Standard Chartered tips $200K Bitcoin by late 2025 if ETFs approved
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The bank made the forecast based on its expectation that spot Bitcoin ETFs could attract inflows of $50-100 billion in 2024.
Spain sees 56% surge in registered crypto firms in 2023
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Thirty companies were granted virtual asset service provider licenses in the country during the year.
Crypto users to reach almost $1B in 2024, analysts predict
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Bitfinex analysts said the number of users could jump to between 850 and 950 million next year if bullish market conditions continue in 2024.
2 risks around Bitcoin ETF launch that no one’s talking about
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In a Dec. 19 podcast, Coinbase researchers warned there are at least two potential problems that could arise with the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
AI to detect fake NFTs and find NFT’s true value: bitsCrunch AMA recap
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The NFT market may have taken a downturn, but don’t count it out yet. The real question is, are we ready for the next booms and the challenges they bring? bitsCrunch has some solutions.
$100K BTC? Don’t undervalue Bitcoin ETF influence, says Adam Back
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Resolving recent systemic failures in the cryptocurrency ecosystem and the prospect of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals could drive Bitcoin to $100,000 in 2024.
Bitcoin to surge to $80K as stablecoins overtake Visa in 2024 — Bitwise
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Bitwise isn’t alone in its bullishness on stablecoins, with Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicting the explosive growth of the sector due to a “huge appetite” for digital dollars.
Chinese government plans blockchain-based identity verification
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The Chinese Ministry of Public Security plans to implement a blockchain-based identity verification system that it claims will help keep personal data and identity credentials safe.
Dubai awards conditional crypto license to climate-friendly Web3 firm
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AYA is a climate-focused launchpad that supports innovations around sustainability, such as reforestation, nature credits, mangrove conservation and sustainable agriculture.
AI guidance for judges in England and Wales warns against risks
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Senior judges in the U.K. have published AI guidelines for the judiciary to follow, which advise how to use AI and warn of the potential risks of using the technology in trials.