TOKEN2049 Singapore Set to Be World’s Largest Web3 Event With 20,000 Attendees And Over 500 Side Events
PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE — 5th August, 2024 — TOKEN2049, the world’s largest crypto event, announced its first batch of headline speakers and prominent title sponsors ahead of its eagerly anticipated return to Singapore. TOKEN2049 will take place from 18-19 September 2024 at Marina Bay Sands, ahead of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2024 race […]
Feasibility of Trillion-Dollar Platinum Coin Discussed by US Government, FOIA Documents Show
The trillion-dollar coin, an idea that surged as a solution to raising the U.S. debt ceiling on more than one occasion, was recently revealed to have been considered by the government several times. Memos obtained via FOIA requests by journalist Jason Leopold show that, even though it was considered outrageous by some, it was seriously […]
Goldman Sachs Raises US Recession Risk to 25%
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has increased the likelihood of a U.S. recession within the next year to 25% from the previous 15%, although they maintain that the risk remains limited. Despite the recent rise in unemployment to its highest in nearly three years and a significant slowdown in hiring, Goldman economists, led by Jan […]
Following the Crypto Downturn, Market Observers Predict a 2020-Style Comeback
Over the past 24 hours, as market values have declined significantly, many observers have begun discussing the current crypto market cycle and the potential for digital currency prices to recover. Data indicates that hundreds of billions of dollars have exited the crypto economy, but some believe a rebound similar to 2020 could still occur. Onlookers […]
Xapo Bank Enters UK Market, Offers Interest-Bearing USD and Bitcoin Account
Xapo Bank has entered the UK market, becoming the only licensed banking group to offer a combined interest-bearing USD and bitcoin account. “We’re proud to announce we have successfully passported our banking license into the UK. This means we are allowed to offer our banking services directly to the UK market,” said the CEO of […]
Crypto-Related Stocks Slide Amid Global Market Turmoil
U.S. equities have joined the global downturn, following sharp declines across Asia and Europe, with Japan’s Nikkei suffering significant losses. By 11:15 a.m. EDT on Monday, the five major U.S. stock indices had fallen between 2.5% and 4.5%. This market turmoil has extended to crypto-related stocks such as Microstrategy’s MSTR and Coinbase’s COIN. The primary […]
‘Yen Carry Trade’ Blamed for Global Market Rout, Jump Crypto’s ETH Sale Worsens Ether Plunge
The narrowing Japanese “yen carry trade” has been blamed for the Aug. 5 global market downturn that sent stock markets and top cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum plunging by double-digit figures. Some experts cite the disappointing U.S. jobs data and Mt Gox-related selling as factors contributing to the decline. Nikkei Posts Worst Single-Day Loss In […]
Final 24 Hours of 99Bitcoins Token’s Presale Underway as Crypto Education Giant Raises $2.6M
99Bitcoins is making its move into tokens – but time is running out. They’ve already pulled in over $2.6 million through the presale for their new 99Bitcoins Token (99BTC). And with a Learn-to-Earn model set to debut, things could be about to get even better. 99Bitcoins Token’s Presale Deadline Looms – Last Chance to Buy […]
Australia Flags Over 2,000 Compromised Crypto Wallets
More than 2,000 compromised cryptocurrency wallets belonging to Australians were recently uncovered during a global operation targeting cryptocurrency scammers. The Australian Federal Police is reportedly investigating Australian losses identified in “Operation Spincaster” and gathering intelligence on scammer tactics. Gathering Intelligence on Scammer Tactics The Australian Federal Police (AFP) recently discovered more than 2,000 compromised cryptocurrency […]
Crypto Carnage: $1.15B in Leveraged Positions Annihilated as Bitcoin Nosedives
As of 9 a.m. EDT on Monday, the crypto market experienced a $1.15 billion loss in derivatives positions, with $975.93 million of these being long positions. Of that total, approximately $403.82 million came from BTC positions, while $364.98 million resulted from ETH positions being liquidated. Mass Liquidation Madness On Monday morning, the crypto market faced […]
