Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed his eagerness to tackle excessive waste and regulations in the U.S. government, responding to a report that former President Trump is considering him for a role in auditing federal agencies. Musk emphasized the need to reduce wasteful spending to curb inflation and proposed forming a “government efficiency commission” to…
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The Russian economy has experienced substantial growth across various sectors, with unemployment rates remaining historically low, despite ongoing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. Industrial production, driven by military manufacturing, saw a 3.3% increase in July, and the GDP growth rate for the first half of the year reached 4.6%, compared to 1.8% in…
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According to statistics, Paypal’s PYUSD stablecoin has surpassed Tron’s stablecoin USDD becoming the sixth largest dollar-pegged token by market capitalization. Over the past ten days, PYUSD’s supply has swelled by $140.9 million. Paypal’s PYUSD Nears $1B Milestone The stablecoin asset issued by Paypal is now the sixth largest stablecoin asset today after growing significantly over…
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Binance is celebrating its seventh anniversary, reflecting on its growth and achievements in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency industry. In an open letter, Binance CEO Richard Teng shared his insights and perspective on the company’s journey and future. Binance CEO Richard Teng on Successes, Challenges, and the Road Ahead In his reflection shared with Bitcoin.com News,…
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Over the last 90 days, the stablecoin economy expanded by over 11%, with $16.23 billion infused into the market of fiat-pegged crypto tokens. In the past 30 days, USDE, the fourth largest U.S. dollar-pegged coin, experienced a 46.1% increase in its supply. Stablecoin Market Swelled Last Season; USDE Climbs to Fourth Largest Dollar-Pegged Token While…
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The world’s debt has surged to a record high level in the second quarter, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The increase has also helped lift the global debt-to-GDP ratio which had been declining for seven quarters but is now projected to reach 337% by the end of this year. Major Markets Behind…
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The stablecoin landscape witnessed a shifting dynamic this week, with the once fourth-largest stablecoin, binance usd (BUSD), relinquishing its position. This change arises from the crypto asset’s supply dwindling below the 3 billion mark, while in a surprising twist, the stablecoin trueusd (TUSD) experienced a surge in supply from 2.9 billion to 3.438 billion in…
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Base, the Ethereum layer two (L2) scaling solution supported by Coinbase, has experienced over $175 million funneled into its decentralized finance (defi) protocol since its creation. The majority of value locked comprises 75,244 ether and nearly $26 million worth of the USDC stablecoin. Coinbase’s Base Grows to $175 Million TVL As one of the pioneer…
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In a recent report, the Bitcoin Mining Council (BMC) unveiled the results of its first half of 2023 survey, highlighting the industry’s strides in electricity consumption, technological efficiency, and sustainable power. Furthermore, the survey details that the BMC accounts for 43.4% of the global mining network. Insights From the Bitcoin Mining Council’s Latest Survey The…
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JPMorgan’s economists have jettisoned previous predictions of an impending U.S. recession. Their chief U.S. economist, Michael Feroli, is confident that the American economy will maintain a modest but steady growth trajectory throughout the remainder of the current year and well into 2024. JPMorgan Foresees U.S. Economic Growth Amid ‘Ridiculous’ Fitch Downgrade and Recession Fears Echoing…
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