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Kermit The Coin Leaps Into the Crypto Scene With Exciting Developments

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PRESS RELEASE . Kermit The Coin, the hottest new memecoin in town, is making waves in the crypto community with its unique charm and promising potential. Today, the Kermit team is thrilled to announce several exciting developments that will take the project to new heights. Kermit The Coin, known for its lovable green frog mascot, has captured the hearts of crypto enthusiasts around the world. With a strong and growing community, Kermit has gained significant attention and support since its launch less than 48 hours ago. Here are the latest updates on Kermit The Coin: Impressive Milestones Achieved: Within just 24 hours of its launch, Kermit The Coin has already attracted over 1,200 holders, showcasing the immense interest and engagement from the crypto community. Additionally, the trading volume reached a staggering $16 million, reflecting the high demand and liquidity of Kermit in the market. Marketing Expansion: Kermit is doubling down on its marketing efforts to reach a wider

Kenyan President William Ruto Urges African Countries to Commence Process to Ditch the Dollar

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Kenyan President William Ruto recently urged his counterparts on the African continent to kickstart the process of ditching the U.S. dollar and replacing it with a pan-African settlement system. Ruto said the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) allows business people to focus on moving goods and services. Pan-African Settlement System to Help African Countries Bypass U.S. Dollar Kenyan President William Ruto has called on fellow African leaders to start taking steps aimed at replacing the U.S. dollar with an alternative payment solution known as the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS). According to Ruto, this alternative settlement system, which was launched in Jan. 2022, allows African countries to use their respective currencies when trading among themselves. The Kenyan leader, who spoke at a forum of government and private sector officials, suggested that African countries can commence the process of ditching the dollar by encouraging central banks

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Halt Federal Reserve’s Digital Dollar Testing, Citing Concerns for American Liberties

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U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill to prohibit the Federal Reserve from “establishing, carrying out, or approving a program intended to test the practicability of issuing” a central bank digital currency (CBDC). “CBDCs would threaten the liberties of law-abiding Americans and are being used by authoritarian countries right now to crack down on dissent,” said Congressman Alex Mooney. Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act U.S. Congressman Alex Mooney (R-WV) announced last week that he has introduced the Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712) “to close the Federal Reserve’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program loophole.” The lawmaker clarified: Specifically, this bill would prohibit the Federal Reserve from establishing, carrying out, or approving a program intended to test the practicability of issuing a CBDC. The bill is co-sponsored by 14 House Republicans: Pete Sessions, Bill Posey, Ralph Norman, Byron Donalds, John Rose, Andy Ogles, Jeff Duncan, Greg St

Central Banks Show ‘a Lot More Pessimism’ About US Dollar, Survey Shows

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The latest gold reserves survey by the World Gold Council shows that central banks are less optimistic about the future role of the U.S. dollar while their confidence in gold has risen. “There was basically a lot more pessimism about the U.S. dollar and a lot more optimism for gold,” said the council’s director of Central Banks and Public Policy. Central Banks’ Confidence in US Dollar Drops The World Gold Council (WGC) published the results of its 2023 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey Tuesday. “Following a historical high level of central bank gold buying, gold continues to be viewed favorably by central banks,” the gold industry body described, adding that 24% of central banks surveyed intend to increase their gold reserves holdings in the next 12 months. Last year, central banks bought a record 1,136 tons of gold. In contrast, the council noted: Central banks’ views towards the future role of the U.S. dollar were more pessimistic than in previous surveys. According to the su

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surpasses 50 Trillion for the First Time, Reaching a Record 51.23 Trillion

