IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva: “Digital Assets Are Not Going Away”

Digital assets have been a hot topic globally, drawing attention from financial experts and policymakers alike. Recently, Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), highlighted the pressing need for comprehensive regulations to manage the “risks” associated with the digital assets.

She stated:

“[…] crypto assets are not going away. Bitcoin is trading at its highest value since April 2022. The crypto market cap doubled over the last year. And still today people search for the word “Bitcoin” about 20 times more than “health and wellness,” and 7 times more than “climate change,””

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Recession 2023 | Are We Out Of The Woods Yet?

For months, the specter of “recession 2023” loomed large, casting a shadow over household budgets and business plans. The December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting emerged as a pivotal moment. Following a period of unprecedentedly rapid rate hikes, the Federal Reserve provided a semblance of optimism by maintaining the federal funds rate at 5.25% – 5.50%.

The markets interpreted this as an indication of a more measured shift away from the previously aggressive rate increases. This stance, in conjunction with the recent trends of decreasing inflation and a slowdown in economic growth, points to a possible alleviation of the looming recession… Read more on bitcoinnews

Africa Free Routing: Instant & Free Transactions in South Africa

Africa Free Routing, the largest network of Bitcoin lightning nodes in Africa, proudly announces the launch of its first payment routing node in South Africa.

Following on from successful nodes in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, South Africa Free Routing aims to transform the landscape of Bitcoin transactions in South Africa by offering customers and merchants the ability to make and receive instant, free payments. This innovative platform is set to redefine the speed, efficiency, and affordability of payments across the country.

The Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s second layer, has brought remarkable advancements to the payment industry, enabling transactions that are orders of…

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LATEST: Shiba Inu Scorches 8.6 Billion Tokens in Epic Burn, Ignites 727,870% Surge in Daily Burn Rate

The Shiba Inu community has been set ablaze with excitement as a record-breaking 8.62 billion SHIB tokens were burned in six transactions in 24 hours, contributing to a weekly total of 8.65 billion. This massive burn, orchestrated by the SHIB team on Shibarium, led to an astounding 727,870% spike in the daily burn rate. Lucie, a key team member, promises more fiery action, aligning with the team’s strategy of regular massive burns. The market reacted positively, with SHIB’s price jumping 6%, hinting at a bullish trend fueled by these strategic token burns.

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Bitcoin Miner Unblock Global | $15M Raised

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NEW: Bitcoin Bulls Eye $120,000: Tuur Demeester Maps Path to Next Rally

In a recent report, cryptocurrency guru Tuur Demeester, shares insights on the catalysts for the next Bitcoin rally and strategies for retail investors. Bitcoin reached the first target of $42,000 according to Adamant Research’s April report. Demeester suggests a “well north of $120,000” endgame target for this cycle. Indicators like whale activity and Net Unrealized Profit and Losses show positive sentiment. Despite regulatory pressures and Binance’s close call, BTC remains strong. Demeester advises investors to choose between BTC or a split with Bitcoin-centric stocks. With macro catalysts, BTC’s rally is poised to benefit from the U.S. and EU’s money-printing.

Palau advances CBDC with Ripple in Phase 2 of PSC program launch

The Ministry of Finance in Palau officially launched the second phase of the Palau Stablecoin (PSC) Program. Jay Hunter Anson, a cybersecurity consultant in Palau, confirmed the initiation of the country’s CBDC pilot program in a post. 

Anson expressed that Palau aims to extend its partnership with Ripple in this next stage, allowing the PSC team to leverage Ripple’s CBDC platform and technical expertise.

PSC is a digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar at 1:1. The USD-supporting PSC is stored in a commercial bank with FDIC insurance. The Palau government issues the PSC on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

Additionally, Anson highlighted that the focus of the second phase of the PSC pilot…

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Check Out the Top Crypto Gainers of the Day

  1. HOPR (HOPR): 94.8%
  2. GamerCoin (GHX): 51.5%
  3. Worldcoin (WLD): 50.3%
  4. Axelar (AXL): 26.5%
  5. Samoyedcoin (SAMO): 21.7%
  6. MAP Protocol (MAP): 21.2%
  7. Storj (STORJ): 18.2%
  8. Internet Computer (ICP): 17.7%
  9. Yield Guild Games (YGG): 15.8%
  10. Maverick Protocol (MAV): 13.3%

Disclaimer: Market capitalizations can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

FTX debtors will assess values of crypto claims based on petition date market prices

The debtors of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX have filed the amended Chapter 11 plan of reorganization which indicates the value of customer asset claims will be retroactively set to the time when the exchange collapsed in November 2022. 

In a recent court filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware the debtors outlined that “customer entitlement claim” refers to any claim, regardless of type of nature, against the exchange aimed at compensating the holder based on the value as of the petition date.

FTX Debtors have filed the reorg. Plan

Most importantly they have ignored FTX TOS that states Digital Assets are the property of Users and not FTX…

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