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10 months, 1 week agoFormer Goldman Banker Shawki Resurfaces Amid 1MDB Scandal Revelations
Hazem Shawki, a former Goldman Sachs Group, Inc banker who was involved in a 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) mega deal with fraudster Jho Low, has been appointed to run UBS’ investment bank in the Middle East. S…
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10 months, 1 week agoHonduras' Prospera Zone Adopts Bitcoin as Unit of Account
Honduras’ Prospera Economic Zone, situated on Roatan Island, has officially recognized Bitcoin as a unit of account. This significant move acknowledges Bitcoin’s role in various commercial, fiscal, and fin…
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10 months, 1 week agoSwiss Financial Institutions: Trends, Leadership Changes, and Expansion Plans
The departure of media “Spin Doctor” Peter Dietlmaier leaves a significant gap in managing external perceptions. This may seem like a minor detail, but it is indeed crucial.Is the crypto-renaissance replacing the…
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10 months, 1 week agoGlobal Bitcoin Acceptance Triples Among Merchants in 2023
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, the number of global merchants accepting Bitcoin payments saw a nearly three-fold increase in 2023. This information comes from BTC Map, a provider of…
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10 months, 1 week agoChainlink's Potential Growth Defended Amidst Crypto Market Predictions for 2024
As the year 2024 approaches, the cryptocurrency market is buzzing with predictions about which tokens will see significant gains. One token that is being touted as a potential long-term winner is Chainlink ($LINK),…
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10 months, 1 week agoCrypto Market Dips as Bitcoin ETF Decision Nears, Analysts Predict Surge
Major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin, experienced a dip on Sunday evening. This was largely due to market anxiety over the potential approval or denial of the United States’ first s…
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10 months, 1 week agoArgentina's Stock Market Thrives Amid Economic Crisis and Reforms
Argentina has been rocked by economic instability in recent years, with failed agreements with the IMF, capital controls, state price dictates, and expropriation of companies. Despite these challenges, Augusto…
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10 months, 1 week agoBitcoin ETF Decision Looms: Boom or Bust for Global Investors?
The attractiveness of cryptocurrencies for investment purposes could be affected by changes in tax laws. At the same time, the number of coins that Spot-Bitcoin-ETFs would need to hold to be profitable could make…
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10 months, 1 week agoSEC Reissues Warning Ahead of Potential Bitcoin ETF Approval
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reiterated its cautionary stance on FOMO crypto investing, just days before the expected approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The SEC’s O…
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10 months, 1 week agoPróspera Economic Zone in Honduras Recognizes Bitcoin as Unit of Account
Próspera, a special economic zone in Roatan, Honduras, has officially recognized Bitcoin as a unit of account less than two years after adopting it as legal tender. This means Bitcoin can now be used to measure…
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10 months, 1 week agoWhales Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum Amid Market Dip, Anticipate Quick Recovery
On January 7, 2024, a significant drop in the value of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) has drawn the attention of large-scale cryptocurrency investors, commonly known as whales. Two such investors have capitalized…
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10 months, 1 week agoGlobal Decline in Bitcoin ATMs Despite Record Cryptocurrency Growth in 2023
In a surprising turn of events, the number of kiosks offering the option to purchase cryptocurrencies using cash or debit cards has been on a decline, despite Bitcoin’s record-breaking performance throughout 2…
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10 months, 1 week agoCoinsPaid Suffers Second Security Breach, $7.5 Million in Crypto Stolen
Crypto payment gateway CoinsPaid has fallen victim to its second security breach in the past six months, with unauthorized transactions amounting to nearly $7.5 million. The breach was detected by Web3 security…
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10 months, 1 week agoSolana Outperforms Ethereum, Analyst Cites Simplicity as Key Factor
Analyst Qiao Wang of Alliance DAO has recently commented on the complexities of Ethereum (ETH) development and scaling narratives, stating that they may be too intricate for average developers and entrepreneurs.…
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10 months, 1 week agoBitcoin Investors Brace for Possible 40% Dip in March, Says Hayes
Arthur Hayes, a renowned thought leader in the crypto industry, has warned Bitcoin investors to prepare for a potential 40% dip in March due to macroeconomic factors. In a recent blog post, Hayes highlighted three…
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10 months, 1 week agoFidelity Emerges as Cheapest in Bitcoin ETF Race Amid Fee Competition
As the approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF becomes increasingly likely, the focus is shifting from the excitement of the potential approval to the fundamental aspects of these ETFs, such as on-chain trading transparency…
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10 months, 1 week agoXRP Ledger's Potential as Global Utility Asset Amid Contrasting Claims
XRP Ledger (XRPL), the blockchain technology behind the XRP token, is capable of processing 3,400 transactions per second (TPS), which equates to 293 million transactions daily. This impressive capacity has led to…
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10 months, 1 week agoFinancial Advisors Show Growing Interest in Cryptocurrencies, Survey Reveals
The cryptocurrency sector is witnessing a surge in interest from financial advisors, with 88% reporting increased client curiosity. This has led to 59% of advisors independently adopting cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin…
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10 months, 1 week agoARB Token's Rise Tied to Arbitrum's Innovations and Ethereum Scalability
ARB, the native token of Arbitrum, is making waves in the Ethereum ecosystem. With a market capitalization nearing $2 billion and backed by $9.8 billion in LTV, Arbitrum is leading the way in scaling solutions,…
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10 months, 1 week agoCardano's ADA Faces Challenges and Opportunities in 2024
Cardano’s ADA has had a challenging start to 2024, with a 10% drop in value due to regulatory uncertainty. The volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market presents both challenges and opportunities for ADA, m…
