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Busta Rhymes Talks Cryptocurrencies, Rappers Asks Fans if He Should ‘Buy In’
15.7.2021
Trevor George Smith Jr., professionally as Busta Rhymes asked his 3.8 million followers on Twitter what they think about cryptocurrencies. Rhymes questioned if anyone was into crypto and how people were feeling about digital currencies at the moment. Busta Rhymes Asks If He Should Buy Crypto...
UAE Central Bank Unveils Plan to Launch Digital Currency
14.7.2021
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has unveiled its plan to launch a digital currency as part of its 2023-2026 strategy to become one of the world’s top 10 central banks. A growing number of central banks worldwide are working to launch central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)....
Vow Introduces the Next Step in the Evolution of Crypto-Based Currencies
13.7.2021
Since the beginning of 2021, the cryptocurrency industry has experienced a marked surge in popularity, as institutions and individuals flock to the rapidly developing space in large numbers. Whilst the barrier to enter the space has significantly decreased since its birth a decade ago, there remain...
UAE to experiment and launch an in-house digital currency
12.7.2021
As a part of the 2023-2026 strategy, CBUAE intends to be among the world's top 10 regulators
IMF, World Bank and BIS champion central bank digital currencies at G20
9.7.2021
A new report released by the triumvirate of global finance argues that central bank digital currencies will benefit worldwide development
11% of Central Bankers Consider ‘Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin’ Gold Alternatives: UBS Survey
9.7.2021
A UBS survey finds that central bankers see benefits in investing in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. 28% see benefits from cryptocurrency being an uncorrelated asset and “11% would consider it as an alternative to gold.” Central Bankers See Benefits in Investing in Cryptocurrencies Like...
Thailand's central bank warns against using digital currencies for payments
8.7.2021
The BOT said it may be forced to coordinate with the Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure crypto payments do not pose "extensive risks to the general public or the economic and financial system."
New Zealand's Reserve Bank consulting public on a potential CBDC
8.7.2021
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will look at the potential for a CBDC “to work alongside cash as government-backed money,” and assess the issues around the emergence of crypto assets such as stablecoins
Financial Watchdog FinCEN Recruits First-Ever Chief Digital Currency Advisor
7.7.2021
Following the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) explaining the misuse of cryptocurrencies is a national priority last week, the bureau announced on Tuesday it hired its first-ever chief digital currency advisor. FinCEN’s acting director Michael Mosier detailed that Michele Korver...
Brian Armstrong Meets With Fed Chair Jerome Powell – ‘US Needs to Be a Major Crypto Player to Stay Relevant’
4.7.2021
According to Jerome Powell’s conference calendar, the CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, met with the Federal Reserve chairman and former House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan to speak about the implications of digital currencies. The meeting’s details are unclear but most of...
BIS Economist Recommends ‘Technology-Neutral’ Crypto Regulation, Low-Cost Supervision of Decentralized Markets
2.7.2021
An economist with the Bank of International Settlements has found that cryptocurrencies are not sought as an alternative to fiat currencies or regulated finance, therefore a “technology-neutral regulation to this asset class” is recommended. The economist discussed “embedded...
George Soros’ Investment Fund Is Reportedly Trading Bitcoin Products
1.7.2021
The Hungarian-born American billionaire investor George Soros’ investment fund is actively trading bitcoin investment products, according to reports. Undisclosed sources reveal that bitcoin trading got the green light from the Soros Fund Management chief investment officer (CIO) Dawn...
As the Top Coins Lag Behind, an Odd Bunch of Crypto Assets See Double-Digit Gains
1.7.2021
The market capitalization of all 10,722 cryptocurrencies in existence is around $1.42 trillion on Wednesday and during the last 24 hours, all of these crypto-assets combined lost 3.92%. Meanwhile, bitcoin captures 45.73% of the entire $1.42 trillion capitalization and ethereum commands 17.8%....
Indians Hold $40 Billion in Cryptocurrency, Report Suggests
29.6.2021
Crypto investments in India have been gaining significant traction over the past year, blockchain data indicates. Despite the ambiguous regulatory situation in the country, more than 15 million Indians have bought or sold digital currencies. Indian Crypto Investments Increase Amid Regulatory...
Deutsche Börse Group Acquires Major Stake in Swiss Firm Crypto Finance AG
29.6.2021
On Tuesday, Deutsche Börse Group, marketplace manager for the trading of shares and other securities, explained the company has acquired a major stake in Crypto Finance AG. The move adds to Deutsche Börse’s extension into the cryptocurrency industry in order to provide custody...
Myriad Proof-of-Work Blockchains See Significant Hashrate Losses
29.6.2021
While there’s been a lot of concentration on bitcoin mining crackdowns in China and Bitcoin’s recent hashrate loss on Monday, many other digital assets have seen hashrates drop significantly as well. Some of the largest digital currencies, in terms of market valuation, lost considerable...
Report: South Africa Bars Transfer of Locally Acquired Cryptocurrencies to Overseas Exchanges, Offenders Face Jail Time
29.6.2021
Fresh reports from South Africa suggest that the transfer of locally acquired cryptocurrencies to overseas crypto exchanges will now be subject to the country’s exchange control regulations. Consequently, transactions where an individual purchases crypto assets in South Africa and uses them...
Cryptowisser : Crypto Taxes Will Continue to See a Regulations Increase as Adoption Rises
28.6.2021
PRESS RELEASE. June 2021, leading Crypto service comparison site – Cryptowisser, attempts to dissipate the cloud of confusion surrounding tax regulations on crypto currencies around the world. As the tax season comes to a close and a record amount of crypto traders are holding, how do...
Iran Counts 30 Crypto Mining Farms Licensed to Mint Digital Currencies
27.6.2021
Iranian authorities have so far authorized 30 facilities for cryptocurrency mining. The crypto mining farms are spread across several regions, including Tehran Province. The government has put out the data amid a crackdown on illegal miners in the country. A Third of Authorized Mining Farms...
BIS optimistic about central bank digital currencies
23.6.2021
The central bank of central banks says CBDCs are necessary for maintaining the status quo of the legacy financial system