Norges Bank of Norway will make its final decision on introducing a CBDC by 2025. The deadline for the government task force to submit a report is on Nov 15.

Cryptocurrency remains a low priority for male voters across all age groups, according to a new survey. What Happened: The survey, conducted by Blueprint, shows that despite the rise of digital assets in financial markets, men aged 18-29 place far greater emphasis on traditional issues like inflation, jobs, the economy, corruption and crime, leaving cryptocurrency as one of the three least important concerns for these voters.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) have issued reports on tokenization ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting scheduled for October 23-24.

Vietnam's government launched its National Blockchain Strategy, targeting legal frameworks, infrastructure, and innovation to boost its blockchain ecosystem by 2030.

The U.S. central bank would be conflicted, because stablecoins compete with the Fed's payments infrastructure and with potential CBDCs.

According to reports by Bloomberg and Reuters, the Nigerian government has dropped money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings Ltd., who had been detained since February.

A Chinese trader helped the North Korea-linked hacker Lazarus Group launder millions of dollars' worth of stolen cryptocurrencies. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed in a post on X on Oct.

A well-balanced portfolio that includes cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or ether has the potential to offer superior returns and a higher Sharpe ratio compared to traditional portfolios made up solely of equities, bonds, or other assets, says Timothy Burgess.

TL;DR The Bitcoin price has briefly surpassed $69,000, approaching the all-time high of $73,000. Most short-term holders are in unrealized profits, which improves market sentiment. Activity in futures markets has reached a new all-time high in open interest. The Bitcoin market has shown encouraging signs in recent weeks, with the price briefly reaching $69,000.

Tokenizing U.S. Treasuries and using them as collateral in crypto markets presents a significant opportunity to merge the best aspects of traditional finance with the innovation of DeFi, says Carlos Domingo.

Bitcoin developer Peter Todd recently told tech outlet Wired.com that he was concerned about being potentially harassed by "crazy people" after a much-talked-about HBO documentary identified him as Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of the original cryptocurrency.

With only 13 days remaining for the U.S. Presidential elections, the Political meme category has recorded a significant increase in the buying and selling pressure. Moreover, the uncertainty is heading toward a new high as investors are paying more attention to the election.

Crypto is involved in the US election cycle like never before with backers directing more money to support their industry than any other single-issue interest group. Leading the way is the super PAC, Fairshake, which backs Republicans and Democrats as long as they back crypto, and attack members of both parties who don't.

Bears appear to be returning to the crypto market, and the sentiment is slightly shifting toward the negative side. The market experienced a massive liquidation wave, resulting in almost $138 million being wiped out in the last 24 hours.

Fat finger errors prove that crypto is still vulnerable to simple human mistakes.

The Binance executive has seen the case against him from the Nigerian government dropped.

After more than a year of hype and expectation, layer-2 network Scroll's governance token launch is beginning to fall short of expectations after being plagued by token allocation issues.

The UK's stablecoin regulation could enhance financial stability and innovation, positioning the nation as a leader in digital finance. The post UK will soon introduce laws to regulate stablecoin, says Circle's head of policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan's FSA is cautious while the U.S. and Hong Kong embrace spot crypto ETFs. Crypto gains face tax rates of up to 55%, while ETF gains are taxed at 20%.

Nigeria has dropped money laundering charges against Binance exec. Gambaryan will seek medical treatment abroad after being detained since February.

TL;DR Vitalik Buterin introduces “The Verge,” a phase aimed at decentralizing node validation in Ethereum, making it accessible to all users. With the adoption of Verkle Trees, hardware and storage requirements will be reduced, facilitating validation without a minimum token balance.

Central, Northern, and Western Europe made up 22% of global crypto volume between July 2023 and June this year, according to Chainalysis. Central, Northern, and Western Europe has emerged as the second-largest crypto economy globally, receiving $987.

QCP Capital's latest market update highlights the influence of the upcoming U.S. elections on financial markets, with a particular focus on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC). Analysts predict increased volatility as the elections near, with potential outcomes shaping investor sentiment and price movements. QCP Analysts Link U.S.

The FSB said risks from global finance's exploration of tokenization are low because the technology has failed to be adopted at scale.

Variational, a crypto derivatives trading protocol built on Arbitrum, has raised $10.3 million in a seed funding round.

Crypto PAC Fairshake plans to spend over $40 million in the final weeks of the 2024 U.S. elections.

While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK's unclear crypto regulations.

As Bitcoin (BTC) languishes, the Total Crypto Market Cap has recently been rejected from the important $2.3 trillion level. Is this the beginning of a full-out rejection, or is this just a small bump in the road for crypto before it definitively breaks out of a seven month bull flag?

The North Korean cybercrime group is credited with some of the biggest crypto hacks, including the $600 million Ronin bridge exploit.

Emerging developments in AI could provide the breakthrough that has been missing for cryptocurrencies.

New data indicates that the blockchain gaming market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars by 2030, driven by a robust annual increase.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.

The UK is expected to introduce laws regulating stablecoins within a few months, according to a spokesperson from Circle.

Tomarket, a leading player in the Telegram gaming ecosystem, crossed a major milestone as its user base rose to over 40 million.

Vietnam is setting things in motion to become a blockchain leader in Southeast Asia. The Deputy Prime Minister of the country Ho Duc Phoc recently approved the National Blockchain Strategy. It lays out an ambitious plan that stretches to 2030. The strategy includes boosting research, education and infrastructure around blockchain technology.

A Nigerian court ordered the release of Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan due to health concerns.

Nigerian authorities have dropped charges against Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance, citing his ill health as the reason for discontinuing the case. Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S.

Like any financial market, the path to forex and cryptocurrency success still begins with dedicating time to understand the unique attributes of each.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant downturn after recently reaching a three-month peak. In a surprising twist, the global market cap has dropped by 2.2%, bringing it down to approximately $2.34 trillion.

After months of international lobbying, the Nigerian government has ostensibly dropped all money laundering charges for Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who has been held in custody for the larger part of 2024.

Crypto ETFs have brought a fresh wave of rally in the crypto market after a long stagnation globally, but Japan is not willing to approve them at this moment.

Blockchain is seen as one of the key technologies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is changing how the world works. The Deputy Prime Minister recently approved this plan, which aims to make Vietnam a leader in blockchain technology by 2030.

The Nigerian government has officially withdrawn all money laundering charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who had been held in detention since April. What Happened: The decision was revealed by a lawyer representing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a Federal High Court hearing in Abuja on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.

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Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently expressed harsh criticism towards Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of MicroStrategy. The tensions between the two protagonists of the cryptocurrency world erupted after Saylor suggested that Bitcoin users should rely on large banks to safeguard their funds.

Circle's policy head Dante Disparte believes the UK is only months away from rolling out stablecoin regulations.

Western Europe sees a surge in stablecoin adoption, accounting for nearly half of all crypto inflows. The UK drives growth in merchant services, highlighting the region's evolving crypto landscape.