools to examine […]
A Nigerian bitcoin proponent has launched a lawsuit challenging government restrictions on owning, using, and trading digital assets. The proponent said the lawsuit seeks to remove the blockade on cryptocurrency exchanges, ensuring all Nigerians have unrestricted access. Crypto Restrictions Deny Residents Access to Inflation Hedging Tools Nigerian cryptocurrency advocate James Utudor filed a landmark lawsuit […]
A report from the European Central Bank indicated that the euro’s share of foreign exchange reserves declined by one percentage point to 20% in 2023. According to the report, the continued diversification of global reserve portfolios into nontraditional currencies threatens to further erode the euro’s share of foreign exchange reserves. Euro’s Decline Coincides with US […]
A new court filing claims that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Chair Gary Gensler, initiated a formal investigation into ethereum’s potential classification as a security more than a year ago. SEC Enforcement Division Director Gurbir Grewal approved a formal investigative order in March last year to scrutinize potential securities transactions involving […]
The U.S. dollar is likely to remain the world’s dominant reserve currency due to the absence of credible challengers. Morgan Stanley suggests that the Chinese yuan, often considered a potential rival to the U.S. dollar, currently falls short and is unlikely to dethrone the greenback. Reserve Managers to Grapple With U.S. Dollar According to the […]
Just one week following a dramatic plunge in New York Community Bancorp’s shares, which tumbled 40% in a single day at January’s close, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the bank’s credit rating to junk status. The bank’s troubles have ignited concerns over a potential banking contagion that continues to unsettle regional banks. On Wednesday, the recently […]
After obtaining a comprehensive capital markets license in Singapore, Hashkey Group announced it has successfully garnered $ 100 million through a Series A funding round. The fresh injection of capital is earmarked for expediting the growth of their licensed operations in Hong Kong, while simultaneously strengthening the company’s Web3 initiatives. $ 100 Million …
Recent reports from members of the Zcash community indicate that Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, would be preparing to review all privacy coins listed on its platform and possibly delist some. The exchange has been in talks with project representatives since November 2023, when it expressed its worries about not having the possibility of determining […]
According to Mike Novogratz, the United States’ control of the seas enables it to maintain the dollar’s reserve currency status. Novogratz suggested that the U.S. and United Kingdom’s joint strikes on Yemen were necessary because they give residents the “benefit of borrowing endlessly at low rates.” Impact of Attacks on Commercial Ships Passing Through the […]