BitGo expands into retail market with new trading platform
[Dec 2 3:14 PM] After announcing recent moves into stablecoins and native tokens, BitGo is now targeting retail clients.
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Swift to Pilot Digital Asset and Currency Transactions in 2025
[Oct 6 11:30 PM] Swift will begin live trials for digital asset and currency transactions in 2025, engaging banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in a major step toward real-world applications. By leveraging its existing network, Swift aims to merge digital…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Cautions Against Market Optimism — ‘Geopolitics Is Getting Worse’
[Sep 25 1:30 AM] JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a serious warning about escalating geopolitical risks, stating that they pose greater threats to global stability than current economic challenges. His remarks come in light of rising tensions, including attacks…
BRICS Gains Global Appeal as 34 Countries Show Interest, Putin Reveals
[Sep 13 3:30 AM] Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that 34 countries have shown interest in joining BRICS activities, highlighting the global appeal of the group. He detailed Russia’s role in facilitating the integration of new members, sharing…
China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Dips 2.65%; Network Clocks Modest Uptick in Hash Price
[Sep 6, 2023 12:00 PM] On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty experienced a 2.65% dip at block height 806,400, offering a slight reprieve for miners. This marks the first decline since July 26, when a 2.94% slide was recorded at block height…
Paypal Pauses UK Crypto Purchases Amid Regulatory Changes; Assures Resumption in Early 2024
[Aug 16, 2023 1:30 PM] In recent communications to its U.K. clientele, Paypal has announced a temporary suspension of cryptocurrency purchases starting October 1, 2023, with plans to resume in early 2024. Notably, even amidst this hiatus, users can continue to hold their…
Bitcoin Mining Council Reveals Sustainable Growth: New Survey Sheds Light on Industry’s Power and Efficiency
[Aug 10, 2023 1:30 PM] In a recent report, the Bitcoin Mining Council (BMC) unveiled the results of its first half of 2023 survey, highlighting the industry’s strides in electricity consumption, technological efficiency, and sustainable power. Furthermore, the…
Bitcoin Life Insurance Startup Raises $19M in Seed Rounds Led by Sam Altman and Gradient Ventures
[Jun 6, 2023 11:30 PM] Meanwhile, a life insurance company that uses bitcoin, has accumulated $19 million through two seed funding rounds. The first round was led by Openai CEO Sam Altman and former Stripe executive Lachy Groom, while Google’s Gradient Ventures…
Investors Seek Refuge in Cash as Recession Fears Mount, BOFA Survey Reveals
[May 18, 2023 12:30 AM] Investors, plagued by mounting pessimism, have sought refuge in cash, according to a recent survey conducted by Bank of America. The survey highlights a notable 5.6% increase in cash reserves during May, as apprehensive investors brace themselves…
Global Law Enforcement Agencies Dismantle Darknet Marketplace Monopoly Market, Arrest 288 and Seize $53.4 Million
[May 3, 2023 8:00 AM] On May 2, 2023, Europol announced a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies from the U.S., Europe, the U.K., and Brazil culminated in 288 arrests, along with the confiscation of 850 kg of illegal drugs, 117 firearms, and $53.4 million…
With Close to 10 Billion Stablecoins Redeemed, BUSD’s Supply Drops to Lowest Level Since April 2021
[Apr 16, 2023 8:30 AM] Statistics recorded on April 15, 2023, show that the number of coins in circulation for the stablecoin BUSD dropped below the 7 billion range to 6.68 billion, marking the lowest number of BUSD in circulation since April 2021. Furthermore, data…
Crypto ATM Numbers Drop by 13.91% Since December 2022, Over 3,600 Went Offline in March
[Apr 2, 2023 1:30 AM] According to data from the cryptocurrency automated teller machine (ATM) aggregation website Coin ATM Radar, over 3,600 crypto ATMs went offline in March. Since the end of 2022, the number of crypto ATMs has declined by 13.91% in the last three…
Ticketmaster Launches NFT-Gated Ticketing Service for Avenged Sevenfold Shows
Stablecoin Market Sees Fluctuations With Some Coins Gaining and Others Reducing Supply
[Mar 26, 2023 8:30 AM] According to statistics, on March 26, the stablecoin economy was valued at $135 billion, with the top stablecoins representing $31.8 billion or 75% of the $42.17 billion in 24-hour global trade volume across the entire crypto market. In the last…
Central Banks Continue to Show Strong Demand for Gold in 2023, Says World Gold Council Report
[Mar 5, 2023 4:30 PM] Central banks show continued demand for gold in 2023, as per a recent report from the World Gold Council (WGC), which noted that the world’s central banks accumulated 31 tons of the precious metal in January. Turkey was the largest gold…
Bitcoin Network Difficulty Expected to See Largest Increase of the Year Amid High Hashrate, Shorter Block Times
[Feb 21, 2023 9:30 AM] After a small decrease of 0.49% on Feb. 12, 2023, Bitcoin’s network difficulty is expected to experience a significant increase in three days on Feb. 24. Estimates indicate the difficulty could see the largest rise of the year, surpassing the…
Sony and Astar Network Launch Web3 Incubation Program for NFT and DAO-Focused Projects
[Feb 18, 2023 11:30 PM] On Feb. 17, 2023, Tokyo-based Sony Network Communications announced that it is co-hosting a Web3 incubation program with the multichain smart contract platform Astar Network. The program has started accepting applications, and Sony and Astar will…
London Crowned World’s Leading Cryptocurrency Hub, According to Study
[Feb 1, 2023 7:00 PM] According to research from Recap, a cryptocurrency tax software company, London has become the world’s leading hub for cryptocurrencies. The researchers analyzed eight indicators, including the number of cryptocurrency businesses and the…
Stablecoin Economy Sheds Another $3 Billion in 44 Days
[Jan 28, 2023 3:00 PM] The stablecoin economy continues to deplete as more than $3 billion has been erased from the stablecoin market ecosystem over the last 44 days. While statistics show that tether’s market valuation has risen by 2% over the last 30 days, usd…
Binance Launches Off-Exchange Settlement Solution ‘Binance Mirror’ for Institutional Clients
[Jan 16, 2023 4:30 PM] The largest crypto-asset exchange by global trade volume, Binance, announced that its custody business has launched an off-exchange settlement solution for institutional clients. With this solution, institutions can lock a specified amount of…
Report: Federal Prosecutors in New York Probe Digital Currency Group and Subsidiary Genesis
BUSD Sees $5 Billion Reduction in Supply in 24 Days, Relationship With Turkish Lira Continues
[Jan 6, 2023 9:00 AM] According to statistics, the stablecoin BUSD saw a significant drop in its supply over the past 30 days, shedding roughly 23.8% from Dec. 5, 2022, to Jan. 6, 2023. Since Dec. 13, 2022, BUSD’s supply has been reduced by more than $5 billion…
Global Cryptocurrency Trade Volumes Saw a Significant Decline in December 2022
[Jan 1, 2022 10:00 AM] According to statistics, daily cryptocurrency trade volumes have dropped significantly during Dec. 2022. On Jan. 1, data shows that $22.95 billion was traded in the last 24 hours, compared to double that amount, $54.78 billion, two weeks earlier…
World population reaches 8 billion, but how many are in crypto?
[Nov 15, 2022 2:22 AM] The United Nations tipped the global population to tick over to 8 billion on Nov. 15, while the next billion isn’t coming for another 15 years.