Banque de France, Hong Kong Monetary Authority explore CBDC, tokenization
The HKMA set up Project Ensemble months ago. Now we know why. Go to Source
Month: June 2024
Crypto Biz: Jump Crypto exec steps down, first MiCA deadline looms, and more
This week’s Crypto Biz explores the departure of Jump Crypto’s CEO, Animoca Brands’ return to public markets, the corporate dispute between Riot and Bitfarms, and other news. Go to Source
Lessons from CertiK’s dispute with Kraken
White hat hacking is a crucial component of cybersecurity, but it can come with controversy — as CertiK and Kraken recently illustrated. Go to Source
Billionaire Peter Thiel Remains a Bitcoin Holder but Questions Its Future Value
According to American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist Peter Thiel, he still holds bitcoin (BTC) but is uncertain about the future value of the cryptocurrency. Peter Thiel Talks Bitcoin: A Holder With Cautious Optimism Peter Thiel, the renowned billionaire and co-founder of Paypal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, shared his thoughts on bitcoin (BTC) … Read more
Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer acquires lease for Ohio site
The 30-year leasing agreement with the Monroe County Port Authority will provide Bitdeer with up to 570 MW of additional power capacity. Go to Source
Price analysis 6/28: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB
Altcoins see another week of rocky trading, while traders are viewing Bitcoin price dips as a buying opportunity, as seen from the fresh inflows into the spot Bitcoin ETFs. Go to Source
Solana Introduces Blinks, Brings Blockchain to the Web2 Space
Solana recently introduced new functionality to its network, bringing Blinks (blockchain links) to the Web2 space. Now, users and developers can take wallet actions, like making a transaction, a donation, or a vote using a wallet address, wherever a URL can be shared, enhancing the user experience in legacy web applications or even on X. … Read more
Hong Kong eyes DeFi, DAO spent $37M to help free Julian Assange: Finance Redefined
The Hong Kong government aims to expand its fintech dominance in DeFi and the metaverse despite challenges in the current landscape. Go to Source
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Plans Major BTC Buy if Price Drops to $40,000
American businessman Dave Portnoy, the founder and owner of Barstool Sports, announced that if bitcoin drops to the $40,000 range, he will invest $5-10 million worth of BTC using Barstool funds. Portnoy stated that while he personally owns BTC, he wouldn’t use Barstool money to buy at the $60,000 level. Portnoy’s Bitcoin Bet: Barstool Sports … Read more
Bitcoin and altcoins fail to rally even as U.S. inflation cools down
For years analysts and traders have said cooling inflation would benefit the crypto market, yet prices are still down. Cointelegraph explains why. Go to Source