Italian central bank Banca d’Italia and South Korean central bank Bank of Korea have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) pertaining to information technology (IT) and payment systems via official channels on December 5. The Italian central bank has said that the MOU has provisions for the “mutual sharing
Ripple, the renowned blockchain-based payment protocol, has forged a strategic alliance with Onafriq. This collaboration aims to revolutionize cross-border transactions and address the challenges associated with outdated payment systems prevalent across the continent. Ripple’s ambitious venture aligns with Africa’s surging fintech sector, anticipated to offer a substantial $2.7 trillion opportunity.
On-chain data analyzed by leading crypto analyst Ali shows a significant rise in large transactions on the Cardano blockchain over the past three months. This indicates growing institutional interest that could propel the eighth-largest cryptocurrency to new price heights. Citing transaction data, Ali noted ADA transfers over $100,000 have regularly
As Bitcoin broke beyond the $41,500 barrier, the cryptocurrency sector as a whole has witnessed a tremendous surge. Moreover, Ethereum is also witnessing strong bullish momentum and is trading above the $2200 level at the time of writing. Furthermore, most altcoins have risen sharply, indicating widespread optimism in the cryptocurrency
Bybit released a research report that highlighted the strategic movements made by institutional investors and provided insight into their asset allocation interests. The research emphasizes a notable change in asset allocation, particularly within the Bitcoin and Ethereum domains, with an emphasis on the evolving market attitudes of institutional investors. Institutional
From his role as CTO to that of chief executive officer (CEO) of Tether, Paolo Ardoino made the jump on December 1. At a time when the firm is placing a premium on diversity and development, his hiring was meticulously plotted out. Ardoino expects that Tether’s primary business will generate
Pro-XRP lawyers John Deaton and Bill Morgan have recently demanded that Congress step in and investigate the SEC’s behavior and the Republican members of the House Committee on Financial Services’ unwillingness to issue a subpoena. A federal court scolded the SEC’s attorneys in a case involving a crypto firm on
With its persistent appeal to large financial institutions, Solana (SOL) has reclaimed its status as one of the most sought after altcoins. The weekly update from CoinShares states that SOL assets under management surpassed $365 million, with $12.4 million more coming in last week. With $240 million and $49.1 million,
Solana (SOL) has emerged as the epicenter of the latest market frenzy, drawing attention for its unprecedented growth in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The Solana blockchain ecosystem has experienced a remarkable surge, with a notable rise in the value of its native token, SOL. In a recent revelation, Solana NFTs witnessed
The sale of 3,150 Ethereum worth over $6.37 million by a crypto whale is sparking debate on whether investors should take profits after the token’s recent rally. The heavy transaction comes as Ethereum hovers below a technical resistance level that has repeatedly triggered sell-offs historically. According to on-chain data, the
