BRICS to Promote National Currencies Before Issuing Common OneThe BRICS bloc is now focused on expanding the use of the currencies of its members, according to the representative of one of them. The establishment of a single currency for the group is not an immediate task at this point in time, the diplomat indicated in an interview. Wider Use of National Fiats of…
‘Evil Crypto’ Can Be Used in Foreign Trade, Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister SaysCryptocurrency may be bad for investors but it can be useful in international settlements, according to a top government official in Moscow. Russian authorities intend to set up a special committee that would issue permits to operators employing crypto in foreign trade transactions, he indicated. Russia Plans to ‘Experiment’ With Cross-Border Crypto Payments Amid Sanctions…
Syria Urges BRICS to Lead in Ditching Dollar, Talks Yuan Adoption With ChinaBRICS nations can lead efforts to abandon the U.S. dollar in international settlements, according to President Bashar Assad of Syria. At a meeting with China’s top diplomat for the region, the leader of the war-torn Middle Eastern country called for using the Chinese yuan for cross-border trade. Economic Clash With West Requires Discarding Dollar, BRICS…
Robert Kiyosaki Says Regional Banks Are Being Wiped Out — Calls Fed ‘Criminal’Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says the Fed is wiping out regional banks by supporting only big banks, like JPMorgan Chase. Stating that the Fed “is criminal,” he warned that its actions “will bring down” the United States. Robert Kiyosaki Says the Fed Is Criminal The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert…
Russian Official Expects Agreement on BRICS Currency This YearThe chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market says that an agreement on the BRICS currency can be reached in 2023 as BRICS nations ramp up their de-dollarization efforts to shift away from U.S. dollar reliance. “By linking its economy and currency to politics, the U.S. is practically undermining the foundations of…
Meme Coin PEPE Surges by 152% This Week, Now the Fifth-Largest Meme Token by Market CapPepe (PEPE), the meme coin featuring the popular character Pepe the Frog, has experienced a significant surge in value in the past week, rising by 152.9% against the U.S. dollar. Recent statistics indicate that PEPE’s market capitalization has surged from $141 million on April 22 to a current valuation of $303 million. PEPE Jumps 99%…
NFT Sales Drop for Second Consecutive Month After Record-Breaking Start to 2023Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have declined by 5.76% over the past 30 days, according to the latest NFT sales statistics. The data reveals that the sales figure stood at $732.13 million in April, which is $44.75 million lower than the $776.88 million recorded in March. NFT Sales Decline by 5.76% in April, Ethereum Dominates,…
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Set To Hit An All-Time HighIt’s gotten even harder to mine Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is set to exceed the 40 trillion mark for the first time this weekend. According to on-chain data, the mining difficulty will increase by an estimated 10% from 39.16 trillion to 43.2 trillion. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Set For Record Levels The mining difficulty expresses the…
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Set To Hit An All-Time HighIt’s gotten even harder to mine Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is set to exceed the 40 trillion mark for the first time this weekend. According to on-chain data, the mining difficulty will increase by an estimated 10% from 39.16 trillion to 43.2 trillion. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Set For Record Levels The mining difficulty expresses the…
Top 5 Cryptos Seen To Explode In Price In The Final Days Of FebruaryAt the time of writing, the market for cryptos was shaken by major coins plummeting to weekly support ranges. However, although it seems that sentiment is still negative with major digital currency assets losing a good percentage in their values, some are glowing in green in almost all time frames, according to Coingecko. These five…
