Towards the end of May, crypto prices rose somewhat following news that Hong Kong would permit retail trading and move in the opposite direction of its mainland countrymen. Hong Kong Says “Yes” to Crypto Trading Bitcoin, for example, which had been trading in the mid-$26,000 range for several weeks, eventually shot beyond the $27K mark for the first time in a while, while Ethereum – which had fallen into the $1,700 range – shot up to about $1,850. The jumps...
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CoinspeakerJPMorgan Warns of Potential Economic Downturn for UK, Says Interest Rates Could Surge to 7% The potential increase in interest rates would have wide-ranging implications for the UK economy. JPMorgan Warns of Potential Economic Downturn for UK, Says Interest Rates Could Surge to 7%
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A new bill is making its way to the Texas House of Representatives that might make it hard for crypto mining companies within the state to gain access to the funds and resources they need to stay afloat and function properly. Texas Crypto Bill Is the Wrong Move The bill, for one thing, would ensure that power costs for the largest crypto miner in the state will increase by as much as $30 million each year. Also, miners would only be able to provide a limited...
Read More »UAE Emerges as Leading Bitcoin Mining Hub in Middle East
CoinspeakerUAE Emerges as Leading Bitcoin Mining Hub in Middle East The UAE recently opened the biggest nuclear power plant in the Arab world, with a total capacity of 4 gigawatts, and is gearing up for expansion later this year. UAE Emerges as Leading Bitcoin Mining Hub in Middle East
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CoinspeakerCoinbase Shares Dip despite Bullish Start to This Week At the beginning of the week, Coinbase generated significant buzz with its announcement of potential collaborations with several asset managers. Coinbase Shares Dip despite Bullish Start to This Week
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It was recently the 4th of July, aka Independence Day, in America, and let this serve as just another reminder of the independence that users can gain by incorporating digital currency into their lives. America, in Many Ways, IS Bitcoin Close to 250 years ago, the Founding Fathers of America created a new nation; one where everyone was created equal. A nation where people could pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” without oppression, without...
Read More »Bitcoin Hits New 2023 High Not Seen in 13 Months
CoinspeakerBitcoin Hits New 2023 High Not Seen in 13 Months The price of Bitcoin could continue its way upwards as the SEC mulls spot ETF applications, leading to a new 2023 high for the king coin. Bitcoin Hits New 2023 High Not Seen in 13 Months
Read More »Leaked Metaverse Strategy of European Union Includes Regulatory Sandbox & Governance Structure
CoinspeakerLeaked Metaverse Strategy of European Union Includes Regulatory Sandbox & Governance Structure The European Commission said that it seeks to explore the potential of digital cooperation models, which includes the decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) underpinning different financial applications. Leaked Metaverse Strategy of European Union Includes Regulatory Sandbox & Governance Structure
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CoinspeakerCircle Explores Expansion in Asia, Eyes Japanese Market for Stablecoin Issuance Even though Circle already offers USD Coin (USDC), its co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire believes that introducing a Yen-linked stablecoin would provide new opportunities. Circle Explores Expansion in Asia, Eyes Japanese Market for Stablecoin Issuance
Read More »Mastercard Implements AI Fraud Detection Tool in Nine UK Banks to Prevent APP Scams
CoinspeakerMastercard Implements AI Fraud Detection Tool in Nine UK Banks to Prevent APP Scams TSB, one of the nine banks, said the Mastercard AI tool has increased its APP fraud detection ability by 20%. Mastercard Implements AI Fraud Detection Tool in Nine UK Banks to Prevent APP Scams
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