Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly seeking to disrupt the $ 3 trillion crypto derivatives market by pushing to have its BUIDL token accepted as collateral. Discussions are ongoing with major exchanges like Binance and Deribit. The token’s interest-paying structure could appeal to institutional investors seeking alternative collateral options in the growing …
China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been conducted in 17 different areas, accumulating a total transaction value of […]
According to the latest stats, bitcoin (BTC) has taken a 2.5% dip against the U.S. dollar in the last 24 hours and is down 5.8% over the past week. The top cryptocurrency hit an intraday low of $ 55,602 per coin, and by Wednesday morning just before 11 a.m. EDT, it was just skimming …
Former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in cryptocurrency, suggesting that the government could pay off its $ 35 trillion national debt with bitcoin. He described crypto as “a different form of currency” that is already “prominent” and “massive,” stating that “it’s going to end up benefiting the country.” …
The U.S. national debt has exceeded $ 35 trillion, highlighting the country’s severe fiscal challenges as debates over taxes and spending continue. The Congressional Budget Office forecasts the debt could surpass $ 56 trillion by 2034, driven by rising expenditures and interest costs outpacing tax revenues. High interest rates, unexpected pandemic-related program costs, …