Marathon Digital urges US to adopt Bitcoin reserve in open letter

Marathon Digital Holdings issued an open letter urging the United States to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve.  The open letter outlined why Bitcoin (BTC) and its mining infrastructure are vital to maintaining economic and geopolitical stability in a shifting global financial landscape. The letter highlights Bitcoin’s finite supply, its decentralized nature, and its growing importance as a store of value and medium of exchange. Marathon compared Bitcoin to gold, arguing that while gold has historically served as a reserve asset, it is becoming less effective in the digital era due…

Iran’s Digital Rial Near Launch, Central Bank Signals Progress

Iran’s central bank signals the imminent launch of the digital rial, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to streamline payments and bolster international financial integration despite sanctions. Iran’s Central Bank Sends Clear Signals on the Digital Rial Breakthrough Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin discussed the digital rial, Iran’s central bank digital […] Source CryptoX Portal

Mastercard’s Token Network Connects with JPMorgan’s Digital Asset Network, Kinexys, for Blockchain-Based FX

“By bringing together the power and connectivity of Mastercard’s MTN with Kinexys Digital Payments, we are unlocking greater speed and settlement capabilities for the entire value chain. We are excited about this integration and the new use cases it will bring to life, leveraging the strengths and innovations of both organizations,” said Raj Dhamodharan, executive vice president, Blockchain and Digital Assets at Mastercard in a statement. Source

Digital Currency Group’s Barry Silbert Bets Big on AI Blockchain Bittensor

“If you ask five people: ‘What is Bittensor?’ You will get five different answers,” Silbert, a cryptocurrency OG investor and evangelist, said in an interview. “If you remember early bitcoin, some people would say it’s money, some people would say it’s gold. Some people would say it’s this blockchain […] The way that I look at Bittensor is as the World Wide Web of AI.” Source

DIGITAL NEWS PLATFORM MONIIFY TO DELIVER BUSINESS AND FINANCE CONTENT FOR MILLENNIALS AND GEN-Z IN EMERGING MARKETS

Founded by serial entrepreneur Naguib Sawiris, MONIIFY aims to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors to make smarter money moves by providing insights and analysis on high-potential regions and sectors, including tech, AI, cryptocurrency, and energy. DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MONIIFY (moniify.com), a digital news platform for Zillennials, founded by businessman and entrepreneur Naguib Sawiris, will launch on November 26, 2024. Set to become the go-to platform for entrepreneurs, investors and professionals hungry for knowledge, wealth, and financial freedom in the world’s fastest-growing economies, MONIIFY will provide…

Coinshares: Digital Asset Market Hits Unprecedented $138 Billion in Managed Funds

Coinshares reported that digital asset inflows reached $2.2 billion last week, pushing year-to-date inflows to a record $33.5 billion. Crypto Boom: Bitcoin Leads $2.2 Billion Weekly Inflows, Ethereum Surges Back The latest exchange-traded product (ETP) surge was analyzed in the latest report led by James Butterfill, Coinshares’ head of research. The data from the digital […] Source CryptoX Portal

Russia’s Massive Leap: Digital Financial Market Eyes Trillion-Ruble Milestone

Russia’s issuance of digital financial assets could reach 10 trillion rubles (approximately $101.36 billion) by 2026, according to Sberbank Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov. Speaking in Moscow, Popov noted that the current market volume for digital financial assets in Russia has already surpassed half a trillion rubles in 2024, reflecting significant growth. He projected that this […] Source CryptoX Portal