Top 5 Cryptos Seen To Explode In Price In The Final Days Of FebruaryAt the time of writing, the market for cryptos was shaken by major coins plummeting to weekly support ranges. However, although it seems that sentiment is still negative with major digital currency assets losing a good percentage in their values, some are glowing in green in almost all time frames, according to Coingecko. These five…
Polygon (MATIC) Tops List Among ETH Whales Ahead Of zkEVM LaunchThe Polygon network will launch its Zero Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine Beta by March. The community has been anticipating this launch as part of the significant upcoming development of Polygon. Also, its hype has helped push MATIC with an impressive performance over the past 30 days. Related Reading: Bitcoin Attracting Banks: Study Shows Over 130…
Polygon (MATIC) Tops List Among ETH Whales Ahead Of zkEVM LaunchThe Polygon network will launch its Zero Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine Beta by March. The community has been anticipating this launch as part of the significant upcoming development of Polygon. Also, its hype has helped push MATIC with an impressive performance over the past 30 days. Related Reading: Bitcoin Attracting Banks: Study Shows Over 130…
How These Whitehat Hackers Helped Oasis Network Get Back $140 Million In Stolen CryptoAccording to a recent announcement by Oasis Network on February 24th, the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform had collaborated with whitehat hackers to recover funds that had been stolen from Solana’s Wormhole bridge. On February 2nd, Wormhole had been hacked, and it was estimated that around $326 million worth of cryptocurrency had been stolen, with the…
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock: Surge as 6G Expansion Targets AI and Smart Glasses NewTLDR Verizon stock gains as the company expands its 6G industry partnership network. Nine technology firms join Verizon’s forum to support future 6G development. Verizon tests sensing tools for crowd density, drones, and vehicle tracking. Smart glasses trials show how edge networks could support real-time sports data. Los Angeles will serve as a major test…
UiPath (PATH) Stock: Jump as Gartner Recognizes IDP Leadership NewTLDR UiPath stock climbed 7.53% after Gartner again named the company an IDP Leader. Gartner recognized UiPath as an IDP Leader for the second consecutive year. UiPath IXP turns complex business documents into structured data for workflows. Document processing remains central to UiPath’s broader automation strategy. UiPath is expanding beyond RPA into broader enterprise workflow…
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) Stock: Drops 6% as $200M Fund Targets Data Center Tech NewTLDR Ciena stock fell 6.48% as the company launched a new $200 million venture fund. Ciena Ventures will back startups and funds tied to advanced networking technologies. The fund targets next-generation data centers, optical systems, and interconnects. Loai Louis will lead Ciena Ventures as the company expands its innovation strategy. Ciena aims to gain early…
Market Watch: AI Chip Stocks Tumble, Crude Spikes Past $108, and Bitcoin Braces for Volatility NewAI chip stocks plummeted on development concerns, oil surged past $108 after Saudi attacks, and Bitcoin faces critical Fed decisions ahead. The post Market Watch: AI Chip Stocks Tumble, Crude Spikes Past $108, and Bitcoin Braces for Volatility appeared first on Blockonomi.
Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Stock: Jumps as Company Pushes WBD Debt Offer Deadline NewTLDR PSKY rises 4.10% as Paramount extends WBD debt offers through September 25. Paramount keeps debt settlements aligned with the proposed WBD acquisition. Tender offer participation reached 66.16%, while exchange offers hit 75.23%. Eligible WBD-linked notes include maturities ranging from 2027 through 2052. Paramount may extend the offers again to match the WBD acquisition closing.…
Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS) Stock: Germany Launch Could Fuel Growth With 10M Annual Units NewTLDR Germany Launch Targets 10M Annual Units for Niom Niom Noodles Niom Niom Noodles Reach Major German Retailers With High-Protein Products High-Protein Noodles Enter Germany as Borealis Expands Internationally BRLS Expands Partner-Brand Production With New German Market Launch Germany Opens New Growth Channel for Borealis Foods Borealis Foods Inc. is taking its high-protein noodle business…
