BitcoinOS addresses the limitations of Bitcoin’s original design, bringing it closer to fulfilling its broader potential in the crypto ecosystem. Ultimately, BitcoinOS allows for scalable, composable functionality while maintaining Bitcoin’s fundamental architecture, ensuring that the protocol remains true to its roots as a sovereign, peer-to-peer digital currency. Edan Yago is CEO and Co-founder of BitcoinOS, […]
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Bitcoin Enters Positive Seasonal Trend, Demand Key to Further Growth: Cryptoquant
Bitcoin is entering a period of traditionally positive performance, according to the latest analysis from Cryptoquant and its researchers. However, for bitcoin to reach new highs, increasing demand will be crucial as current levels remain stagnant. ‘Demand Has a Lot of Room to Grow’ Cryptoquant‘s latest report highlights bitcoin’s strong historical performance during the fourth […]
Read MoreKasikornbank to Launch Thailand’s First Licensed Digital Asset Custodian
Kasikornbank Financial Conglomerate, a Thai banking giant, has said it plans to launch the country’s first licensed digital asset custodian. The service, called Orbix Custodian, is licensed by the Finance Ministry and supervised by the securities regulator. Kasikornbank is currently testing its systems before launching in early 2025. The goal is to protect investors and […]
Read MoreBlockchain For Good Alliance (BGA) Announces Global Hackathon with $100K USD Prize Pool
PRESS RELEASE. In a world increasingly in need of innovative solutions to address pressing global challenges, the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), a non-profit organization founded by Bybit, has announced the launch of the Sustainable Innovation Summit: The 17 SDGs Challenge, a global hackathon aimed at harnessing blockchain technology to create meaningful social impact. This […]
Read MoreCircle to Expand USDC Stablecoin to Australia and APAC Region Through Strategic Partnership
Mark Carnegie’s MHC Digital Group is partnering with Circle Internet Financial to expand the distribution of the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) to institutional investors in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic collaboration aims to help superannuation funds and high-net-worth individuals avoid significant bank fees by leveraging USDC, which has a market capitalization […]
Read MoreRussia-China Trade Grows Despite Global Challenges, Putin Highlights
Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China by praising the solid partnership between Russia and China. He emphasized the resilience of their economic relationship and increasing trade despite international challenges. Putin also highlighted the significance of their cooperation in multilateral organizations, showing the strategic alignment between the two […]
Read MoreKraken to Delist Monero (XMR) Across Europe
Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero (XMR) across the entire European Economic Area (EEA) due to regulatory changes. Effective October 31, 2024, at 15:00 PM UTC, trading and deposits for all XMR markets will be halted, and any open orders will be automatically closed. Clients will have until December 31, 2024, to withdraw their […]
Read MoreAussie Bank Joins MAS’ Digital Asset Interoperability Project
The Australian financial institution ANZ Bank has joined Project Guardian, a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) initiative exploring the digitization of financial markets. In partnership with Chainlink Labs and ADDX, ANZ will investigate the interoperability of private blockchains for exchanging tokenized assets like commercial paper. ANZ aims to contribute to developing a stable, secure digital […]
Read MoreBitwage CEO: Stablecoins Have Been a Lifesaver for Argentines
Jonathan Chester, CEO of Bitwage, has detailed how the company has been serving Argentine remote workers who prefer collecting payments from employers abroad in stablecoins. Chester stated that 70% of its customers in the country use stablecoins, reinforcing that these have helped Argentines increase their net salaries up to 50%. Bitwage CEO Jonathan Chester: 70% […]
Read MoreBank of Russia Claims Digital Ruble Issuance Won’t Cause Inflation
The Bank of Russia has explained that the launch of the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC, will not affect the state’s mechanisms to control inflation or the amount of money issued. The institution clarified that the new currency does not pose risks to the country’s financial stability, and will not change the functions of the […]
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