On December 12, crypto advocates celebrated the fact that 90% of the 21 million bitcoins that will ever exist have been mined into circulation. Currently, Bitcoin’s inflation rate per annum is around 1.88%, which is lower than the central banks’ traditional 2% target reference. Furthermore, in 875 days, the network’s inflation rate is expected to…
OKEx Blockdream Ventures Partners With WAX
OKEx Blockdream Ventures Bets on the WAX Ecosystem with WAXP Token Purchase (Miami, FL) December 13, 2021 一 The Worldwide Asset eXchange (WAX) announced today that OKEx Blockdream Ventures are placing a bet on the WAX Blockchain Ecosystem, purchasing a significant position in WAXP tokens with the exact token quantity undisclosed. WAX is the most…
Nigerian Experts: CBDC Still Unattractive to Users Despite Claim of ‘Excellent’ Adoption Rate
Nigerian blockchain and cryptocurrency experts have suggested that many prospective users will only consider adopting the e-naira once the central bank has done enough to make the CBDC (central bank digital currency) an attractive option to use. E-Naira Still Unattractive to Users Some Nigerian experts have expressed doubts about claims by the Central Bank of…
UK Intelligence Chief Raises Concerns About Use of Digital Renminbi to Control Global Transactions
The chief of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), one of the big three intelligence agencies in the U.K., has raised concerns regarding China and its digital renminbi. Sir Jeremy Fleming stated that the already existent Chinese CBDC could be used to collect information from users and, hypothetically, to control and filter global transactions. UK Worried…
Gamesta CEO Spencer Tarring Talks About GameFi, Metaverse and How the Guild Fits in the Grand Plan
Gamesta is the smart contract-based guild enabling investors to connect and empower thousands of underprivileged players throughout the world. Gamesta Guild believes the value of any game is created by the network of players playing it. Each player, regardless of their wealth or means, represents the same value in a digital game, investing their time…
Russia to Allow Foreign Residents to Own and Use Digital Ruble
The central bank of Russia intends to ensure that the digital ruble is convertible to foreign currencies and can be used by non-residents. In a document devoted to the digitalization of the Russian financial sector, the regulator reiterates its concerns over the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and insists that state-issued digital currencies are safer. Bank…