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Is a Rate Hike Possible Again? Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari Makes Major Remarks

Minneapolis FED President Neel Kashkari stated that although he believes that interest rates will remain stable for a long time, the institution may consider an interest rate increase if necessary. Speaking at the Milken conference, Kashkari expressed concerns about the latest inflation data, questioning whether current monetary policy was restrictive enough to return price growth to the central bank's 2% target. He shared these views in an article published on the institution's website. “The most likely scenario is that we are here for a long time,” Kashkari said. He added that if inflation starts to fall or there is a…

RegulationMay 9

Lead XRPL NFT Creator Explains Why Solana Is Better Than XRP Ledger

Renowned for his influential presence in the world of XRP Ledger, Kaj Leroy, the founder of the widely acclaimed Xpunks NFT collection, has recently drawn attention with his comparative analysis of blockchain protocols. Leroy, in a recent discourse, offered insights into the current state of XRPL while juxtaposing it with Solana, sparking widespread discussion within the community. Leroy shed light on the ongoing challenges faced by XRPL, particularly emphasizing issues surrounding its automated market maker (AMM) functionality. He highlighted Ripple's cautionary advice against utilizing the AMM due to inherent bugs, causing disruptions in transaction execution. The founder lamented the implications…

AltcoinsMay 9

Crypto Mixers Targeted in U.S. House Democrats' Effort to 'Clamp Down' on Money Laundering

A new bill from House Financial Services Committee Democrats is expected to target crypto mixing services this week. Legislation from the minority party is unlikely to move the needle in the waning months of the House's crypto negotiations, though its topic is at the center of discussions over illicit finance in the digital assets sector. Several Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have a bill coming this week to target money laundering through cryptocurrency mixing services, said Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.), one of its backers. The legislation will "clamp down on mixers," Casten said of the bill during a…

LegalMay 9

Cryptocurrency Imports in Brazil Break Records and Begin to Affect Trade Balances

Purchases from foreign cryptocurrency exchanges, considered imports, have broken records in Brazil, putting some weight into the nation’s trade balance. During the last 12 months, cryptocurrency purchases reached $14.84 billion, after reaching $12.3 billion last year. Likewise, crypto imports reached $4.69 billion in Q1 2024, rising by 118% compared to the numbers registered in Q1 2023. Brazil Registers $4.69 Billion in Cryptocurrency Imports During Q1 2024 Cryptocurrency purchases, classified as imports in Brazil, have broken previous records and are starting to be significant in the country’s trade balance. Numbers released by the central bank indicate that crypto purchases rose to…

ExchangesMay 9

SolidityScan and Avascan Join Forces to Bolster Smart Contract Security on Avalanche

In an era where smart contracts are becoming increasingly complex and integral to the functioning of decentralized systems, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. The recent partnership between SolidityScan and Avascan aims to address this very issue, focusing on enhancing the security of smart contracts deployed on the Avalanche network. Smart Contracts: Balancing Autonomy and Security Smart contracts, praised for their autonomy and transparency in decentralized systems, often come with inherent risks. Vulnerabilities in the code or poorly written contracts can lead to exploitation and significant fund losses. Traditional auditing firms, while effective, are often…

BlockchainMay 9

Reebok and Futureverse Launch 'Reebok Impact' AI Experience

Reebok is stepping into the future of fashion with the launch of "Reebok Impact," a groundbreaking AI experience created in collaboration with Futureverse, a leader in AI and the metaverse. Through "Reebok Impact," sneaker enthusiasts can transform their favorite photo memories into custom digital sneakers, crafted in real-time by Futureverse's AI. — To participate, users simply send their photo memories via Instagram DM to @reebokimpact. The AI will then design a personalized sneaker inspired by the colors and style of the image. Users can select from iconic Reebok models like the Pump, Classic Leather, or Club C, and customize their…

MetaverseMay 9

Why Are Bitcoin Rune Names So Weird? There's a Method to the Madness

The Bitcoin halving has come and gone, and along with the milestone, the new Runes token protocol went live on the Bitcoin network. Since its launch on April 20, the Runes protocol has seen over eight thousand “etchings”—the preferred term for the deployment of Runes tokens—created on the Bitcoin blockchain, according to Ordinals and Runes launchpad Luminex. One trend that quickly emerged among these new digital assets was long and unusually formatted names. A quick browse of the nascent category on exchanges like Magic Eden reveals tokens with labels like “SYMPATHETIC•PARAMUTUALISM” and “WANKO•MANKO•RUNES.” Why the long names? The names of…

BitcoinMay 9

Ledn First-Quarter Loans Top Record $690M as Lending Market Snaps Back

Ledn processed $690 million in loans in the first quarter, 84% of which were to institutions. The firm has doubled its loan book since November 2022. The rise was attributed to spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S. Crypto lending firm Ledn processed more than $690 million in loans in the first quarter, its most successful quarter since the company's inception in 2018, almost five times the value of the previous three months. The vast majority, more than 84%, was directed to institutions, with demand ballooning after the approval of spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. in…

DeFiMay 9

Salvor Secures Avalanche Rush with a $1M Incentive Grant to Build Out Avalanche’s Prime NFT Lending Platform

Salvor, a high-volume peer-to-peer (P2P) NFT and memecoin lending protocol built on Avalanche C-Chain, has entered the Avalanche Rush Program with a total amount of up to $1M in $AVAX, provided by the Avalanche Foundation (the Foundation). Salvor offers a dynamic P2P lending and borrowing platform, allowing users to leverage their NFTs and memecoins as collateral to secure loans in AVAX, enhancing liquidity and financial flexibility within the Avalanche ecosystem. Avalanche Rush is an ongoing liquidity mining program that has helped turbocharge Avalanche DeFi since 2021 while creating a more accessible, decentralized, and cost-effective Avalanche ecosystem. During Salvor’s Avalanche Rush,…

NFTMay 9

Here’s Why Ethereum (ETH) Has Been Lagging Behind Bitcoin (BTC), According to Glassnode

Market intelligence firm Glassnode says Ethereum (ETH) has been lagging behind Bitcoin (BTC) for one key reason. In a new analysis, Glassnode says that Ethereum has not seen the same level of increased capital from new buyers that Bitcoin has in the current market cycle, which drove the crypto king to new all-time highs (ATHs). The analysts say that the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was likely a main driver for the increase in short-term holders who bought BTC in the last 155 days. “In the run-up to Bitcoin’s all-time high on March 14th, there was a noticeable…

EthereumMay 9