In a study recently conducted by analysts at Deutsche Bank Research, a comprehensive analysis of 334 currency pegs since the year 1800 has revealed a startling truth: only 14% of these pegs have managed to survive the test of time.…
SKALE Launches Block Explorer 2.0 with New Features for Mainnet Interaction
SKALE, is excited to unveil the highly anticipated Block Explorer 2.0 on its mainnet. This update is set to transform the way users and developers interact with the SKALE network, introducing a range of enhanced features aimed at improving usability,…
Harnessing Stranded Natural Gas for Bitcoin Mining in Argentina
Argentina’s energy sector is making significant progress towards sustainable practices by embracing Bitcoin mining as a solution to utilize stranded natural gas. Spearheaded by YPF Luz, a subsidiary of state-owned energy firm YPF, in collaboration with Genesis Digital Assets (GDA),…
Ethereum Cofounder Accuses SEC of Misleading Public Over Crypto in ConsenSys Lawsuit
In recent developments within the cryptocurrency sphere, ConsenSys, a pivotal player founded by Joe Lubin, an Ethereum co-creator, has taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This legal confrontation arose after ConsenSys…
FTX Announces Nearly Complete Fund Recovery for Customers Following Collapse
In a stunning turn of events, FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that experienced a notorious collapse, has announced that nearly all of its former customers will be able to recover almost 100% of the funds they lost during the tumultuous period.…
SEC Targets Ripple Stablecoin as Unregistered Crypto Asset in Ongoing Legal Battle
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently set its sights on Ripple’s highly anticipated stablecoin. In a recent filing, the SEC characterized the stablecoin as an “unregistered crypto asset.” Ripple, known for its innovative approach to bridging traditional…
Tornado Cash Receives $3.3M in Ether Following Poloniex Hack Theft
In a shocking incident that sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, a skilled hacker managed to steal a staggering $125 million from Poloniex’s hot wallets in November. The audacious heist, which exploited vulnerabilities in the popular exchange’s security systems, showcased…
Revolut British banking app Launches UK Crypto Exchange Revolut X with Over 100 Tokens
Revolut Ltd., the renowned British banking app, has taken a bold step forward in the digital-assets space with the launch of its new UK crypto exchange, Revolut X. This move comes as prices in the crypto market have shown a…
Kenya Shifts Crypto Policy with US Bitcoin Mining Firm Marathon Digital as Consultant
In a significant policy shift, Kenyan President William Ruto recently announced the government’s decision to engage Marathon Digital, a prominent Bitcoin mining company based in the United States, as a consultant to review and revamp the country’s cryptocurrency regime. This…
Do Central Banks Require Digital Currencies to Maintain Relevance in the 21st Century?
The potential integration of digital currencies by central banks, both for wholesale and retail purposes, has become a topic of significant interest and discussion. European Central Bank Governing Council member, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, believes that central banks should consider…