A new survey finds that 35% of Australians believe bitcoin will eventually be transacted more than fiat currency. Almost the same number of respondents believe that bitcoin “has a significant role to play in the future of currency.” Comparison platform Finder published Tuesday the results of a cryptocurrency survey, which it described as a “nationally …
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UAE Central Bank Unveils Plan to Launch Digital Currency
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has unveiled its plan to launch a digital currency as part of its 2023-2026 strategy to become one of the world’s top 10 central banks. A growing number of central banks worldwide are working to launch central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The Central Bank of the United …
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Dogecoin, Shiba Inu coin lead losses as crypto volume dumped 43% in June
Data on crypto exchange trading volumes show a fall of more than 40% in June. Some attribute this to the regulatory crackdown by Chinese authorities. As a hangover from this, the past few weeks have seen markets ranging. But a dip yesterday has set off more bearish sentiment, as the Fear and Greed Index slid …
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How to build a profitable industrial-scale Bitcoin mining operation
So you want to build an industrial-scale Bitcoin mining farm, or scale up a smaller operation. Chances are you’re being forced to make the decision, too: Either scale up and become more competitive with other mining operations or have someone else mine for you by outsourcing or pooling — or stop mining altogether. Over the …
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New York Fed Survey Shows Inflation Expectations Highest Ever Recorded
American inflation expectations have surged according to the results of the latest New York Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Expectations. The presumed inflation rate tapped the highest point since 2013 and alongside the forecast of lower purchasing power, consumer debt and fears of a housing bubble in the U.S. are on the rise. New York …
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Whale From 2012 Transfers 740 Bitcoin Worth $26M After BTC Sat Idle for 9 Years
On July 12, an old whale from 2012 spent 740 bitcoin worth roughly $26 million at the time of transfer after nine years of choosing not to move the coins. The whale acquired the bitcoin on May 31, 2012, when the stash of crypto was only worth $3,700. Old School Whale Moves 740 ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ …
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Oldest US Bank BNY Mellon to Provide Grayscale Bitcoin Trust With Asset Servicing and ETF Services
Grayscale Investments has engaged the oldest bank in the U.S., BNY Mellon, to provide asset servicing for its bitcoin trust. The bank will also provide ETF services for the bitcoin trust upon its conversion to an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Grayscale Teams up With BNY Mellon Grayscale Investments announced Tuesday that it has selected the Bank …
S&P Dow Jones Launches 5 New Cryptocurrency Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world’s leading index provider, announced Tuesday the launch of five new cryptocurrency indices. The company now has eight cryptocurrency indices in total. The first newly added index is the “S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market (BDM) Index,” which “provides a wide performance snapshot of the cryptocurrency market and includes more than …
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‘Clean’ Bitcoin (BTC) mining is coming via this Ohio nuclear plant
With China’s current negative stance towards Bitcoin mining plus Elon Musk’s Tesla insistence that they would only accept the digital asset as a payment method only if the mining process of the coin becomes more environmentally friendly, many crypto miners have been left to rue their losses. Some, however, have found this as an opportunity …
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$250 million worth of cryptocurrency seized in UK
$250 million worth of cryptocurrency seized in UK | CryptoSlate Earn up to 12% APY on Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD, EUR, GBP, Stablecoins & more. Start Earning Interest U.K. › Crime Police seized crypto worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the biggest-ever move of its kind. Shaurya Malwa · July 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm …
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Axie Infinity Game Tokens Skyrocket in Value, AXS and SLP Capture All-Time Price Highs
While most digital currency markets are down in value, a token called axie infinity, the native coin tethered to the blockchain-based trading and battle game of the same title, has reached new price highs jumping to $21.55 on Tuesday. The Axie Infinity platform has seen massive demand in recent days, and other tokens from the …
Police Set New UK Record Seizing £180 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency
Britain’s Metropolitan Police have seized a staggering £180 million in cryptocurrency as part of a money laundering investigation. The announcement comes just weeks after Scotland Yard confiscated £114 million in crypto, breaking the previous record. UK Police Discover £180 Million in Crypto Linked to Criminal Transfers Law enforcement officials in the U.K. have announced the …
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Vow Introduces the Next Step in the Evolution of Crypto-Based Currencies
sponsored Since the beginning of 2021, the cryptocurrency industry has experienced a marked surge in popularity, as institutions and individuals flock to the rapidly developing space in large numbers. Whilst the barrier to enter the space has significantly decreased since its birth a decade ago, there remain several sticking points which keep more widespread adoption …
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Forex Shortages Force Nigerian Corporates to Turn to Parallel Market
Nigeria’s ongoing shortage of foreign exchange is forcing corporates and businesses to source this resource on the parallel market, a former official with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said. According to Muda Yusuf, who is the previous director-general at LCCI, these shortages stem from the foreign exchange market liquidity constraints that …
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Indian Bank Blocks Use of RBI’s Remittance System for Crypto While Government Delays Bill
Major Indian bank ICICI has asked customers not to use the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s liberalised remittance scheme (LRS) for any crypto-related investments. ICICI, a leading private sector bank in India, has updated its retail outward remittance application to include cryptocurrency. With this update, the bank has asked its customers to declare under India’s …