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A multi-year study sponsored by Openai’s Sam Altman examined the effects of a UBI stipend on the spending patterns of the beneficiaries, finding that most of the money was spent on basic needs. The study, which gave $45 million to thousands of Americans, also determined that the stipend increased the ability and willingness of recipients … Read more
Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay, recently dismissed the complaints that bitcoin mining farm operators have voiced against the power fee hikes that ANDE has enacted for these activities. Peña stated that these price increases don’t need to be consulted with the operators and that more companies in the industry are waiting to enter the … Read more
A survey by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center reveals high awareness of cryptocurrency among Russians but limited knowledge of the Telegram game Hamster Kombat. Despite 87% being aware of cryptocurrency, only 42% know of Hamster Kombat. The game’s popularity is mainly among young, tech-savvy Telegram users, with a significant gap between awareness and active … Read more
Bryan Courchesne, CEO and founder of crypto investing firm Daim, has shared insights regarding how the U.S. government could start holding bitcoin as strategic reserve asset. “The Justice Department holds about 200,000 units of bitcoin so the United States is the largest holder of bitcoin, and so they could easily just move that over to … Read more
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts that if Donald Trump is re-elected as U.S. president, the dollar will weaken, leading to increased prices for gold, silver, bitcoin, and other assets. He forecasts gold will rise from $2,400 to $3,300 an ounce, silver from $29 to $79 an ounce, and bitcoin from $67,400 to … Read more
A managing partner at SEC-regulated Registered Investment Advisor Two Prime has discussed the potential impact of spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches on the cryptocurrency market. He explained that early demand could be greater than when spot bitcoin ETFs launched and suggested that a sharp uptick in ethereum price from the ether ETFs could lead … Read more
Buyers in Asian markets were reluctant to continue purchasing gold as it reached a new record high last week, opting to cash out and wait for deeper discounts. In India, sellers were offering discounts on gold bullion of over $65 per ounce, with local dealers preparing for regulatory changes, while in China, discounted prices reached … Read more
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2024-25 Union Budget keeps the existing cryptocurrency tax regulations unchanged, disappointing local crypto advocates. They argue that reducing the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) is essential for reviving the struggling crypto industry in India. Industry leaders emphasize the need for ongoing dialogue with regulators to foster a supportive environment … Read more
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the recent cyberattack resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty stated that the exchange is exploring various strategies to restore platform deposits, withdrawals, and trading. He assured users that Indian rupee (INR) funds are secure and that efforts to recover the … Read more
The Digital Chamber, a crypto advocacy group, has called on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to support the digital asset industry with three requests. The group urged her to promote pro-digital asset language in the Democratic Party’s platform, choose a vice-presidential candidate with expertise in digital asset policy, and engage with industry leaders. Digital Chamber … Read more