Texas House Advances Gold-Backed Digital Currency Bill – Economics Bitcoin News

Texas has taken its first steps in order to approve a bill that would issue a 100% gold-backed digital currency. If enacted as law, the bill, which is being discussed by a Texas House committee, would create an electronic system for users to transact and pay with this digital currency and would also allow them to execute redemptions for the gold specie, or coins, backing it. Texas House Committee Passes Gold-Backed Digital Currency Bill A Texas House committee has taken the first steps in the discussion of a bill that…

Saudi Arabia Joining BRICS Would Accelerate Chinese Yuan’s Use as Trading Currency, Says Professor – Economics Bitcoin News

Professor Ashok Swain of Uppsala University’s Department of Peace and Conflict Research says Saudi Arabia joining the BRICS economic bloc “would accelerate the bilateral trading being conducted using the yuan as the trading currency. ” How Saudi Arabia Joining BRICS Could Boost Use of Chinese Yuan Ashok Swain, a professor of peace and conflict research at Uppsala University in Sweden, told Al-Monitor last week that Saudi Arabia joining the BRICS economic bloc would accelerate the use of the Chinese yuan as a trading currency. Professor Swain is head of Uppsala University’s…

Fed Chair Warns of ‘Uncertain and Adverse’ Consequences of US Debt Default — ‘We’d Be in Uncharted Territory’ – Bitcoin News

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has warned of “highly uncertain and adverse” economic consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt obligations. “No one should assume that the Fed can protect the economy from the potential short and long-term effects of a failure to pay our bills on time,” he further cautioned. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Debt Default Warning Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned of the potential consequences of a U.S. debt default. “We’d be in uncharted territory and the consequences on the U.S. economy could be highly…

Crypto Miners Pay Kazakhstan $7 Million in Taxes Amid Uncertain Future for Sector – Mining Bitcoin News

The government of Kazakhstan has collected over $7 million in taxes this and last year from enterprises mining cryptocurrency in the country. The news comes amid growing regulatory pressure that is limiting the industry’s access to low-cost energy while increasing its tax burden. Miners Face Higher Expenses, More Challenges Under New Legislation Kazakhstan’s coffers have received 3.07 billion tenge (almost $6.9 million) in tax payments from entities involved in the minting of digital currencies in 2022, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance announced, quoted by local media…

US Banking Crisis Looms as ‘Credit Tightening’ Mentions Reach Record Highs on Company Calls – Economics Bitcoin News

Recent data reveals that while the banking industry in the U.S. is facing significant challenges, executives are mentioning “credit tightening” more frequently in earnings calls than during the 2008 financial crisis. Additionally, Google Trends data indicates a surge in search queries related to bank failures and crises. The findings suggest that the U.S. economy is experiencing a period of instability and uncertainty, prompting concerns among market observers. ‘Credit Tightening’ Mentions on Company Calls Highlight Concerns Over the Stability of the U.S. Banking Industry The U.S. economy is struggling with a…

Coinbase’s Arguments ‘a Surefire Loser’ and Possibly Criminal – Featured Bitcoin News

According to John Reed Stark, crypto exchange Coinbase’s assertions that its business activities were endorsed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it approved its initial public offering are “a surefire loser.” According to Stark, the SEC’s approval of Coinbase’s registration statement was done to ensure the latter had made “proper disclosures in their application.” SEC Not Constrained by Any Doctrine John Reed Stark, a former chief of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Internet Enforcement, has said the arguments that Coinbase’s business activities were…

Cryptoys Unveils Star Wars Digital Toys in New Line of Collectibles – Blockchain Bitcoin News

The crypto platform Cryptoys, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has announced the launch of Star Wars collectible digital toys featuring iconic characters Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. Cryptoys stated on Thursday that 15 digital action figures will be available to collect in total, and the initial Star Wars non-fungible token (NFT) drop will begin on May 24. Cryptoys to Drop Star Wars Digital Collectibles at the End of May On May 4, 2023, Cryptoys, the digital collectible platform crafted by the Miami startup Onchain Studios, announced a new line…

Meme Coin PEPE’s Market Cap Surpasses $1B with 896% Surge Over the Past Week – Altcoins Bitcoin News

As per the latest statistics recorded before the weekend, the meme token PEPE has witnessed a massive surge in value, following its recent listing on the crypto exchange Binance. In just seven days, the crypto asset has skyrocketed by 896% against the U.S. dollar, making it the third-largest meme token in terms of market valuation. Amid the price spike, PEPE’s market cap now exceeds the $1 billion mark. Green Frog Crypto Asset PEPE Makes Waves in Meme Economy Dominated by Dogs Dogecoin (DOGE) and shiba inu (SHIB) have a new…

VC Darling Crypto Sui Makes Waves With Market Debut, Price Sinks 37% From All-Time High – Altcoins Bitcoin News

A buzz has been generated around a new layer one (L1) proof-of-stake blockchain initiative named Sui, following the network’s mainnet debut on May 3, 2023. The native token SUI has been listed on various cryptocurrency exchanges, drawing attention to the project. On the same day the network launched, SUI peaked at $2.16 per unit, but has since dropped by 37% from its record high. Mysten Labs Launches Sui Mainnet, Draws Attention with Delegated PoS Blockchain and Move Programming Language As established cryptocurrencies continue to compete for dominance, a fresh wave…

U.S. Adds 253K Jobs in April, Topping Expectations for 180K; Bitcoin (BTC) price dips on the news

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