Low-Cap Altcoin Surges by More Than 27% This Week Amid New Involvement in CBDC Project

dailyhodl.com One low-cap altcoin surged by more than 27% this week amid its newly announced involvement in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. Coti (COTI) is a…

Trump Has Made Promises to Crypto Voters. If He’s Elected, What Could He Actually Do?

unchainedcrypto.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former President Donald Trump is set to be a keynote speaker at the Bitcoin Conference this Saturday, plus host a campaign fundraiser where a seat at…

What to Expect From Trump’s Bitcoin Nashville Speech

decrypt.co On Saturday, crypto advocates will tune into perhaps the most anticipated political speech in the industry’s short history: former president Donald Trump’s address at the…

Why Did Trump Change His Mind on Bitcoin?

bitcoinmagazine.com “I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which are not money, and whose value is highly volatile and based on thin air. Unregulated cryptoassets can facilitate…

Crypto Regulations in Georgia 2024

coinpedia.org Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published…

How Nigeria Went From Bitcoin-Friendly Nation to Crypto Pariah

cryptonews.com Key takeaways: Nigeria, Africa’s biggest Bitcoin market, is becoming increasingly hostile towards cryptocurrency. The Central Bank of Nigeria has flip-flopped on Bitcoin,…

Digital Shekel Challenge: Bank of Israel Engages 14 Teams for Digital Currency Innovation

news.bitcoin.com The Bank of Israel has initiated the “Digital Shekel Challenge” to explore the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) system inspired by the BIS Innovation…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blasts inflation as 'government theft'

finbold.com United States Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blasted the government for allegedly profiting from inflation while highlighting the role…

India to Release Crypto Policy Discussion Paper by September, No Immediate Regulatory Shift Expected

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker India to Release Crypto Policy Discussion Paper by September, No Immediate Regulatory Shift Expected India is reportedly set to release a discussion paper…

Philippines Set to Launch Central Bank Digital Currency by 2029

cryptonews.com The Philippines’ central bank is reportedly set to issue its wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2029. Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan said that Project…

Andreessen, Horowitz criticize Biden’s crypto regulations, reveal why they backed Trump

cryptoslate.com founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen recently discussed the various challenges the crypto industry has faced under the current administration, during which they also…

Where Kamala Harris' Potential VP Picks Stand on Bitcoin and Crypto

decrypt.co Kamala Harris’ improbable ascent to presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has already flipped the script on how November’s election will impact crypto policy. For…

COTI and 14 other teams to develop use cases for Bank of Israel’s Digital Shekel Challenge

finbold.com COTI, a Layer 2 on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, and 14 other Fintech companies have been invited to develop use cases for the Bank of Isreal’s upcoming Digital Shekel…

Russian Lawmaker: Our CBDC Won’t Be Cross-border Ready Until 2026

cryptonews.com A senior Russian lawmaker says the nation’s CBDC – the digital ruble – will not be ready for cross-border use until 2026. Per the state news agency TASS, Anatoly Aksakov,…

Peru’s Central Bank Initiates CBDC Pilot with Viettel Peru

cryptonews.com Peru’s Central Reserve Bank partnered with Viettel Peru on July 17 to launch a pilot for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). According to a recent announcement by the…

Will Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price Crash if Kamala Harris Becomes President of the USA (ChatGPT Speculates)

cryptopotato.com TL;DR The presidential elections in the United States could severely affect the cryptocurrency market. Trump’s possible victory might boost BTC due to his pro-crypto stance,…

COTI Joins PayPal And Fireblocks To Advance Israel CBDC Project

coingape.com COTI Foundation has secured a seat with the likes of Paypal and Fireblocks to work on Israel’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project. The Israeli CBDC is dubbed…

As D.C. Adopts Sound Money Principles, States Must Continue to Lead

bitcoinmagazine.com Conservatives vowed to bring sound money policy to Washington in 2025, but the battle for your financial freedom is closer to home than you would expect. States pioneered…

Senator Marsha Blackburn Now Accepts Bitcoin And Crypto Donations

bitcoinmagazine.com U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has announced, in a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine, that her re-election campaign now accepts cryptocurrency donations. This…

Foreign crypto firms might be the only losers under a second Trump presidency: Bloomberg

cryptoslate.com The crypto industry is holding its breath for a second Donald Trump presidency since the former president has vowed to end President Joe Biden’s ‘crusade against crypto.’…

North Carolina governor vetoes bill to prohibit CBDCs in state

dlnews.com Democratic Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina vetoed a bill that sought to prohibit the state from implementing any central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the US…

LATAM Crypto Roundup: ICP Pilots Bitcoin Payments in Mexico, Paraguayan Miners Move to Brazil, and More

beincrypto.com BeInCrypto comprehensive Latam Crypto Roundup brings Latin America’s most important news and trends. With reporters in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and more, we cover the…

Three Reasons Why the Bitcoin (BTC) Price Could Hit a New ATH Before the End of 2024

cryptopotato.com The first half of 2024 was more than successful for Bitcoin (BTC), whose price reached an all-time high of over $73,500 in mid-March. It currently trades for an increase of…

Donald Trump Seeks $844,600 for Fundraiser Seat at Bitcoin Event

cryptonews.com Donald Trump is hosting a private fundraiser at the Bitcoin Conference 2024, offering various funding options for attendees. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the…

Retail Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Off To A Slow Start In Asia

forbes.com The hype is being separated from the reality when it comes to retail central bank digital currencies in Asia, and adoption is underwhelming. Nearly five years after China…

Donald Trump Promises to Keep Sen. Warren and Her ‘Goons’ Away from Crypto

thecryptobasic.com GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump declares he would keep Senator Warren and her “goons” away from the crypto sector and the holdings of American investors. In the past…

