In recent times, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the potential implementation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Argentina. Economic Minister Sergio Massa has suggested utilizing this technology as a means of driving fiscal growth in the country. The Central Bank of Argentina has now revealed its plans to advocate for
The world of cryptocurrency has witnessed a surge in explosive DEX-launched tokens, and among them, XSHIB token has emerged as a breakout star. With a staggering +50,000% increase in value, XSHIB has become the biggest daily gainer on multiple platforms, including Gate.io. Linked to the popular ShibaX NFT collection, XSHIB is expected to drive impressive
Bitcoin mining manufacturer Bitmain has reportedly fired three employees for revealing information about withheld salary payments. According to an alleged internal memo, the company accused the employees of breaching their employment contracts by sharing their remuneration on social media platforms. The memo also stated that Bitmain reserved the right to pursue legal action against the
Bitpanda, Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has recently announced a significant milestone in its expansion plans. The Vienna-based exchange has secured a license to offer virtual asset services (VASP) in Norway, making it one of the first foreign cryptocurrency exchanges to receive such approval in the country. This article discusses the implications of this move for
For years, Ethereum has faced criticism from Bitcoin maximalists who staunchly believe that Bitcoin is the only worthwhile cryptocurrency, despite the fact that Ethereum holds the second-highest percentage of the entire cryptocurrency market value. Recently, another Bitcoin maximalist, Steve Barbour, waded into the conversation, referring to Ethereum as “garbage.” This derogatory label was accompanied by
Zero-knowledge proofs have taken the world of crypto by storm, revolutionizing concepts of privacy, scalability, and security. In 2022 alone, investors poured over $700 million into companies exploring the possibilities of zero-knowledge proofs. This year, ZK-proofs have emerged as a major trend in blockchain, with various Ethereum scaling protocols making their way to the mainnet.
Conflux (CFX), the native token of the Chinese layer-one blockchain network, has experienced a continuous downward spiral in recent months. The past week alone saw a concerning 9% loss, with its price dropping to $0.103716. This decline is particularly significant in light of the fact that CFX has already experienced a staggering 77.5% loss since
Grayscale Investments, a leading digital currency asset manager, has taken a significant step towards listing shares of its popular Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) on the NYSE Arca. The company filed an S-3 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing its intention to register and issue shares under the GBTC symbol. This
Uniswap, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX), has experienced a significant drop of 6% as a result of the introduction of a new fee on crypto swaps. This fee, which amounts to 0.15% and applies to swaps involving Ethereum, USDC, and other cryptocurrencies, has led to disappointment among traders and investors. Uniswap Labs, the organization behind
The European Union (EU) data protection agencies have raised concerns about potential privacy risks associated with the proposed Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the digital euro. In a joint statement, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) acknowledged the benefits of the CBDC but also highlighted loopholes and areas
