Monthly archives: November 2024

Standard Chartered said the recent Republican win in the US elections could serve as a major catalyst for digital assets, potentially driving their combined market cap from $2.5 trillion to $10 trillion by the end of 2026. The bank’s latest report outlines how anticipated regulatory shifts under the new administration may pave the way for …

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Pro-crypto political action committees (PACs) scored significant victories in the U.S. elections, with 48 of their endorsed candidates winning as of Nov. 8, positioning the industry for stronger influence in Washington, Bloomberg News reported. A record-breaking $135 million in PAC investments spanned over 50 candidates, crossing party lines to support both Democrats and Republicans, according …

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The German central bank (Deutsche Bundesbank) has joined Project Guardian, a Singapore-led initiative pushing to reshape global capital markets through asset tokenization. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched Project Guardian in 2022 to unite financial heavyweights and policymakers worldwide. The initiative aims to open new liquidity pathways and set standards for tokenized assets. The …

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Tether leveraged its USDT stablecoin to fund a $45 million crude oil transaction in the Middle East through its trade finance division, marking the first such deal in the region.  According to a Tether statement, the deal consisted of 670,000 barrels of crude oil and involved a publicly traded oil “super-major” and a “top-tier commodity …

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a website to collect information from individuals affected by the 2016 Bitfinex hack, according to a Nov. 7 statement. The DOJ announced it was inviting statements from those impacted by the hack, including affected Bitfinex account holders. This initiative aims to gather details on how the hack …

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The DeFi project Sky has retained its new brand identity rather than revert to MakerDAO following a community vote. Polling data revealed that 79.3% of votes supported maintaining the Sky brand as the core protocol name. In contrast, about 18.46% backed a “limited brand refresh” under MakerDAO, while a mere 2.2% preferred a full reversion …

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that the abuse of the U.S. dollar as a political instrument has caused other nations to be concerned about potential roadblocks to using the currency in the future. Kremlin Highlights Nations’ Concerns on the U.S. Dollar Weaponization The Kremlin has referred to the negative reactions that the current strategy surrounding …

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As Donald Trump eyes a dramatic economic overhaul, his proposed tariff regime stands at odds with the core tenets of free-market economics. Cutting Income Tax is Good, But Tariffs? Libertarians Disagree Donald Trump’s return to the presidency brings a bold agenda: funding government through tariffs and cutting excessive spending, and perhaps even hold bitcoin as …

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Bitcoin miner Hive Digital reported modest growth in bitcoin production for October, while advancing its mining capacity and infrastructure. Hive Digital Discloses Modest Bitcoin Output Gains Vancouver-based Hive Digital (Nasdaq: HIVE) reported incremental growth in its bitcoin production for October, maintaining consistent operational metrics while advancing its mining infrastructure. The publicly listed mining firm, which …

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Block, Inc. has outlined a strategic pivot to expand its presence in bitcoin mining, signaling a commitment to the cryptocurrency sector and its infrastructure needs, according to its recent third-quarter shareholder letter. Block’s New Investment Focus on Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure In a letter to shareholders, Block identifies bitcoin mining as a key growth path, driven …

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At precisely 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, bitcoin reached a fresh all-time high on Bitstamp, hitting $77,112 per coin. This latest peak redefined bitcoin’s USD value once again. Trading in the mid-$76,500 range, bitcoin gained about 1% over the past 24 hours. Over the week, BTC has climbed 10.7%, showing a 14.8% rise over the …

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Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a licensing requirement for Whatsapp group administrators to curb misinformation and enhance accountability on social media platforms. The licensing fee ranges from $50 to $2,500, depending on the type of Whatsapp group. Administrators must provide personal information to obtain a license from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). …

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