Category: Crypto News
It Doesn’t Matter If They’re Wrong, Central Bankers Set Guidance for Crypto, Too
Sure, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which central bankers and the Biden administration have noted to explain rising prices, wasn’t something anyone [...]
Independent Tether attestation reveals 58% decrease in commercial paper holdings
An announcement from USDT issuer Tether Holdings Limited revealed information from an independent attestation about the company’s previous quarter's p [...]
What is an NFT and why are they so popular?
Nonfungible tokens continue to captivate mainstream audiences around the world as Web3 technology grows at a [...]
HUSD Stablecoin Returns to $1 Peg After Liquidity Problems
The HUSD stablecoin, which is issued by Stable Universal, has returned to its $1 peg after suffering "liquidity problems" in relation to a closed mark [...]
Ethereum Merge prompts miners and mining pools to make a choice
The Ethereum blockchain is all set to make its highly anticipated transition from its current proof-of-work (PoW) mining consensus to proof-of-stake ( [...]
Bitcoin cae a mínimo en dos meses y frustra expectativas de recuperación
Los precios de bitcoin subieron recientemente a casi $25.000 desde $22.800, con la esperanza de que la Reserva Federal reduciera las tasas de interés [...]
Merkle trees vs. Verkle trees, Explained
Merkle trees are employed in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies to more effectively and securely encrypt blockchain data. Verkle trees allow fo [...]
First Mover Americas: Fear Makes Quick Return to Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 19, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextuali [...]
Crypto recruiting is a minefield – Cointelegraph Magazine
Hiring in the crypto world can be difficult. Web3 companies are often disorganized and lack HR departments. Developers sometimes want to remain anonym [...]
Huobi explains what went wrong with HUSD after stablecoin is back on track
After recovering the HUSD stablecoin’s dollar peg, crypto exchange Huobi explained what caused the short-term liquidity problem and assured users that [...]
Biden is hiring 87,000 new IRS agents — and they’re coming for you
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law this month by President Joe Biden, empowers the IRS with nearly $80 billion in new funds. The world’s mos [...]
New Tether Auditor Confirms Slashing of Commercial Paper Holdings
Stablecoin issuer Tether has cut its commercial paper exposure to $8.6 billion, with a reduction to $200 million on track by the end of the month.
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SBI lost 40% of hash rate after stopping mining in Russia: Data
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has partly terminated cryptocurrency mining in Russia due to geopolitical uncertainty and the crypto winter.SBI [...]
Nigeria's CBDC eNaira Used for Nearly $10M Worth of Transactions Since October
Nigeria's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the eNaira, has been used to carry out transactions worth 4 billion naira ($9.3 million) since its int [...]
South Africa’s Monetary Authority Greenlights Banks to Serve Crypto Clients
The guidance was released after some local banks previously moved to shut down accounts tied to crypto exchanges, citing exposures to risk. In the pub [...]