Investments

Expert Predicts Looming Economic Collapse as BRICS Nations Unite Against the Dollar

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Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals Investments, explained in a recent interview that the five leading emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, collectively known as BRICS nations—are “coalescing against the dollar.” Schectman believes that since 2022, de-dollarization…

Ordinal Inscription Collections on Bitcoin Blockchain Grow as Creators Monetize Art

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With more than 150,000 Ordinal inscriptions on the Bitcoin blockchain, there are now numerous collections as creators and artists have found a new way to monetize their artworks via blockchain technology. In the past month, people have launched collections such as…

IMF Report on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption: Risks Averted, but Transparency Needed

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According to a recent mission statement published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), El Salvador has adopted bitcoin as legal tender and has avoided risks so far. The IMF states that the risks have not materialized due to the limited use…

Web3 Gaming Still Growing Despite Economic Woes, According to Dappradar Report

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According to a recent report produced by Dappradar, the Web3 gaming industry has managed to raise $750 million since August 1st in spite of the crypto downturn, with several important projects registering positive numbers regarding sales and activity. Web3 Gaming Industry…

Blockchain Gaming Publisher and Web3 Firm Animoca Brands Secures $110 Million

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Blockchain gaming publisher Animoca Brands announced the company has raised $110 million in a funding round led by Temasek, Boyu Capital, and GGV Capital. The company raised the funds by issuing convertible notes to a handful of institutional investors. Animoca Brands…

Argentinian Province Mendoza Starts Accepting Tax Payments in Crypto

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Mendoza, an Argentinian province, has implemented a system that allows taxpayers to pay their taxes fully with cryptocurrencies. The system, which was launched this week, is part of a strategic push for the modernization and digitalization of payments carried by the…

Popularity of Crypto Investments Makes Case for Regulations, Australian Securities Watchdog Says

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High rates of crypto ownership, with purchases often made on advice from Youtube and Facebook, make “a strong case for regulation,” according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The watchdog backs its stance with poll results showing nearly half of…

Report: Blockchain and Crypto VC Investments Grew Almost Tenfold During 2021 in Latam

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A new report issued by LAVCA, the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America, has found that the venture capital (VC) investment in the region has grown immensely compared to the previous year’s numbers. In general, the region registered investments…

Belarus Moves to Allow Investment Funds to Acquire Crypto Assets

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The crypto-friendly nation of Belarus is preparing to permit investment funds to put money into digital currencies. A proposal to do so is part of a package of necessary legal changes tailored to attract such institutions to the country. Finance Ministry…

Rio De Janeiro to Invest 1% of Its Treasury in Cryptocurrency

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Rio de Janeiro, one of the largest cities in Brazil, will invest part of its Treasury in cryptocurrencies. The announcement was made by the mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes, during Rio Innovation Week. The plan is to turn the city into…