An association of savings banks in Germany is looking to offer crypto services to customers in a pilot test that would include the development of a crypto wallet. The association, which has more than 50 million customers, would be acting amidst a wave of cryptocurrency interest ostensibly sparked by inflation concerns and negative interest rates.…
Bank of Russia Wants to Ban Mutual Funds From Investing in Cryptocurrency
Russia’s central bank intends to prohibit mutual funds from acquiring crypto assets or related financial instruments. The proposal, which is in line with its hard line stance on decentralized digital money, comes after the regulator urged stock exchanges to avoid trading securities tied to cryptocurrencies. Central Bank of Russia Issues Draft Directive Banning Crypto Investments…
Bank of England Deputy Governor Warns Crypto Prices Could Fall to Zero
Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, Sir Jon Cunliffe, has warned that the price of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, could fall to zero. Noting that the crypto industry is “growing very fast,” he stressed: “We really need to roll our sleeves up and get on with it, so that by the time this becomes…
Investment Adviser Bernstein Sees Crypto as a ‘Monster’ Bubble — Warns Markets Could Drop 90%
The CEO of investment management firm Richard Bernstein Advisors warns that cryptocurrencies are the biggest financial bubble in history. He advises investors to stay away from “bubble assets,” which include cryptocurrencies. Investment Adviser Sees Cryptos as the Biggest Financial Bubble in History Richard Bernstein, CEO of Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA), shared his view on where…
Hololoot Celebrates an Overwhelmingly Successful Public Sale and Decentralized Listing
PRESS RELEASE. Hololoot is the market-leading AR NFT generator, marketplace and metaverse designed for widespread adoption. Built by AR industry veterans, Hololoot combines the latest developments in 3D modeling with the unique properties of NFTs to produce an app that is simultaneously powerful and easy to use. Their native token HOL, which unlocks the full…
Nike Acquires NFT Startup RTFKT Studios in Order to ‘Deliver Next-Generation Collectibles’
Nike, the American multinational footwear and sports apparel company has announced the acquisition of a startup called RTFKT Studios, a firm that leverages non-fungible token (NFT) assets, blockchain authentication, and augmented reality. Nike says the acquisition will allow the company “to deliver next-generation collectibles that merge culture and gaming.” Nike Steps Into the Metaverse by…