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On Wednesday, Bitcoin reached a new milestone as its mining difficulty increased by 3.4% at block height 792,288, setting a fresh record. The difficulty level surpassed the 50 trillion mark for the first time in Bitcoin’s history, hitting an unparalleled 51.23 trillion. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Jumps 3.4% Higher Data reveals that around 373 exahash per second (EH/s) of hashrate is committed to the Bitcoin blockchain, and the network’s hashpower has been consistently growing. For instance, on May 2, 2023, at block 787,895, the network’s hashrate reached an all-time high of 491.15 EH/s. Due to this escalated hashrate and quicker block intervals , the difficulty rose by 3.22% on May 18 at block height 790,272. The most recent difficulty adjustment transpired at block height 792,288 with a 3.4% increase . The difficulty climbed from 49.55 trillion to the present 51.23 trillion after Wednesday’s surge. This is the first time Bitcoin has registered a difficulty above the 50 trillion ma

Bybit Follows Binance’s Footsteps, Exits Canadian Market Amid Regulatory Concerns

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In the wake of Binance’s departure from Canada, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced its exit from the nation as well, citing “recent regulatory development” as the reason. Effective May 31, Bybit stated that it would cease accepting applications from Canadian residents. Bybit to Pause Operations in Canada According to a Tuesday announcement , Bybit is withdrawing from Canada and has suspended new registrations from Canadian residents as of Wednesday. Starting July 31, Canadians will be unable to deposit funds; however, they can still withdraw and reduce their trading positions for the time being. “Canadian Customers who are implicated by these measures should take steps by September 30, 2023, 8AM UTC to wind down and manage their positions,” Bybit said. “Failing which, open positions in any margin products and derivative contracts — will be liquidated and the liquidated funds will be available for withdrawal.” While Bybit explained it has always prioritized compliance, it

Crypto Exchange Binance to Remove Privacy Coins From 4 European Markets

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Multiple reports have revealed that Binance, the crypto exchange with the highest trade volume, has announced the removal of 12 privacy-focused cryptocurrencies from its markets in Spain, France, Poland, and Italy. Commencing on June 26, 2023, users residing in these four countries will no longer have the option to purchase or trade these privacy coins on Binance’s trading platform. Binance to Delist 12 Privacy Coins in Spain, France, Poland and Italy Binance has recently informed its customers in France, Spain, Italy, and Poland via email that it intends to remove 12 distinct privacy coins from these markets. Among the privacy coins set to be delisted are dash ( DASH ), verge (XVG), beam (BEAM), monero ( XMR ), navcoin (NAV), firo (FIRO), horizen (ZEN), secret (SCRT), zcash (ZEC), pivx (PIVX), decred (DCR), and mobilecoin (MOB). “Due to local regulatory requirements, Binance is no longer able to offer privacy-enhanced cryptocurrencies in France,” an email to French customers deta

Report: Global Blockchain Gaming Market to Reach $300 Billion by 2030

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The global blockchain gaming market will grow significantly during the next seven years and is expected to reach a market cap of $301.53 billion by 2030, according to a report issued by markets and intelligence firm Grand View Research. The “Blockchain In Gaming Market Size” report, found that this growth will be powered by the transition from traditional to blockchain gaming. Entertainment Market to Shift to Blockchain-Based Games The blockchain gaming market will grow significantly during the next seven years according to some predictions. A report issued by Grand View Research, a California-based markets research firm, predicts that the global blockchain gaming market will reach a market cap of $301.53 billion by 2030. According to the report, this growth will be incentivized by the shift from traditional gaming to alternatives that allow ownership of assets, transparency, and gaming monetization. These traits of blockchain gaming could also cause the sector to rise at a compou

BRICS Bank to Offer More Loans in Local Currencies — President Calls for ‘Diversified Global Currency System’

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The New Development Bank (NDB), aka the BRICS bank, is seeking to offer more loans in local currencies to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar and avoid foreign exchange risk. “We need to create a diversified global currency system,” NDB’s president stressed, adding: “In the future, it is unlikely that one single currency can dominate the world’s currency system. We will see more local currencies used to settle trade.” ‘We Will See More Local Currencies Used to Settle Trade’ The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly known as the BRICS Development Bank, is seeking to finance more projects in local currencies. The NDB was founded by the BRICS nations, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Besides the five founding members, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Egypt have also joined. In addition, Uruguay is currently a prospective member, and recent reports suggest that Saudi Arabia is engaged in discussions to potentially become a member. NDB President Dil

