An institutional investor survey conducted by digital asset bank Sygnum indicates a shift from skepticism to advocacy, “with over 80% now agreeing that crypto has an important role to play in the global financial industry,” said the bank’s digital asset research manager. “It’s now truly becoming a trusted gateway that is rapidly transforming the economic […]
Latam Insights: Volcano Bonds Target Q1 2024 Launch, Unblock Global $15 Million Bitcoin Flare Gas Bet
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Salvadoran Volcano Bonds might be launched in Q1 2024, Unblock Global raised $ 15 million for a flare gas mining project in Vaca Muerta, and Argentine President Javier Milei axes ministries …
S&P Global Ratings Introduces Stablecoin Stability Assessment Rankings
In a combination of both traditional and decentralized finance (defi) sectors, S&P Global Ratings has announced the launch of its stablecoin stability assessment. The latest tool aims to evaluate the ability of stablecoins to maintain their value relative to fiat currencies. New S&P Ratings System Grades Stablecoins S&P Global Ratings’ new assessment system grades …
Global Bitcoin Mining Community Launched by Mining Grid: Introducing the ‘Mining Race’ Platform
PRESS RELEASE. Mining Grid,The Blockchain technology-based startup, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its groundbreaking initiative, ‘Mining Race’. This innovative program is set to make waves in the mining community on a global scale. In recent days, Bitcoin’s hash rate, the measure of computing power needed for transaction verification and cryptocurrency generation through […]
Economist Steve Hanke Blasts Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman’s ‘Global Phenomenon’ Inflation Remark
Johns Hopkins University applied economics professor Steven Hanke has lambasted fellow economist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman’s claim that inflation is a “global phenomenon.” Paul Krugman suggested that progressive U.S. citizens can still be convinced that the Biden administration has done well with the economy. Krugman Accused of Spreading Disinformation Steve Hanke, a professor of […]