Stewards, Inc. (SWRD) Stock: $240M Real Estate Expansion Fuels Investor Interest NewTLDR SWRD falls 9.10% to $2.69 as Stewards advances two South Florida property deals. PIXL and Envy carry a combined implied property value of about $240 million. Stewards plans to use restricted shares priced at $3.00 for the acquisitions. The two properties would add about 544 multifamily units to Stewards’ platform. Stewards’ Nasdaq uplisting and…
Tether stops fighting freedom of information request, allows disclosure of reserve dataStablecoin firm Tether said on June 15 that it has released reserve data after ending a legal fight to keep that information private. Tether drops fight against CoinDesk Tether said that it previously reported certain data to the New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG) as part of its settlement obligations in 2021. The stablecoin firm…
BlackRock files for spot Bitcoin ETF; Coinbase to serve as custodian for BTC holdingsBlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has filed plans with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to create a spot Bitcoin ETF through its iShares subsidiary. The news comes after reports earlier in the day that the investment giant, which has more than $9 trillion in assets under management, was close to filing…
Texas regulator says Abra secretly moved funds to Binance, has been insolvent for monthsThe Texas State Securities Board filed an emergency cease and desist order on June 15 against the cryptocurrency lending firm Abra. In its order, the regulator said, based on its investigations, it found that Abra and related parties committed fraud and made misleading statements. The regulator said Abra made misleading statements by suggesting it was…
Binance.US reportedly cuts 50 staff following SEC chargesBinance.US, the American counterpart of Binance, has laid off about 50 staff members across its legal, compliance, and risk departments., Reuters reported June 15. Two Binance.US employees, who have not been identified, disclosed a “round of layoffs” on LinkedIn and said that they were leaving the company. Binance.US has not officially announced the staff cuts.…
Do Kwon’s detention extended six months by Montenegrin courtA Montenegro court has extended Do Kwon’s detention by six months as he awaits trial for potential extradition, Agence France Presse reported Thursday. The former Terraform Labs CEO has been in custody in Montenegro since late March following his arrest at Podgorica Airport in the nation’s capital for allegedly carrying forged travel documents. He faces…
Prosecutors withdraw 5 charges against Sam Bankman-Fried to ensure trial proceeds on scheduleDisgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s attempt to strike some of the accusations from his charge sheet may have backfired after prosecutors requested the court “sever” five of the newer charges from the case. New York federal prosecutors made the request in a letter addressed to presiding Judge Lewis Kaplan filed on June 15. The withdrawn…
Marathon Digital issues fraudulent activity alert over fake Russian stock certificates and other related scamsMarathon Digital Holdings has issued a public warning about fraudulent activities conducted under its brand name, disclosing in a June 15 press release that it had detected a series of fraudulent websites, apps, and communications falsely claiming to be associated with Marathon. According to Marathon, such fraudulent activities include deceptive communications by individuals pretending to be…
From Concrete to Compute: Why Clichmont Is Building AI Infrastructure Instead of Renting It NewSpokesperson: Alexis Cathalifaud, CEO As demand for artificial intelligence compute continues to grow, the infrastructure supporting that demand is becoming a strategic consideration in its own right. Companies across the sector are racing to secure access to increasingly powerful GPUs, while questions around electricity, data-center capacity, cooling and connectivity are becoming harder to separate from…
