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Tron’s Justin Sun Reveals Decentralized Algorithmic Stablecoin USDD

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On April 21, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, announced the launch of a decentralized algorithmic stablecoin called USDD. Sun said on Thursday that the USDD Network will “provide custody service for the $10 [billion] worth of highly liquid assets raised…

Ripio Announces Expansion to Colombia in Next Months

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Ripio, an Argentinian cryptocurrency exchange, has announced concrete actions regarding its expansion to Colombia. The company will offer a new option for cryptocurrency users and traders in Colombia, and will also offer a financial education proposal that is yet to be…

Bank of America Strategist Warns ‘Recession Shock’ Is Coming, Analyst Says Crypto Could Outperform Bonds

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On Friday, Bank of America’s (BOFA) chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett explained in a weekly financial note to clients that the U.S. economy could head into a recession. The BOFA strategist’s note further detailed that cryptocurrencies could outperform bonds and stocks….

Microstrategy Spends $200 Million More on Bitcoin, Raising Total Holdings to 129,218 BTC

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The Nasdaq-listed company Microstrategy has bought an additional 4,167 bitcoins. Its latest purchase has raised the company’s crypto holdings to 129,218 bitcoins. Microstrategy Purchases More Bitcoin for Its Treasury The Nasdaq-listed software company Microstrategy has acquired more bitcoin through its subsidiary,…

Layerzero Labs Secures $135 Million to Bolster Cross-Chain Interoperability

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Layerzero Labs, the firm behind the interoperability protocol Layerzero, has revealed the company has raised $135 million in a Series A+ finance round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), FTX Ventures, and Sequoia Capital. The new financing brings Layerzero Labs’ overall valuation…

Bank of Spain Warns About Risk of Extended Use of Unregulated Cryptocurrencies in the Country

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The deputy governor of the Bank of Spain, Margarita Delgado, gave her opinion about cryptocurrencies and how they are increasing the risks in today’s economy. At an event hosted by PWC called “A climate of change,” Delgado explained that the continued…

Ghana CBDC Development: New Central Bank Document Outlines Key Motivations for Issuing the Digital Currency

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In a recently released document, the Bank of Ghana (BOG) outlines some of its key reasons for developing the central bank digital currency (CBDC). Also, in the document, the bank’s governor insists the institution is open to suggestions that will help…

Terra’s Founder Do Kwon ‘Looks Forward to Building With Bitcoin’ — Project Reportedly Acquires $125M in BTC

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Just recently, Terra founder Do Kwon hinted at purchasing $3 billion in bitcoin to bolster the protocol’s reserves and according to a number of reports and blockchain analysis, Terra purchased $125 million worth of bitcoin on March 21. The following day,…

US Treasury Official: We Don’t See That Crypto Could Be Used in Large-Scale Way to Evade Sanctions

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury does not see that cryptocurrency could be used in a large-scale way to evade sanctions. “Its share as a medium for illicit finance is not anywhere as large as just using cash,” a senior Treasury…

Aptos, Led by Meta’s Ex-Employees, Gets $200 Million to Build a Scalable Blockchain System

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Aptos, a new startup created by some of Meta’s former employees involved in the Diem project, has announced it has raised $200 million for its upcoming goal of creating a scalable blockchain system. The investment, conducted in a strategic funding round,…