Sun, September 22

Deutsche Bank Poll Reveals Widespread Public Skepticism Toward CBDCs

Although several central banks worldwide are considering the possibility of introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). A recent poll found that most customers are not keen on utilizing such products. Therefore cash will likely remain in circulation for the foreseeable future. Around 4,850 people from the US, UK, and

2 hours ago 2 mins read

TON Blockchain Sees Surge in Active Addresses and USDT Trading Volume

With its active addresses lately surpassing industry-leading blockchains, the Open Network (TON) protocol has continued to achieve amazing growth. In the first week of September, the number of daily active TON addresses soared to 3 million, according to statistics from the industry research portal IntoTheBlock. The research showed that this

2 hours ago 2 mins read

IMF Releases Guidelines for Boosting CBDC Adoption with REDI Framework

Policymakers and financial institutions may find guidance on how to boost the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in a new guide issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). September 21 saw the release of a report titled “Central Bank Digital Currency Adoption Inclusive Strategies for Intermediaries and Users”

3 hours ago 2 mins read

Appeal Decision Looms in Ripple vs. SEC Lawsuit Amid Rising Tensions

A possible appeal of Judge Torres’ XRP case findings is being considered, according to recent developments in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuits. Legal counsel asserts that the SEC will wait until the last possible moment to announce its decision. Also, according to ex-SEC attorneys, the regulator will almost certainly file

3 hours ago 1 min read

Circle Eyes IPO Launch in 2025 with Plans to Relocate Headquarters

In 2025, Circle, an issuer of stablecoins, intends to relocate its headquarters to Wall Street, as stated by CEO and founder Jeremy Allaire. The company is also proceeding with its initial public offering (IPO). In January, Circle submitted an initial public offering (IPO) application to the US Securities and Exchange

24 hours ago 1 min read

Bank of Canada Slows Down Retail CBDC Development Amid Focus Shift

Updates on the Bank of Canada’s (BOC) website indicate that the central bank is halting development of CBDC for retail use. Although a wholesale CBDC was not mentioned in the statement, it was stressed that research was ongoing. Since the Bank of Canada has already spent a lot of time

1 day ago 2 mins read

Solana-based Memecoin Bonk Inu (BONK) Announces US ETP Launch

Bonk Inu (BONK), a dog-themed meme coin and built on the Solana network, has now achieved a significant milestone in the world of cryptocurrency. The meme coin made history by announcing the debut of a BONK ETP in the United States, making it the first meme coin to do so.

1 day ago 2 mins read

El Salvador  President Engages with Elon Musk on AI and Technology

El Salvador has firmly established itself within the cryptocurrency community, notably becoming the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. The nation has surpassed 5,800 Bitcoin in daily Bitcoin accumulation, reportedly generating over $31 million in profit. This pioneering approach reflects the country’s commitment to integrating cryptocurrency into its

September 21, 2024 2 mins read

How Did Shezmu Recover $5M After a Major Crypto Vault Hack?

The crypto market continues to face multiple hacking incidents, with the latest targeting Shezmu, a leveraged yield protocol. On September 21, Chaofan Shou, co-founder of blockchain analytics firm Fuzzland, raised alarms regarding a compromised storage vault belonging to Shezmu, leading to the theft of approximately $4.9 million in cryptocurrencies. The

September 21, 2024 2 mins read

FATF Calls for Enhanced Regulation of Virtual Assets in India

A joint assessment by regional bodies, including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has urged India to enhance its regulation of virtual assets. The FATF’s recent report on India’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing reveals significant risks associated with domestic illegal activities, primarily fraud, cyber fraud, corruption,

September 21, 2024 2 mins read