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Governments See CBDCs Making Their Countries ‘More Economically and Financially Efficient’ — Venom Foundation CEO
29.8.2023
According to Louis Tsu, the CEO of Venom Foundation, governments that are seeking to introduce central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are not being driven by the fear that privately issued digital currencies may soon become the preferred method for cross-border and micropayments. Instead, some...
Binance Removes Sanctioned Russian Banks From P2P Platform
28.8.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has dropped Russian banks under sanctions from the payment options on its peer-to-peer (P2P) platform. Russian traders can no longer use cards issued by these banks to make payments while transactions in foreign fiat currencies are also restricted for them. Binance No Longer...
Only 2 % of Russians Ready to Keep All Their Savings in Digital Ruble: Poll
27.8.2023
While over half of Russians are willing to put some money into their nation’s digital ruble, only 2% say they would keep all their savings in it. Insufficient information and fear of system failures are among the biggest factors turning people away from the government-issued digital currency....
Web3 Experts: Hong Kong Government-Backed Stablecoin Can Become a Global Currency, Challenge Dollar Dominance
26.8.2023
According to Wang Yang and Wen Yizhou, a stablecoin issued by the Hong Kong government has the potential to become an international currency and may challenge the U.S. dollar in certain places. However, in their latest opinion piece, Yang and Yizhou said the envisaged stablecoin will only succeed...
Binance Renames Russian Bank Cards Amid US Sanctions Probe, Report
26.8.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has replaced the names of cards issued by Russian banks with colors, Russian media revealed amid reports of a U.S. investigation into potential sanctions violations. The changes concern the ruble exchange feature on Binance’s peer-to-peer platform. Russian Traders on Binance...
FBI Warns of North Korean Hackers’ Intent to ‘Cash Out’ $40M in Bitcoin
23.8.2023
On August 22, 2023, the FBI issued an alert, cautioning about North Korean hackers possibly trying to cash out bitcoin valued at over $40 million. U.S. Intelligence Flags Potential $40M Bitcoin Liquidation by North Korean Hackers The FBI is urging both public and private sectors to be vigilant...
BRICS Bank to Issue First Indian Rupee Bond — Plans to Boost Local Currency Lending
23.8.2023
The New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, is reportedly planning to issue its first Indian rupee bond by October. Last week, the bank issued its first South African rand bond. “NDB is seeking to increase its presence in the local capital markets of its member countries,...
Central Bank of Brazil Rebrands CBDC to ‘Drex,’ Launch Expected by 2024
22.8.2023
The Central Bank of Brazil has issued a press release revealing details about “drex,” the Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC) formerly known as the digital real. The bank explained the need for a rebranding and detailed how it might revolutionize transactions with digital...
XRP Value Plunges 39% Post-SEC Verdict: XRP Army Remains Optimistic Amid Market Turbulence
22.8.2023
It’s been 40 days since the U.S. court issued a partial verdict in the SEC’s case against Ripple. In that timeframe, the digital currency XRP’s value has slumped by a significant 39.43%. Despite SEC’s Interlocutory Appeal and 39% Downturn, XRP Enthusiasts Hold out for...
Report: Kenyan Parliament Establishes Committee to Investigate Worldcoin
22.8.2023
The Kenyan Parliament recently created an ad-hoc committee to investigate Worldcoin’s activities in the country. According to the Kenyan House speaker, the 15-member committee is expected to report back to parliament within 42 days. A Kenyan court judge recently issued a ruling which called...
BRICS Bank Could Issue Digital Currency for the Economic Bloc, Analyst Says
21.8.2023
A Trace Finance analyst has suggested that the BRICS nations could launch a single digital currency issued and regulated by the New Development Bank, also known as the BRICS Bank. He stressed that the U.S. is facing the biggest crisis in history. Many expect a common BRICS currency that would...
Tether to Withdraw Support for USDT on Omni, Kusama, and Bitcoin Cash’s SLP
18.8.2023
Tether has announced a strategic transition that will see the company withdraw support for USDT issued on Omni, Kusama, and Bitcoin Cash’s Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP). The company stated that one of the factors that affected this decision was the level of community interest in these...
BRICS Bank Issues First ZAR Bonds as It Looks to Use Local Currencies
18.8.2023
The New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, has issued its first bonds denominated in South African rand (ZAR). The auction, which was closed on Tuesday, is part of the bank’s efforts to increase both fundraising and lending in local currencies. Development...
Law Professors Blast SEC’s Concept of Investment Contract in Amicus Brief
14.8.2023
Six professors of law have issued an amicus brief in favor of Coinbase, blasting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stance on the definition of investment contracts. Through a historical examination of the development of securities laws, the brief concludes that an investment...
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Warns Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
10.8.2023
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a warning to unlicensed providers of crypto trading services. Concerned about their engagement in “improper practices,” the regulator also said investors should be aware that some of these platforms may never actually apply for...
US Representative Patrick McHenry: Stablecoins ‘Hold Promise as a Pillar of Our 21st-Century Payments System’
8.8.2023
Representative Patrick McHenry, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, weighed in positively on the launch of PYUSD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Paypal, a U.S.-based payments company. McHenry stated that if properly regulated, stablecoins “hold promise as a pillar of...
FBI Issues Warning on Scam Involving Criminals Impersonating NFT Developers
7.8.2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA) warning about criminals impersonating non-fungible token (NFT) developers in social media. According to the PSA, criminals can impersonate these developers on social media by hijacking accounts or using similar...
Russia Recognizes Digital Currencies of Other Nations
6.8.2023
The Russian government has legally recognized digital currencies issued by other nations, local crypto media reported. The respective legislative changes have been made alongside the adoption of a dedicated law regulating the introduction of Russia’s own digital ruble. Amendments Legalizing Foreign...
Crypto Staking in the Crosshairs: IRS Unveils New Tax Guidance
1.8.2023
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a decree stating that American citizens drawing income from cryptocurrency staking services must categorize the value of those digital assets as gross income, the moment they officially take possession of the staking reward. IRS Clarifies...
Ripple and Palau Announce CBDC Stablecoin Pilot Program
28.7.2023
Palau, an insular nation in the Philippines Sea, has partnered with Ripple, announcing a limited pilot for its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued using XRP technology. According to Jay Hunter Anson, a member of the board of directors of Palau’s Ministry of Finance, the test started...