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Crypto Is A Key Issue For 1 in 5 Voters In The 2024 US Elections, Digital Currency Group Says
7.5.2024
One in five voters in key battleground states believe digital assets are a key issue in the upcoming 2024 elections, data released Tuesday by the Digital Currency Group (DCG) reveals. The survey results come amidst the increasingly tense presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, with...
EU crypto regulations undermined by lack of enforcement, say observers
7.5.2024
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is being phased in, but regulators have reportedly been inconsistent in enforcing existing laws
India’s Central Bank Working To Boost Retail CBDC Volume Through Offline Capability
7.5.2024
The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly working to expand the use of its Central Bank Digital Currency by actively developing an offline transfer capability.
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Crypto Wealth Bolsters Real Estate Markets and Consumer Spending, Study Finds
6.5.2024
As cryptocurrency becomes a significant part of American investment portfolios, its influence extends beyond digital transactions into tangible impacts on real estate markets and household spending, a recent study finds. Report Shows Cryptocurrency Wealth Adds ‘Meaningful Implications for the Real...
Venezuela’s Digital Currency Use to Face Tighter Regulatory Scrutiny
30.4.2024
With the US reportedly cutting off Venezuelan oil sales by May 31, experts warn that the country’s likely shift towards digital currency necessitates stricter regulations.
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Pakistan’s Finance Minister Reaffirms Government’s Interest in Digital Currency
29.4.2024
Pakistan's plans for a central bank digital currency gained fresh momentum on Sunday, with finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb raising the debate again.
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Chinese 'Crypto Dad' faces government investigation
26.4.2024
Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations
DCG Boosts Legal Arsenal with First Chief Hire During New York AG Dispute
26.4.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG), parent firm of bankrupt crypto lender Genesis, has brought on its first-ever chief legal officer as it faces a lawsuit from New York’s Attorney General.
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iPhone Currently Not Compatible with Digital Euro: ECB Board Member
24.4.2024
An ECB executive board member wants Apple to change how iPhone payments work to support a potential digital euro. He claims the tech giant's current system may not support offline payments for any European Central Bank digital currency.
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Mauritania Central Bank Partners With Giesecke+Devrient to Develop a National CBDC
23.4.2024
The Central Bank of Mauritania (CBM) has partnered with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to develop and launch a digital version of the national currency. The Germany-based security technology firm is expected to assist the CBM in outlining the prerequisites for a national Central Bank Digital Currency...
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Releases Digital Currency Consultation Paper
20.4.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zealand has said the proposed digital version of the country’s physical cash would provide universal access to central bank money, either in physical cash or digital form. According to the central bank, the digital version will not only be government-backed but will also...
New Zealand Begins Plans To Introduce CBDC
17.4.2024
An open survey on "Digital Cash," a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC), has begun, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). This was revealed in a consultation document that the central bank published on April 17.
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First Digital Labs to Launch FDUSD on L1 Blockchain Network Sui
11.4.2024
The stablecoin issuer First Digital Labs has announced its intention to debut its dollar-pegged token FDUSD on the Sui network. This collaboration is described as a “strategic alliance aimed at enhancing liquidity and efficiency of transactions.” FDUSD to Integrate With Sui Blockchain...
Russian Central Bank Chief: Mass Adoption of Digital Ruble Expected in 5 to 7 Years
11.4.2024
Elvira Nabiullina, head of the Russian central bank, has stated that the mass launch of the digital ruble will take five to seven years. This appears to contradict recent suggestions by the chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market that the launch will begin next year....
India’s Digital Rupee Expands: Non-Banks to Offer Central Bank Digital Currency Wallets
6.4.2024
India’s central bank has announced that it will enable non-bank payment system operators to offer central bank digital currency (CBDC) wallets. Noting that “necessary changes will be made to the system to facilitate this,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the initiative...
US Government Transfers Nearly $2B in Bitcoin to Coinbase, Arkham Data Reveals
2.4.2024
On April 2, 2024, the U.S. government executed a transaction involving nearly $2 billion in bitcoin (BTC), channeling the assets to Coinbase Prime, as Arkham Intelligence’s data reveals. The transfer comprised 30,174.70 BTC, successfully processed at block height 837,413, incurring a fee...
Barry Silbert Could Pocket $1 Billion in Personal Gains by Exploiting Bankruptcy System: Report
27.3.2024
Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group (DCG), stands to potentially gain up to $1 billion through a sophisticated maneuver involving the bankruptcy system.
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UAE Introduces CBDC Implementation Strategy – Here’s What’s Inside
26.3.2024
The UAE's central bank has announced a comprehensive strategy to implement a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for retail and wholesale use. In partnership with technology providers R3 and G42 Cloud, the UAE envisions that digital dirham will streamline cross-border transactions, enhance...
Weekly Crypto Gainers: ONDO Tops the Chart, With ICP and XEC Making Strong Showings
25.3.2024
Bitcoin and ethereum have recaptured some of their losses from the previous week, but a group of crypto assets have seen their values climb by double digits in the last seven days. About nine cryptocurrencies experienced increases of 20% or more, with ondo (ONDO) leading the charge with a 94% leap...
Zano Blockchain’s Hard Fork Facilitates Privacy Coin Creation, Introduces Confidential Assets
25.3.2024
The Zano blockchain’s recently completed Zarcanum hard fork (HF4) will enable users and organizations to create custom tokenized assets that meet their specific needs. These custom tokenized assets or confidential assets, will be untraceable on the Zano blockchain. The team believes that...