A Third of Central Banks Cool on Launching CBDCs Over Regulatory Concerns
A central bank-focused think tank survey revealed that less than 20% of central banks are currently inclined to issue a CBDC.
Fhumulani Lukoto
Fhumulani Lukoto holds a Bachelors Degree in Journalism enabling her to become the writer she is today. Her passion for cryptocurrency and bitcoin started in 2021 when she began producing content in the space. A naturally inquisitive person, she dove head first into all things crypto to gain the huge wealth of knowledge she has today. Based out of Gauteng, South Africa, Fhumulani is a core member of the content team at Coin Insider.
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Solo Miner Strikes Gold: Wins Bitcoin Block Reward Worth $300K
Bitcoin climbed back above $98,000 after briefly dipping following US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs.
Saudi Arabia Partners with Tech Giants in $14.9B AI Expansion
Saudi Arabia has pledged $14.9 billion toward AI investments through global tech collaborations with companies.
UK Landfill Containing $768M Bitcoin Hard Drive Set to Close
A Welsh landfill site in Newport, where a hard drive allegedly holding 8,000 Bitcoin is buried, is set to close.
Austin University to Launch $5M Bitcoin Fund with 5-Year HODL Strategy
The university’s endowment fund plans to adopt a BTC holding strategy for at least five years, emphasising its long-term growth potential.
Kraken’s Jesse Powell Alleges Housing Discrimination Due to Crypto Involvement
Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell has filed a lawsuit for housing discrimination because of his connections to the cryptocurrency industry.
South Korean Elders Need Bitcoin, Ether ETFs, Finance Industry Chief Says
The head of the finance industry association has pledged to introduce a crypto ETF on the domestic exchange in 2025.
El Salvador Continues Bitcoin Accumulation, Adds 12 BTC to Its Reserve
El Salvador has increased its Bitcoin holdings again, bringing its total stockpile to 6,068 BTC, valued at over $554 million.
Cboe Global Markets to Introduce 24-Hour Trading for US Equities
As 24/7 on-chain trading continues to gain traction, traditional exchanges are looking to extend their trading hours.
Thailand SEC Plans to Launch Tokenised Securities Trading System
Thailand's SEC states that the platform will enable securities firms to trade digital tokens, leveraging their extensive investor networks.
Solana-Based Ridesharing App Teleport Shuts Down Due to Market Challenges
Teleport ceased operations eight months after its public launch due to insufficient market readiness for decentralised ridesharing.
El Salvador Rushes in New Bitcoin Law to Comply with IMF Deal
The legislation is said to reverse a prior requirement for businesses to accept Bitcoin as a payment method.