Day: October 17, 2023

A U.S. CBDC May Pose ‘Significant Risk,’ Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Says

“We have seen a range of arguments in the public debate about issuing a CBDC, including addressing frictions within the payment system, promoting financial inclusion, and providing the public with access to safe central bank money,” said Bowman, one of seven members of the Federal Reserve Board that oversees U.S. payments systems and banking. “I have yet to see a compelling argument that a U.S. CBDC could solve any of these problems more effectively or efficiently than alternatives, or with fewer downside risks for consumers and for the economy.” Source

Ripple Job Posting Sparks IPO Rumors, Will XRP Price Finally Cross $100?

The Ripple Initial Public Offering (IPO) rumors continue to wax stronger as many expect that the event will push the XRP price upward. Back then, it was mostly just rumors and speculation, but the XRP community has gotten their hands on a Ripple job listing that suggests there might be some truth to the IPO rumors. Ripple Is Looking For A Shareholder Communications Manager In a listing that was shared by multiple influencers in the XRP community, Ripple looks to be on the hunt for a Shareholder Communications Senior Manager.…

7 crypto leaders share tips to help Web3 companies prep for tax season

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No company looks forward to tax season, but for Web3 businesses, preparing can be particularly difficult. Global operations subject Web3 businesses to a variety of tax regulations and compliance requirements, and many regions lack regulatory clarity. Different digital tokens may have different tax statuses, making correct classification and reporting a tremendous challenge. The complexity is further increased by having to keep meticulous records of various cryptocurrency transactions, dealing with crypto-to-crypto swaps and managing market volatility. Further, the incorporation of blockchain and cryptocurrency data into accounting systems presents additional technological obstacles…

Immutable delays $67M token vesting by another year

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Immutable, an Ethereum layer-2 nonfungible token (NFT) scaling solution, will delay the vesting of 125 million IMX in token rewards, worth $67 million at the time of publication, to July 2024. According to an Oct. 17 announcement by Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson, the move is intended to enhance Immutable’s long-term sustainability. “At a minimum, when we finally do decide to let these tokens unlock – they will be done on linear monthly vesting schedule over time, instead of a cliff,” said Ferguson. The blockchain executive also revealed there are over 200…

Bitcoin goes up, altcoins go down: analyst explains

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The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has surged over the past day, increasing its price by nearly 10% to over $19,500. Meanwhile, most major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) have continued their downward trajectory. According to crypto analyst Jason Pizzino, this divergence between Bitcoin and altcoins is expected in the current market cycle. In his latest YouTube video, Pizzino explains why Bitcoin’s price increase does not necessarily signal a broad recovery for the crypto market yet. The analyst notes that while Bitcoin successfully tested a key resistance level around $19,400, it needs…