BIS Survey: 94% of Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency

The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey reveals that 94% of central banks are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). There has been a notable increase in wholesale CBDC experiments, especially in advanced economies. Central banks are examining various factors for retail CBDCs, including holding limits and offline functionality. 94% of Surveyed Central Banks … Read more

Stand With Crypto Publishes Manifesto to Make UK a Leader in Digital Assets

Stand With Crypto UK has published a manifesto outlining steps for the UK to establish itself as a global leader in fintech, digital assets, and tokenization. “We believe the next government should take meaningful steps to position the UK as a global hub of digital assets, tokenization and fintech,” said Coinbase. Stand With Crypto Publishes … Read more

Investors Pull Nearly $11 Billion in BTC and ETH From Major Exchanges in 30 Days

According to the latest data, from April 1 to June 1, 2024, Coinbase experienced an outflow of more than 40,000 BTC. In the past 13 days, an additional 10,889 BTC, valued at $726 million, has exited the San Francisco crypto exchange. Further analysis reveals that since May 13, approximately $7.05 billion worth of BTC has … Read more

US Lawmaker Proposes Stricter Digital Asset Regulations to Enforce Russian Sanctions

U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has proposed an amendment designed to enhance the enforcement of sanctions on Russian digital assets. The amendment allows the Treasury Secretary to prohibit crypto transactions linked to Russian entities and requires U.S. taxpayers to report crypto transactions offshore exceeding $10,000 to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). New Amendment Seeks to … Read more

Uzbek Court Sentences Student to 10 Days in Prison for Crypto Sales

A 24-year-old Termez State University graduate has been sentenced to 10 days of administrative imprisonment for selling cryptocurrency notcoin. Termez State University is a public institution located in the capital of Surkhandarya province, Uzbekistan. The court found him guilty of violating laws governing the circulation of crypto assets. The case began when a complaint was … Read more

Donald Trump Pledges to Champion Bitcoin Mining in Historic Meeting With Industry Leaders

Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has engaged with leaders in the bitcoin mining sector, expressing his support for the industry. Trump stressed that bitcoin mining “may be our last line of defense” against a central bank digital currency (CBDC). He emphasized the importance of producing the remaining bitcoin in the U.S., suggesting … Read more

Trump vs Biden: Riot’s Morgenstern Highlights Stark Contrast in Crypto Policies

Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms shared his insights on the 2024 election’s impact on bitcoin and the crypto industry, praising former U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-bitcoin stance and criticizing President Joe Biden’s regulatory measures. Trump promised to protect bitcoin from regulatory threats, oppose a central bank digital currency (CBDC), and support the cryptocurrency industry, aligning … Read more

Bill Miller Explains Why Bitcoin Is Still Undervalued

Bill Miller IV, chairman and CIO of Miller Value Partners, has explained why bitcoin is undervalued despite the cryptocurrency’s recent highs. He emphasized bitcoin’s potential as a revolutionary monetary system superior to fiat currencies, which are subject to human control and debasement. Miller believes bitcoin’s market cap has room for substantial growth. ‘I Believe Bitcoin … Read more