Russia Actively Shifting to Settlements in National Currencies, US Dollar Share Declining, Says Foreign Minister

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Russia is actively shifting to settlements in national currencies with its partners, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has affirmed. He expects the transition away from the U.S. dollar to only gain momentum. “This is true not only for Africa, but also for Latin America, our Asian friends, as well as Iran, India, and China,” the top Russian official stressed, noting that the USD’s share is “steadily declining.” De-Dollarization Trend Gaining Momentum Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday that the utilization of national currencies in settlements between Russia and its partner countries will continue to gain traction, Tass reported. Responding to a question regarding Kenya’s intention to pay for oil exports in local currency, Lavrov remarked: Of course, as trade turnover grows, the transition to payments in national currencies will become more practical — this is the future. This is true not only for Africa, but also for Latin America, our Asian friends, as well as Iran,

US Government Presses for Independent Examiner in FTX Bankruptcy Case

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Following the U.S. bankruptcy court judge’s rejection of the U.S. Trustee’s plea to designate an impartial investigator for the FTX bankruptcy case, the government is now appealing this verdict. In essence, the U.S. Trustee’s appeal has been forwarded to the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and chief judge Colm F. Connolly acknowledged that he is compelled to comply with the Trustee’s request. U.S. Trustee Drives for Independent Examiner in FTX Bankruptcy Proceedings With Third Circuit Appeals Motion The U.S. government, particularly the Department of Justice-appointed U.S. Trustee designated to the FTX bankruptcy case wants an independent examiner assigned to the proceedings. Last December, an attorney for the U.S. Trustee submitted a written letter to the court insisting that an impartial examiner is needed. Additionally, a small group of bipartisan U.S. senators have also stressed that an independent investigator should be assigned to the FTX case. The U.S. senators who wro

Critical Vulnerability in Tron’s Multisig Mechanism Exposed $500M in Digital Assets: Report

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According to a report published by the cybersecurity research team known as 0d, a division of Dwallet Labs, researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in the Tron network’s native multi-sig mechanism. The cybersecurity experts explained that the vulnerability could have impacted more than $500 million worth of digital assets held in Tron multi-sig accounts. 0d specified that Tron’s development team addressed the problem by creating a patch for the bug. Cybersecurity Researchers Summarize Bug Found Tied to Tron’s Multisig Mechanism, Tron Devs Patch the Vulnerability On May 30, 2023, the research team 0d from Dwallet Labs published a report that uncovers a vulnerability in Tron’s native multisig scheme. The vulnerability enables any signer of a multi-sig account to bypass the network’s security measures, irrespective of the designated threshold and number of signers. “This vulnerability impacts over $500M in digital assets that are held in Tron multi-sig accounts,” 0d reported o

Tether Expands: Stablecoin Issuer Announces Sustainable Bitcoin Mining Project in Uruguay

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After announcing its plan to invest 15% of profits into bitcoin, the company Tether Limited has taken another step toward its crypto goals. Tether, the stablecoin issuer, has revealed its latest venture: “sustainable bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay.” Tether has partnered with a licensed local company to make this happen, as it believes Uruguay is the ideal location for bitcoin mining production. Tether’s Bitcoin Mining Operations Take Root in Uruguay Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin in terms of market capitalization, said it is gearing up to invest in energy production resources and establish sustainable bitcoin ( BTC ) mining operations in Uruguay. Paolo Ardoino, the CTO of Tether, elaborated on their vision, expressing that the team behind energy production and bitcoin mining is actively seeking talented individuals to join their venture. In a recent blog post , Tether revealed that it has partnered with a local company in Uruguay to kickstart these operations.

