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Could a Digital Dollar Bolster the US Economy?

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Time Stamp: August 3, 2021 8:03 AM - Modified On: August 3, 2021 - Published By:
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Economies all around the world are facing roadblocks in the form of escalating national debts and threats of inflation, but a digital dollar may be a saving grace for the U.S.Sponsored Sponsored Macroeconomics expert and Soundwise founder, Natasha Che, has postulated why a Federal Reserve-issued digital USD token could change the fate of America. In a lengthy tweet on Aug 3, the author stated that the U.S.’s largest export is its currency, the dollar. It’s currently the biggest money network in the world, used for 40-50% of global trade settlement

Malaysia Launches Enforcement Action Against ‘Illegally Operating’ Binance

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Time Stamp: July 30, 2021 6:59 AM - Modified On: July 30, 2021 - Published By:
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In brief Malaysia's financial services regulator has taken enforcement action against Binance. The Securities Commission has said Binance is still operating illegally despite being listed on an alert list since July 2020. The Malaysia Securities Commission (SC) has today taken enforcement action against Binance for allegedly operating illegally in the country. The SC claims the crypto exchange is operating illegally as a Digital Asset Exchange, without the requisite registration requirements found in Sections 7(1) and 34(1) of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007.  “Accordingly, the SC has issued a public

A classic case of short-term loss, long-term gain for Bitcoin and the crypto-sector?

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Time Stamp: July 15, 2021 10:30 PM - Modified On: July 15, 2021 - Published By:
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Regulatory scrutiny has become an oft-visited issue in recent months, with countries all over the world stepping up their efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Several arguments have been made in favor of, as well as against these steps, with some calling it an effort by traditional institutions to curb what doesn’t fall under their purview while others have hypothesized about the possible growth that regulations can bring. Those in favor of regulations were joined by Bitmain founder and former CEO Jihan Wu recently after he told CNBC that he

2020: Ending on a High Note

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Time Stamp: December 31, 2020 3:23 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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I think we all can agree that Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry reaching all time highs seemingly every other day was something that we all needed as we leave 2020 in the past and look forward to what is coming in 2021. This was a year quite different than the rest and most certainly not one any of us could have anticipated. 2020 was challenging for most - many lost jobs, loved ones and more. However, it has been a year of growth and adaptation to this new norm as

Message by LEDGER’s CEO – Update on the July data breach. Despite the leak, your crypto assets are safe.

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Time Stamp: December 21, 2020 12:49 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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12/21/2020 | Blog posts, Security Dear Ledger clients, As you know, Ledger was targeted by a cyberattack that led to a data breach in July 2020. Yesterday, we were informed about the dump of the content of a Ledger customer database on Raidforum. We believe this to be the contents of our e-commerce database from June 2020. At the time of the incident, in July, we engaged an external security organisation to conduct a forensic review of the logs available. This review of the logs enabled us to confirm that

Will Ethereum’s Strong Weekly Close Be Enough to Propel It Higher?

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Time Stamp: August 17, 2020 4:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Ethereum has been hovering between $420 and $430 for the past few days, with the resistance found around $450 sparking a prolonged consolidation phase The cryptocurrency has been unable to extend its recent upwards momentum after facing a rejection at this level This has pointed to some underlying short-term weakness, although its long-term outlook remains incredibly bright Analysts are now noting that the token may be well-positioned to see significantly further upside after it sees a low-time-frame dip This potential strength comes after it closed its daily and weekly candle

Bitcoin is Poised to Push Towards $14,000 After Posting Bullish Weekly Close

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Time Stamp: August 17, 2020 2:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Bitcoin has continued consolidating within the upper-$11,000 region overnight This extended period of sideways trading has come about despite it facing multiple recent rejections at $12,000 Its inability to break above this level has so far not led it to see any notable near-term downside, with $11,700 becoming a strong level of support This support level was previously a crucial resistance that it was struggling to close above Yesterday marked the first daily – and weekly – close that the cryptocurrency had been able to post above this crucial level

Here’s the Level Bitcoin Traders Should Be Watching for the Weekly Close

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Time Stamp: August 16, 2020 6:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Bitcoin’s weekly candle close is coming up. It is set to take place in around two hours after this article’s publishing time. BTC is trading flat in the past 24 hours, having found support in the $11,800 region. Bitcoin traded at $12,000 on Saturday. The weekly candle close has long been an important event to watch for traders across the industry. Here’s the level that analysts are watching for Bitcoin to confirm their bullish bias moving forward. If BTC closes above the level in question, there are analysts eyeing a

Ethereum Faces a Critical Weekly Close as Bears Shatter Key Support

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Time Stamp: August 16, 2020 3:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Ethereum has been struggling to maintain its momentum ever since it peaked within the $440 region The cryptocurrency is now trading right around a crucial support level that bears were able to shatter overnight Bulls are now moving the reclaim the cryptocurrency’s position above this level Whether or not it can hold above this level as its weekly close fast approaches should provide investors with significant insight into its near-term outlook Analysts are noting that a firm close above this level could allow it to see a sharp and swift

Here’s How High One Trader Expects Bitcoin to Climb Before Forming a Top

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Time Stamp: August 16, 2020 12:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Bitcoin faced yet another $12,000 rejection yesterday that caused the cryptocurrency’s price to reel down towards $11,700 This level appears to have been established as support, as buyers ardently defended against any break below it It now appears that the crypto’s short-term technical outlook remains unchanged, as BTC is still consolidating within the upper-$11,000 region As for where it may go next, one analyst explained that he is looking towards $13,000 as a near-term target He does note that the visit to this level may mark a mid-term top for

Cryptocurrency News Roundup for August 14, 2020

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Time Stamp: August 14, 2020 4:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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In a polarising move that has drawn mixed reaction from the company’s user-base, cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX announced today that it’s making KYC verification mandatory on the platform. The noises surrounding the move are hardly surprising given that privacy and easy-registration were two of the primary factors that contributed to the exchange’s growing popularity. Some BitMEX users are, however, in favor of the decision as it may help the exchange improve its security and appeal to would-be customers. All said and done, the u-turn into a conventional exchange underlines the impact