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Majority of Americans Hesitant to Embrace Central Bank Digital Currency, Survey Finds
13.6.2023
A recent poll conducted by the Cato Institute and public opinion firm Yougov reveals that the majority of Americans are hesitant to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The findings indicate that support for a CBDC remains relatively low among survey respondents. U.S. CBDC Support Remains...
Honduras Applies to Join BRICS Bank
13.6.2023
The government of Honduras has formally applied to become part of the New Development Bank, known as the BRICS bank, in an official visit of Honduran President Xiomara Castro to Shanghai. Honduras is now another country that has requested entry into the financial organization, alongside Argentina....
UK to get ‘early or priority access’ to AI models from Google and OpenAI
12.6.2023
It’s unclear at this time what access the U.K. will receive, but the reported commitment could be the first of its kind
Is Ron DeSantis good for crypto? Republican makes Bitcoin part of campaign
12.6.2023
The governor of Florida wants to defend people’s right to “do Bitcoin.”
SEC can’t find Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, asks court for ‘alternative service’
9.6.2023
The Binance CEO is rumored to be in Dubai, but with no known base of operations, the SEC wants permission to serve his lawyers on his behalf
US senators propose AI bills for transparency and innovation
9.6.2023
The bipartisan bills target government transparency when using AI and the formation of a new Office of Global Competition Analysis to stay on top of innovation
Chinese State-Owned Banks Cut Dollar Deposit Rates — Dismiss Government Influence Claims
9.6.2023
Major Chinese state-owned banks have lowered interest rates on U.S. dollar deposits. However, they reportedly dismissed claims that the moves were influenced by the Chinese government, stating that the rate cuts were market-driven. Chinese Banks Reduce Dollar Deposit Rates Major Chinese state-owned...
US DOJ opposes bankrupt Bittrex’s plan to repay customers ahead of credited fines
8.6.2023
Bittrex owes $29 million on penalties for sanctions violations and may still face penalties in a case brought by the SEC
Crypto Exchange Bittrex’s Customer-Repayment Plan Faces U.S. Government Objection
8.6.2023
If successful, it wouldn’t be the first time the state has scuppered a crypto bankruptcy proposal
UK Lawmakers Clash Over Government Plans to Regulate Crypto as Financial Services
8.6.2023
While some lawmakers have aligned with the government’s proposal, others want the volatile assets to be treated as gambling
Ron Paul Warns Fiscal Responsibility Act Will Erode US Dollar Value, Hasten Loss of Reserve Currency Status
8.6.2023
Former U.S. Representative Ron Paul has warned that the Fiscal Responsibility Act, recently signed into law by President Joe Biden, will escalate government spending, debt, and deficits. It will also erode the value of the U.S. dollar, “making it more likely that the U.S. dollar will lose...
The Bitcoin Rich List: An In-Depth Look at the Largest Bitcoin Wallets in Existence Since 2014
7.6.2023
Over the past decade, several bitcoin wallets have been named the largest in existence. However, since 2021, Binance has controlled the largest bitcoin address, which currently holds 248,597 BTC and is worth approximately $6.66 billion. Just over nine years ago, the largest wallet belonged to...
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange completes proof of concept to tokenize fiat and bonds
7.6.2023
In its proof of concept, TASE minted the first ERC-1155 security token representing a dummy digital government bond
Economics of Bitcoin ATM market could hinder wider adoption
7.6.2023
Bitcoin of America’s shutdown in Connecticut highlights the obstacles for companies operating crypto ATMs
AI could threaten humanity in 2 years, warns UK AI task force advisor
6.6.2023
The UK prime minister’s AI task force advisor said large AI models will need regulation and control in the next two years to curb major existential risks
Russia’s Rosbank Begins ‘Int’l Crypto Pay Pilot’ – Banks Joining Government’s Crypto Plan?
6.6.2023
The Russian megabank Rosbank says it has launched a “cross-border crypto payments” pilot.
Per RBC, Rosbank has become the “first major” Russian bank to launch cross-border payments services “in cryptocurrency.”
The bank has teamed up with a local crypto firm named B-Crypto for its initiative....
Today in Crypto: JPMorgan Partners with 6 Indian Banks on Blockchain-Based Interbank Transactions, APPG Makes 53 Crypto Recommendations to the UK Government, Charles Hoskinson Warns About the Rise in AI-generated Frauds
5.6.2023
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UK Lawmakers Call for a Dedicated Government Role to Oversee Crypto Regulation
5.6.2023
The Crypto and Digital Assets All Parliamentary Group released its long-awaited inquiry into crypto on Monday
US Debt Ceiling Dramas Diminish Dollar’s Credibility and Reputation as Safety Asset, Warns Devere CEO
5.6.2023
The CEO of investment management firm Devere Group has warned that the U.S. debt ceiling dramas have weakened the U.S. dollar’s “global reserve currency’s credibility and reputation as a ‘safety asset.’” He cautioned that Congress’ debt ceiling deal “does not solve the underlying political...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: China Will Benefit From Restrictive US Crypto Policies
3.6.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has stated China will be one of the biggest beneficiaries of how the U.S. is approaching cryptocurrency regulation. According to Armstrong, the current regulatory system drives cryptocurrency innovation offshore, while other countries like China embrace these...