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HSBC and Wells Fargo Utilize Blockchain Technology, Enhancing Foreign Exchange Transactions

HSBC and Wells Fargo have signed a strategic agreement to use a settlement ledger powered by blockchain technology when undertaking foreign exchange (FX) transactions. This move is deemed a stepping stone towards minimizing settlement risk. In a statement, Mark Jones, co-head of Macro, Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Bank, welcomed this move and said:

Major Fat Finger Error as BAYC NFT Acquired for $3K Instead of $300K

A major “fat finger” transaction error in the growing blockchain world took place over the weekend with a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT mistakenly listed for 0.75 ETH (worth approximately $3,000) instead of 75 ETH (worth over $300,000). CNET interviewed the owner of the NFT named Max who explained that the buyer was smart

BBVA Adds Ethereum Trading Services for Private Clients

The Switzerland franchise of Spanish banking giant BBVA has added Ethereum trading and custody to its digital currency investment portfolio. According to an update from the bank, the Ethereum service is open to its private customers with a New Gen Account and will be able to manage both Bitcoin and Ethereum through the account. The

Dogecoin gains 25% after Elon Musk confirms Tesla will accept DOGE for merchandise

Dogecoin (DOGE) saw a sudden price increase on Dec. 14 after Elon Musk announced that Tesla would begin accepting it for some purchases. DOGE/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bittrex). Source: TradingView Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed DOGE/USD climbing over 25% to become the only major cryptocurrency to deliver gains on the day. The meme-based

Nike Acquires NFT Sneaker Collectibles Startup RTFKT

NFT platform RTFKT Studios, which integrates reality into fashion and games, announced on its official Twitter account on December 13 that it has been successfully acquired by sports brand giant Nike.  The specific terms of the transaction have not been announced to the public. Founded in 2020, creator of virtual sneakers and collectables RTFKT is a

Top Crypto Analyst Unveils Massive Price Targets for Polkadot Next Year, Predicts Imminent Bitcoin Rally

A closely followed crypto strategist is predicting epic rallies for Polkadot (DOT) in 2022 while expecting a sharp recovery for Bitcoin (BTC). Pseudonymous trader Capo tells his 220,800 Twitter followers that he sees interoperable blockchain Polkadot surging by as much as 2,471% from its current price of $26.25 by May next year. “DOT chart hasn’t changed,

Ethereum Whales Continue Ramping up, Despite Price Slip Below $4,000

Whales of Ethereum (ETH) have taken advantage of the retracement happening in the market by accumulating more coins. Lex Moskovski, the CIO of Moskovski Capital, explained: “ETH supply held by 1K – 10K accounts has surged. $4M – $40M ultrasound whales ramped up their positions.”   Ethereum’s price was hovering around $3,793 during intraday

Dogecoin is better than Bitcoin for payments, Elon Musk declares

Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is not that good for everyday payments as the meme-based cryptocurrency, Dogecoin (DOGE). Musk compared the world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, to DOGE in a Time Magazine interview shortly after being named Time’s 2021 Person of the Year. “Bitcoin is not a good substitute for transactional currency. Even

Russian Central Bank Bars Mutual Funds from Investing in Cryptocurrencies

The Bank of Russia has issued new rules for the mutual funds operating their businesses in the country, banning mutual funds investment in cryptocurrencies.      On Monday, December 13, the country’s major financial regulator published an official statement on regulating investment opportunities by mutual investment funds. As a result, the agency banned mutual funds from