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China’s Digital Yuan Little Used, Former Central Bank Official Says
31.12.2022
Trials of the digital yuan have produced disappointing results, according to a report quoting the former head of research at the Chinese central bank. The new form of national fiat has brought no benefits to the banks and should expand beyond being employed only as a substitute for cash, the banker...
Over 1,400 Chinese firms operating in blockchain industry, national whitepaper shows
29.12.2022
Despite partial crypto bans, the Chinese Government has included blockchain technology in official state development policy
China to Launch ‘Digital Asset Trading Platform,’ Media Report Unveils
29.12.2022
A marketplace for digital assets is soon going to open in China under a public-private partnership, local media revealed. According to the report, the goal is to establish a regulated trading platform for digital collectibles as part of government efforts to curb market speculation with such...
China to Launch First National ‘Digital Asset’ Marketplace
28.12.2022
While trading digital collectibles has been popular amongst Chinese collectors through heavily regulated marketplaces, this is the country’s first official foray into NFTs
China's first national NFT marketplace to launch next week: Report
28.12.2022
The state-backed platform will serve as a secondary market for NFTs and digital asset copyrights
China’s first national NFT marketplace to launch next week: Report
28.12.2022
The state-backed platform will serve as a secondary market for NFTs and digital asset copyrights
XRP Price Prediction as Republic of Palau Works with Ripple to Launch National Stablecoin – XRP to the Moon?
27.12.2022
Given the market slowdown, the XRP price prediction remains bearish as it struggles below the $0.3715 level. Despite occasional setbacks, like the bankruptcies and arrests of some of its previous major players, several governments are eager to join the crypto bandwagon and are considering...
Snowden to Musk: ‘I Take Payment in Bitcoin’; Big Short Investor Says Audits of Exchanges like Binance and FTX Are ‘Meaningless,’ and More — Week in Review
25.12.2022
Ahead of the holidays and new year, the former U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) contractor known to the world as a staunch privacy advocate and whistleblower, Edward Snowden, has offered to step up as the new CEO of Twitter after current “Chief Twit” Elon Musk has said he is stepping...
National Geographic debuts in NFT Genesis collection with Snowcrash
22.12.2022
According to the plans of National Geographic, the prime publication is all set to deliver its NFT collection. However, this is done with the active collaboration of Web3 studio and the NFT platform Snowcrash. Many competitive publications have done this earlier, with it now the turn of National...
A beginner's guide to NBA Top Shot NFTs
21.12.2022
The collective sales volume of NBA Top Shot NFTs has dropped 99% from its February 2021 peak
US Senate banking chair floats possibility of banning crypto
19.12.2022
Despite suggesting a possible ban, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown stated it would be “very difficult” to implement because activity “would go offshore.”
National Bank of Kazakhstan Publishes Whitepaper for Digital Tenge
18.12.2022
The central bank of Kazakhstan has completed the second phase of testing for its digital currency and published a whitepaper. The studies carried out by the regulator on its introduction did not identify significant risks for the country’s financial stability and economy. Monetary Authority...
Fugitive Do Kwon Now Staying in Serbia Report Says — Terraform Labs CEO Suggests SBF Is to Blame for UST Depeg
12.12.2022
A new report has claimed that Do Kwon, the fugitive CEO of Terraform Labs, is currently staying in Serbia. The report added that the South Korean government has engaged the Serbian government regarding the matter. Meanwhile, Kwon has accused Sam Bankman-Fried and Alameda Research of orchestrating...
Argentina Organizes National Blockchain Committee to Implement State Level Strategy
10.12.2022
The government of Argentina has designated a national blockchain committee in order to establish the directives for a state-level blockchain adoption strategy. In a document, Argentina remarks on the importance of this tech for the future and presents several use cases that would benefit from...
Paraguayan Cryptocurrency Law Shelved After Presidential Veto
9.12.2022
The cryptocurrency and mining law that the Paraguayan Congress passed in June was finally shelved on Dec. 5. The document, which sought to bring order to crypto mining and exchange activities in Paraguay, was ultimately dropped after failing to obtain the votes needed to reject the presidential...
Argentine Government Creates National Blockchain Committee
7.12.2022
The initiative seeks to promote the development of public policies and technological solutions based on blockchain
Argentina Signs Automatic Tax Data Sharing Agreement With the United States
6.12.2022
The government of Argentina has signed a data sharing agreement with the U.S. to enhance the cooperation of the countries in the tax arena. The agreement, which was signed by Sergio Massa, minister of economy of Argentina, and U.S. ambassador Marc Stanley, will allow the Argentine national...
Treasury officials would have done more for national security by leaving Tornado Cash alone
5.12.2022
Tornado Cash contributes to our national security interests more than it undermines them
Japanese Government Set to Adopt FATF Crypto AML Guidelines into National Law
5.12.2022
The Japanese government is preparing to enshrine the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s crypto anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines into the legal code – after the country’s parliament voted in favor of the measure.
NHK reported that MPs voted for the Revised Act on Prevention of Transfer...
Report: Nigerian Finance Bill Has Provisions Allowing Govt to Tax Crypto Transactions
5.12.2022
A Nigerian finance bill, which seeks to amend the country’s various tax statutes, contains provisions which allow the government to tax cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions, a report has said. Nigeria is reportedly seeking to join six other countries, including two from Africa...