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Foreigners to Be Given Anonymous Entry Points to Digital Ruble, Russian Official Suggests
15.9.2022
Foreign nationals should be able to buy Russia’s upcoming digital ruble through entry points providing anonymity, according to a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament. The idea circulated in Moscow aims to protect these investors from Western sanctions. State Duma Deputy Proposes...
Michael Saylor slams "misinformation" about Bitcoin's energy use
15.9.2022
Michael Saylor claims Bitcoin mining could become a clean, profitable, and modern industry that generates hard currency for remote locations in the developing world
Compound Treasury to let institutions use digital assets as collateral when borrowing USD or USDC
14.9.2022
Accredited institutions can borrow USD OR USDC starting at 6% APR, according to the company
OFAC Sanctions 7 New Bitcoin Addresses Allegedly Associated With Iran-Related Ransomware Activities
14.9.2022
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has published a specially designated nationals list update (OFAC’s SDN List) that lists a number of individuals accused of being involved with Iran-related ransomware. The list further shows seven bitcoin addresses that...
Russian Businesses to Choose Which Crypto to Use for Cross-Border Settlements, Lawmaker Says
14.9.2022
Russian companies may start transacting in cryptocurrency with partners abroad as early as next year and will be free to pick the coin they want to use, officials in Moscow have indicated. The sanctioned country is preparing to legalize foreign trade settlements with digital assets and this could...
Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Regulator Unveils Virtual Asset Regulation ‘Guiding Principles’
14.9.2022
Abu Dhabi Global Market’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), recently unveiled six principles that will guide its “approach to virtual asset regulation and supervision.” Though not legally binding, the principles, according to the FSRA...
Uruguay’s Executive Branch Proposes Crypto Bill for Central Bank to Regulate Virtual Assets
13.9.2022
The project must be approved by the country’s Chamber of Deputies and its Senate before becoming law
Wall Street mainstays setting up digital assets exchange with on-chain settlement
13.9.2022
Some of the biggest names in finance are joining together to create the EDXM exchange, citing a pent-up demand for crypto assets and the need for compliance and security
Uruguay Introduces Cryptocurrency Law in Parliament
13.9.2022
A new cryptocurrency bill project was introduced by the executive power to the Parliament of Uruguay. The bill seeks to clarify how crypto assets will be regulated in the country, giving the Central Bank of Uruguay competence over cryptocurrency assets, modifying its organic charter,...
Canadia's new opposition leader is a Bitcoiner
13.9.2022
The new Conservative Party of Canada leader has previously advocated for financial freedom through crypto tokens, smart contracts and decentralized finance
Financial Giant State Street Sees Unwaning Crypto Demand From Institutional Investors
13.9.2022
Investment management firm State Street says that institutional clients are not deterred from investing in crypto assets despite price declines. “There is a belief that the asset class is here to stay,” a State Street executive said. State Street on Institutional Demand for Crypto...
Tokenization of illiquid assets to reach $16T by 2030 — Report
13.9.2022
A large chunk of the world's wealth today is locked in illiquid assets, notes the report's authors
Abra announces plans for US bank supporting digital assets
12.9.2022
Abra announced its international venture and U.S. bank would work with officials to ensure regulatory and legal compliance and planned to launch in 2022 and 2023, respectively
‘A Dangerous Looking Moment in Global Economics’ — Veteran Investor Jeremy Grantham Warns S&P 500 Could Plunge Another 26%
12.9.2022
Jeremy Grantham, the co-founder of the Boston-based asset management firm Grantham, Mayo, & van Otterloo (GMO) believes Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) could drop another 26% during the next 12 months, according to statements the veteran investor made last week. The...
Starbucks Leverages Polygon for Web3 Push, Coffeehouse Chain to Issue NFT Stamps
12.9.2022
On September 12, the multinational chain of coffeehouses, Starbucks, announced the firm has partnered with the blockchain project Polygon and unveiled the company’s Web3 technology called Starbucks Odyssey. The Web3 platform Starbucks Odyssey will provide Starbucks rewards members and...
Bitpapa Enters Kenyan Cryptocurrency Market
12.9.2022
PRESS RELEASE. In the face of financial regulators’ overall negative attitude toward digital assets, P2P marketplaces have become the platforms of choice across Africa. As the world leader in P2P cryptocurrency exchange, Kenya has drawn much attention from many P2P exchange service...
Hodlnaut Judicial Managers Weigh Unwinding Crypto Lender's Assets Before Ethereum Merge
12.9.2022
The interim judicial managers of Hodlnaut, a Singapore-based crypto lender that froze withdrawals in August, have said that the upcoming upgrade to Ethereum, the Merge, poses a risk to the company's distressed assets
Russia’s Tech Giant Rostec to Test Digital Asset Payments in International Trade
12.9.2022
Russia’s leading technology company, Rostec, is working on a project to integrate digital assets into cross-border trade. The state-owned corporation says the market is interested in cryptocurrency payments which can reduce sanctions pressure on Russian exporters and importers. Rostec Eyes...
In 2 Months the Top Smart Contract Tokens Gained 44% Against the Greenback Ahead of Ethereum’s Merge
12.9.2022
With The Merge coming next week and Cardano’s Vasil hard fork commencing soon after, the market capitalization of the top smart contract tokens by valuation increased 1.19% during the past 24 hours to $316 billion on September 11, 2022. Moreover, the market capitalization of the top smart...
US SEC Sets Up Dedicated Office to Review Crypto Filings
11.9.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is setting up a dedicated office to review crypto-related filings. The securities regulator stressed the need to “provide greater and more specialized support” for crypto assets. SEC’s Dedicated Crypto Office The U.S. Securities...