Bitcoin was trading higher on Wednesday — but only slightly — after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates still. The leading cryptocurrency was recently priced at close to $64,402 per coin, after moving up by nearly 1% in the hour following the announcement. As expected, the U.S. central bank left the federal funds…
In brief The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.5%–3.75% on Wednesday. Bitcoin and Ethereum both dipped slightly shortly after the 2 p.m. ET announcement. No updated rate projections were released—the Fed’s next dot plot, which maps where policymakers expect rates to go, is scheduled for September. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady…
Former top US health official Anthony Fauci has refused to answer questions at a tense US Senate hearing on Covid-19, saying he feared Republicans would try to use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. He invoked the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, which says nobody can be “compelled in any criminal case to…
Binance will launch USDT-settled options on gold and silver through its Abu Dhabi-regulated exchange, expanding its lineup of traditional financial products alongside cryptocurrencies. The contracts will be listed through Nest Exchange Limited, Binance’s Abu Dhabi Global Market-regulated Recognized Investment Exchange (ADGM). The options allow traders to gain exposure to movements in gold and silver prices…
Warning: Contains graphic details of alleged sexual offences and misconduct, as well as strong language Four women have accused Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, with the alleged offences having taken place when they were teenagers. One of the women says she was sexually assaulted in a…
“I think we’re going to see a lot of mainstream impact from something tokenized that people can buy that they used to have a hard time getting access to,” Galindo said. “I think that’ll probably be the first way crypto hits the people that aren’t just in it all the time and thinking about it…
Raging wildfires four times the size of Paris have forced thousands to evacuate their homes in the fire-ravaged region of Gironde in southwestern France. Many of the evacuees were forced to leave their pets behind amid the ensuing chaos. Our special correspondent in Gironde reports on the volunteers dedicated to rescuing the four-legged victims of…
In a boost for digital assets, customers of Dubai-headquartered Emirates Airlines can now book flights via its website and mobile app using cryptocurrencies. The integration supports Shiba Inu alongside 29 other cryptocurrencies, marking another real-world utility milestone for the dog-themed cryptocurrency. According to an official press release, Emirates has launched Crypto.com Pay, allowing its customers…
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Rescuers search for survivors in Japan after earthquake kills 13 people Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday’s powerful earthquake left widespread devastation, with buildings collapsed, roads severely damaged and emergency teams digging through rubble. At least 13 people have been killed and many reported missing after the earthquake…