Month: February 2023

Bank of England thinks digital pound can co-exist with private stablecoins

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The United Kingdom is a step closer to launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) after releasing a consultation paper explaining the proposed digital pound, which the public has nicknamed “Britcoin.” The 116-page consultation paper was jointly released on Feb. 7 by the Bank of England (BoE) and His Majesty’s Treasury. A technology working paper was also released delving into the technical and economic design considerations. Despite the rise of privately-issued stablecoins in recent years, the paper said CBDCs such as the digital pound can co-exist in what they expect…

Unpacking India’s CBDC Pilots as Country Prepares for Digital Rupee

India launched two CBDC pilots last year. The first, a wholesale CBDC effort (CBDC-W), began on Nov. 1 with the participation of nine banks. The other, a retail CBDC (CBDC-R) pilot, launched on Dec. 1 in four cities – Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. Initially, four banks, including the State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and IDFC First Bank participated. Source CBDCCountryDigitalIndiasPilotsPreparesRupeeUnpacking CryptoX Portal

Nokia uses the metaverse to connect remote breweries, train aircraft techs

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From beer breweries on opposite ends of the globe to aircraft technicians in isolated airports, telecoms infrastructure firm Nokia has been looking for ways to use the metaverse to aid remotely-located workers. Nokia, who many remember as a manufacturer of consumer mobile devices, has since pivoted into developing technology and equipment that “delivers the internet.” Robert Joyce, CTO of Nokia Oceania told Cointelegraph that part of those plans also includes delivering the Metaverse. “Nokia set up two labs last year to really look at the Metaverse and the technologies that…

Bank of America Is Preparing for Possible US Debt Default, Says CEO Brian Moynihan – Economics Bitcoin News

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Bank of America is preparing for a possible U.S. debt default, says CEO Brian Moynihan. He is not a fan of eliminating the debt ceiling altogether as some lawmakers have proposed. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says “every responsible member of Congress must agree to raise the debt ceiling.” Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on Possible US Debt Default The CEO of Bank of America, Brian Moynihan, talked about the prospect of the U.S. defaulting on its debt in an interview with CNN Monday as Congress is in conflict…

SBF’s lawyers move to block release of bail guarantors’ identities

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The names of two guarantors who signed off on part of Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bail bond will continue to remain a secret for now. A judge has also rejected an agreement that would have permitted Bankman-Fried to use certain messaging apps. Bankman Fried’s lawyers filed an appeal to block the release of the guarantors’ names last-minute on Feb. 7. The appeal did not contain further arguments against the disclosure but it will prevent the order from being enforced until Feb. 14 to allow for an application for a further…

Bitcoin BTC Price Flirts With $23.4K as Jerome Powell Repeats Comment About Waning Inflation; Market Weighs DCG-Genesis Deal With Creditors

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Perhaps a fair question is, does the VC world want another Alameda? Although the firm closed 38 deals it wasn’t the biggest investor. That goes to Coinbase Ventures, as Pitchbook puts their deal count at 121. Despite this, Coinbase Ventures just doesn’t have the same profile as Alameda had. Its management team, for example, is lesser-known than Alameda’s high-profile executives. Original

Alleged Crypto Money Launderer Tied to Ransomware Attacks Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge

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Investment Manager Predicts Gold Could Hit $3,000 This Year – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Investment management and advisory firm Goehring & Rozencwajg expects gold to hit record highs this year. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see a $3,000 price this year,” said an executive of the firm. “It’s time for people to want to be bullish on gold.” Gold Heading for ‘Record Highs’ This Year Investment firm Goehring & Rozencwajg’s managing partner, Leigh Goehring, shared his outlook for gold in an interview with Kitco News last week. Goehring has 32 years of investing experience specializing in natural resource investments. He co-manages the Goehring &…