The Russian Central Bank is discussing the possible use of central bank digital currencies as a payment method in foreign trade, according to Elvira Nabiullina, the bank’s governor. Nabiullina stated that while Russia is opposed to the use of crypto payments in domestic transactions, the country is open to the idea of using cryptocurrencies in foreign trade.
Russia Supports Use of Crypto in…
Bullish on Bitcoin: Global Survey Respondents Anticipate BTC Price Spike to $60K and Beyond in 2024
February 2, 2024
A recent international survey by Bitget has illuminated the crypto market’s hopeful perspective, drawing insights from close to 10,000 individuals across areas such as West Europe, East Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia, MENA, and Latin America. More than half of the…
The Celo Foundation has partnered with Circle to bring USDC, a leading stablecoin, into its network. This integration not only diversifies Celo’s stablecoin offerings but also positions USDC to become an official gas currency on the blockchain.
Celo Embraces USDC for…
Tether's 'Record-Breaking' Q4 Profit Partly Attributed to Gold and BTC Price Appreciation
February 2, 2024
In the last quarter of 2023, Tether Holdings Limited registered a “record-breaking net profit of $2.85 billion.” Overall, the stablecoin issuer’s net profit in 2023 topped $6.2 billion. Tether’s secured loans ($4.8 billion), which are collateralized by highly liquid assets, were “fully covered by the undistributed accumulated profits known as excess reserves ($5.4 billion).”
Bitcoin…
EIA Launches ‘Emergency Survey’ on Crypto Mining's Power Use Amid Concerns of Alleged ‘Public Harm’
February 2, 2024
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has gained clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct an urgent survey regarding electricity usage by cryptocurrency mining firms across the U.S. The EIA submitted this request on the grounds that…
Jupiter successfully launched its JUP token. The airdrop, one of the largest in crypto history, distributed an astounding $700 million worth of JUP tokens to almost a million wallet holders.
Jupiter’s JUP Token Airdrop Distributes to Nearly a Million Users
The…
Stablecoin Market Cap Climbs $4.85 Billion in 30 Days; USDT, USDC, FDUSD Spearhead Growth
February 1, 2024
In the past month, data reveals a significant increase in the combined market capitalization of leading stablecoins, rising from $131.71 billion to $136.56 billion. The top two stablecoins, tether and usd coin, experienced notable expansions in their supplies, with increases of 4.8% and 7.2% respectively.
Stablecoin Economy on the Rise
Over the last 30 days, the stablecoin market experienced a…
Ripple Exec Chris Larsen's XRP Accounts Illicitly Accessed, Crypto Exchanges Freeze Assets
February 1, 2024
On Wednesday, Chris Larsen, the co-founder and executive chairman of Ripple, publicly revealed that several of his personal xrp accounts had been illicitly accessed. Larsen explained that the team successfully persuaded crypto exchanges to promptly freeze the affected…
Vitalik Buterin Explores Crypto-AI Synergy Amidst Rising Interest in Blockchain and AI Applications
February 1, 2024
In a recent blog post, Vitalik Buterin provided a deep dive into the increasingly intertwined worlds of blockchain technology and AI. Buterin offered an insightful analysis of their potential synergies while cautioning about the complexities and risks involved in their…
Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust Sees Reduction Slowdown as New ETFs Gain Ground With Over 160,000 BTC Acquired
February 1, 2024
In the most recent update, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced a decrease of 4,461.36 bitcoin, valued at approximately $190.53 million, over the past day. Since Jan. 12, 2024, GBTC has observed a cumulative reduction of about 124,967.54 bitcoin, equivalent to an estimated $5.33 billion. Meanwhile, the nine recently launched spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have collectively garnered…
