Cardano ended a two-day losing streak on Monday, as the token moved closer to a two-month high to start the week. Cryptocurrency markets were mostly lower in today’s session, with the global market cap down 0.36% as of writing. Bitcoin cash also climbed, hitting a ten-day high. Cardano (ADA) Cardano (ADA) snapped a two-day losing streak to start the week, despite the global market cap mostly consolidating on Monday. Following a low of $0.3729 on Sunday, ADA/USD surged to an intraday high of $0.4035 earlier in today’s session. Today’s move…
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Elizabeth Warren Explains Her ‘Anti-Crypto Army’ Stance; Waves of Democrats Oppose Her Bitcoin Criticism – Bitcoin News
Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic senator from Massachusetts, has recently launched a political campaign against cryptocurrencies as she seeks a third term in office in 2024. In a recent interview on “Meet the Press Reports” with NBC’s Chuck Todd, Warren likened buying bitcoin to “buying air.” Despite her stated distrust of banks, Warren told the show host that as far as central bank digital currency (CBDC) is concerned, she thinks “it’s time for us to move in that direction.” Warren Compares Buying Bitcoin to ‘Buying Air,’ Says It’s Time to Move…
BTC Consolidates Above $28,000 on Monday – Market Updates Bitcoin News
Bitcoin started the week consolidating above the $28,000 level, as markets prepare for a big week of U.S. economic data. The headline will be this Friday’s nonfarm payrolls, which are expected to fall to 238,000 jobs. Ethereum remains above $1,800 as of writing. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) started the week consolidating around the $28,000 level, as volatility in crypto markets remained high. Following a low of $27,607.67 earlier in today’s session, BTC/USD rose to a peak at $28,475.62 as the day progressed. The move saw bitcoin move closer to a recent…
Worldcoin Launches World ID, an AI Resistant, Iris Dependant ID Protocol – Blockchain Bitcoin News
Worldcoin, a project co-founded by Sam Altman, who is also a co-founder of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Openai, announced the launch of World ID, a digital proof of personhood ID protocol. The protocol allows for an AI-resistant verification of humanness online, using a device called the orb to scan the iris of each person for verification. Worldcoin Launches Iris-Based World ID Humannness Verification System To Counter AI Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency token project that was co-founded by Sam Altman, co-founder of Openai, has launched World ID, an AI-resistant protocol that will…
India to Facilitate International Settlements in Rupees to Reduce Dependence on the US Dollar – Economics Bitcoin News
The government of India has announced that it will facilitate the settlement of international transactions using its national currency, the rupee. As part of its foreign trading policy framework implemented on April 1, the country introduced this measure to facilitate payments for countries experiencing a U.S. dollar crush. India to Offer Rupee-Based Settlement Options for International Commerce India’s government is introducing new settlement methods apart from the U.S. dollar for international commerce. The new foreign trade policy guidance, which was implemented on April 1, includes a new option of settling…
ChatGPT and AI must pay for the news it consumes: News Corp Australia CEO
The creators of artificial intelligence (AI) fuelled applications should pay for the news and content being used to improve their products according to the CEO of News Corp Australia. In an April 2 editorial in The Australian, Michael Miller called for “creators of original journalism and content” to avoid the past mistakes that “decimated their industries” which he claimed allowed tech companies to profit from using their stories and information without compensation. Chatbots are software that ingests news, data and other information to produce responses to queries that mimic written…
Household Crypto Holdings Included in Bank of Russia’s Consumer Finance Survey – Finance Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of Russia has added crypto asset holdings of households to its survey of consumer finances. The statistics reveal that Russian families keep more money in cryptocurrency wallets than in gold investment accounts or mutual funds. Russia’s Central Bank Evaluates Cryptocurrency Holdings of Russian Households The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR) has published estimates about the digital assets held by the population in the newest edition of its report on household finances. The survey is conducted once every two years since 2013 and the latest results…
‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini Warns of Looming Banking Crisis and Trilemma for Central Banks – Economics Bitcoin News
Economist Nouriel Roubini has shared his opinion about bank problems in the United States in a recently published opinion editorial. In the article, Roubini insists that “most U.S. banks are technically near insolvency, and hundreds are already fully insolvent.” Roubini: ‘Liquidity Support Cannot Prevent This Systemic Doom Loop’ The renowned economist Nouriel Roubini, also known as “Dr. Doom,” shared an opinion editorial on April 1 via MarketWatch. The article discusses turmoil in the U.S. banking sector, and Roubini highlights how banks in America carry unrealized losses on securities amounting to…
BLUR Token Plummets Over 28% in March, Despite Blur’s Dominance in NFT Sales Market – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
While the non-fungible token marketplace Blur has captured a significant amount of the market share in terms of NFT sales, the market’s native token, BLUR, lost more than 28% in value last month. At present, BLUR tokens are down more than 88% since the crypto asset’s all-time high recorded on February 14, 2023. Blur’s Native Token Slides 28% Against the Greenback in 30 Days The NFT marketplace Blur has captured a majority of the NFT sales over the past month, according to metrics from dappradar.com. Additionally, according to data from…
Saudi Arabia and OPEC Reveal Surprise Oil Production Cut; White House Insists Cuts Aren’t Advisable Right Now – Economics Bitcoin News
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia and several major oil producers announced their plan to cut oil production by 1.15 million barrels per day, starting in May and continuing until the end of 2023. According to the Saudi Energy Ministry, the move was coordinated with some members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC members as a “precautionary measure” to stabilize the oil market. Geopolitical Implications: The Move to Cut Oil Production Comes Amid Shifting Alliances and Tensions Between Major Players This weekend, Saudi Arabia and several major…