Nomura Holdings, a leading global financial services group, has partnered with Laser Digital, its subsidiary focused on digital asset solutions, and GMO Internet Group, a prominent Japanese technology company renowned for its internet infrastructure, online advertising, and fintech services. The collaboration aims to explore the issuance of stablecoins denominated in JPY and USD in Japan.…
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Ethereum’s price on May 27, 2024, stands at $3,908, reflecting a strong upward trend in the recent trading sessions. Ether’s intraday range has been between $3,795 to $3,953 over the past 24 hours. Ethereum Ethereum’s 1-hour chart reveals a steady upward trend starting from May 26, peaking at approximately $3,953. After reaching this peak, the…
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The deadline for President Joe Biden to decide whether to veto or sign a resolution overturning the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial crypto rules is approaching. The resolution passed both the House of Representatives and Senate despite a prior White House veto threat. Biden Faces Veto Deadline The resolution to overturn the U.S.…
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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Venezuela seizes over 11,000 bitcoin miners to save energy, Paraguay cracks down on illegal bitcoin mining, and Brazil aims to finalize crypto regulations this year. Venezuelan Authorities Announce Bitcoin Mining Ban, Confiscate Over…
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Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned investors about the bond market crashing, urging them to invest in “safer real assets,” like bitcoin, before their prices “explode.” He criticizes financial planners for promoting bonds as safe investments, predicting significant losses for investors when AAA bonds and commercial real estate crash. Meanwhile, Kiyosaki expects…
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The stablecoin market has experienced modest growth over the past two weeks, with valuations increasing by approximately $590 million. Among the top five U.S. dollar stablecoins, Ethena’s USDE saw the largest supply growth, rising 17.5%. In contrast, First Digital’s FDUSD experienced a 29% supply decrease. Stablecoin Valuations Adjust With Diverse Market Movements in May Since…
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In a recent analysis by Kaiko, it has been found that hedge funds are currently holding net short positions on bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) futures. This strategic move reflects a cautious stance amid fluctuating market dynamics and speculative trading activities. Study Shows Hedge Funds’ Net Short Positions in Bitcoin and Ether Futures Amid Market…
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While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved several spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) 19b-4 filings, and ether alongside numerous digital assets have experienced double-digit increases over the past week, the much anticipated ‘altcoin season’ has not yet arrived. In fact, according to the Altcoin Season Index, the likelihood of such a season…
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Venezuelan authorities led by the National Power Ministry and Corpoelec, the state-owned power company, have seized over 6,000 bitcoin miners in two new operations. The ministry, which recently declared that it would disconnect all bitcoin miners due to its high energy consumption, has already confiscated over 17,000 miners from several mining farms. Venezuelan Authorities Advance…
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The Central Bank of Brazil announced the postponement of the completion of the drex pilot, the Brazilian CBDC, due to the inefficiency of the privacy solutions presented for the project so far. The pilot will have a new phase, finalized in 2025, and will also feature the implementation of smart contracts to nurture use cases…
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