Peter Krauth, a silver market analyst and author of “The Great Silver Bull,” has predicted an upcoming silver shortage produced by the increased demand for the precious metal for different applications. Krauth states that demand for silver has outpaced supply, and there are probably 12 to 24 months of silver available before inventories run out. […]
Bitcoin Premium in South Korea Increases, Reflecting Strong Local Demand
After falling below $ 70,000, bitcoin has stabilized above the $ 69,000 mark. In contrast, South Korea has seen a notable rise in the premium for bitcoin. South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Rebounds After Hitting Recent Low Recently, bitcoin (BTC) saw its infamous premium in South Korea drop below 1% after nearly hitting 10% …
Nigeria Increases Capital Requirements for Currency Dealers Nearly Sixtyfold to $1.4 Million
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the capital requirements for national bureau de change operators from approximately $ 24,000 to $ 1.4 million. The central bank has given operators a six-month period to comply and they must apply for new licenses. The bank’s director for risk management stated that street trading of …
Bitcoin Halving, Runes Proliferation Results in Historic Fee Increases, Crypto Community Reacts
Following the Bitcoin halving event, onchain fees climbed to over $ 240 per transaction just an hour later, and as of now, a high-priority transfer costs between $ 52 and $ 78 per transaction at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday. The increasing fees have prompted a flood of comments from individuals …
Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Increases as Central Bank Intensifies Foreign Exchange Controls
In the first month of 2024, Nigeria’s headline inflation rose from nearly one percent to 29.9%. However, on a year-on-year basis, the January 2024 headline inflation rate was 8.08 percentage points higher than the January 2023 rate. Many commentators identify foreign exchange shortages as the root cause of the naira’s poor performance against major currencies. […]