The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported progress in negotiations with El Salvador on policies to strengthen public finances, boost bank reserves, improve governance, and address bitcoin risks. Although many BTC risks haven’t materialized for El Salvador, the IMF stated that both parties agree on the need for enhanced transparency and measures to ensure fiscal…
Ripple has unveiled its plan to partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to promote blockchain and crypto adoption in the UAE. The collaboration seeks to encourage innovation among early-stage companies and large institutions. Ripple has dedicated one billion XRP to provide financial, technical, and business support to developers on the XRP…
Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has revealed that he continues to add to his personal bitcoin holdings, which total at least 17,732 BTC. He disclosed this amount four years ago and has not sold any since, continuing to buy more. Saylor views bitcoin as an ideal investment for individuals, families, corporations, and countries. Meanwhile, Microstrategy…
Binance CEO Richard Teng has addressed the recent declines in cryptocurrency and equity prices, attributing them to macroeconomic factors and advising against viewing them as long-term negative trends. He highlighted potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical volatility as key influences, urging individuals to stay informed and proactive. Richard Teng Discusses Market Declines, Advises Caution…
Bitmex cofounder and former CEO Arthur Hayes has predicted cryptocurrency prices will rise under both the Donald Trump and Kamala Harris administrations due to increased money printing. He added that bitcoin’s price could soar to “hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe $1 million.” Arthur Hayes Predicts Aggressive Financial Measures and Soaring Crypto Prices Arthur Hayes,…
During the bloodbath that plagued financial markets on Monday, Cathie Wood’s investment management firm Ark Invest loaded up on shares of the largest American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, ending months of selling the stock. According to a tweet from Ark Invest outlining its trade activity for August 5, the company purchased 93,797 Coinbase shares (COIN) worth…
District Judge Analisa Torres has cut the penalty requested by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case against Ripple Labs over XRP by 94%. The court partially granted the SEC’s motion for remedies against Ripple, imposing a $125 million civil penalty. “This is a victory for Ripple, the industry, and the rule…
On Wednesday, at approximately 4:11 p.m. EDT, bitcoin’s value against the U.S. dollar stood at $54,709 per unit, reflecting a 3.41% decrease over the preceding 24 hours. Concurrently, in South Korea, the price of bitcoin was $57,027 per coin, representing a 4.23% premium. According to data from cryptoquant.com, the South Korean premium has seen an…
Ripple has been fined $125 million in the lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. This is just a fraction of what the SEC had previously asked for in the case. The fine that Judge Analisa Torres settled on is far less than the $1 billion in disgorgement and prejudgment interest and $900 million…
Jim Rickards, a U.S. economist and best-selling author of the book “Currency Wars,” has detailed the opportunity that gold presents during pronounced stock market drops. Rickards, who has predicted a tremendous rise in gold prices in the next two years, stated that strong hands expect gold to reach a bottom and jump in “with both…