Binur Zhalenov, head of the National Payment Corporation (NPC), has brought the “digital tenge” into the retail sector of Kazakhstan, marking a major step forward for the nation’s finance landscape. Zhalenov made the first purchase using a debit card connected to a CBDC account while speaking at the XI Congress
Bank of America (BAC) stated in a research on Monday that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are on the horizon, but will not occur in the near future. The report found that 33% of the world’s central banks, representing 67% of nations and 98% of global GDP, are actively investigating
In a tale of contrasting halves, the crypto market underwent a rollercoaster ride for the first three quarters of 2023, with a downturn that seemed unrelenting. However, the last quarter heralded a wave of optimism, as the market saw a resurgence in bullish sentiment. Notably, top coins like Bitcoin and
In a momentous statement made yesterday on Twitter, the Midnight team, a division of Input Output Global (IOG), the company behind the Cardano blockchain announced that the Midnight Network devnet is now live. This statement announces the dawn of an era of change for the Cardano community, introducing the Midnight
In the midst of a tumultuous market, the emergence of Celestia, a modular blockchain network, has stunned the crypto sphere. Despite a 2.08% dip in global market capitalization over the past day, Celestia’s native token, TIA, has surged to an all-time high of $6.45, marking a remarkable 14% spike in
The U.S. Labor Department has issued the highly anticipated U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for October, which indicated that the U.S. inflation came in at 3.2% at an annual pace, as contrasted to the market forecast of a 3.3% spike. Meanwhile, the U.S. CPI fell in October after rising
The prices of Layer-2 protocols Polygon (MATIC) and Immutable (IMX) have surged after a report found the two led the growing blockchain gaming sector. This expanded dominance has boosted the investment appeal of both cryptocurrencies. Polygon spiked as much as 10% on Wednesday to $0.97, while Immutable likewise gained 8%
Solana’s surge has been exceedingly spectacular, with the price rising to unprecedented levels. Despite the recent brief correction, Solana (SOL) has made quite an impact, with a price increase of 140% in the last 30 days. While wallets linked to the defunct FTX exchange continue to trade millions of dollars
Boyaa Interactive, a key participant in China’s board and card game sector that is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has stated that it would invest up to $100 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum over the course of the next year. This action shows that the corporation recognizes the
A highly realistic deepfake video impersonating Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has recently emerged, attempting to deceive XRP investors into participating in a fake giveaway scam. The video, featuring a voice that accurately mimics Garlinghouse, promotes a fraudulent “community support initiative” that promises to double any XRP deposits over 1,000. This
