Mutiny to Cease Operations Amid Technical Challenges in Bitcoin Lightning Wallet Development
Mutiny Wallet has announced that it will be shutting down its operations by the end of 2024 due to significant technical challenges in Bitcoin Lightning wallet development. The company is exploring alternative products and has decided to wind down the wallet as it becomes increasingly complex to maintain. Users will still have the option to […]
Bitgo Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
Bitgo, a provider of digital asset solutions, has obtained the Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This follows an in-principle approval received several months ago. With this license, Bitgo can now offer regulated digital payment token services in Singapore, including secure custody and trading solutions. CEO Mike Belshe highlighted Singapore’s […]
Goldman Sachs CEO: Fed Unlikely to Cut Rates Before September
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expects the Federal Reserve to delay any emergency rate cuts until at least September despite weak job data, believing the U.S. economy will avoid a recession. Speaking on “The David Rubenstein Show,” Solomon indicated that while investors had anticipated potential rate cuts before the September meeting due to global market […]
Messari and CryptoRank Research Highlight TRON’s Surging Onchain Activity
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland – August 8th, 2024 – Messari, a leading provider of digital asset markets intelligence products, and CryptoRank, a leading crypto industry research & analytics platform, have released research reports highlighting the TRON network’s significant surge in onchain activity over six consecutive quarters. These reports highlight a continuous rise in network engagement […]
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Ethiopia Announces Launch of Forex Auction Sale Days After Birr Float
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) said it will conduct a special foreign exchange auction on Aug. 7. The Ethiopian central bank envisions similar auctions in the coming weeks, depending on market conditions. The NBE said banks keen on participating must submit their bids on the date of the sale. According to the Ethiopian apex […]
Bitstamp and Stripe Collaborate for EU Crypto Onramp
Crypto exchange Bitstamp is collaborating with Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform, to support Stripe’s fiat-to-crypto onramp across the EU. This collaboration enables EU consumers to easily purchase cryptocurrencies through a customizable widget that developers can embed in apps or websites. This widget offers a seamless checkout experience optimized for cryptocurrency conversion and instant settlement. Developers […]
El Salvador and IMF Advance Talks on Bitcoin Risk Mitigation and Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported progress in negotiations with El Salvador on policies to strengthen public finances, boost bank reserves, improve governance, and address bitcoin risks. Although many BTC risks haven’t materialized for El Salvador, the IMF stated that both parties agree on the need for enhanced transparency and measures to ensure fiscal […]
Ripple and DIFC Partner to Drive Blockchain and Crypto Adoption in UAE
Ripple has unveiled its plan to partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub to promote blockchain and crypto adoption in the UAE. The collaboration seeks to encourage innovation among early-stage companies and large institutions. Ripple has dedicated one billion XRP to provide financial, technical, and business support to developers on the XRP […]
Michael Saylor Continues to Expand His $1 Billion Personal Bitcoin Holdings
Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, has revealed that he continues to add to his personal bitcoin holdings, which total at least 17,732 BTC. He disclosed this amount four years ago and has not sold any since, continuing to buy more. Saylor views bitcoin as an ideal investment for individuals, families, corporations, and countries. Meanwhile, Microstrategy […]
