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Crypto Long & Short: Don’t Write Off Euro Stablecoins Just Yet
3.12.2025
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Bruncko writes that the next big step for stablecoins will be a credible, scalable euro-denominated stablecoin issued by the private sector, not another USD token. Then, we dive into the sharp post-holiday crypto selloff, the upcoming Fusaka...
New Hampshire Awaits Bitcoin Bond Buyer to Get First State Effort Rolling
19.11.2025
The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority took the opening steps toward shepherding a potential $100 million private-sector bitcoin bond
A ‘Skinny’ Fed Master Account Could Bring Back Narrow Banking
22.10.2025
Fed Governor Chris Waller’s payments account proposal would let the private sector innovate at the front end and keep the Fed as the trusted settlement layer behind it, argues Digital Self Labs’ Linda Jeng
Bitcoin Shoots up as US Government Shuts Down, and Private Sector Employment Falls
1.10.2025
The U.S. Federal government officially shut down at midnight Wednesday after Congress failed to pass a temporary spending bill. Government Shutdown and Surprise Private Sector Jobs Data, Send Investors Fleeing to Bitcoin The U.S. Federal government machinery came to a grinding halt at midnight...
Bitcoin Falls Below $110K After Disappointing Private Sector Employment Numbers
4.9.2025
The increase in private sector jobs for August was significantly lower than what many economists had forecasted. Disappointing Private Sector Jobs Data Triggers BTC Slide Below $110K New Jersey-based human resources firm ADP reported an increase of 54,000 private sector U.S. jobs on Thursday,...
Head of IRS Crypto Work Exits as U.S. Tax Changes Loom For Digital Assets
22.8.2025
Trish Turner, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service veteran running its digital assets effort, is the latest senior official leaving for the private sector
With South Korea's CBDC Plans Dead, KakaoBank Joins Stablecoin Gold Rush
7.8.2025
The online lender joins a growing wave of Korean fintechs eyeing stablecoin issuance after the government scrapped its CBDC pilot in favor of private-sector alternatives
FBI asks node operators, exchanges to block transactions tied to Bybit hackers
27.2.2025
The FBI says it “encourages” private sector entities to prevent Bybit hackers from laundering more funds from the $1.4 billion hack on Oct. 21
FBI asks node operators, exchanges to block transactions tied to Bybit hackers
27.2.2025
The FBI says it “encourages” private sector entities to prevent Bybit hackers from laundering more funds from the $1.4 billion hack on Oct. 21
FBI asks node operators, exchanges to block transactions tied to Bybit hackers
27.2.2025
The FBI says it “encourages” private sector entities to prevent Bybit hackers from laundering more funds from the $1.4 billion hack on Oct. 21
FBI asks node operators, exchanges to block transactions tied to Bybit hackers
27.2.2025
The FBI says it “encourages” private sector entities to prevent Bybit hackers from laundering more funds from the $1.4 billion hack on Oct. 21
El Salvador to Shut or Sell Chivo Crypto Wallet as Part of $3.5B IMF Deal
19.12.2024
The country's concessions include that taxes must be paid in U.S. dollars, not bitcoin, and bitcoin acceptance will be made voluntary in the private sector
Bitcoin Bull Tim Draper Eyes Trump’s Return as Catalyst for Private Sector Boom: ‘Very Excited’
14.11.2024
This week, the bitcoin bull and venture capitalist Tim Draper shared his excitement on X about Donald Trump’s potential next term. “Every job they cut in the government will create three jobs in the private sector,” Draper eagerly stated. Bitcoin Enthusiast Draper Anticipates...
41 firms join BIS Project Agora to advance unified ledger applications
16.9.2024
The large private companies will work with seven central banks on improving structural inefficiencies in international transfers
New Bill Seeks Collaboration Between SEC and CFTC on Digital Assets
15.9.2024
A U.S. congressman has introduced the Bridging Regulation and Innovation for Digital Global and Electronic Digital Assets Act (BRIDGE Act), aimed at improving collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on digital asset...
Russian Economy Sees Growth Despite Western Sanctions and Declining Imports
2.9.2024
The Russian economy has experienced substantial growth across various sectors, with unemployment rates remaining historically low, despite ongoing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. Industrial production, driven by military manufacturing, saw a 3.3% increase in July, and the...
African Union greenlights AI adoption across member states
11.8.2024
The strategy aims to fast-track AI development and adoption in Africa, driving innovation and growth that aligns with Nigeria’s digital transformation goals
Why Nigeria’s blockchain success hinges on private sector expertise
25.7.2024
As governments globally, including Nigeria, navigate the complexities of blockchain adoption, insights from industry leaders like YellowCard provide crucial guidance
Australia needs blockchain ‘more than ever’ to flip productivity freeze
11.6.2024
Australian Parliament Member Andrew Charlton said he believes blockchain technology could add $60 billion to the economy
Private firms to join global central bank CBDC project
5.6.2024
As Project mBridge enters its MVP phase, BIS is inviting private sector firms to propose new solutions and use cases to further develop and showcase the platform's potential