TradingView Integrates VERSE Token and Verse DEX, a Milestone in Verse Adoption

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TradingView, the globally renowned charting platform and social network for traders and investors, has announced the integration of $VERSE token and Verse DEX within its platform. This milestone in the adoption of Verse is a clear signal that Verse as the gateway to DeFi resonates with a great many people. TradingView, used by over 50 million traders and investors worldwide, ranks as the #1 website in the Investing category according to Similarweb rankings. With a 4.9 rating from over 500,000 reviews, TradingView is now the highest-rated finance app on the Apple App Store. The addition of VERSE and Verse DEX to its platform underscores the impressive growth the Verse ecosystem has experienced in a short time. Bitcoin.com ‘s decentralized exchange, Verse DEX, has surged in Total Value Locked (TVL). Since March, Verse DEX’s TVL has increased by more than 290%, surpassing $16 million, placing it among the top 20 DEXs on Ethereum. Verse DEX’s boosted pools offer enticing rewards, with A

Litecoin’s Daily Transaction Count Remains Elevated as LTC Ordinals Approach 4 Million

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Over the past week, Litecoin has experienced a sustained increase in daily confirmed transactions. Following a record-breaking peak of 585,415 daily confirmed transactions on May 10, the blockchain has consistently handled a range of 172,000 to 532,000 transactions per day. Litecoin’s Daily Transaction Rise Continues Since May 2, 2023, the Litecoin ( LTC ) network has been witnessing an unprecedented surge in daily transactions . Bitcoin.com News first reported this development 11 days ago on May 18, and the momentum of LTC transactions has shown no signs of slowing down. To put it in perspective, the previous highest number of confirmed daily transactions for Litecoin was on September 26, 2022, with a total of 211,014 transactions recorded on that day. Before that, the previous record was set on June 24, 2021, reaching 196,191 transactions. Throughout the majority of 2022 and the initial months of 2023, Litecoin’s daily transaction volume ranged between 90,000 to 130,000 transac

Robert Kennedy Jr Slams SEC for Protecting Banks Instead of American People — Calls for Crypto-Friendly Commissioners

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U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he does not want anti-crypto people on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He also slammed the securities regulator for protecting banks rather than the American people. “What they’re doing is obscure, it’s not transparent, and it’s not bringing transparency to our system,” said the presidential hopeful. RFK Jr on SEC, Bitcoin, Crypto Regulation U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) expressed admiration for bitcoin while criticizing the regulatory approach of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) towards the cryptocurrency industry in an interview with Thestreet, published Friday. RFK Jr. is a nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and a son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Sharing his intention to nominate crypto-friendly individuals to the SEC should he be elected president, Kennedy stated: I don’t want people on the SEC commission who are anti-crypto. At mos

Crypto Exchange Bkex Suspends Withdrawals Amid Money Laundering Incident 

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Bkex, a crypto exchange based in the British Virgin Islands, has suspended withdrawals due to an allegation that a user’s “funds were involved in money laundering.” In order to assist law enforcement with their investigation and gather evidence, Bkex said it has decided to halt withdrawal activity for the time being. British Virgin Islands-Based Digital Currency Platform Bkex Pauses Withdrawals At 7:56 a.m. Eastern Time on March 29, the digital currency trading platform Bkex took to Twitter to share important news about the suspension of withdrawals. In an announcement on Monday, Bkex revealed that a user’s funds were linked to a money laundering incident. To facilitate the collection of evidence, the crypto exchange will temporarily halt all withdrawals and collaborate closely with the police. “[The] Bkex team will fully cooperate with the regulatory investigation and do its best to restore the normal operation of the exchange,” the announcement details. “The team will actively

Huobi HK Offers Spot Trading and Custodial Solutions in Hong Kong Following Licensing Regime Implementation

