The web browser is arguably the most important piece of software on your computer. You spend much of your time online inside a browser: when you search, chat, email, shop, bank, read the news, and watch videos online, you often do all this using a browser. Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal […]
Iran officially unveiled its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Sunday during a ceremony attended by Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin and chief executives of several major banks. This digital currency, issued electronically by the central bank, aims to streamline transactions within the country’s banking system. A pilot project will commence […]
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison after serving five years, following a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). “This is the result of a global campaign that spanned grass-roots organizers, press freedom campaigners, legislators and leaders from across the political spectrum, all the way to the United Nations,” Wikileaks […]
Marathon Digital’s CEO has shared his insights on the future of the crypto industry and the potential impact of the upcoming presidential election. The executive observed that the Biden administration has historically been hostile to bitcoin and crypto through its various agencies. However, he noted a recent shift in its stance, likely due to the […]
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says most people should sell bitcoin now that the price of the cryptocurrency is “crashing.” However, he affirmed that he is waiting to buy more bitcoin, emphasizing that “all markets go up and down.” The famous author noted that his strategy is similar to Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren […]
Global investment bank JPMorgan has observed a notable surge in investor interest in bitcoin miners after Core Scientific announced it would host 200 MW of GPUs for AI hyperscaler Coreweave. According to JPMorgan, the combined market capitalization of 14 tracked miners has increased by $4 billion since the announcement. This rise occurred even as bitcoin […]
Former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren has outlined the potential for two interest rate cuts this year. He cited recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) discussions and stabilizing inflation trends. “I am expecting we’ll probably get some more favorable inflation numbers over the next couple of months,” he opined. ‘I Don’t Think We’re Down to […]
Kaiko, a leading cryptocurrency market data analytics firm, has found that cryptocurrency users in Latin America prefer stablecoins over bitcoin. In its most recent Latam market report, issued in June, Kaiko determined that 40% of the trading volumes involved Tether’s USDT. This preference exists even though Bitcoin’s proposition includes protection against the currency debasement processes […]
As digital asset markets continue to navigate turbulence, the latest report from Coinshares outlines significant capital outflows, marking a stark shift in investor sentiment. Authored by lead analyst James Butterfill, the findings highlight a consecutive week of outflows totaling $584 million, suggesting a cautious outlook on the prospects of interest rate cuts this year. Coinshares […]
Bruno Vaccotti, Head of Public Affairs of Penguin, a bitcoin mining company, has referred to the existence of what he called “vulture contracts,” and its effects on developing mining operations in Paraguay. Vaccotti stated that large amounts of energy have been assigned through these contracts that have not been taken advantage of and are blocked […]