MEXC Reports 21% MoM Growth in New-Token Traders and 31% Increase in Tokenized Stock Trading Volume in August NewMutsamudu, Comoros, September 14, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its August trading data for new tokens and TradFi assets. The number of users trading new tokens rose 21% month over month, while the top-performing token posted a peak gain of 14,143%. During the same period, TradFi Spot trading…
KuCoin Spotlight Returns With a Gno.land (GNOT) Pre-Listing Subscription, Featuring Pro-Rata Allocation, KCS Holder Benefits and Conditional Buyback Mechanism NewKuCoin Spotlight returns with a pre-listing subscription for 7,751,938 GNOT at a subscription price of $0.0645 per token. The oversubscription model uses pro-rata allocation, under which eligible subscribers may receive an allocation based on their committed amount. Subscriptions are available in KCS, USDT, and newly added USDG, alongside KCS discounts and optional conditional price protection.…
Ethena Brings USDe and sUSDe to TRON, Expanding Digital Dollar Access Across Its Stablecoin EcosystemGeneva and Lisbon, Sept. 12, 2026 – TRON DAO (“TRON”) and Ethena Labs (“Ethena”) today announced that USDe and sUSDe are live on the TRON network, expanding access to Ethena’s digital dollar products across one of the world’s largest stablecoin settlement networks. Users can now bridge USDe and sUSDe to TRON through Stargate Finance…
Nigeria SEC declares Binance operations in country illegalThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has officially deemed the operations of Binance Nigeria, a subsidiary of the world's largest crypto trading platform Binance, illegal
OECD introduces tax reporting framework for crypto industryOECD unveiled its Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) at the end of a two-day ministerial-level meeting of its council held between June 7 and 8
Crypto trading firm moves $9.8m of polygon tokens to Coinbase, Binance, MATIC price tankingChicago-based crypto trading firm, Cumberland, is moving millions worth of Polygon’s native cryptocurrency, MATIC, to Binance and Coinbase
Ethereum futures liquidations soar to 1-month high on OKXThe number of ethereum (ETH) futures contracts liquidated by OKX, a crypto trading platform, is at a 1-month high
DappRadar report: blockchain gaming revenue rose in May as investment soar to $476 millionBlockchain gaming revenue rose 6% in May 2022 despite a contraction in crypto prices. Investment also reached $476 million, data from DappRadar shows
Binance CEO comments on rumors behind crypto market volatilityChangpeng Zhao, the Binance CEO, has commented on recent comments attempting to explain rapid crypto price movements following SEC's lawsuit
AI pioneers, SingularityNET and InQubeta, can be game-changersInQubeta and SingularityNET are AI pioneers and crypto analysts are confident they can be game-changers. The QUBE presale is ongoing and has raised over $340,000
Bitcoin Climbs as AI Slowdown Calls Sink Nvidia, Intel and Other Chip Stocks NewAI CEOs want the industry to pump the brakes on capability gains. Nvidia, Intel, and AMD didn't like the sound of that. Bitcoin didn't seem to mind.
Crypto Market Has 'Definitely Not Priced In' Clarity Act Surprise, Says Bernstein NewEthics and banking concessions have improved the crypto bill’s prospects, analysts say, but Democratic support remains uncertain.
Bitmine Adds $68 Million in Ethereum as Holdings Near 6 Million ETH NewThe purchase brings the company closer to its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum’s supply, with most of its tokens earning staking rewards.
Strategy Buys Back $139 Million of STRC, Bitcoin Stack Frozen for Second Week NewThe Bitcoin treasury firm slowed its preferred-stock buyback from last week's $176 million pace and left its 845,050 BTC untouched, per a Monday SEC filing.
Why Trump Backed Tougher Ethics Rules in Clarity Act, and Why the Crypto Industry Thinks It Can Pass NewRepublicans' "last, best and final offer" wins Trump's backing on stronger ethics rules and concedes on DeFi and stablecoin sticking points, but it's unclear if enough Democrats will cross over Tuesday.
Morning Minute: Clarity Act Odds Soar as Trump Agrees to Ethics Provisions NewWhat had been written off is now very back alive ahead of a key vote on Tuesday, followed by a pivotal FOMC on Wednesday. Big week ahead...
MetaMask Adds New Wallet Protections Against Crypto Scams NewMetaMask’s latest safeguards flag suspicious transfers and stop transactions that don’t match their previews.
