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Brazil Pushes Back on Trump’s BRICS Tariff Threat While Championing Single Currency Vision
3.12.2024
Brazilian officials dismissed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on BRICS countries as unlikely, characterizing them as rhetoric rather than actionable policies. The Brazilian foreign ministry referenced Trump’s prior unfulfilled tariff threats against China, Mexico...
Nigerian Crypto Exchange Bitmama Halts Virtual Mastercard Services
2.12.2024
Nigerian crypto exchange platform, Bitmama, has temporarily halted its virtual Mastercard services due to unforeseen issues with its provider. This move follows a trend of fintechs in Africa facing challenges with card services, including fluctuating exchange rates, chargeback fraud,...
Ripple CLO Calls to Isolate Anti Crypto Attorneys From the Digital Asset Ecosystem
2.12.2024
Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer (CLO) of Ripple, has made a petition to the cryptocurrency industry to avoid providing jobs for attorneys involved in anti-crypto initiatives. On social media, Alderoty stated: “As crypto enters its renaissance, please don’t hire any lawyer who...
Coinbase CEO Calls D.O.G.E to Address AML Regulation Failure
2.12.2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has commented on the sorry state of anti-money laundering (AML) regulation and its ineffectiveness in preventing crime. In social media, Armstrong highlighted the poor performance of these regulations, stating these constituted a “police failure.” Linking...
China’s Digital Yuan Faces Uphill Battle With Corruption Scandals and Sluggish Adoption
2.12.2024
China’s digital yuan (e-CNY), once a frontrunner in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), faces challenges including corruption scandals and slow adoption due to entrenched online payment giants like Alipay and Wechat Pay. The downfall of Yao Qian, a leading architect of the e-CNY, over...
China Prepares for Western Sanctions With Russia’s Economic Blueprint
1.12.2024
China is closely studying Russia’s strategies for countering Western sanctions, viewing the situation as a model for preparing against similar economic measures in case of a Taiwan conflict. Beijing has reportedly formed an interagency group to analyze Russia’s experiences, from foreign...
Spanish Securities Watchdog Approves First Tokenization License
1.12.2024
The Spanish securities watchdog, the CNMV, has approved the first tokenization license in the country, opening the doors for tokenizing real-world assets (RWA). Ursus-3 Capital, in partnership with Onyze, is the first consortium that will be able to offer this kind of service to Spanish companies...
Dollar’s Role Shrinks as 80% of Russian Export Revenues Shift to Non-Toxic Currencies
30.11.2024
Russia’s central bank, the Bank of Russia, has revealed that over 80% of major Russian exporters’ revenues are now denominated in rubles and “friendly” currencies, marking a significant shift from Western currencies. Deputy Governor Philipp Gabuniya highlighted this...
Phantom Money: Counterfeit Dollar Bills Haunt Istanbul Bazaar
29.11.2024
Fears of counterfeit $50 and $100 bills have disrupted foreign-exchange trade at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, with some bureaus halting the purchase of these bills due to issues with identifying fake notes. There are conflicting views on the extent of the problem, with some traders blaming banks...
Analysts: Gold Transactions Fuel Russian Shadow Trading Payments
28.11.2024
Gold would be one of the commodities enabling payments between China and Russia. According to market analysts, the abundant Russian gold stash, representing almost a third of the country’s reserves, could be key in sidestepping the current trade difficulties originated by economic sanctions....
FBI Sting Reveals Bitcoin Scheme Behind Counterfeit Goods Network
28.11.2024
Alan Joseph, a Lancaster, Massachusetts man, was convicted on Nov. 22 for running an unlicensed business that converted cash into bitcoin to aid criminal activities, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday. Between August 2020 and February 2021, Joseph conducted transactions, including...
FCA Prepares to Regulate Crypto as Awareness Climbs to 93%
28.11.2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reports growing awareness of cryptocurrency in the UK, now at 93%, alongside a rise in ownership, which has reached 12% of adults, up from 10%. The average crypto holdings have grown to £1,842, with most new investors relying on family and friends...
Starknet Unveils Phase 1 of Staking Initiative, Paving the Way for Decentralization on Ethereum Layer 2
27.11.2024
Starknet has officially launched Phase 1 of its staking initiative on the mainnet, marking a milestone in its journey toward full decentralization as the first major Ethereum Layer 2 rollup to implement a staking mechanism directly on L2. This initiative allows holders of STRK tokens to stake their...
Robinhood Crypto Introduces Ethereum Staking for European Users
27.11.2024
Robinhood Crypto has announced the launch of ethereum staking for its European customers, allowing them to earn rewards on their ETH holdings. The platform is offering a limited-time promotion that includes a 100% match on staking earnings, up to €10,000. ETH staking enables users...
South Africa Seeks Input on National AI Policy Framework
27.11.2024
The South African government has published a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Framework, which aims to guide the development and adoption of AI in the country. The framework outlines strategic pillars, including talent development, digital infrastructure, research, and innovation,...
Jim Cramer Mocks ‘Time to Dump Crypto’ Narrative, Defends Long-Term Support
27.11.2024
On Tuesday, CNBC’s Mad Money host Jim Cramer shared on X: “I always find it hilarious when I read ‘time to dump crypto’ when I have owned and backed crypto since Thestreet.com days. Remember that?” As co-founder of the financial website, Cramer was an early...
Trump’s Crypto Aide: Crypto to Become the ‘Most Critical’ Voter Block in the US
27.11.2024
David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc. and one of the crypto aides of President-Elect Trump’s campaign, has referred to the newfound state of the crypto as a determinant element among single-issue voters. Bailey reported that during this election, the crypto block moved to deliver over 3 million...
Digital Assets Platform Nexo Introduces USD, EUR, and GBP Fiat Accounts
26.11.2024
Nexo, a digital assets wealth platform, has announced the launch of personal USD, EUR, and GBP fiat accounts. This new offering provides clients in over 150 countries with a seamless way to conduct bank transfers directly in their name, enabling efficient multi-currency management within a single...
Sui Partners With Babylon to Launch Bitcoin Staking Initiative
26.11.2024
Babylon Labs and Lombard Protocol have jointly unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at integrating Bitcoin with Sui, the Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform. This collaboration seeks to onboard bitcoin liquidity into the Sui ecosystem, enhancing decentralized finance (defi) with LBTC...
Pump.fun Halts Live Streaming Amid Content Controversy
25.11.2024
Pump.fun, a decentralized launchpad for meme coins, has suspended its live streaming feature following its reported use to share shocking and controversial videos. The platform, known for enabling users to promote Solana-based crypto token launches through live streams, has faced mounting criticism...