RBI Report Highlights India’s Central Bank Digital Currency Development

August 21, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), published its August bulletin on Monday. The report discusses several aspects of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its implications. The RBI is actively involved in developing CBDC initiatives to enhance cross-border payments, improve financial inclusion, and mitigate risks posed by private digital instruments. The RBI’s […]

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Privacy Fears Undermine Support for Digital Euro in Germany

August 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Skepticism about the digital euro is strong in Germany, especially among older citizens who prioritize privacy and security in financial transactions. Many Germans remain resistant to the idea of a digital currency, with about half unable to imagine using it. Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has called cash “sacred” in Germany, reflecting deep-rooted concerns about losing […]

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Remembering Hal Finney’s Vision: The 20th Anniversary of Reusable Proofs of Work

August 17, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hal Finney’s introduction of Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW), a groundbreaking concept that paved the way for today’s digital currencies. Finney’s visionary work continues to echo throughout the cryptocurrency community, underscoring his deep insight into the development of digital cash systems. From RPOW to Bitcoin Hal Finney was […]

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New DeFi protocol Nudge aims to unlock hidden value in users’ wallets

August 15, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Nudge seeks to unleash a new DeFi primitive called Re: allocation Value.

Nudge is launching a new decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol on Ethereum designed to unlock the economic value hidden in users’ wallets, it told Cointelegraph on Aug. 15.

It aims to create a two-sided marketplace where Web3 protocols pay users incentives — or “Nudges” — to redirect onchain assets, liquidity and engagement.

Nudge will unleash a new DeFi primitive called “Re: allocation Value” that represents the economic value of users’ onchain activities, according to the company.

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Putin Signs Law to Regulate Crypto Mining in Russia

August 10, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations, limiting participation from entities associated with electricity and prohibiting the promotion of cryptocurrencies. It also allows the circulation of mined cryptocurrency […]

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Elixir’s Yield-Bearing DEUSD Stablecoin Sees 12,071% Growth in 24 Hours

August 8, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Yield-bearing stablecoins are gaining traction, with the modular DPoS network Elixir recently introducing a new stablecoin, DEUSD, that offers holders the opportunity to earn returns from the crypto asset. Since Aug. 7, DEUSD’s market value has grown from $952,443 to $115.92 million. Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Continue to Rise In the midst of the rising popularity of […]

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Following the Crypto Downturn, Market Observers Predict a 2020-Style Comeback

August 6, 2024 Bitcoin.com

2020-style comeback

Over the past 24 hours, as market values have declined significantly, many observers have begun discussing the current crypto market cycle and the potential for digital currency prices to recover. Data indicates that hundreds of billions of dollars have exited the crypto economy, but some believe a rebound similar to 2020 could still occur. Onlookers […]

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Several 2017 Wallets Reactivate in August: $28.2 Million in Bitcoin on the Move

August 4, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Several 2017 Wallets Reactivate in August: .2 Million in Bitcoin on the Move

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In July, numerous dormant bitcoin wallets, established in 2017, showed substantial activity. This trend continues into August, with 467.63 BTC spent so far, amounting to approximately $28.2 million. Millions on the Move: What’s Behind the Reawakening of 2017 Bitcoin Wallets? Last month, sleeping bitcoin wallets from 2017 moved about 1,636.94 BTC through 23 distinct transactions. […]

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76 Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Activated in July, Unlocking $424M

August 1, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Throughout July, bitcoin has climbed 2.5% against the U.S. dollar, despite a midweek dip to $64,350 per coin. This month has been marked by notable events, including movements by Mt Gox and the U.S. government transferring billions. Additionally, 76 transactions from dormant bitcoin wallets, created between 2010 and 2017, spent 6,536.17 BTC, amounting to $424 […]

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Bitcoin Network Faces Toughest Mining Difficulty Increase Since 2022

July 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Bitcoin network has recently experienced its most significant difficulty adjustment since October 2022, with a 10.5% increase driving the metric to a record 90.67 trillion. This heightened challenge, combined with falling bitcoin prices, is intensifying the strain on miners. Miners Struggle as Bitcoin Difficulty Reaches New Peak On Wednesday, at block height 854,784, Bitcoin’s […]

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