The Latin American region now makes up for a 9.1% share of the global crypto value received in 2022 with remittances and high inflation the highest drivers of adoption.
What is the economic impact of cryptocurrencies?
Cryptocurrencies spur financial inclusion, protect against inflation and enhance the global economy despite the recession.
Bitcoin likely to transition to a risk-off asset in H2 2022, says Bloomberg analyst
As the global economy moves into a recession in the second half of 2002, Bitcoin will likely rally alongside gold and treasury bonds, according to Mike McGlone, a senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg.
Fed reverse repo reaches $2.3T, but what does it mean for crypto investors?
Investors avoid risk assets during a crisis, but excessive cash sitting in financial institutions could also be good for the cryptocurrencies.
Tech trade group calls for regulatory clarity, claiming crypto job losses threaten US interests
“It’s time to move the crypto policy debate from “we need regulation” to ‘what are the impacts of specific regulatory proposals?’” said Chamber of Progress.
Worst quarter in 11 years as Bitcoin price and activity plunges
Quarterly returns on Bitcoin haven’t been this bad since it was trading under $20 in the early days of Mt. Gox, but the stock market isn’t faring so hot either.
Ethereum price breaks out as ‘bad news is good news’ for stocks
Ether has rebounded by nearly 40% in the last six days despite persistent “bull trap” risks
On the brink of recession: Can Bitcoin survive its first global economic crisis?
Bitcoin has not seen a full-blown recession since it was launched as a response to the 2008 global financial crisis.
Why the crypto market crash may play in Bitcoin’s favour
Podcaster and Bitcoin educator, Natalie Brunell, believes the current market turmoil could lead to regulation favouring Bitcoin over alts.
Sweeping layoffs, hiring, and firing as crypto prices take a massive downturn
Brutal economic conditions coupled with dramatically falling crypto prices have led to massive layoffs within the blockchain industry.
How long will the crypto bear market last? Raoul Pal’s macro analysis
In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, macro investor Raoul Pal analyzes the macro factors that are keeping the crypto markets under pressure and the triggers that could spark the next Bitcoin rally..
As labor struggle takes center stage, can DAOs democratize work?
DAO structures could provide workers with greater ownership and decision-making opportunities, but how soon will these models be implemented?
‘There are already digital means of payment:’ EU Commission gets 11,000 public comments on CBDC project
Less than two weeks after the consultation process’ start, the prevalent mood in the comments section appears quite negative.
Why the rise of a Bitcoin standard could deter war-making
If nation-states held their reserves in Bitcoin, instead of fiat, they would be less incentivized to go to war, says CSO at the Human Right Foundation, Alex Gladstein.
How blockchain intelligence can prevent Russia from evading sanctions
Head of international policy at Chainalysis explains why crypto is not a silver bullet for evading international sanctions.
Russia’s central bank goes to war: Is cryptocurrency a friend or foe?
Policymakers in Moscow are scrambling to rethink their approach to digital currency as one of several means of protecting the increasingly isolated economy.
U.S. inflation breaks 40-year record: Can Bitcoin serve as a hedge asset?
Many have likened BTC’s anti-inflation properties to those of gold, but there are important differences between the two assets.
Crypto secures a place in the African American saga
With its special qualities that can turn users into owners and owners into users, crypto aligns with historic Black aspirations.
Strong Bitcoin and stocks rally position bulls for victory in Friday’s $860M options expiry
Recent strength in BTC and the recovery in equities markets are boosting investors’ confidence and giving bulls the upper hand in Friday’s $860 million options expiry.
President Biden is considering economists to fill Fed seats as leadership nominations move to Senate: Report
The U.S. president has not officially announced his nominations to fill the vacancies at the Federal Reserve, but two of his picks for CFTC commissioners as well as his choices to lead the Fed are moving to the Senate for confirmation.