Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has sounded the alarm on the Federal Reserve’s latest actions, linking a significant rate cut to rising gold prices and a weakening U.S. dollar. His warning about a deepening recession and rising inflation adds weight to concerns about future economic stability. “It’s game over for the Fed,” Schiff stressed. […]
Congressman French Hill has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s handling of digital asset regulations, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler’s leadership for creating legal uncertainty and a politicized approach. The lawmaker highlighted his subcommittee’s legislative successes but expressed frustration with the SEC’s broad and unclear regulations, which he argued burden digital asset
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced charges against decentralized finance (defi) platform Rari Capital and its co-founders for misleading investors and operating as unregistered brokers. The settlement involves penalties, injunctions, and bars against the individuals involved, with violations stemming from unregistered securities offerings and deceptive practices. SEC Charges Defi Platform Rari Capital
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Over 40 leading private banking institutions have joined Project Agora, a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) initiative to integrate smart contracts to change the current payment flow standard. The objective is to design a system combining public and private money to enhance cross-border settlement processes. Project Agora Gains Support From Private Banking Giants Project Agora,
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DBS Bank, Singapore’s largest bank, has announced plans to launch over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options trading and structured notes for institutional clients in Q4 2024. This new offering will allow institutional investors to gain exposure to bitcoin and ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The initiative aims to provide sophisticated tools for managing digital
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Solidus Ai Tech has announced a ground breaking partnership with SambaNova Systems, a leader in artificial intelligence hardware, to revolutionize AI capabilities in the Web 3.0 landscape. This collaboration promises to deliver unmatched AI inferencing and fine-tuning speeds, thanks to the integration of SambaNova’s cutting-edge RDU stacks, which will power Solidus Ai Tech’s AI marketplace
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In a recent report, Blackrock, the largest digital asset manager, explores bitcoin’s role as a unique investment diversifier, highlighting its distinct risk and return factors compared to traditional assets. The financial institution’s report also discusses bitcoin’s growing appeal among institutional investors. Blackrock Report Sees Bitcoin as a Key Asset for Long-Term Portfolio Diversification Blackrock, the
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since March 2020. The Sept. 18, 2024 rate cut amounted to 50 basis points (bps), a notably bigger adjustment than many analysts anticipated. According to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) press release, the central bank remains focused on reaching
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Non-Fungible Token (NFT) project Doodles has announced a collaboration with Spin Master to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube. This partnership will introduce a “pack ripping” fan experience, where participants can unlock both physical and digital collectibles. Among the collectibles is a unique diamond-encrusted Rubik’s Cube from Eliantte & Co. The initiative also
Bitcoin’s market is currently experiencing a period of stagnation, characterized by minimal capital inflows and outflows. According to an onchain analysis from Glassnode, researchers highlight that this inactivity may lead to heightened volatility in the near future. Glassnode Analysis Warns of Potential Volatility Glassnode’s report with researchers Ukuria OC and Cryptovizart reveals that demand for
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