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NFT Market Flourishes With an 11.62% Rise This Week; Largest Ordinal Inscription Fetches Record 8…
Sales of Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have witnessed a notable uptick this past week, climbing 11.62% to hit $442.02 million over the previous seven days. The most significant transaction was the sale of the ‘Alien’ Cryptopunk…
Study: Criminals Target Defi Platforms, Steal More Than $67 Million in February Alone
In February alone, criminals stole digital funds worth over $67 million from decentralized finance (defi) platforms. The latest Immunefi data shows that hacking attacks accounted for more than $65 million, or 97% of the month’s…
Nigerian Central Bank, Real-World Asset Firm Partner to Revive Struggling CBDC
Gluwa, a platform for real-world assets, announced on March 7 its partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The partnership arrangement aims to improve the functionality of the Nigerian central bank’s digital currency and promote…
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Insists Crypto Field Is ‘Rife With Abuses and Fraud’
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has reiterated that the crypto industry is filled with instances of abuse and fraud, citing a significant number of bankruptcies in recent years. He also cautioned…
Hong Kong Launches Project Ensemble, a Wholesale CBDC and Tokenized Deposits Initiative
The government of Hong Kong has announced Project Ensemble, an initiative that will test the functionality of a wholesale central bank digital currency (WCBDC) and the movement of tokenized deposits. If there is “sufficient…
Egypt Devalues Currency, Raises Interest Rates to Fulfill Key IMF Aid Requirement
Authorities in Egypt recently allowed the local currency’s exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar to decrease by more than 60%. Additionally, the central bank raised interest rates by 600 basis points. Both steps were key conditions set by…
Blackrock Explores Bitcoin ETP Investments for Global Allocation Fund
In a significant development, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has amended its prospectus for the Blackrock Global Allocation Fund to potentially include investments in bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). This move,…
Anthony Pompliano Predicts Bitcoin’s Price Could Double Soon; Leading Crypto Could Eventually…
In a CNBC interview, Pomp Investments’ Anthony Pompliano delivered an optimistic forecast for bitcoin, suggesting a potential rise to $138,000 per unit shortly. He pointed out that historically, bitcoin has doubled its value within…
Email Shows Digital Currency Group and Gemini Explored Merger Before Genesis Bankruptcy
In an email found within the motion by Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Barry Silbert to dismiss the lawsuit initiated by the New York Attorney General, discussions of a potential merger between Gemini and Genesis were revealed before…
Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Coinbase, Eyes Neutral Stance Amid Crypto Surge
In a significant shift, Goldman Sachs has upgraded its rating on Coinbase shares from selling to neutral, citing a surge in crypto prices and record-breaking daily volumes. The adjustment to a $282 price target reflects the bank’s…