The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has long taken a cautious approach to Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies. No need for caution anymore, however, as the “battle has been won” between fiat and crypto, according to BIS. BIS general manager Agustín Carstens, who made the claim, highlighted that “technology doesn’t make for trusted money,” among further criticisms of crypto in an…
Bitcoin extended recent declines on Feb. 22, as markets prepared for the release of the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. Following a recent move to a multi-month high, prices have slipped, with traders instead protecting profits. Ethereum has also declined, however remains above the $1,600 mark. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) extended recent declines on Wednesday, as markets began to…
Artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic are set to be tokenized using blockchain technology through a partnership driven by the company that acts as the steward of the sunken vessel. A three-way partnership involving RMS Titanic Inc. (RMST), Hong Kong-based Venture Smart Financial Holdings and Web3 firm Artifact Labs will begin tokenizing precious artifacts from the Titanic to…
Lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, consented to appoint an independent technical expert to consult the court on his bail conditions. “The defense agrees to the appointment of such an expert at the defense’s expense and the Government has no objection,” reads a court filing submitted Tuesday. According to the document, Bankman-Fried’s counsel “has…
Paraguay, one of the smallest countries in Latam, has the conditions needed to become the next Bitcoin mining hub in the region, according to mining insight group Hashrate Index. The company notes there are many elements in favor of Paraguay, including the abundance of clean hydroelectric power sources. However, the stance that the government has taken toward cryptocurrency mining could…
The mainstream adoption of crypto and crypto-based services continues, as more companies are bridging traditional financial (TradFi) solutions with decentralized financial (DeFi). In an announcement on Feb. 22, a new pilot program launched between Binance and Ingenico payment solutions now allows in-store crypto payments via Binance Pay. Currently, the initial test of this offering is only available on Ingenico AXIUM…
sponsored A new player has entered the Bitcoin apparel market and is quickly making a name for themselves. Founded by Bailey Jakob, an Australian-born entrepreneur and Bitcoin enthusiast, Mr. Satoshi has quickly become the go-to brand for high quality and professionally designed Bitcoin clothing. Mr. Satoshi is a new U.S. based premium Bitcoin apparel store that is making waves throughout…
Hong Kong will form a task force bringing together policymakers, regulators, and crypto industry players to set the agenda for its Web3 ambitions, a senior government minister has said. As part of a budget plan which promised “abundant opportunities” for the city, Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a need for Hong Kong to seize the “golden opportunity” of Web3. “For…
Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., took an opportunity to address the current regulatory landscape in its Q4 2022 earnings report released Tuesday, saying it is in a strong position to overcome both existing and future challenges. The San Francisco-based company insists it has built “reliable infrastructure, a durable business model, and a strong balance sheet,” while prioritizing…
Bitcoin (BTC) wicked to five-day lows on Feb. 22 as a comedown for United States equities continued. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Analyst on Bitcoin: “Waiting for a bit lower” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView recorded lows of $23,871 on Bitstamp, with S&P 500 futures slipping under 4,000 ahead of the Wall Street open. Bitcoin bulls had…
