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100 مليار دولار من البنك الدولي لتمويل المؤسسة الدولية للتنمية
(النهار)-09/12/2024أعلنت مجموعة البنك الدولي عن حزمة تمويلية قياسية بقيمة 100 مليار دولار، لتجديد موارد المؤسسة الدولية للتنمية (IDA)، مما يمثل خطوة حاسمة في دعم جهود التنمية العالمية.وهذا التمويل يهدف إلى مساعدة البلدان منخفضة الدخل على مواجهة التحديات التنموية المتزايدة، بما في ذلك التعافي من جائحة “كورونا”، والتكيف مع تغير المناخ، وتعزيز النمو الاقتصادي الشامل.كما تُعد […]

US gov’t transfers $1.9B BTC seized from Silk Road to Coinbase Prime
(Coin Telegraph)-04/12/2024Blockchain records showed the United States government moved more than $1.9 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road marketplace to a Coinbase Prime wallet.According to data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, on Dec. 2, a wallet tied to the US government transferred roughly 19,800 Bitcoin BTC$96,766 — worth $1.9 billion at the time — to […]

What Is the Fear and Greed Index in Crypto and How to Use It?
(Crypto News)-04/12/2024Crypto Fear and Greed Index ExplainedThe concept of “Greed and Fear” comes from the stock market and traditional finance. In the crypto world, the index is usually based on Bitcoin data. The Fear and Greed index is a tool that analyzes emotions and sentiments from different sources and crunches them into one simple number, […]

Russian Expert: How BRICS Could Affect Global Crypto Markets
(Crypto News)-04/12/2024BRICS payment plans could affect global crypto markets, a Russian expert has claimed, adding that Bitcoin (BTC) popularity would nonetheless remain high in the short term.In an opinion piece for RBC, Fedor Ivanov, Director of Analytics at the crypto security provider Shard claimed that stablecoins could be the hardest hit.BRICS Could Affect Crypto Markets: Expert ExplainsAt the recent BRICS […]

ECB Releases Second Progress Report on Digital Euro Project
(Crypto News)-04/12/2024The European Central Bank (ECB) released its second progress report on the digital euro project on Monday, detailing efforts to create a unified digital payment system for the euro area.ECB updates the digital euro rulebook following a joint review with consumers, retailers, and payment service providers. The report highlights key developments, including updates to […]

Bitcoin startups get dedicated crowdfunding platform
(Coin Telegraph)-27/11/2024A new crowdfunding platform dedicated to Bitcoin startups has been launched in the United States, aiming at bridging crypto projects to new funding venues. The initiative was disclosed on Nov. 25 by Timestamp and is open to both accredited and non-accredited investors.According to the company, investors will receive ownership stakes in backed companies — similar […]

What role did crypto voters play in the 2024 US election?
(Crypto News)-27/11/2024Political analysts are still analyzing the results of the 2024 United States elections on Nov. 5, but many candidates who said they would advocate for policies favoring the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry won their respective primaries and races.According to reporting from the advocacy group Stand With Crypto, roughly 270 “pro-crypto” candidates won seats in the US […]

Ethereum Surpasses Tron as Top Blockchain for Tether with $60.3 Billion USDT Supply
(Crypto News)-27/11/2024Ethereum has reclaimed its position as the leading blockchain for Tether (USDT), surpassing Tron with a supply of $60.3 billion.The milestone follows a 9.3% increase in USDT on Ethereum over the past week, while Tron experienced a 1.5% decline, bringing its supply to $58.1 billion, according to data from DefiLlama.This marks Ethereum’s return to dominance […]

Bitcoin Will Reach $100k Soon: Industry Experts Explain Why and The Impact On Investors
(Crypto News)-27/11/2024Industry experts are confident that Bitcoin (BTC) will soon reach the much-awaited $100,000 all-time high (ATH) mark.While this figure seemed like a big target a few months ago, BTC surpassing $90,000 on November 13 demonstrates that the asset is on its way to $100k. A new ATH for BTC was also recorded on November 19, as the asset […]
Swiss FINMA Highlights Money Laundering Risks in Digital Assets
(Crypto News)-20/11/2024The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) identified digital assets as a high-risk area for money laundering in its latest Risk Monitor report.In the annual report, FINMA emphasized the vulnerabilities of digital assets, highlighting their use in financial crimes such as sanctions evasion and the importance of robust regulatory oversight to mitigate these risks.FINMA Issues […]
Russian Firm Warns of New Trump Deepfake Crypto Scam Bot
(Crypto News)-20/11/2024A Russian security provider has warned that fraudsters are using a new Donald Trump deepfake crypto scam bot.RBC reported that the claims came from FACCT (Fight Against Cybercrime Technologies), a Moscow-based company that develops anti-cyber attacking solutions.Trump Deepfake Crypto Scam Bot: Frausters to Target TikTok?FACCT said it had discovered a bot circulating on a popular chat app […]
Opinion: The Future of Smart Cities Will Be Powered by Blockchain
(Crypto News)-20/11/2024The concept of smart cities is driven by the goal of using technology to create an interconnected, intelligent urban environment. It creates a synergy between technology and our physical environment, improving quality of life and encouraging sustainable growth.The Internet of Things (IoT) promised to make this possible – a network of sensors and devices […]
America’s ‘Most Pro-Bitcoin Congress Ever’ Has Promises to Keep
(Crypto News)-20/11/2024Cryptocurrency players went into the U.S. general elections to gain influence and shape policy outcomes. At $238 million, their campaign spending easily outsized the election budgets of the oil and pharmaceutical industries.The industry lined up with “crypto candidate” Donald Trump, demanded an end to punitive regulation, and poured millions of dollars into sympathetic legislative […]
Expert Reveals UK Crypto Predictions for 2025
(Crypto News)-20/11/2024It’s been a blockbuster year for Bitcoin — and attention is already turning to what 2025 might have in store for the crypto markets.Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in January 2025, and widely expected to start relaxing regulations as soon as he enters office.The outlook’s also bullish across the pond, with the managing director of Kraken […]
China’s Nano Labs Accepts Bitcoin Payments
(Crypto News)-13/11/2024Hangzhou-based integrated circuit design company Nano Labs announced on November 11 that it will now accept Bitcoin as payment for its products through a business account on Coinbase.Nano Labs Now Accepts Bitcoin: Is This the Beginning Of China’s Crypto Recognization?According to the press release, the company is aligning its strategy to embrace the growing […]
Russian Economist: Belief in Crypto Is Driving Bitcoin to New Highs
(Crypto News)-13/11/2024A leading Russian economist said belief in crypto is “driving Bitcoin to new highs,” after BTC prices reached a new record high of over $84,000 on November 11.However, the same expert warned that prices would “definitely” drop after bull market pressures fall away.Russian Expert: Belief Is Now Driving BitcoinPer the state-run news agency TASS, the comments came from Andrey […]