Nigeria’s Oil-for-Naira Program, Blackrock’s New Stablecoin, and More — Week in Review

Nigeria introduced an “oil-for-naira” program by selling crude oil to Aliko Dangote’s refinery in a bid to stabilize the weakening local currency. Blackrock announced its support for UStb, a new stablecoin from Ethena Labs. The SEC has formally appealed a court ruling in its case against Ripple Labs, citing significant legal errors. Coinbase is optimistic … Read more

BNY Mellon Engages With Regulators, Fed’s 50bps Cut Triggers Crypto Inflows, and More — Week in Review

BNY Mellon is working closely with regulators to offer large-scale crypto custody services. Coinshares reported $321 million in digital asset inflows, driven by the Fed’s 50bps interest rate cut. Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin could reach $500K by 2025 and $1M by 2030, citing global financial instability risks highlighted in an upcoming book by Jim Rickards. … Read more

Fed’s Rate Cut Could Spell Disaster, Microstrategy Buys More Bitcoin, and More — Week in Review

Peter Schiff has warned that the Federal Reserve’s rate cut will lead to economic disaster. Microstrategy, continuing its bitcoin acquisition strategy, plans to buy more bitcoin after raising $1.01 billion from a private offering. A bitcoin investor faces up to three years in prison for underreporting cryptocurrency gains. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced a … Read more

Billions in Settlements Disrupted, Blockchain Gaming Boom, and More — Week in Review

Recent Western sanctions have disrupted over $55 billion in trade settlements between Russia and Turkey. Cameron Thacker of Mythical Games believes the current blockchain gaming surge is more stable, as it focuses on better user experiences rather than hype. In the UK, a new bill recognizes digital assets like bitcoin as personal property. Bitfinex analysts … Read more

Top 10 L1 Chains, Hamster Kombat Token Airdrop Performance, and More — Week in Review

Data highlighted the dominance of the top 10 layer one blockchains, collectively valued at $1.66 trillion. In Russia, financial analyst Vladislav Antonov projected growth for the Hamster Kombat token post-airdrop. Meanwhile, China and Russia’s payment flows are under strain due to new sanctions targeting Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war effort. India’s HDFC Bank introduced enhanced … Read more

Telegram CEO Arrested, Coinbase CEO Bullish on Crypto Payments, and More — Week in Review

The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed optimism about the future of crypto payments, predicting it as the next big boom driven by advancements in technology. The SEC has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, potentially classifying NFTs as securities. Economist … Read more

Harris Backs Plan to Tax Unrealized Gains, Kiyosaki Says Prepare for Crash Landing, and More — Week in Review

Vice President Kamala Harris supports President Biden’s proposal to increase taxes on unrealized gains for the wealthy. Financial author Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending market crash, urging investments in gold, silver, and bitcoin for safety. Economist Peter Schiff calls for higher interest rates, even at the risk of triggering a recession. Meanwhile, bitcoin ETFs … Read more

Goldman Sachs’ Bitcoin ETF Holdings, Hamster Kombat Rejected VCs, and More — Week in Review

Goldman Sachs disclosed substantial holdings of $418 million in bitcoin ETFs in Q2. Hamster Kombat rejected multiple venture capital investments to protect players from becoming exit liquidity. A Nigerian bitcoin proponent filed a lawsuit to overturn the government’s crypto ban. WBTC’s custody change has raised concerns in the defi community. Ripple’s legal chief discussed the … Read more

Kiyosaki on Market Crash, Crypto for Harris, and More — Week in Review

Robert Kiyosaki declared that the much-anticipated market crash has arrived, emphasizing the significant losses and highlighting it as an opportunity for investors to buy assets like gold, silver, and bitcoin at lower prices. The Democrats are engaging with the crypto sector, launching a “Crypto for Harris” initiative to garner support for Vice President Kamala Harris. … Read more

Markets in Freefall, Coinbase Reports Great Q2 Revenue, and More — Week in Review

The U.S. stock market experienced significant declines, and the crypto market fell by 5.82% following a disappointing jobs report, sparking concerns about a potential recession. Meanwhile, Coinbase reported $1.4 billion in Q2 revenue, highlighting growth and regulatory progress in the crypto sector. In Zambia, the central bank aims to enforce the kwacha as the sole … Read more