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Putin Signs ‘CBDC, Digital Assets Payments’ Bill into Law
13.3.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing firms in the country to use digital financial assets including the digital ruble in international payments on March 11.
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Sweden’s Central Bank Chief Cautions Against Bitcoin Integration Due to Speculative Nature
12.3.2024
Sweden's Central Bank Governor, Erik Thedeen, advocates for minimal Bitcoin adoption within the nation's financial system. He emphasizes concerns about Bitcoin's speculative valuation and potential investor losses.
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Tether Launches On Celo Chain
12.3.2024
Stablecoin leader Tether (USDT) has launched on the Celo blockchain, expanding its reach and targeting wider financial inclusion. Celo's mobile-first approach and diverse ecosystem offer new avenues for the popular stablecoin, potentially simplifying transactions and driving adoption in emerging...
Sweden’s Central Bank Chief Wants 'as Little Bitcoin as Possible' in Country's Financial System: Bloomberg
12.3.2024
Sweden's central bank governor said he wants "as little bitcoin as possible in the Swedish financial system."
Unlocking financial growth: Build wealth with Solana
12.3.2024
The rising popularity of Solana (SOL) tokens is a testament to the strength of a vibrant developer community, resilience, and innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. With Solana’s unparalleled, cost-effective, quick transaction speed, ongoing technological...
Arbitrum Community Reverses Decision on Funding Tornado Cash Developer Legal Defense
11.3.2024
The Arbitrum DAO has retracted a proposal that aimed to provide financial support for the legal defense costs of Tornado Cash's developers.
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UK Financial Watchdog Limits UK Crypto ETNs to Professional Investors Only
11.3.2024
The UK's financial regulator will allow recognized exchanges to launch crypto asset exchange-traded notes. Only professional investors, like investment firms and authorized credit institutions, will have access to these products.
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Hong Kong Financial Institutions Eye Ethereum ETFs to Bolster Global Crypto Market Position
11.3.2024
In the wake of the successful launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States, financial institutions in Hong Kong are gearing up to tap into the growing demand for cryptocurrency investment products.
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Nigerian Central Bank, Real-World Asset Firm Partner to Revive Struggling CBDC
9.3.2024
Gluwa, a platform for real-world assets, announced on March 7 its partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The partnership arrangement aims to improve the functionality of the Nigerian central bank’s digital currency and promote financial innovation through blockchain technology. Improving...
Financial Journalist Alan Kohler: Bitcoin Is an ‘Insurrection’
9.3.2024
Alan Kohler, an Australian financial journalist, stated Bitcoin is an “insurrection,” given the tightly controlled rules that control the conditions behind its operation. Kohler explained that while bitcoin crashed tremendously in 2022, it constituted a “subversion to the whole...
Pro-Bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis Leads Push for Stablecoin Regulation: A Look at the Bill and Its Impact
8.3.2024
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand are getting ready to unveil a landmark stablecoin regulation bill. The bill has received support from stakeholders including the Treasury and the New York Department of Financial Services.
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VARA’s CEO Predicts Boom in UAE Crypto Market Post FATF Grey List Exit
8.3.2024
Matt White, CEO of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), sees the Financial Action Task Force’s removal of the UAE from the grey list as a positive move, clearing the way for increased crypto-related investments.
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Tesla and SpaceX Hold Over $1.3 Billion Worth of Bitcoins: Arkham
8.3.2024
Arkham Intelligence claims to have identified Tesla and SpaceX's Bitcoin addresses of over $1.3 billion in crypto holdings matching financial statements, revealing detailed transaction histories.
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Crypto for Advisors: Ethereum Staking
7.3.2024
The Ethereum blockchain has nearly one million validators today. The combination of protocol rewards and priority transaction fees against a stable monetary supply backdrop results in a compelling [real] yield for investors
Nigeria’s Central Bank Partners with Gluwa to Boost eNaira Amid Global Regulation Changes
7.3.2024
The Nigerian Central Bank has partnered with the blockchain-based financial platform Gluwa Nigeria to increase the adoption of its digital currency, the eNaira. This move seeks to address financial inclusion challenges and provide credit access to unbanked individuals.
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No Bitcoin ETF Without Further Crypto Regulation, Says South Korean FSS Chief
7.3.2024
No Bitcoin ETF will gain approval in South Korea unless the government introduces new crypto rules, the head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said on March 5.
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Spain Halts Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Eyeball-Scanning Venture Over Data Concerns
6.3.2024
Spain's data regulator, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD), has instructed Sam Altman's cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin, to halt its operations in the country. This includes stopping the collection of private data through eye scans and ceasing the use of previously gathered data...
Simplified KYC Means DeFi Compliance Without Compromising On Privacy
5.3.2024
It’s almost impossible to remain anonymous in the traditional financial world because banks and other financial institutions will always demand some form of identity before they do business with anyone. That’s in stark contrast to crypto and decentralized finance, where users interact via their...
Deloitte is Hiring Specialists for Crypto Fraud Investigations
5.3.2024
Consulting firm Deloitte is looking for specialist analysts to assist in uncovering financial crimes related to crypto. Recent job listings on LinkedIn show vacancies for Senior Cyber Crypto Analysts and Cryptocurrency Investigators.
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South Korea Contemplating Allowing Spot Bitcoin ETF, Says Financial Watchdog Chief
5.3.2024
South Korean authorities are discussing the potential approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country, as revealed by the country's chief of the financial watchdog.
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