In the wake of a turbulent period for U.S. banks, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has shut down Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, also known as Republic Bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has stepped in as receiver, with Fulton Bank assuming nearly all deposits and assets. Republic First Bank Shuttered as FDIC…
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The U.S. economy experienced an interesting year in 2023, marked by unprecedented upheaval within the American banking sector due to the combined collapse of three major banks, the largest the nation has historically seen. Amidst this chaos, crypto assets such as bitcoin demonstrated remarkable resilience, even capitalizing on the banking sector’s misfortunes. Concurrently, other repercussions…
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2023 proved to be an extraordinary year for bitcoin and the broader crypto economy, surging significantly in value once the dust settled from the FTX debacle and as major players such as Blackrock and Franklin Templeton lodged applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Alongside the ever-changing crypto markets, the global economy commanded attention with…
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Don’t be surprised if we see more investment, more regulation and more artificial intelligence defining crypto during the last two months of 2023. As the holiday season approaches, anticipation in the cryptocurrency world heightens for the annual phenomenon known as the “Santa rally.” Amidst this festive period, market dynamics tend to shift. This season, there…
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Year-to-date, the dynamic landscape of crypto data reveals a 106% surge in bitcoin (BTC) value against the U.S. dollar. However, it’s noteworthy that it does not clinch the title of the top performer in this period. A closer look at the metrics since the dawn of the year illuminates the impressive rise of several cryptocurrencies…
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In a report by the crypto market aggregation web portal Coingecko, Binance retains its crown in the centralized cryptocurrency exchange arena, but not without facing fierce competition and challenges. Binance Leads But Not Without Contenders, Says Coingecko’s Mid-Year Crypto Study According to the Coingecko research report, Binance continues to dominate the centralized cryptocurrency exchange market…
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Despite the earnings miss, Marathon’s CEO said it mined a record 2,926 Bitcoin over the second quarter of 2023. Crypto mining firm Marathon Digital missed earnings and revenue expectations with its second-quarter 2023 results. Marathon’s Q2 2023 results on Aug. 8 reported revenues of $81.8 million compared to Zacks Investment Research’s estimate of $83.2 million.…
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David Hunter, the chief macro strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors, predicts an interesting development for global markets in the fourth quarter of 2023. According to him, global markets will experience a remarkable surge, aptly described as a “melt up.” However, this surge will be short-lived, as a substantial downturn is expected to follow. Hunter emphasizes…
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index (CPI) report, released on Tuesday, reveals that inflation in the United States has eased to a yearly rate of 4%. The latest development arrives just ahead of the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for June 14. The prevailing market sentiment leans towards the…
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PRESS RELEASE. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has confirmed its support for Japan Blockchain Week 2023, establishing it as a significant platform for both the global and Japanese blockchain communities to convene, building upon the success of the previous year’s event in 2022. Official Website: https://japanblockchainweek.jp/ The Ministry of Economy, Trade…
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