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Bank of England and UK’s FCA Propose Plans to Regulate Stablecoins
6.11.2023
The UK’s central bank and the financial regulator have both proposed plans to regulate stablecoins in discussion papers, published Monday. The Bank of England (BoE) revealed that the regulatory measures focus on sterling-denominated stablecoins. This is because they have...
Musk and Sunak sit for a casual, yet serious, AI discussion
3.11.2023
The inaugural AI Safety Summit has seen many important personalities mark their presence. This has paved the way for what the future could be—AI-filled. The two faces to have gained the most limelight are Rishi Sunak and Elon Musk. While it is purely normal for the Tesla CEO to be the center...
Solana wind down ‘deemed a necessity’ after low fees, says Lido Finance
17.10.2023
Unsustainable financials and low fees generated by Lido on Solana were two of the main reasons for the sunsetting
How CBDCs and stablecoins can coexist: FIS panel discussion
13.10.2023
Eetu Kuneinen argued against CBDCs as they are "centralized by nature," saying that certain dangers come with government control
$UMM’s Launchpad on LBank Witnesses Over 1000% Surge within the First 30 Minutes
29.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. In a trading atmosphere characterized by meticulous strategies and keen observers, the Launchpad of $UMM on LBank has emerged as a focal point of discussion. UMM’s trading trajectory seems to be on a steep upward trend, marking its territory in the competitive crypto...
Oman's Multi-Million Crypto Investments Trigger Sharia Compliance Discussion
28.8.2023
The Sultanate of Oman is continuing its push into the world of cryptocurrency with a series of multi-million-dollar investments.
The country, located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, aims to establish itself as a digital hub in a highly competitive region.
The government...
Canadians have ‘weak incentives’ to use a CBDC: Bank of Canada
11.8.2023
A central bank discussion paper found that the majority of Canadians have little trouble accessing financial services, which gives them little reason to use a CBDC
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Set to Meet House Democrats for Discussion on Crypto Legislation
18.7.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is set to have a closed-door meeting with House Democrats to discuss crypto regulations.
The meeting, organized by the New Democrat Coalition, will focus on discussions surrounding crypto legislation, including topics like taxes, national security, privacy,...
Russian State Duma Passes Digital Ruble Law
13.7.2023
The State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Federal Assembly, discussed and passed the Digital Ruble law in its second and third discussion on July 11. The law will allow the Central Bank of Russia, as the sole regulator of the proposed digital currency, to organize a pilot test slated...
Report: FTX Management Seeks Investors to Revive Defunct Crypto Exchange; Exchange Token FTT Surges
29.6.2023
FTX management is actively seeking potential participants to revive the formerly defunct crypto exchange, as reported by sources knowledgeable about the situation. CEO John J. Ray III and other FTX executives have reportedly engaged in preliminary discussions with prospective investors, who could...
Forensic analysis can benefit from tokenization: World Token Summit panel
23.6.2023
RAK DAO’s Meng Chan Shu encouraged community members to “keep on building” despite the challenges in the adoption of tokenization
Twitter Divided as Speculations Swirl Around FTX 2.0 Reboot: Supporters Rally for Revival, Opponents Skeptical
18.6.2023
Twitter users have been engaged in a lively discussion about the possibility of a reboot for the FTX estate, following recent reports in late May. Opinions on the matter are divided, with opponents of the idea expressing their reservations, while proponents are receptive to the notion of a revamped...
SEC Chair Gensler’s Alleged Past Interest in Advising Binance Surfaces Amidst Legal Battle
8.6.2023
Lawyers for Binance claim that current U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler once sought to become an advisor for the exchange back in 2019. This purported application occurred while Gensler was teaching at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and coincided...
Another Mysterious Signed Message Appears Associated With the 2009 Bitcoin Block 1,018
8.6.2023
This week, the number of Ordinal inscriptions has exceeded 11 million, with one inscription in particular, numbered 11,035,214, standing out. The inscription bears a message that has been signed with the private key associated with block 1,018, and while the key is quite old, having been linked...
Privacy Concerns Dominate CBDC Discussion at Consensus 2023
5.6.2023
Some Consensus 2023 participants argue that the economic benefits of CBDCs are not worth the threats to privacy in an excerpt from CoinDesk’s first-ever Consensus @ Consensus Report
House Republican Leaders Release Discussion Draft To Draw Clear Lines on Digital Asset Definitions
2.6.2023
Republican lawmakers teamed up in the US House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee on a discussion draft to regulate digital assets.
The legislation, released on Friday, seeks clarity on when a digital asset would be considered a security and thereby regulated by...
Makerdao Considers Significant DAI Savings Rate Hike: 3.3% on the Horizon, If Vote Passes
28.5.2023
The Makerdao collective is currently immersed in a discussion about the potential rise of the DAI stablecoin’s savings rate to 3.3%. This suggestion was introduced by Block Analitica and revealed to the community on May 26 under the title “Stability Scope Parameter Changes #2.”...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Joins US Presidential Race, Promises to Protect Bitcoin
25.5.2023
During a virtual discussion with Twitter’s proprietor Elon Musk on Wednesday, governor Ron DeSantis of Florida declared that he is throwing his hat into the ring for the presidency of the United States in 2024. DeSantis will confront the reigning president Joe Biden in addition to...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Remains Below $27,000, Ahead of Powell Speech
19.5.2023
Bitcoin once again fell below the $27,000 level on Friday, ahead of a panel discussion which includes Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell will be holding a discussion with former Chair Ben Bernanke at a conference in Washington. Ethereum was marginally lower today. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below...
BRICS to Strengthen Economic Cooperation — Sherpa Calls for Increased Trade in National Currencies
18.5.2023
South Africa’s BRICS Sherpa says one of the priorities at the upcoming BRICS summit is “to strengthen economic cooperation.” He added: “We need a stable global financial architecture, a global financial arena. That is why we say that we need to trade in our own currencies.” He also believes that...