On Thursday, the crypto market mirrored the stock market’s downturn ahead of Friday’s anticipated U.S. jobs report. All major U.S. stock indices slipped into the red, with bitcoin (BTC) tumbling 3.6% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, gold enjoyed a nearly 1% gain, climbing back above the $2,500 per ounce mark. Recession Fears Loom as…
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The Central Bank of Brazil has hinted at implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and data monetization processes into Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a recent presentation, Roberto Campos Neto, the Central Bank of Brazil’s president, stressed that the bank’s innovation agenda had four blocks: Pix, Drex, Currency Internationalization, and Open Finance. However, he…
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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange CoinCheck made headlines with the intention of listing XRP, which is the seventh-biggest digital currency, alongside five other cryptocurrencies. Made on X, this announcement signals a turning point for XRP particularly in light of Ripple’s most recent court triumph over the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Ranked 48th on CoinMarketCap, the exchange…
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against a cryptocurrency firm. As part of the settlement, Robinhood must allow customers to withdraw cryptocurrencies to their own…
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ordered an Oregon resident and his entities to pay over $209 million in penalties for running Ponzi schemes disguised as crypto and carbon investment programs. This includes restitution, disgorgement of illegal profits, and a civil penalty. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recovered…
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Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international payments and mining. He highlighted cryptocurrencies as effective payment methods, especially for small businesses, amid global…
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The crypto market has been struggling with prolonged sideways movement in recent months. Since March 2024, the market has failed to make a successful breakout above previous peaks, leaving investors frustrated. According to a recent report by CryptoQuant analyst Crypto Dan, this continuous pattern of stagnation leads many to wonder when the market might see…
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In a recent press release, the Central Bank of Argentina acknowledged sending part of its gold holdings abroad, stating that it had “recalibrated” the nation’s gold between its accounts. The institution faced criticism from some lawmakers who are concerned that this gold located abroad might be subject to confiscation due to an embargo order benefiting…
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Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need for vigilant supervision as digital assets and fintech increasingly integrate with traditional banking, presenting new challenges and risks.…
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Crypto analyst Dark Defender has predicted that the XRP price could rise to $8 and explained what could spark such a parabolic rally for the crypto. As part of his bullish prediction, the crypto analyst also revealed what could lead to XRP rising to $18. XRP Price To Rise To $8 If Repeat Of 2017…
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