Month: August 2024

Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study Links Crypto Ownership to Psychopathic Traits Economist Steve Hanke highlighted research from the University of Toronto this week, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/economist-steve-hanke-research-finds-crypto-owners-are-psychopaths/

Double Jump.Tokyo, a Japan-based Web3 gaming company, has secured over $10 million in its Series D first closing led by SBI Investment. The round, which had the participation of Sony Group Corporation and others, will allow the company to continue developing blockchain games and offering related services, strengthening its talent base at the same time. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/double-jump-tokyo-raises-over-10-million-from-sbi-and-sony-group/

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively exploring the potential of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on an international scale, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest. The RBI is focusing on enhancing CBDC’s interoperability with existing retail payment systems like the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/indias-central-bank-governor-discusses-cbdc-progress-and-international-strategy/

Bitcoin automated teller machines in Australia have surged in recent years, with the country now the fastest-growing market in the world. There were just 73 Bitcoin ATMs in the country in September 2022. That number has since surged to 1,162 installations, according to data from Coin ATM Radar. It places Australia third in total installs, behind only the U.S. and…

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