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Bitcoin will bring global payments out of the ‘fax era' — Ex-PayPal boss
12.9.2023
Marcus said there’s still no universal protocol when it comes to transferring money, unlike information which can be shared via email
G20 moves forward with international crypto framework
9.9.2023
The upcoming framework will affect users in several countries by automatically exchanging information about crypto transactions between jurisdictions on an annual basis
US Court Orders Collapsed BTC Investment Firm to Pay Over $1.7 Billion in Restitution for Forex Fraud
9.9.2023
A United States Federal Court Judge has ordered the collapsed bitcoin investment platform Mirror Trading International to pay over $1.7 billion in restitution. Commodity Futures Trading Commission director of enforcement Ian McGinley said the CFTC will not hesitate to go after fraudsters who target...
IMF and FSB Release ‘Policies for Crypto Assets’ at G20 Request
9.9.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) have published their synthesis paper titled “Policies for Crypto Assets,” which was developed at the request of the Indian G20 Presidency. The global organizations “have set out a roadmap to ensure effective...
JK: Hayao Miyazaki Isn't Retiring From Making Ghibli Movies After All
8.9.2023
Contrary to popular belief, How Do You Live? (aka The Boy and the Heron) will no longer be Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s final film.Read more
Coinbase Targets Regulatory Clarity in International Expansion Plan
8.9.2023
Coinbase is looking at "markets that are enacting clear rules" for the crypto industry, with the European Union, U.K., Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia its near-term priorities
Joint IMF and FSB Report Warns Against Total Crypto Bans
7.9.2023
A joint policy roadmap released by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned against outright bans on cryptocurrencies.
The policy paper, commissioned by the G20 under India's leadership, has emphasized the need for comprehensive regulatory...
Find Who’s Responsible for DeFi Projects and Regulate Them, Global Securities Body Says
7.9.2023
Iosco worries decentralized financial applications could harm investors and markets – and casts doubt on their main premise
Find Who’s Responsible for DeFi Projects and Regulate Them, Global Securities Body Says
7.9.2023
Iosco worries decentralized financial applications could harm investors and markets – and casts doubt on their main premise
Genesis Sues Parent Firm DCG Over $600 Million Loan Repayment
7.9.2023
Genesis Global Capital (GGC), a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG) based in New York, has initiated two lawsuits against DCG and its international arm, DCGI, aiming to secure the repayment of loans totaling $600 million.
Genesis, which declared bankruptcy in January this year following...
Japan’s SBI Group and Ripple Join to Provide International Remittance Services in Three Countries
6.9.2023
SBI Remit, a subsidiary of Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Group, has partnered with SBI Ripple Asia to introduce Ripple’s XRP-enabled international remittance solution to bank accounts in the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia.
The company’s expansion to Southeast Asian markets aims...
Report: Huawei’s Kirin Chip May Have Been Accelerated by Bitcoin Mining Orders
6.9.2023
A recent report by The Miner Mag suggests bitcoin mining orders might have sped up Huawei’s development of its new Kirin smartphone chip. The chip, which powers Huawei’s new Mate 60 Pro smartphone, was produced by China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC)...
Final countdown to iFX EXPO International 2023
5.9.2023
The B2B world is abuzz with anticipation as the final countdown to the iFX EXPO International 2023 in Limassol, Cyprus, has officially begun. The landmark event will be held on September 19-21 at the brand-new City of Dreams Mediterranean Integrated Resort. The hype has reached a fever pitch with...
Dollar Share in Reserves Drops Below 60%, Yuan Rises, Russian Diplomat Says
2.9.2023
The share of currencies other than the U.S. dollar and the euro in international reserves is on the rise, according to a Russian representative. The trend is being observed as a growing number of countries try to use their national currencies in foreign trade settlements, the official noted. Russia...
Africa-Focused Remittances Fintech Lemfi Raises $33 Million in Series A Funding Round
31.8.2023
An Africa-focused remittances platform, Lemfi, recently said it has raised $33 million in a Series A round led by Left Lane Capital. Lemfi said it will use the capital raise to “expand its product offering to the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.” Making Remittances Less...
Pokémon Go Fest 2023's International Event Was Lukewarm Leftovers
28.8.2023
Pokémon Go has been, since its inception, a game based around community. At its launch this was by the nature of the size and excitement of its playerbase. Some seven years on, it’s by desperate brute force, as beleaguered developer Niantic refuses to accept the reality of its prime property,...
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...
BRICS Leaders Declare Importance of Using Local Currencies in International Trade
25.8.2023
The BRICS leaders stress “the importance of encouraging the use of local currencies in international trade and financial transactions” in their declaration released at the conclusion of their 15th annual summit. In addition, the BRICS nations have tasked their finance ministers and central...
Crypto’s ‘Illusory Appeal’ Should Be Met by Regulation, Not Bans, BIS Study Says
22.8.2023
Bitcoin ETFs could boost adoption because digital assets offer an escape route for state-imposed capital controls, a grouping of central bankers from the Americas said
AI unlikely to destroy jobs, but cost to certain workers may be 'brutal' — UN study
22.8.2023
A study from the United Nations agency International Labour Organization suggests AI will more likely augment jobs than destroy them, though certain roles could be at more risk than others