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Education is key to financial freedom, says Bitcoin advocate Najah Roberts
15.2.2023
The Agenda podcast discusses the importance of financial literacy and education in Part 2 of a conversation with BTC advocate and entrepreneur Najah Roberts
83% confess attraction to crypto fanatics on Valentine's Day survey
15.2.2023
A Valentine’s Day survey by Binance suggests that interest in cryptocurrencies could be a key factor in attracting a partner
Ukraine Speeds Up Digital Hryvnia Project, Plans Pilot for This Year
15.2.2023
Ukrainian authorities are speeding up the development of the electronic hryvnia, a high-ranking government official indicated. The executive power in Kyiv is now in talks with the central bank and businesses involved in the project to pilot the digital currency as early as this year. Minister Says...
Binance CEO: crypto industry will probably move to non-dollar stablecoins
14.2.2023
The Binance CEO claimed that algorithmic USD stablecoins may become more popular as well, although they “have risks.”
Blockchain Association files amicus brief in Wahi case, says SEC exceeded authority
14.2.2023
The industry group cited the Supreme Court’s recently reaffirmed “major questions” doctrine and listed ways the SEC’s alleged regulation by enforcement causes harm
Another ‘strong’ crypto bull run may lie ahead, thinks market analyst Filbfilb
14.2.2023
Filbfilb was Cointelegraph’s guest for Episode 5 of the Crypto Trading Secrets podcast, answering questions on possible future Bitcoin market cycles, his background and more
US Inflation Remains Higher Than Expected, Raising Concerns Among Investors
14.2.2023
U.S. inflation levels dropped slightly in January, sliding from 6.5% to 6.4%. However, inflation remains higher than expected, causing concern among investors that the U.S. central bank will continue to hike the benchmark federal funds rate. Inflation in the US Remains High, Causing Uncertainty...
SEC and CFTC Lawsuits Against Former FTX CEO Paused Until Criminal Proceedings Conclude
14.2.2023
Two civil lawsuits, stemming from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will be paused until his criminal proceedings are complete. US Attorney Requests Pause on SEC and CFTC Lawsuits...
NASDAQ-listed Interactive Brokers to offer crypto trading in Hong Kong
14.2.2023
Hong Kong has seen a growing interest in global crypto and fintech player over the years as Interactive Brokers joins the list
UK FCA to take action against unregistered, illegal cryptocurrency ATMs
14.2.2023
According to FCA, all crypto ATM operators in the United Kingdom are currently illegal because none of them is registered with the regulator
At Least 1,000 Lawsuits Filed Against Crypto Miners in Russia’s Irkutsk Region
14.2.2023
Authorities in the Russian region of Irkutsk have so far filed 1,000 lawsuits against what they call “gray” miners, or people minting coins in their homes. In over half of these cases, courts have ordered the defendants to compensate the operators of the distribution networks. Hundreds of Crypto...
Bakkt sunsets its consumer-facing crypto app to focus on B2B solutions
13.2.2023
The app is expected to cease operations on March 16, 2023
Proposed EU parliament rule could have banks apply 1,250% risk weight to crypto exposure
13.2.2023
The proposed rule change, putting crypto at one of the highest risk ratings at financial institutions, could go into effect until December 2024
Brazilians Will Be Able to Pay Taxes With Crypto
13.2.2023
Brazilians will now be able to pay part of their state taxes using cryptocurrencies. Banco do Brazil, a mixed ownership bank, is launching the option of paying a set of taxes with crypto, using Bitfy, a Brazilian cryptocurrency startup, as a payment processor, exchanging the cryptocurrencies paid...
DBS Bank to offer cryptocurrency trading in Hong Kong
13.2.2023
As Hong Kong has been opening up to crypto, major financial institutions like DBS Group are targeting new crypto services in the Chinese territory
Paxos to stop minting BUSD stablecoins for Binance
13.2.2023
All existing BUSD tokens will remain fully backed and redeemable through Paxos Trust Company by at least February 2024, Paxos said
Income Tax Applies to Crypto Trading in Bosnia, Tax Administration Says
13.2.2023
Individuals are expected to pay income tax on gains from cryptocurrency trading, the tax authority of Bosnia has determined. In the absence of dedicated regulations, the federal government in Sarajevo has set up a working group to assess various risks associated with digital assets. Income Tax...
Russia Releases Bitzlato Co-Founder Anton Shkurenko After Questioning
12.2.2023
Russian authorities have released the recently arrested co-founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato, said to have processed illicit funds worth millions of U.S. dollars. Anton Shkurenko, who was questioned in Moscow, denies the French charges against him that became the reason for his brief detention....
Seoul Sanctions North Korea Over Crypto Theft
12.2.2023
South Korea has imposed sanctions on the North in relation to a number of cyberattacks often resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency. The authorities in Seoul say the regime in Pyongyang is using the digital assets to fund its nuclear and missile development projects. South Korea Hits North Korean...
Canadian University Dubai backtracks on accepting crypto via Binance Pay
12.2.2023
Before hitting a technical roadblock, CUD was seemingly interested in collecting tuition and course fees in cryptocurrencies from both domestic and international students