Adam Forsyth

Kyrgyzstan Approves CBDC Pilot, Grants Digital Som Legal Tender Status

Kyrgyzstan has taken a major step toward embracing digital currency, as President Sadyr Zhaparov signed a constitutional law authorizing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot project. The initiative formally grants legal tender status to the “digital som,” a virtual version of the country’s national currency. Announced by the presidential office on 17 April 2025,…

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Charles Schwab CEO teases direct spot crypto trading

Charles Schwab Corp. is signaling serious momentum in the crypto space—and it’s only getting started, according to the firm’s new CEO, Rick Wurster. The Westlake, Texas-based firm is already capitalizing on strong engagement with digital assets and is poised to expand its offerings even further, Wurster explained on a recent conference call. According to a…

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Fed’s Recession Fears Could Catapult Bitcoin Prices to $1M By 2030

Powell warned Wednesday, Apr. 16 of a stagflationary situation ahead with “higher inflation and slower growth.” He said the scenario would be “challenging” for the central bank to make policy decisions. The Fed chair said there would be tension between the central bank’s twin mandates from Congress: maximum productive employment with minimum consumer price inflation….

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Solana could end crypto market limbo rally, eyes $150

Crypto market uncertainty results in negative year-to-date returns for altcoins in the top 10, including Solana. Amid traders’ fearful sentiment and the economic fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, Solana bucks the market-wide decline with a steady climb in the past 10 days.  Solana (SOL) price could receive a boost from the U.S. Federal…

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