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Indian Official: De-Dollarization Remains Distant, Rupee Should Become Dominant Currency
India’s oil and gas minister says de-dollarization is a long way away. The official emphasized his desire to conduct all transactions in rupees, expressing his wish for the Indian currency to become “the lead currency in the world.”
Indian…
US Dollar Dominance in Global Payments Strengthens, SWIFT Data Shows
The U.S. dollar’s dominance in global payments has strengthened, according to data compiled by global financial messaging service SWIFT. The share of SWIFT FX transactions involving the U.S. dollar rose to a record 46% in July. In addition,…
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Released on Bail
One of the founders of the Tornado Cash crypto mixer, Roman Storm, has been released on bail, his lawyer announced on social media. Storm, who was arrested in the United States, has been charged with money laundering and sanctions…
Heatwave and Debt: Laos Suspends Crypto Mining Operations Amid Rising Power Demands
In recent developments, Electricite du Laos (EDL) announced on August 24 that the power company shut down cryptocurrency mining activities. This decision came after this summer’s unprecedented heat surge escalated electricity demands.…
Judge Denies CEL Valuation Boost; Evades CEL’s Security Classification in Celsius Saga
In the unfolding saga of the Celsius bankruptcy case, a proposal was presented to elevate the defunct crypto enterprise’s native token, CEL, to a valuation of $0.80 each. Yet, the overseeing U.S. bankruptcy judge, Martin Glenn,…
DEA Duped: How a Crafty Crypto Scammer Outwitted the Agency and Made Off With $55K
In a revealing report published on August 24, 2023, a significant oversight by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was brought to light. In their endeavor to manage assets confiscated from a nefarious enterprise, the DEA mistakenly funneled…
Over 680,000 Ethereum Added to Liquid Staking Protocols in Just 28 Days
In less than a month, despite a downturn in cryptocurrency markets, over 680,000 ethereum (ETH) has been added to liquid staking derivatives protocols. Lido Finance, the leading liquid staking platform, experienced a supply increase of…
Biggest Movers: SHIB, XRP Jump Higher on Saturday
Shiba inu was one of Saturday’s notable gainers, as price rebounded from recent lows to start the weekend. Today’s rebound comes as the global crypto market cap moved into the green earlier in the session. XRP was also higher…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Largely Unchanged, Despite Fed Chair Powell’s Inflation…
Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Saturday, as markets were mostly unmoved by comments from the Federal Reserve’s chair, Jerome Powell. Speaking at the annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell hinted that more hikes were in the…
Jellyfish Mobile to Curb the SIM-Swap Menace That Led to Losses Worth $140 Million in Two Years
PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency market lacks regulation, leading to potential risks for investors, including SIM-swap scams. By this technique, hackers manipulate mobile carrier customer service to gain access to a user’s phone…