Bitcoin.com to Airdrop VERSE Tokens
Active users of the Bitcoin.com Wallet app to be rewarded with Bitcoin.com’s ecosystem token VERSE. Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, has announced that it will proceed with an initial airdrop of Bitcoin.com’s ecosystem token VERSE. Green-lighted by the results of a community-led proposal, this first airdrop will be given to active […] Powered by...
Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Achieves Profitability Amid Rapid Growth
Swiss-based crypto bank Sygnum has achieved profitability in the first half of 2024, marking a significant milestone in the digital asset industry. The bank’s success is attributed to robust growth across its core business segments, including custody, trading, and lending services. With assets under administration surpassing $4 billion, Sygnum caters to clients from over 60 […] Powered by...
Giesecke+Devrient: Ghana CBDC Nullifies the Need for Multiple Intermediaries in Cross-Border Payments
The recently completed proof of concept by the Bank of Ghana and the Monetary Authority of Singapore demonstrated that the latter’s central bank digital currency enables cross-border payments, excluding many intermediaries and associated costs. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) stated that the proof of concept (POC) demonstrated the effectiveness of utilizing digital credentials for international trade and cross-border […] Powered by...
Hong Kong Launches Its First Inverse Bitcoin ETF Product
CSOP Asset Management, a regulated asset management company, has become the first to launch an inverse Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong’s markets. This allows traders and investors to speculate on the decline of the cryptocurrency’s value. The product complements other ETF products already available, further establishing the city as an international crypto market. CSOP Asset […] Powered by...
Majority of Americans Believe US in Recession, Survey Shows
New research by Affirm reveals three in five Americans believe the U.S. is in a recession, though it’s not officially declared. A survey of 2,000 people shows inflation and rising living costs (68%) as the main reasons for this belief, followed by complaints from friends and family (50%), reduced spending by peers (36%), and difficulties […] Powered by...
