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Another Regulatory Challenge for DeFi, El Salvador Seeks Help from Binance + More News
24.3.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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War in Ukraine to Make Countries Rethink Currency Dependencies - BlackRock CEO
24.3.2022
The war in Ukraine will make countries “re-evaluate their currency dependencies,” with work on digital currencies likely to be accelerated, according to Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman of the major asset manager BlackRock.
Writing in a letter to shareholders published on Thursday, Fink said that...
Crypto trading in rubles falls even as ECB warns again on sanctions
24.3.2022
A statement from ECB President Christine Lagarde labeling cryptocurrency a “threat” to global security seems at odds with the real world data and expert opinion
Bitcoin is 'not regulated' — Honduras' central bank pushes back against legal tender rumors
23.3.2022
The central bank said “for the time being” Bitcoin was not regulated in the country, but it was exploring the feasibility of introducing a CBDC
Honduras’ Central Bank Debunks Bitcoin as Legal Tender Rumors
23.3.2022
The BCH is, however, studying the feasibility of a central bank digital currency (CBDC)
Thailand Adopts Rules Restricting Cryptocurrency Payments From April
23.3.2022
Regulators in Thailand have decided to limit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. The authorities consider the country’s current payment system efficient and insist cryptos would only bring risks for the financial system, economy, people and businesses. Thailand SEC Issues...
Time to Legalize and Tax Bitcoin Mining in Russia, Say Deputy PM, Academic & Think Tank
23.3.2022
The voices calling for Russia to legalize Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining are continuing to grow louder, with the Deputy Prime Minister, prominent academics, and a leading economic think tank all suggesting that legislation should be rolled out in the near future.
RBC reported that the Russian...
4 Qualities of Digital Dollar, Crypto Mortgages, Polkadot's Fund, Solana ETP + More News
23.3.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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ECB Chief: Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Certainly’ Being Used to Circumvent Russian Sanctions
23.3.2022
The European Central Bank (ECB) warns cryptocurrencies are being used to evade sanctions by Russians. ECB President Christine Lagarde warns crypto firms against becoming “accomplices” in the crime. ECB President Lagarde Is Certain About Crypto Being Used to Evade Russian Sanctions...
Ireland’s central bank follows UK's example in warning of crypto advertisements
22.3.2022
The central bank warned people to be mindful of "the risks of misleading advertisements, particularly on social media, where influencers are being paid to advertise crypto assets."
Cautious Optimism in Crypto Market as Bitcoin Tests USD 43K, but Brace for Choppy Weeks
22.3.2022
While optimism strengthened in the crypto market on Tuesday, after bitcoin (BTC) tested USD 43,000, and bullish sentiment remained in ethereum (ETH), some analysts warn that "choppy short-term movements may still continue." In either case, the recent bullish moves came despite comments from...
Ireland's Central Bank Warns of 'Misleading' Crypto Ads by Social Media Influencers
22.3.2022
The Central Bank of Ireland has warned consumers about the risk of 'misleading' ads promoting crypto investments particularly by influencers on social media
Work on a Multi-CBDC Platform Has Revealed ‘More Questions Than Answers’ – BIS
22.3.2022
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS)'s central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, known as Project Dunbar, has created more questions than answers, the international body said today. However, establishing a global network of connected CBDC platforms still remains a goal for...
BIS joint pilot: Institutions can use CBDCs for international settlements
22.3.2022
The experimental CBDC platform proved that the design approaches used to address three major issues: access, jurisdictional boundaries, and governance were effective
Malaysian Ministry Proposes Legalizing NFTs to Boost Participation in Crypto Sector
22.3.2022
Malaysia’s communications ministry has proposed legalizing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to increase the participation of young people in the cryptocurrency space. The crypto sector is under the purview of the central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, and the Securities Commission. Malaysian Ministry...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Hints at Aggressive Rate Hikes After Saying ‘Inflation Is Much Too High’
21.3.2022
The 16th chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell said that America’s “inflation is much too high” on Monday, and he further explained that the U.S. central bank is willing to raise rates more aggressively. Off the heels of the first benchmark interest rate increase since...
Malaysian Ministry Suggests Making Crypto Legal Tender To Promote It Among Youth
21.3.2022
In a bid to enhance the financial inclusion of young people, the Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has proposed to the country’s authorities to designate cryptoassets as Malaysia’s legal tender.
Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, Malaysia’s Deputy Communications and Multimedia...
Regulators in Ukraine, Russia Tell Banks to Block Certain Types of Crypto Transfers
21.3.2022
Banks on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war are taking measures to restrict the flow of crypto funds overseas, with central banks keen to limit private citizens from making crypto-related cross-border transactions through banks....
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Idea to Use Digital Ruble as Reserve Currency Circulated in Sanctioned Russia
20.3.2022
A call to make the digital ruble a reserve currency has been issued in the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament. Meanwhile, concerns have been raised in the West that the new incarnation of the Russian fiat may be employed to evade sanctions that have been isolating...
Russian Banks Told to Track Crypto-Related Transactions Amid Currency Restrictions
19.3.2022
Bank of Russia has recommended commercial banks pay heightened attention to their clients’ transactions related to cryptocurrencies. The regulator requires the financial institutions to monitor such activity against the backdrop of restrictions on currency operations amid western sanctions....