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On May 29, Huobi HK announced its expansion of services after Hong Kong implemented its new crypto exchange license system. The platform now provides spot and custodial services to both retail and institutional customers in Hong Kong. Huobi’s update comes shortly after Huobi Global faced regulatory hurdles in Malaysia, where authorities prohibited the operation of its crypto trading platform without a proper permit. Huobi HK Launches Spot Trading and Managed Services in Hong Kong Huobi Global’s Hong Kong trading arm Huobi HK has announced it is offering spot trading services and custodial solutions to retail and professional traders. Hong Kong’s new licensing regime was launched in May with help from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) CEO Julia Leung. Leung said at the end of April that the effort could make Hong Kong “more attractive [and] more competitive” for “international and Mainland capital.” Crypto trading platforms will be regulated by the regulator’s Fin

US Bitcoin Corp to Operate Restructured Mining Division of Celsius, Boosting Hashrate by 12.2 EH/s

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Bitcoin mining company U.S. Bitcoin Corp (USBTC) has announced its intention to employ the mining assets of Celsius, the defunct crypto lender. The development follows the acquisition of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) machines from the bankrupt company by the Fahrenheit coalition, of which USBTC is a member. USBTC said it aims to revive the fleet of 121,800 Celsius machines and foresees a 12.2 exahash per second (EH/s) boost to its mining operations. US Bitcoin Corp Assumes Control of Restructured Celsius Mining Unit According to an announcement on May 25, 2023, U.S. Bitcoin Corp (USBTC) has plans to utilize the mining assets of the now-bankrupt crypto lender, Celsius . After multiple rounds of bidding for the restructured mining division of Celsius, USBTC submitted a winning bid for the Fahrenheit coalition. The Fahrenheit coalition is a group that consists of Ravi Kaza, Steven Kokinos, Proof Group Capital Management, Arrington Capital, and USBTC. Following the res

South African Rand Plunges to New Low After Benchmark Interest Rate Is Raised to 14-Year High

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The South African fiat currency’s exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar plunged to a new all-time low of 19.7640 per dollar on May 25 just moments after the South African Reserve Bank raised the benchmark interest rate to its highest since 2009. Although the currency has since made some recovery, prediction models show that the rand will soon breach the 20 rand per dollar mark. First Back-to-Back Rate Hike Since 2009 The South African currency — the rand — fell to a new of 19.7640 per dollar on May 25, moments after the country’s central bank raised the key interest rate to 8.25%. The rand’s latest plunge came some two weeks after the currency fell to what was then the new all-time low of 19.51 units of the rand per dollar. As reported by Bitcoin.com News, the rand’s plunge on May 12 followed U.S. allegations that South Africa had supplied weapons to Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The allegations have raised fears that the United States might block South Africa’s a

Binance Launching New Crypto Trading Platform in Japan This Summer to Comply With Regulations

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Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance says it has created a new crypto trading platform for Japan residents that will be available this summer. The new exchange will fully comply with Japanese crypto regulations and will offer trading of a limited number of tokens initially, according to the exchange. Binance Has Created New Crypto Trading Platform for Japan Users Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it is launching a local crypto trading platform for residents of Japan this summer. Binance wrote: We are pleased to announce that we have created a new platform for residents in Japan in order to fully comply with local regulations. “The new platform will be available this summer. We will inform the launch date and provide further details in the coming months,” the global crypto exchange continued. The services offered by Binance’s global platform will be discontinued for Japan residents on Nov. 30, the announcement adds. “Users of the global platform will be

Belarus Seeks to Deepen Ties With BRICS, SCO, ASEAN — Pushes for Economic Union With Zero Restrictions

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Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says his country’s response to sanctions is to deepen relations with the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “The creation of a comprehensive economic union remains our priority,” he emphasized. “There should be no barriers and no restrictions at all. This is a basic principle for building our union, and we must reach this target as soon as possible.” Belarus Prioritizes Building Economic Union With ‘No Barriers and No Restrictions at All’ Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko outlined his country’s priorities and response to sanctions during the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in Moscow on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lukashenko explained that Belarus’ response to sanctions is to strengthen cooperation within major multinational organizations, such as the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the As