If your country has adopted a CBDC, you might be suffering
New research indicates that in countries where central bank digital currencies have been adopted or are under consideration, well-being is low.
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Friday Shows Bloodbath for Crypto Markets, Bitcoin Price At $7,300
Friday, Nov. 22 — Cryptocurrency prices are bleeding heavily, with some of the top-20 coins showing losses of close to 10% on the day.Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360Bitcoin (BTC) started the day just above the $7,600 price mark, when it suddenly started on another sell-off towards the $7,000 price level. The coin bounced off…

Kalshi sues Nevada and New Jersey gaming regulators
Kalshi argues that its event contracts provide traders with a hedge against market risks and are not gambling or betting products. Prediction market Kalshi filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement after both state regulators sent cease and desist orders for the firm to pause

Stablecoins are the perfect trojan horse for Bitcoin, says Tether CTO
Bitfinex and Tether CTO, Paolo Ardoino spoke to Cointelegraph about cryptocurrency adoption in Europe. 259 Total views 27 Total shares As one of a number of Cointelegraph representatives attending the Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS) at the historic Palais Brongniart — a neoclassical building previously serving as the headquarters for the Parisian stock exchange from…

Bitcoin bears well positioned for Friday’s $2.5 billion options expiry
A year-end wager for $80,000 Bitcoin (BTC) might seem entirely off the table now, but not so much back in March as BTC rallied to $48,000. Unfortunately, the two-week 25% gains that culminated with the $48,220 peak on March 28 were followed by a brutal bear market.It is important to highlight that the U.S. stock…

Singapore central bank to trial live wholesale CBDC for settlements
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has unveiled its plan to launch a live wholesale CBDC used for settlements by local banks. 118 Total views 2 Total shares A pilot program for a live Singapore dollar-based central bank digital currency (CBDC) was unveiled by Singapore’s central bank with a wholesale CBDC to be used by local

Multisig cold wallets: How secure are they really?
What are multisig cold wallets? Multisignature (multisig) cold wallets are often considered one of the safest ways to store digital assets, providing an extra layer of protection against theft. However, even these advanced security measures are not infallible, as demonstrated by the February 2025 Bybit hack. Before diving into their security, let’s break down what

Bitcoin price nears $16K, but it’s Ethereum that may shine in November
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing $16,000 after achieving $15,960 on Binance. Following the dominant cryptocurrency's rally, analysts are now looking toward Ether (ETH). The Ethereum blockchain's native token has seen heightened momentum in the past week. After underperforming against BTC in October, the probability of a new ETH rally is beginning to increase.There…

France Passes Bill to Allow Insurance Providers to Invest in Crypto and Tokens
French insurance markets can now invest in cryptocurrencies, following the passage of a new law, foreign exchange news agency FXStreet reports April 11.On April 11, the National Assembly of France adopted a bill that is designed to stimulate local business development, including redirecting savings from individuals to businesses, according to local news agency Les Echos.…