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Nigerian Currency Becomes Worst-Performing After Erasing All Early April Gains
The Nigerian currency, which has been depreciating against the U.S. dollar in the past few weeks, has completely erased its gains from early April, making it the worst-performing currency in the world. The decline of the naira is attributed…
Bitcoin’s ‘Existential’ Challenge: Core Developer Warns of a New Era of Internal Struggles
Bitcoin faces a pivotal period that echoes the past block size wars, according to Bitcoin Core contributor Matt Corallo. In a recent blog post, Corallo examines the ongoing struggles within the Bitcoin community that could determine the…
Bank of Canada Governor Warns of ‘Sharp Correction’ Risks in Markets and ‘System-Wide Stress’
In his speech on the release of the Financial Stability Report, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, sought to emphasize the purported strength of Canada’s financial system while cautioning against ongoing risks that could…
Ark Invest Removes Staking Option From Latest Ethereum ETF Proposal
Ark Invest and 21shares have revised their proposal for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), removing previously included options for staking. This change marks a significant pivot from their earlier filings, which had contemplated…
South African Fintech Startup Leseka Tech Signs Deal to Buy Payments Provider for $86M
Lesaka Technologies, a fintech startup based in South Africa, recently signed a deal to acquire Adumo, a payment solutions provider, for nearly $86 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Lesaka Technologies will pay Adumo $12.5 million…
Robert Kiyosaki Advises Preparing for Depression — ‘For Years I Could See This Crisis Coming’
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has advised preparing for an economic depression. He emphasized the importance of being ready for the worst, cautioning against the complacency prevalent among many who prefer to “live in…
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Warns of SEC’s Full-Scale Assault on Crypto Staking — ‘It’s Going to Be…
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by U.S. regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” he warned,…
Peter Schiff: Gold, Silver ‘Ready to Explode Higher’ — Sees ‘Biggest Precious Metals Bull Market in…
Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has predicted an explosive rise in gold and silver prices. While encouraging investors to “Take advantage of what could be the biggest precious metals bull market in history,” Schiff…
Billionaire Mark Cuban Warns Gensler’s SEC Crypto Policies Could Cost Biden the Election
Billionaire Mark Cuban has criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s handling of crypto regulations, suggesting it could harm Biden’s election chances. “Gensler has not protected a…
US Regulatory Clarity for Crypto: Landmark Legislation FIT21 Act Heads to House Vote
The House Committee on Rules has decided to review the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act, paving the way for a floor vote later this month. The legislation sets a path for enhanced regulatory clarity in…