
Central banks step up push for digital currencies – survey
Two dozen central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are expected to be in circulation by 2023, according to a survey Read Full Article at RT.com

National Australia Bank joins crypto exchange boycott, cites ‘scams’
National Australia Bank is the latest bank to announce blocks on certain cryptocurrency exchanges, citing the high risk of scams.

How easy is a SIM swap hack and how does one guard against it?
As SIM swap attacks are often seen as non-demanding in terms of technical skills, users must pay due diligence to their identity security.

Binance completes integration of Bitcoin Lightning Network
The news comes less than a month after Binance announced their plans to integrate Bit Lightning Network.

The BRICs Go For Gold
Just as at Bretton Woods in 1944, there's only one thing everyone can agree on — and we all know what it is.

Enterprise blockchain: ‘Ethereum for Business’ explains key use cases
Paul Brody’s “Ethereum for Business” gives a basic overview of enterprise Ethereum, while providing real-world use cases of how EY clients leverage the technology.

Senator Lummis urges clear crypto regulations after XRP ruling
The outcome of the case could establish a precedent that shapes the regulatory landscape for digital assets within the United States.

Bitcoin price could smash record – Standard Chartered
The world’s top cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, could reach a record $120,000 by the end of next year, a Standard Chartered analyst predicts Read Full Article at RT.com

Who Got Rich This Week: Bernard Arnault Up $23 Billion While Crypto Billionaire Gets A Boost
Arnault now trails world’s No. 1 richest Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of Twitter, by a bit less than $5 billion.

XRP is not a security, Celsius CEO arrested on criminal charges, and more: Hodler’s Digest, July 9-15
Ripple Labs has partially defeated the SEC in court, triggering a price increase for XRP. A billion-dollar fine was imposed on Celsius Network by the FTC, and its CEO was arrested for fraud.

Entity representing Binance customers seeks compensation
The mysterious entity called Eeon seeks compensation from Binance and the U.S. SEC, equivalent to 20% of the daily value of withheld funds per customer, totaling $1000 per day.

SEC accepts BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application, signaling regulatory review
The SEC’s acknowledgment indicates the commencement of the official review process for BlackRock’s ETF proposal.