‘Digital Currencies Appear Inevitable’ – Featured Bitcoin News

Bank of America says “digital currencies appear inevitable,” adding that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins are “a natural evolution of today’s monetary and payment systems.” The bank expects “private sector beneficiaries to emerge in all phases of CBDC implementation.” Bank of America on Future of Money and Payments Bank of America (BOA)’s global research team published a report on global cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) earlier this week. The bank wrote: Digital currencies appear inevitable. We view distributed ledgers and digital currencies, such as…

Binance Charity to provide over 30K Web3 scholarships in 2023

The philanthropic arm of Binance — Binance Charity — is set to fund 30,655 scholarships to students keen on forging out a career in Web3 in 2023. The Binance Charity Scholar Program (BCSP) will provide free Web3 education and training courses which will enable tech-savvy students to upskill without having to leap-frog any unnecessary financial barriers, Binance Charity explained, in a January 20 blog post: “We recognize that digital education and skills development can be out of reach for many, resulting in a blockchain industry that lacks diversity and talent.…

Jim Cramer Thanks SEC Chairman for Standing up to ‘Crypto Bullies’ Seeking Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval – Regulation Bitcoin News

The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has thanked Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler for standing up to the “crypto bullies” who want the regulator to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Cramer has repeatedly warned about the SEC cracking down on uncompliant crypto firms, urging investors to get out of the asset class now. Jim Cramer Praises SEC Chairman Gary Gensler The host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, Jim Cramer, has thanked the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, for…

Solana Keeps Radiance Bears Could Dampen Mood This Level

In recent times, the Solana price has witnessed a considerable upward push, which made the coin breach important resistance levels. Over the last 24 hours, SOL has rallied close to 20%, and in a week’s time, the altcoin has appreciated close to 40%. As Bitcoin’s price has remained above $20,000, most altcoins have shown positive price momentum on their respective charts. If Bitcoin continues to climb higher, then short-term bullish momentum will prevail across the market. The technical outlook of Solana has pointed towards the bulls, but the chart also…

Morgan Stanley CEO Says Inflation Has Peaked and China Has Made a Major Pivot – Economics Bitcoin News

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman says two changes have happened recently that “really matter” to the economy. The executive explained that inflation has clearly peaked and China has made a “major, major pivot” economically. Morgan Stanley’s CEO on U.S. Economy and Inflation The chairman and CEO of global investment bank Morgan Stanley, James Gorman, discussed the U.S. economy and China’s relationship with the U.S. in an interview with CNBC Thursday in Davos, Switzerland. “Two things have changed recently that really matter,” he began, noting that the first concerns inflation while…

Bitcoin is at Risk from DCG’s Incompetence

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Today I’m going to talk about Digital Currency Group (DCG)’s incompentence and why it’s collapse puts Bitcoin at a huge risk of … ▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Youtube version

Binance’s SWIFT banking partner set to ban USD transfers below $100K

Binance has informed its retail customer base of a potential incoming service disruption that may halt on and off-ramp bank payment transfers. The service disruption will impact users of U.S Dollar-held bank accounts that are looking to buy or sell cryptocurrencies for less than $100,000 via the SWIFT payment system. The disruption will take effect on February 1. Binance announced the news to its “Binancians” by email on January 21, stressing that they’re now “actively seeking” a new SWIFT (USD) partner to avoid service disruptions for future bank payment transfers.…