Trouble is mounting at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as, in an unusual twist, its chairman Gary Gensler and four other commissioners are set to appear before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday, September 24. That fact is quite an event, if you take into account that For the first time in … Read more
At Polymarket, the leading prediction market platform in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, the trend has reversed and now most users are betting that the interest rate cut announced by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) this Wednesday would be greater than 0.5 points. As CriptoNoticias reported, at the beginning of the month 78% of betting participants anticipated … Read more
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is at a critical point. The decision on the adjustment of interest rates, scheduled for September 18, has sparked intense debate among economists. Neil Dutta, head of economics at Renaissance Macro, argues that a cut of just 25 basis points in interest rates could have adverse consequences. “Unless something changes, … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States recorded inflows of more than $12 million and have seen capital inflows for three consecutive days. The big news of the day is that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the world’s largest ETF, reported money coming in again after three weeksThe last time was on August … Read more
Key facts: Although inflation in August grew less than expected, the economy is “not out of danger.” The head of the largest US bank fears the country is sliding into stagflation. Jamie Dimon, CEO of US banking giant JPMorgan Chase, fears the “worst outcome” for America’s economic future beyond recession. The executive spoke about the … Read more
Key facts: Prediction markets offer an innovative approach to measuring public opinion. As interest in these platforms grows, so does the attention of regulators. As the US presidential election approaches, the emergence of decentralized prediction platforms is proving to be an unavoidable phenomenon. Their relevance is heightened in a context where traditional polls and “expert” … Read more
Key facts: Trump’s new platform could walk a tightrope, analyst warns The launch of his DeFi platform distances Trump from Bitcoin’s principles. Presidential candidate Donald Trump will launch a new cryptocurrency platform today called World Liberty Financial that will be controlled by his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. The Republican presidential candidate plans … Read more
Key facts: Markets are pricing in cuts like those in past recessions, the agency says. Analysts are predicting a rate cut of just 25 basis points. BlackRock Investment Institute has issued a note stating that the US Federal Reserve (FED) will not follow market expectations regarding interest rate cuts. Although markets are pricing in deep … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended its complaint against cryptocurrency exchange Binance by removing the phrase “crypto-asset securities.” “We apologize for any confusion this word may have caused,” agency officials said in a statement. a court file published on September 12. There he also announced that will use more cautious language in … Read more
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is advancing more and more rapidly in Argentina, Brazil and the rest of Latin America. In this context, industry representatives analyzed the possibilities offered by cryptocurrency networks to democratize real estate transactions up to percentages of football player transfers. During the Modular Summit 2024 Conference, held by the Ripio … Read more