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Phemex Is a Rebellion Against Traditional Finance, and It’s Winning
7.10.2021
Wall Street is often touted as the place where dreams come to life, but the world’s economic epicenter can also be an absolute nightmare. From brokers screaming at each other across trading floors to the modern electronic trading systems of today, money talks in Wall Street. However, while...
US Launches National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team to Prosecute ‘Criminal Misuses of Cryptocurrency’
7.10.2021
The U.S. has launched the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, an initiative of the Department of Justice (DOJ), to tackle and prosecute “criminal misuses of cryptocurrency, particularly crimes committed by virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, and money...
Crypto Enforcement Team, Pepsi CFO on Bitcoin, Institutional Metamask + More News
6.10.2021
r noreferrer" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-justice-dept-launches-new-initiatives-cryptocurrencies-contractor-hacks-2021-10-06/">reported. The group will include a mix of anti-money laundering and cybersecurity experts, per the report.The IOSCO group of securities regulators and the
IMF Head Says Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Reliable, Hard to Think of Bitcoin as Money
6.10.2021
Digital currencies backed by central banks are the most reliable form of digital money, according to IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva. At the same time, to think of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin as money is difficult, believes the chief executive of the international financial...
Brazil aims to tighten penalties for crypto-related financial crimes
4.10.2021
The penalties are part of a new piece of legislation that also regulates crypto trading and payments
Money in 2030: A future where DeFi and CBDCs can work together
3.10.2021
In coexistence with mutual benefits, decentralized finance and central bank digital currencies will finally make money universally available worldwide
Banker Faces 10-year Jail Term after Borrowing Money in Mother’s Name to Buy Crypto
1.10.2021
aded guilty to violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes.The court heard that A has “illegally borrowed” over USD 2.3m worth of fiat KRW “in the name of his mother and other relatives” in a period from October 2019 to March 2020 while working in the loans depa
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Seeks Public Opinion on Central Bank Digital Currency
1.10.2021
The central bank of New Zealand has lined up among monetary authorities exploring the question of issuing their own digital currencies. The financial regulator is now seeking feedback from the public about the need for a digital form of the national fiat while also promising to preserve cash....
How Binance Helps Legal Authorities Take Down Cybercriminals Laundering Illicit Funds
30.9.2021
According to the latest UN statistics, global money laundering transactions reach up to $2 trillion a year. A small fraction of that huge amount passes through the digital assets ecosystem, and responsible actors in it are working to bring that down even more. As the world’s leading...
‘Faster and Cheaper Cross-Border Transfers’ — Banking Report Led by BIS Highlights the Benefits of Cryptocurrency
30.9.2021
According to a report published by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and a group of central banks, digital currencies can lead to faster settlement and cheaper transfers. Moreover, the banking group leveraged a prototype that shows how money transfers can be done in seconds with very...
Ukraine’s central bank seeks to hire a blockchain developer, job posting reveals
29.9.2021
The development marks another sign of the digital hryvnia project picking up steam
'Extreme Volatility' Expected as Bitcoin Investors Learn to Value It
29.9.2021
-tell-about-3156.htm">NVT), finding the correct way to value bitcoin (BTC) has proven tricky. But according to Nik Bhatia, Bitcoin advocate and author of Layered Money, there is no single way to go abou
US Debt Ceiling Rattles Markets As Crypto Community Discusses Political 'Theater'
29.9.2021
a theater.”Speaking to the members of the Senate Banking Committee, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned on Tuesday that the US federal government could run out of money by October 18 unless Congress acts quickly to raise the debt ceiling. “It would be disastrous for the Amer
How to Make Money on the Crypto Market Collapse
28.9.2021
This past September has shown that cryptocurrencies can not only skyrocket in price but also fall precipitously. Bitcoin managed both to check-in at the height of $52,870 and find a local bottom at around $39,666, having lost about 25% of its value along the way. And, of course, this is a problem...
JPMorgan Boss Jamie Dimon: ‘If You Borrow Money to Buy Bitcoin, You’re a Fool’
28.9.2021
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of one of the biggest financial institutions of the world, JPMorgan, has once again let the world know about his stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Dimon stated that whoever borrowed money to purchase bitcoin was, in his opinion, a “fool.” However,...
Crypto in Chaos, but Blockchain-powered Pay and Stablecoins Thrive in S Korea
27.9.2021
based pay and fiat KRW-pegged stablecoins.The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) is a firm that until relatively recently made its money from cash: the company prints banknotes and mints coins for the treasury.But in recent years, it has moved away from paper and
Chipper Cash Extends Peer-to-Peer Money Transfer Service to South Africa
27.9.2021
Chipper Cash, an African fintech start-up, has extended its peer-to-peer instant money service to South Africa. In addition to being able to use the remittance service, South African users will be able to buy, sell, and transfer cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and the USDC stablecoin....
e-Money’s Stablecoin eEUR Listed on Osmosis
27.9.2021
e-Money A/S is a Danish FinTech company. It is known for providing a blockchain-based payment platform. e-Money announced that its stablecoin eEUR became the first to be listed on Osmosis, a hub-based AMM platform. The listing of eEUR on the decentralized AMM platform, Osmosis, will ensure that...
Morgan Stanley exec says Bitcoin is the ‘Kenny from South Park’ of money
24.9.2021
Morgan Stanley exec claims that Bitcoin continues to rise from the dead like the cartoon character Kenny in South Park
10 Crypto Exchanges File for Registration With Korean Regulators Ahead of Deadline
24.9.2021
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have until midnight on Friday to register with financial authorities in order to continue operating legally. Only 10 digital asset trading platforms have already submitted their documents to the Korean anti-money laundering body. Compliance Deadline for...