Tag: Doge

US to Release Jailed BTC-e Operator Vinnik in Russia Prisoner Swap

Alexander Vinnik, the jailed former operator of once mighty bitcoin exchange BTC-e, is being released from U.S. custody as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia. Vinnik, 44, is being swapped with jailed American teacher Marc Fogel, who returned to the U.S. last night after negotiators struck a surprise...
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Record-High Egg Prices Drive Inflation Higher In January

January’s inflation data came in hotter-than-expected Wednesday morning with the cost of groceries rising again, due in part to a jump in the price of eggs.  What To Know: The average price of a dozen eggs reached a record-high of $4.95 last month, rising 15.2% and contributing to a...
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Return of The King? CZ Takes Aim At Binance Listing System

Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, former CEO of Binance, has made a candid critique of the exchange token listing process. In a series of posts on social media, CZ has expressed his concerns that the system is “a bit broken,” in light of the recent listing of a new...
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30% Central Banks Confirm Delaying CBDC Plans, Survey Reveals

The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) and Giesecke + Devrient (G+D) released their latest survey on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to the public on 11 February 2025. The report revealed that round 30% central banks have confirmed delaying CBDC plans. Despite growing concerns and delays, 67%...
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