Southeast Asia and DeFi’s Big Bet on the Unbanked
With 70% of the Southeast Asian population under/unbanked, DeFi solutions have positioned themselves as catalysts for financial transformation.
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Publicly-Listed Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain’s Stock Gets Downgraded, Firm Offloads Close to 4,000 Bitmain Miners
On Oct. 31, 2022, the publicly-listed bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain revealed the firm’s attempt to obtain $27 million in a scheduled financing deal fell through. According to the company’s October…
Bitcoin ‘bear flag’ breakdown targets $15K as US dollar hits 20-year high
BTC is losing its safe haven status to the dollar, with mutual funds increasing their cash holdings by $208 billion in the first half of 2022.
Bank of Russia Eases Restrictions on Purchases of Dollar and Euro Cash
The Central Bank of Russia has relaxed some limitations for Russian banks selling U.S. dollars and euros to the public. The increased supply of foreign cash may affect the crypto…
Israel Prohibits Cash Deals for Amounts Starting as Low as $1,700
New legislation introducing tighter restrictions on payments with large sums of cash will enter into force in Israel on Monday. The goal, as stated by the country’s tax authority, is…
Official explains why China CBDC should not be as anonymous as cash
While cash is associated with more anonymity, it’s still less mobile and easy to use in large amounts than a digital currency, China’s CBDC project lead Mu Changchun said.
Risk of ‘Significant Drawdowns’ Pushes Cypherpunk Holdings to Sell Entire Stash of Bitcoin and Ethereum
On Tuesday, the Canada-based investment firm Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. announced that the company has sold all of its bitcoin and ethereum due to the “risk of further significant drawdowns.” The…
U.S. dollar index retreats from 20 year highs — but will DXY topping spark a Bitcoin recovery?
Strong euro and overbought readings could pressure the dollar further, showing signs of topping out—Bitcoin at risk of falling.
Circle Says USDC Reserve Backed Entirely in Cash and Short-Dated US Treasuries
On May 13, Circle’s chief financial officer Jeremy Fox-Geen published a blog post called “How to Be Stable,” following the aftermath of Terra’s stablecoin implosion. Circle’s CFO explained that since…
ECB Favors Transparency Over Privacy in Digital Euro Design, Presentation Reveals
The European Central Bank (ECB) leans toward a “transparent” digital euro over one that ensures a higher level of privacy for its users, a presentation devoted to the project has…