South Africa recently announced ambitious plans to integrate digital payments and cryptocurrencies into its financial system in an effort to stimulate economic growth, particularly for marginalized communities. This move is outlined in the country’s 2024 budget, highlighting the government’s commitment to fostering a digital economy through collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive
Digital Currency
The world of cryptocurrencies is ever-changing and full of excitement, especially in the case of Ethereum, the second-largest digital currency. With CEO Michaël van de Poppe’s bold prediction of Ethereum potentially surging to $3,800 to $4,500, investors are buzzing with enthusiasm. This optimistic forecast comes at a time when Ethereum’s current valuation stands at around
The recent approval of a digital asset bill by the Judiciary Committee in Iowa marks a progressive step towards integrating digital assets into commercial transactions. House File 2519, titled “An act relating to commercial transactions, including control and transmission of electronic records and digital assets,” introduces significant amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code with the
Genesis Global has recently been granted approval by the bankruptcy court to sell approximately 35 million shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, with a total estimated value of $1.3 billion. This decision was made by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane during a court hearing in White Plains, New York. The authorization given to Genesis allows them
Franklin Templeton, a prominent Wall Street titan and asset manager, has recently made a significant move by applying for an Ethereum Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This decision comes on the heels of a prior struggle to obtain approval for their Bitcoin Spot ETF earlier this year.