India's central bank is adopting a cautious stance on the rollout of its central bank digital currency, emphasising the importance of thoroughly assessing its potential effects before broadening its implementation. Speaking at a conference in Cebu, Philippines, Deputy Governor...
Binance has clarified that its new high-yield asset, BFUSD, is not a stablecoin and has yet to be launched. BFUSD is not yet launched. To be clear, it is not a stablecoin but a reward-bearing margin asset for futures...
Dutch payment technology firm Quantoz Payments has announced the launch of two new stablecoins, EURQ and USDQ, set to go live in Europe on November 21. According to a November 18 press release, EURQ and USDQ are fully backed...
Metaplanet has announced a ¥1.75 billion (approximately $11.7 million) ordinary bond issuance to bolster its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The company revealed the move on November 18, highlighting its ongoing commitment to integrating cryptocurrency into its broader investment portfolio. These...
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has predicted that Bitcoin will reach $100,000 by the end of 2024. In a November 14 interview with CNBC, Saylor shared his optimism, announcing plans for a "New Year's Eve" celebration to mark Bitcoin's potential...
The global stablecoin market is dominated by two products, USDC and USDT, despite their many flaws and equally many attempts to capture their market share. Stablecoin issuer Paxos has introduced yet another offering, but this time with bigger promises...
For businesses aiming to offset risks from inflation, currency depreciation, and central bank policies, Bitcoin is now seen as a hedge—a store of value with the potential for stability amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainties. It all started in 2020...
Binance has announced that it will be the first exchange to launch the new stablecoin USUAL via its pre-market launch platform, Binance Launchpool. The crypto exchange stated that the token's dedicated page will go live 12 hours prior to...
Bitcoin is poised to gain unprecedented political significance in the U.S. following Republican victories in the recent elections, according to the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG). In a report published on November 11, Greg Cipolaro, NYDIG's global head...
China is advancing the public rollout of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan (e-CNY), by introducing a new payment card designed to function like a traditional debit or credit card. This digital yuan card was reportedly...