Retail CBDCs Are Off To A Slow Start In Asia

forbes.com The hype is being separated from the reality when it comes to retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in Asia, and adoption is underwhelming. Nearly five years after…

Currency: USD In Trouble As Putin Proposes Crypto To Evade US Sanctions

watcher.guru The US dollar continues to get hammered by global forces as new foes emerge to derail its supremacy. Russia, in its newest quest, has proposed the usage of digital rubles as…

Is Vitalik Buterin Right About Pro-Crypto Politicians?

cryptonews.com Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is facing an almighty backlash. In a blog post, he urged the community not to determine their political allegiances based on which…

Crypto Mining In Russia: Putin Warns of Potential Energy Catastrophe

bitcoinist.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned of an impending energy problem brought about by the unbridled growth of bitcoin mining in his nation. Emphasizing the enormous…

Good Morning, Bitcoin

nobsbitcoin.com GM! It's Thursday, July 18, 2024. The next mining difficulty adjustment is expected within ~30 blocks, and although we can't pinpoint exactly what it is, there's something…

Cardano Founder Disputes Buterin On Pro-Crypto Politicians

bitcoinist.com Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, and Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, made their opinions about “pro-crypto” politicians known on Wednesday. First, Buterin…

Putin warns of power shortages from Bitcoin mining, calls for expansion of CBDC

cryptoslate.com Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that crypto mining could lead to significant power shortages in some regions of the country while calling for an expansion of its…

Executives From Coinbase, Ripple and Another Crypto Firm Now Making Their Case to Republican Power Brokers: Report

dailyhodl.com Top crypto firms in the US are reportedly sending delegations to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week. Politico reports that officials from Coinbase,…

Trump Says US Must Lead Crypto to Avoid BRICS Takeover

watcher.guru With the market playing such an important role in 2024, Donald Trump has said that the US must become a crypto leader, outpacing China and the BRICS alliance. Indeed, the…

Trump Vows to Make US Global Leader in Crypto World, Announced New NFT Release

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker Trump Vows to Make US Global Leader in Crypto World, Announced New NFT Release It looks like former US President Donald Trump is all set to make the country a…

Trump Picks Crypto-Friendly Sen. J.D. Vance as Vice Presidential Candidate

cryptopotato.com Former President Donald Trump has announced that he has chosen crypto-friendly Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his vice presidential candidate. According to his latest federal…

Trump has shifted crypto into a ‘wedge issue’ as campaign intensifies

cryptobriefing.com Former US President Donald Trump, who recently survived an assassination attempt, has made a notable shift in his stance on crypto, positioning the technology as a key…

China’s Potential Reversal on Bitcoin Ban Sparks Global Debate

bitcoinnews.com In a series of recent reports, the Bitcoin world has been abuzz with speculation that China might lift its longstanding Bitcoin ban by the fourth quarter of 2024. If true,…

R. Kiyosaki sounds alarm on ‘Big Effing Mess’ banks don’t want you to see

finbold.com While it is no secret that Robert Kiyosaki, a popular investor and author of the best-selling personal finance book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ is a strong critic of the current…

Donald Trump’s VP pick JD Vance has mega stake in Bitcoin

finbold.com After former United States President and current candidate for the repeat presidential position, Donald Trump, announced Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate, the…

Coinbase, Ripple, a16z to attend Republican and Democratic National Conventions

cryptoslate.com Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) plan to send representatives to the Republican National Convention (RNC) and, later, the Democratic National Convention…

BRICS to Use Cryptocurrency for Its Payment System?

watcher.guru With the economic alliance developing its own native financial structure, could the BRICS bloc be set to use cryptocurrency for its payment system? One Russian Senate leader…

A 2024 Overview Of The E-CNY, China’s Digital Yuan

forbes.com One of the most expansive research areas in writing a book about China and Bitcoin was the Digital Yuan. This latest guide summarizes what's been going on with the Digital…

A 2024 Overview Of The E-CNY/Digital Yuan

forbes.com One of the most expansive research areas in writing a book about China and Bitcoin was the Digital Yuan. This latest guide summarizes what's been going on with the Digital…

Russia Considers Allowing Stock Exchanges to Offer Crypto Trading for Qualified Investors

cryptonews.com The Russian Ministry of Finance is considering allowing qualified investors to trade digital currencies on licensed exchanges, such as the Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg…

This Meme Coin Trader Pocketed $8 Million From MAGA (TRUMP): Here’s How

cryptopotato.com TL;DR Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a speech in Pennsylvania, which preceded a significant surge in the cryptocurrency market. Trump-related meme…

Crypto Regulations In Chile 2024

coinpedia.org Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published…

Top Meme Coins to Put on Your Watch List in H2, 2024

cryptopotato.com The meme coin sector made great strides in the first half of 2024, with numerous tokens reaching all-time high prices and thus capturing investors’ attention. In the…

Could Trump Become a Bitcoin Maximalist?

bitcoinnews.com Former President Donald Trump has gone full Bitcoin bull. In a stunning reversal, one of Bitcoin’s key adversaries, who once dismissed Bitcoin as a scam, is now leading the…

US Senator Reiterates Support For Bitcoin As Reserve Asset

bitcoinist.com Popular cryptocurrency advocate and US Senator Cynthia Lummis has once again pushed for the adoption of Bitcoin as a reserve asset by the US government. Lummis’ latest show…

Senator Lummis says Bitcoin could save the US dollar

cryptopolitan.com US Senator Cynthia Lummis recently spoke in an interview about how Bitcoin could help the US dollar and stop it from crashing. She believes that having Bitcoin in the…