Dexalot Launches First Central Limit Order Book Subnet on Avalanche with $1M+ in IncentivesDexalot’s novel infrastructure enables users to access a decentralized trading protocol with a centralized exchange experience.Dexalot, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange has launched on an Avalanche Subnet, marking a new milestone in the evolution of decentralized trading protocols.The Dexalot Subnet aims to replicate the user experience of a centralized exchange (CEX) without compromising on decentralization and…
Intain Launches Avalanche Subnet to Usher in New Era for Multi-Trillion Dollar Securitized…Intain Launches Avalanche Subnet to Usher in New Era for Multi-Trillion Dollar Securitized Finance MarketIntainMARKETS’ Subnet Facilitates Efficient, Cost Effective, and Transparent End-to-End Asset Issuance, Investment, and Administration.Intain Inc., a leading structured finance platform, has launched IntainMARKETS, a marketplace for tokenized asset-backed securities built as an Avalanche Subnet. By launching as a Subnet, IntainMARKETS aims to…
Avalanche Explorer Gets a Brand New Upgrade for All P-Chain DataThe new tool pulls up-to-the-second data on validators, rewards, Subnets, and more.Ava Labs has launched a brand new explorer for Avalanche’s P-Chain, providing deeper visibility into all P-Chain activities from staking to granular transaction details. As one of three main chains in Avalanche’s Primary Network, the P-Chain maintains validators and empowers builders to launch Subnets. The…
Avalanche Park X Ed Balloon Concert Series to Launch in DTLA in February with Emerging NFT ArtistsThe inaugural event offers a new way to experience music through Web3, giving fans NFT-gated access benefits and digitally stamping music on Avalanche.On February 23 in Downtown Los Angeles, the Avalanche Park x Ed Balloon concert series will open with a show at WisdomeLA, an immersive art and entertainment park that has geodesic domes with…
Developer Spotlight: Usman Asim has Big Plans for Rust and ZKs on AvalancheThe Chainstack Dev plans to run his own dApp on the VM once production-ready, ideally on an Avalanche Subnet.The tech Usman Asim needed for his dApp didn’t quite exist. He had a big idea, but also a problem set without a clear solution.He needed a blockchain with leading speed, decentralization, and flexibility. He needed the…
Bitcoin Climbs as AI Slowdown Calls Sink Nvidia, Intel and Other Chip StocksAI CEOs want the industry to pump the brakes on capability gains. Nvidia, Intel, and AMD didn't like the sound of that. Bitcoin didn't seem to mind.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock: Surge as 6G Expansion Targets AI and Smart GlassesTLDR Verizon stock gains as the company expands its 6G industry partnership network. Nine technology firms join Verizon’s forum to support future 6G development. Verizon tests sensing tools for crowd density, drones, and vehicle tracking. Smart glasses trials show how edge networks could support real-time sports data. Los Angeles will serve as a major test…
Crypto Market Has 'Definitely Not Priced In' Clarity Act Surprise, Says BernsteinEthics and banking concessions have improved the crypto bill’s prospects, analysts say, but Democratic support remains uncertain.
UiPath (PATH) Stock: Jump as Gartner Recognizes IDP Leadership TLDR UiPath stock climbed 7.53% after Gartner again named the company an IDP Leader. Gartner recognized UiPath as an IDP Leader for the second consecutive year. UiPath IXP turns complex business documents into structured data for workflows. Document processing remains central to UiPath’s broader automation strategy. UiPath is expanding beyond RPA into broader enterprise workflow…
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) Stock: Drops 6% as $200M Fund Targets Data Center TechTLDR Ciena stock fell 6.48% as the company launched a new $200 million venture fund. Ciena Ventures will back startups and funds tied to advanced networking technologies. The fund targets next-generation data centers, optical systems, and interconnects. Loai Louis will lead Ciena Ventures as the company expands its innovation strategy. Ciena aims to gain early…
Market Watch: AI Chip Stocks Tumble, Crude Spikes Past $108, and Bitcoin Braces for VolatilityAI chip stocks plummeted on development concerns, oil surged past $108 after Saudi attacks, and Bitcoin faces critical Fed decisions ahead. The post Market Watch: AI Chip Stocks Tumble, Crude Spikes Past $108, and Bitcoin Braces for Volatility appeared first on Blockonomi.
Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Stock: Jumps as Company Pushes WBD Debt Offer Deadline TLDR PSKY rises 4.10% as Paramount extends WBD debt offers through September 25. Paramount keeps debt settlements aligned with the proposed WBD acquisition. Tender offer participation reached 66.16%, while exchange offers hit 75.23%. Eligible WBD-linked notes include maturities ranging from 2027 through 2052. Paramount may extend the offers again to match the WBD acquisition closing.…