The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its first progress report on the digital euro preparation phase, highlighting key design features and ongoing developments. The report emphasizes high privacy standards for both online and offline payments,…
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Peter Schiff Predicts Further Bitcoin Plunge Ahead of Mt Gox Payouts — Declares BTC in Official Bear Market
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has highlighted bitcoin’s recent decline, declaring the cryptocurrency “back in official bear market territory.” He predicts further bitcoin price decline before Mt. Gox creditors begin rece…
Digital Euro Holding Limit: Debate Continues
The president of Germany’s central bank has highlighted the ongoing debate about the holding limit for the digital euro, Europe’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). He noted that recent Bundesbank research indicates that the optimal amou…
White House Rehires Adviser Who Helped Develop Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto
The White House has rehired Carole House, who helped develop President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, as Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy at the National Security C…
FBI Warns of Fake Firms Promising to Recover Lost Cryptocurrencies
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alerted the public to “an emerging criminal tactic” targeting investors who have already fallen victim to cryptocurrency scams and seek to recover their lost funds. These fraudsters often claim …
Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Freed From Prison — Set to Plead Guilty in US Deal
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison after serving five years, following a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). “This is the result of a global campaign that spanned grass-roots organizers, press freedom c…
Crypto Industry Future: Insights From Marathon Digital’s CEO on Trump and Biden
Marathon Digital’s CEO has shared his insights on the future of the crypto industry and the potential impact of the upcoming presidential election. The executive observed that the Biden administration has historically been hostile to bitcoin and …
Robert Kiyosaki on Bitcoin Crash: Most People Should Sell — He’s Waiting to Buy More, Follow Warren Buffett’s Strategy
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says most people should sell bitcoin now that the price of the cryptocurrency is “crashing.” However, he affirmed that he is waiting to buy more bitcoin, emphasizing that “all markets go up …
JPMorgan: Bitcoin Miners’ Market Cap Jumps 22% Following AI Hosting Deal
Global investment bank JPMorgan has observed a notable surge in investor interest in bitcoin miners after Core Scientific announced it would host 200 MW of GPUs for AI hyperscaler Coreweave. According to JPMorgan, the combined market capitalization of …
Former Fed President Discusses Potential for 2 Interest Rate Cuts This Year
Former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren has outlined the potential for two interest rate cuts this year. He cited recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) discussions and stabilizing inflation trends. “I am expecting we’ll probably ge…