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Gold to $2,100 — Investment Management Firm Says Gold to Be Key Instrument in New Financial Order
Central banks, particularly those in emerging economies, are ramping up their gold reserves in preparation for a new monetary regime, signaling a potential loss of reserve currency status for the U.S. dollar, according to the investment…
A Straightforward Explanation for Why Financial Giants Want to Issue a Spot Bitcoin ETF
Hint: It has to do with making money.
Exploring the World of Rare Satoshis: Collectors Embrace the Value of Unique Bitcoin Artifacts
With 13 million Ordinal inscriptions linked to the Bitcoin blockchain, enthusiasts have turned their attention to a distinct digital artifact subject known as “rare satoshis” or “satributes.” The latest trend…
Fed Chair Powell Signals More Rate Hikes This Year as Taming Inflation Has ‘Long Way to Go’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has signaled more interest rate hikes this year. “Given how far we’ve come, it may make sense to move rates higher but to do so at a more moderate pace,” the Fed chair told U.S. lawmakers. “Inflation…
Ordinal Inscriptions Surge Past 13 Million Amid Game-Changing Recursive Inscription Upgrade
On June 20, 2023, around 9 p.m. Eastern Time, the tally of Ordinal inscriptions minted on the Bitcoin blockchain surged past 13 million. A mere five days had elapsed since the 12 million milestone was reached, indicating a persistent demand…
Bitcoin Price Spikes to $138K on Binance.US
The exchange’s market depth has declined nearly 80% over the past month on regulatory woes.
Privacy Protocols Have Not Gained Traction Because ‘User Experience Hasn’t Been up to Par’ — Namada…
According to Christopher Goes, the co-founder of privacy-focused blockchain Namada, many privacy protocols have not gained traction primarily because “the user experience hasn’t been up to par.” Part of the reason for this is…
Bitcoin June 2024 Expiry Futures and Options in High Demand Due to Halving: Deribit
The Panama-based exchange will launch the June 2024 bitcoin futures and options contracts on Thursday at 08:00 UTC
Invesco Reapplies for Bitcoin ETF, Advocates for More Crypto Investment Products
Invesco first filed for a Bitcoin ETF in the fall of 2021, but has since re-applied in light of BlackRock’s application.
IMF Working on Platform to Support CBDC Cross-Border Interoperability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is working to develop a platform that would serve as an interoperability layer for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), allowing for settlements among different countries. According to statements…