Some participants of China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot program, specifically state workers paid in digital yuan (e-CNY), are quickly converting their digital currency to physical cash due to concerns over its utility and lack of incentives like interest on savings. Despite China’s advancement towards becoming a cashless society, the digital yuan faces skepticism […]
Grayscale Maintains Steady Revenue Despite Massive GBTC Outflows in Q1
Grayscale Investments maintained stable revenue in the first quarter despite substantial outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), its converted spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The firm reported $ 156 million in revenue, little change from the previous quarter, as stated in a shareholder letter from Digital Currency Group (DCG), its parent company. The …
Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue Surges 232% Despite Looming SEC Battle
Retail trading platform Robinhood has announced that its crypto revenue grew by 232% in the first quarter. Despite this success, Robinhood faces potential enforcement action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alleging that some of the cryptocurrencies offered on its platform are securities. Crypto Drives Robinhood’s Profitable Q1 Retail trading platform Robinhood Markets […]
Top AI Crypto Assets Rebound Despite Recent Month-Long Decline
According to the latest data, the top ten artificial intelligence (AI)-based crypto assets have experienced double-digit declines over the last 30 days. Despite the downward trend, nine out of the top ten saw a recovery this past week, recording gains ranging from 4% to 30% within seven days. AI Cryptos Rise After Suffering Heavy Monthly […]
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Records Modest Revenue Gain Despite 36% Decrease in Mined BTC
Riot Platforms Inc., an integrated bitcoin mining company, reported revenues exceeding $ 79.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. The revenue increase was slight, rising from $ 73.2 million to $ 79.3 million. Remarkably, this was achieved even as Riot Platforms experienced a 36% decrease in the number of bitcoins mined, …