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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reviews Currency Board Operations Amidst Global Economic Divergence
Economy

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reviews Currency Board Operations Amidst Global Economic Divergence

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) discusses the stability of the HKD and economic challenges in its latest Currency Board Sub-Committee meeting.

Composite Interest Rate Drops to 2.65% in April 2024, Announces HKMA
Economy

Composite Interest Rate Drops to 2.65% in April 2024, Announces HKMA

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reveals a decrease in the composite interest rate for April 2024.

UK Aims to Implement Crypto Regulation Soon
Economy

UK Aims to Implement Crypto Regulation Soon

The UK plans to establish digital asset regulation within a year to take advantage of blockchain's benefits for the private sector and the economy, according to Andrew Griffith, the economic secretary to the UK Treasury.

Crypto Firms Make Job Cuts Amidst Ongoing Crypto Winter
Economy

Crypto Firms Make Job Cuts Amidst Ongoing Crypto Winter

Protocol Labs, Chainalysis, and Bittrex slashed 216 employees during the crypto winter.

National Australia Bank to Launch Ethereum-Based Stablecoin
Economy

National Australia Bank to Launch Ethereum-Based Stablecoin

NAB will introduce an Ether-based Australian dollar-pegged stablecoin. Reports say the AUDN stablecoin streamlines cross-border transfers and carbon credit trading.

Data Shows US Economy Shrinks Amid Recession while Crypto Surges in Bearish Rally
Economy

Data Shows US Economy Shrinks Amid Recession while Crypto Surges in Bearish Rally

According to the New York Empire State Index, a weakening of the U.S economy is worrying manufacturers. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are seeing a rally in their movements.

Russian Finance Ministry on Track to Legalize Crypto for Cross-Border Payments
Economy

Russian Finance Ministry on Track to Legalize Crypto for Cross-Border Payments

The current economic landscape in Russia is forcing both the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance to rethink their approaches to cryptocurrencies.

Russian PM Considers Digital Assets for Cross Border Payment
Economy

Russian PM Considers Digital Assets for Cross Border Payment

Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of Russia, has hinted at the need to incorporate digital assets into the country’s economy as a way to ensure sustainable payment for goods and services in international trade.

Bitcoin Provides a Check Against Economic Mismanagement, says US Politician
Economy

Bitcoin Provides a Check Against Economic Mismanagement, says US Politician

US politician Ro Khanna has shared a tweet that is bullish on Bitcoin. He also advocated for sustainable cryptocurrency mining operations.

3 Reasons Why Bitcoin Price Will Continue Rising
Economy

3 Reasons Why Bitcoin Price Will Continue Rising

Institutional demand, subsiding price volatility, and the Federal Reserve having no plans to taper its economic relief spending are 3 reasons why Bitcoin will continue to rise.

Federal Reserve Votes to Keep Inflationary Monetary Conditions as US Economy Heals
Economy

Federal Reserve Votes to Keep Inflationary Monetary Conditions as US Economy Heals

Federal Reserve officials voted at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to maintain the same monetary conditions that have aided Bitcoin's 2020 price surge.

Stimulus Checks and Gary Gensler: Is President-elect Joe Biden Long on Bitcoin and Altcoins?
Economy

Stimulus Checks and Gary Gensler: Is President-elect Joe Biden Long on Bitcoin and Altcoins?

Is President-elect Joe Biden long on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency?

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Race:  2020 Year in Review
Economy

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Race: 2020 Year in Review

As 2020 comes to a close, we take a look back at the most important developments regarding the pursuit of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC).

Bernie Sanders Demands Senate Vote on $2000 Direct Stimulus Payments, Bitcoin Traders Hold Breath
Economy

Bernie Sanders Demands Senate Vote on $2000 Direct Stimulus Payments, Bitcoin Traders Hold Breath

Bernie Sanders has threatened to filibuster the Senate until they allow a vote on upgrading the $600 direct stimulus payments to $2000. What could the move mean for Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Price to Rally Higher as President Trump Signs $900 Billion Stimulus Bill
Economy

Bitcoin Price to Rally Higher as President Trump Signs $900 Billion Stimulus Bill

President Trump has signed the $900 billion pandemic relief bill, adding to the Fed's mounting debt catalyst for the Bitcoin (BTC) price to continue its sensational rally.