If your country has adopted a CBDC, you might be suffering
New research indicates that in countries where central bank digital currencies have been adopted or are under consideration, well-being is low.
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ShapeShift to Delist Bitcoin SV, Kraken Considers Following Suit
After crypto exchange Binance’s decision to delist Bitcoin SV (BSV), anonymous exchange ShapeShift has also decided to drop the cryptocurrency, with Kraken considering to follow suit.In a tweet posted on April 15, ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees revealed that the company came to a decision to stop listing BSV:“We stand with @binance and CZ's sentiments. We’ve…
Breaking: Coinbase to suspend USDT trading for Canadian users
Users will still be able to deposit and withdraw USDT, DAI, and RAI after the deadline, but trading will be suspended. 1121 Total views 3 Total shares Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will suspend trading of Tether (USDT), DAI, and RAI stablecoins for Canadian users beginning August 31.In an August 17 email notice to users, Coinbase said…

The Truth Behind Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution: An on-the-ground report
From addressing runaway inflation to providing a secure way to save money, Bitcoin can be a critical economic tool for Cubans. by Joseph Hall 10 min October 4, 2023 Share Share Share Share In Cuba’s capital, Havana, a Bitcoin community has emerged from an economically antagonistic environment.“Satoshi didn’t create Bitcoin for Cubans, but it really

German government offloads its final Bitcoin holdings
The German government officially has zero BTC left after weeks of dumping its reserves onto the market, suppressing the price.

Matic, xDAI (STAKE) and Loopring (LRC) rally as Ethereum gas fees rise
The start of a new month has brought renewed fervor from the cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin (BTC) price steadily climbed from a low of $43,537 on Feb. 28 to a high of $49,200 during today's early trading hours. As traders get excited about positive moves in the market and look to re-enter positions, the increasing use…

Bitcoin bulls defend $23K amid warning bear market rally ‘alive and well’
Bitcoin (BTC) tested $23,000 as support on the Aug. 1 Wall Street open with key moving averages in focus. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView200-week moving average gets big attentionData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as bulls and bears battled for control amid a tight trading range.Bitcoin had inspired with its highest weekly…

China’s leadership in the Bitcoin mining industry will be challenged
If you talk about Bitcoin (BTC) mining, you have to talk about China. China has become a giant in the Bitcoin mining ecosystem with major mines and pools, quick, cheap labor and a majority control of the world’s hashing power. So, should you go set up a mining operation there? Do the pros outweigh the…