Central Bank Digital Currency Transactions to Reach $213 Billion Annually by 2030, Research Shows
Mar15

Central Bank Digital Currency Transactions to Reach $213 Billion Annually by 2030, Research Shows

A new study shows that payments via central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are expected to reach $213 billion annually by 2030. Furthermore, 92% of the total value transacted via CBDCs will be paid domestically, the research found. $213 Billion Annually Research and market intelligence firm Juniper Research published a report on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) Monday. The firm wrote: The value of payments via CBDCs (central...

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Mad Money Jim Cramer on BTC Price Surge: ‘I Would Sell My Bitcoin Right Into This Rally’
Mar15

Mad Money Jim Cramer on BTC Price Surge: ‘I Would Sell My Bitcoin Right Into This Rally’

The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, says he would still sell bitcoin despite the failures of major banks and growing public distrust in the banking system and the Federal Reserve. “Bitcoin is a strange animal,” he said, asserting that the price of the cryptocurrency is “being manipulated up.” Jim Cramer’s Recommendations The host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, Jim Cramer, says he would sell bitcoin into this rally as the price of BTC jumped...

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Signature Bank Closure Has Nothing to Do With Crypto, Says Regulator
Mar15

Signature Bank Closure Has Nothing to Do With Crypto, Says Regulator

The decision to close down Signature Bank had “nothing to do with crypto,” said the New York State Department of Financial Services, the regulator that took possession of the troubled bank on Sunday. The financial watchdog insisted that its decision to put Signature Bank in receivership “was based on the current status of the bank and its ability to do business in a safe and sound manner.” ‘Nothing to Do With Crypto’ After the New...

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Billionaire ‘Bond King’ Jeffrey Gundlach Expects Fed to Raise Rates Next Week — ‘That Would Be the Last Increase’
Mar15

Billionaire ‘Bond King’ Jeffrey Gundlach Expects Fed to Raise Rates Next Week — ‘That Would Be the Last Increase’

Billionaire Jeffrey Gundlach, aka the “Bond King,” expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at its March meeting next week, which “would be the last increase,” he said. In addition, Gundlach cautioned: “The inflationary policy is back in play with the Federal Reserve.” Doubleline CEO Jeffrey Gundlach on Fed Rate Hikes Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive and chief investment officer of investment management firm Doubleline,...

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Spinrilla Wants to Ban the Terms ‘Piracy’ and ‘Theft’ at RIAA Trial
Mar15

Spinrilla Wants to Ban the Terms ‘Piracy’ and ‘Theft’ at RIAA Trial

Operating a mixtape site is not without risk. By definition, mixes include multiple sound recordings that are often protected by copyright. Popular hip-hop mixtape site and app Spinrilla, which has millions of users, is well aware of these risks. In 2017, the company was sued by several record labels, backed by the RIAA, which accused the company of massive copyright infringement. “Spinrilla specializes in ripping off music creators...

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