News with the tag "countries"

In a statement that has sparked considerable debate within the digital asset community, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari recently shared his candid views on the relevance of cryptocurrencies in advanced economies. His remarks, initially reported by First Squawk on X, suggest a deep skepticism...

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22 Countries Join Second Cohort of European Blockchain Sandbox Initiative The European Blockchain Sandbox Initiative (EBSI) is gaining momentum, with 41 regulatory authorities from 22 countries now part of its second cohort. This initiative, supported by the European Commission, aims to provide a co...

The European Central Bank’s plans to launch the digital euro are being resisted by many people in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, and Slovakia. The concern is that a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will leave them dangerously dependent on technology. They also worry that a CBDC would intrude on ...

Ray Youssef, the former Paxful CEO, has commented on the negative impact of high transaction fees on bitcoin adoption in emerging markets. Youssef stated on social media that the recent developments in the bitcoin fee market have pushed users to alternatives such as USDT on the Tron blockchain over ...

According to a senior EU official, European Union countries are facing significant challenges as budget cuts have weakened crucial layers of government responsible for facilitating the transition to a greener and more digital economy. Elisa Ferreira, the European commissioner for cohesion and reform...

El Salvador has been buying one bitcoin a day since 2022, according to President Nayib Bukele, who confirmed that his country’s “1 bitcoin a day program” will continue until the cryptocurrency “becomes unaffordable with fiat currencies.” The bitcoins acquired from El Salvador’s daily purchases are a...

El Salvador has transferred “a big chunk” of its bitcoin holdings to a cold wallet, President Nayib Bukele has announced. “You can call it our first bitcoin piggy bank,” he said. As of writing, the wallet’s balance totals approximately 5,690 bitcoins. El Salvador Establishes Its First ‘Bitcoin Piggy...

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has indicated that his country’s bitcoin holdings may exceed public estimates. He revealed that El Salvador has been generating bitcoin-related revenue from various sources in addition to the capital gains from bitcoin purchased since its legalization as a legal...

Bitcoin hits new all-time high prices in more than 30 countries just before the next supply shock. Bitcoin has been on an upward trajectory over the past few weeks, hitting The post Bitcoin Hits All-time High Prices in Over 30 Countries appeared first on BitcoinWorld .