Following the successful Shanghai (Shapella) upgrade, Ethereum developers are moving to the next stage. The coming milestone Cancun-Deneb is part of Etherem’s sharding roadmap and is focused on one of the most anticipated network issues – Ethereum’s gas fee. During the latest bi-weekly call, all-core devs highlighted that the key focus was now EIP-4844, or […]
JPMorgan to acquire troubled First Republic Bank
Banking giant JPMorgan will take over the assets of the troubled First Republic Bank after its seizure by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.
PEPE Soars 90% Following Listing on OKX, Enters Top 100
Pepe coin (PEPE) – a token inspired by the popular internet meme of Pepe the Frog – skyrocketed by over 90% shortly after the crypto exchange OKX listed it on its platform. The hype surrounding the asset has become so high that its market capitalization recently surpassed $450 million. The Seychelles-based crypto exchange – OKX […]
Latam Insights — Steve Hanke Advocates Dollarization in Argentina, Bitcoin City Plans Unclear in El Salvador, Sunacrip Implicated in Venezuela Layoffs
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic development news from Latin America during the last week. In this issue, economist Steve Hanke calls to dollarize Argentina, Bitcoin City plans are still not formalized in El Salvador, and Venezuelan crypto watchdog Sunacrip is allegedly involved in mass layoffs. Steve Hanke […]
US Bank Regulators Confess Mistakes
US bank regulators have admitted to errors in supervision after high-profile bank failures, with the New York Department of Financial Services publishing its review of Signature Bank and the US Federal Reserve Board releasing its review of Silicon Valley Bank. (Read More)
US House to Hold Joint Hearings on Digital Assets
The House Financial Services Committee, Agriculture Committee, and subcommittees will hold joint hearings in May on establishing a bill to provide regulatory clarity to the digital asset ecosystem. The hearings will focus on addressing the market structure and striking a balance between protecting consumers and promoting responsible innovation. The goal is to report a bill […]
Twitter introduces content creator subscriptions
Twitter now allows content creators to monetize their posts through subscriptions, offering exclusive content to paying followers. Creators can keep 97% of revenue up to $50,000, with a revenue split of 80% after. Twitter has partnered with Stripe to process payments and will use AI to combat misinformation. (Read More)
Mastercard Launches Web3 Crypto Solution
Mastercard has launched a Web3 solution called the “Mastercard Crypto Credential” aimed at improving user verification standards in the digital asset space. The solution offers users a unique identifier, helping them to verify that an address has been vetted by Mastercard and operating in compliance with the firm’s standards. Partnerships with crypto wallet providers and […]
FDIC Orders Self-Correction from Cross River Bank
The FDIC has asked Cross River Bank to correct and address issues in its lending activities. A consent order executed in March alleged that the bank had engaged in “unsafe” banking practices regarding compliance with fair lending laws and regulations in 2021. (Read More)
Signature Bank Collapse Blamed on Poor Management
The FDIC’s assessment of Signature Bank identified poor management and inadequate risk management practices as the reason for its collapse. The bank was shut down by regulators on March 12, and the FDIC was appointed to handle the insurance process. (Read More)