Reports Say Beijing Attacking Taiwan Could Lead to ‘Far-Reaching Economic Consequences’

Reports Say Beijing Attacking Taiwan Could Lead to ‘Far-Reaching Economic Consequences’

Post Views: 215 While the global economy remains gloomy and the war in Ukraine continues, there’s been significant tension between China and Taiwan. The American representative from California, Nancy Pelosi, plans to visit Taiwan this week and White House officials say China is preparing to carry out “military provocations.” Moreover, during the last few weeks,…

Report: Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Seeks $100 Million Capital Raise

Report: Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Seeks $100 Million Capital Raise

Post Views: 244 The French cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is seeking to raise fresh new capital after raising $380 million in June 2021, according to sources familiar with the matter. The hardware wallet company Ledger is reportedly looking to raise at least $100 million from strategic investors. Founded in 2015 by Éric Larchevêque and…

Chinese Miner Claims an Ethereum PoW Fork Is ‘Coming Soon,’ Despite ETC’s Existence

Chinese Miner Claims an Ethereum PoW Fork Is ‘Coming Soon,’ Despite ETC’s Existence

Post Views: 246 According to Chandler Guo, an influential Chinese bitcoin miner, a proof-of-work (PoW) version of Ethereum is “coming soon.” The news comes as The Merge is expected to be implemented on Ethereum during the week of September 19, and the growing discussions of delaying the highly anticipated proof-of-stake (PoS) transition. ETH POW is…

Nigerian Central Bank Told to Consider Floating the Naira, Recent Interest Rate Hike Slammed

Nigerian Central Bank Told to Consider Floating the Naira, Recent Interest Rate Hike Slammed

Post Views: 693 The Central Bank of Nigeria should be discontinuing the fixed exchange rate system and let the naira freely float against the major currencies, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, the leader of a Nigerian association of bureau de change operators has said. The leader also slammed the recent adjustment of the central bank’s interest rate…

‘Bitcoin Valley’ Launches in Honduras — 60 Businesses Accept BTC to Boost Crypto-Tourism

‘Bitcoin Valley’ Launches in Honduras — 60 Businesses Accept BTC to Boost Crypto-Tourism

Post Views: 250 Bitcoin Valley, the first bitcoin city in Honduras, has launched in Santa Lucia. Businesses in the area will accept bitcoin for payments. “In Santa Lucia, we are all going to participate in this project … Accepting bitcoin will open us to another market and win more customers,” said a local business owner….

The Number of Euro-Pegged Stablecoins Has Swelled 1,683% Since 2020

The Number of Euro-Pegged Stablecoins Has Swelled 1,683% Since 2020

Post Views: 293 While the stablecoin economy is worth roughly $153 billion today, euro-backed stablecoin issuance has increased 1,683% from $31.9 million worth of euro-based tokens on January 3, 2020, to today’s $569 million. Since November 2021, the number of euro stablecoins swelled by 85.34%, but from January 2022 to today, euro stablecoin numbers dropped…

Bitwage Partners With Edge Wallet and Casa to Streamline Bitcoin Payroll Services to Mainstream Audiences

Bitwage Partners With Edge Wallet and Casa to Streamline Bitcoin Payroll Services to Mainstream Audiences

Post Views: 262 The cryptocurrency payroll service Bitwage announced on Monday that the company has partnered with the digital currency wallets Casa and Edge Wallet in order to “bring bitcoin payroll to mainstream audiences.” Now Edge Wallet and Casa users can connect to the Bitwage platform’s services via a deep link or QR code. Before…

Luxury Retailer Tiffany & Co. Announces Jeweled Cryptopunk Pendants Tied to NFTs

Luxury Retailer Tiffany & Co. Announces Jeweled Cryptopunk Pendants Tied to NFTs

Post Views: 231 The luxury jewelry and specialty retailer Tiffany & Co. announced the firm is planning to sell 250 non-fungible token passes called “Nftiff.” Essentially, Cryptopunk holders will be able to acquire one of the 250 Nftiffs for 30 ether or roughly $50K using today’s ethereum exchange rates. However, Tiffany’s Nftiffs can only be…

SEC Charges 11 People in $300 Million Forsage Crypto Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme

SEC Charges 11 People in $300 Million Forsage Crypto Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme

Post Views: 264 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged four founders and seven promoters of Forsage, which it described as “a fraudulent crypto pyramid and Ponzi scheme.” The scheme allegedly raised more than $300 million from millions of retail investors worldwide, including in the U.S. The 11 defendants are four Forsage founders,…

Metaverse Company Condense Raises $4.5 Million to Accelerate VR Streaming Adoption

Metaverse Company Condense Raises $4.5 Million to Accelerate VR Streaming Adoption

Post Views: 336 Condense, a Bristol, England-based metaverse company that produces technology to allow the streaming of events to virtual reality apps, has raised $4.5 million in its most recent seed round. The round, which was led by Localglobe, 7percent Ventures, and Deeptech Labs, gives Condense funding to deepen its relationship with artists, labels, content…