Russia’s Massive Leap: Digital Financial Market Eyes Trillion-Ruble Milestone
Russia’s issuance of digital financial assets could reach 10 trillion rubles (approximately $101.36 billion) by 2026, according to Sberbank Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov. Speaking in Moscow, Popov noted that the current market volume for digital financial assets in Russia has already surpassed half a trillion rubles in 2024, reflecting significant growth. He projected that this […] Powered by...
Norway’s CBDC Timeline Clouded by Expert Committee’s Bold Advice
A Norwegian expert committee advising lawmakers has recommended no immediate need to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Despite the declining use of cash, which dropped to just 2% of transactions at physical points of sale during the pandemic, the committee emphasized cash’s importance for secure and inclusive payments. It advised starting work on […] Powered by...
Hive Announces Paraguayan Mining Site Construction Update, Hardware Revamp
Hive Mining, a data center and crypto mining company, gave an update on the construction of a Paraguayan bitcoin mega mining site that will host 100MW of mining hardware. The company also revealed a purchase of nearly $20 million in mining ASICs to revamp its current equipment. Hive Doubles Down on Paraguayan Mining Bet, Announces […] Powered by...
JPMorgan CEO Excluded From Trump’s Visionary Administration
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, a vocal crypto critic, will not be invited to join his administration. Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday: “I respect Jamie Dimon, of JPMorgan Chase, greatly, but he will not be invited to be a part of the […] Powered by...
Nintendo v. Pomelo: Yuzu-Based iOS Switch Emu in Circumvention Dead End
At the start of 2024, few would’ve believed that Nintendo had a plan up its sleeve that would turn the Switch emulator scene upside down in a matter of months. That Nintendo’s core strategy is effective regardless of the target, and appears flexible enough to put pressure on pro-piracy speech, is a rarity in itself. Even the timing and pace seem to have been measured to perfection. While no action has been able to conclusively end...
