U.S. banks reported an alarming increase in unrealized losses and a growing list of institutions at risk of failure in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) data. The FDIC report highlights $ 517 billion in unrealized losses and identifies 63 banks as vulnerable, marking a …
Investment Firm Franklin Templeton: Base to Lead Ethereum L2 Sector, Powered by Socialfi
Franklin Templeton, a global investment behemoth, has praised the development and growth of Base, the Coinbase-incubated Ethereum L2. On social media, the company declared that Base had “hit a home run” due to its popularity with meme coins and socialfi applications, including the pioneering app in the space, Friend.tech. Franklin Templeton Praises Base’s Performance, Comments […]
Macquarie Bank to Go Cashless as the Banking Sector Shifts to Digital-Only in Australia
Macquarie Bank, one of the largest banks in Australia, will not allow its customers to deposit or withdraw cash or cheques from its office branches starting this month. The move comes as the bank goes cashless, and transitions to digital payments, stating these are “a safe, quick, and more convenient way to bank.” Macquarie Bank […]
Republic First Bank Fails, Triggers Minor Crypto Market Downturn Amid Banking Sector Concerns
The United States witnessed its first banking failure of 2024 with the closure of Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, creating ripples within the cryptocurrency community as Bitcoin, Ether, and various altcoins experienced slight price drops following the announcement. This event has spurred discussions among crypto enthusiasts and investors, with some seeing bank failures as a compelling […]
UBXS: Illuminating the RWA Category – a Leading Trend in the Crypto Sector
PRESS RELEASE. UBXS, the token of Bixos, a groundbreaking Real World Asset (RWA) project designed to revolutionize the crypto industry and bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem, has attracted attention with a 500% increase in the latest RWA frenzy, according to CMC data. This data indicates that UBXS crypto investors consider […]