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The Bahamas central bank wants to make its digital 'Sand Dollar' global
15.10.2020
The Bahamas’ digital currency is currently used domestically
Unqualified investors can buy up to $8K of crypto, says Bank of Russia
14.10.2020
Russia’s central bank wants to limit the amount of cryptos and digital rights acquired by non-professional investors
Spain Approves Bill Requiring Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose Crypto Holdings and Gains
14.10.2020
Spain’s government has reportedly approved a bill that requires cryptocurrency owners to disclose their crypto holdings and any gains on their assets. Spain’s Finance Minister and the government’s spokesperson, Maria Jesus Montero, said at a press conference following the weekly...
Spain's new bill proposal complicates crypto for citizens
13.10.2020
Spain’s new anti-tax fraud bill includes crypto implications
Digital Ruble Can Help Track Government Spending, Bank of Russia Says
13.10.2020
The Bank of Russia proposed a potential CBDC project Tuesday, but wants public comments before proceeding
Bank of Russia issues consultation paper on digital ruble
13.10.2020
Russia’s central bank says that the digital ruble can be an “additional form of money alongside cash and non-cash.”
Major P2P crypto platform LocalBitcoins is blocked in Russia
13.10.2020
LocalBitcoins’ website has been blacklisted in one of its key markets
Spate of Bitcoin Extortion Bomb Threats Hit Government, Schools in Japan
12.10.2020
The extortionists demand a payment in bitcoin to avoid the detonation of an explosive device, per a report
Digital Yuan Giveaway: China’s Shenzhen City Hands Out 10 Million Yuan in Central Bank Digital Currency
10.10.2020
A major Chinese city is giving away 10 million yuan in the country’s central bank digital currency this weekend. Recipients can use their digital yuan at 3,389 stores next week. The city aims for the giveaway to boost usage of the new government-backed digital currency. Chinese City Giving...
Better regulation needed to stop crypto tax evaders from running wild
10.10.2020
U.S. regulators are starting to track crypto more seriously, and that’s a good sign for all crypto holders
US Government Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrencies After Attorney General Publishes Enforcement Framework
10.10.2020
United States Attorney General (AG) William Barr says the recent publishing of the Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework will help law enforcement to fight elements using digital currencies for illicit ends. Produced by the AG’s Cyber-Digital Task Force, the framework provides law enforcement...
Massive Protests Led to Suspension of SWIFT and Banking Activities in Kyrgyzstan
9.10.2020
Kyrgyzstan has suspended the SWIFT system and recommended that banking activities be halted until the severe political unrest in the country stabilizes. Massive protests broke out after parliamentary elections as the opposition stormed government buildings and forced the prime minister to resign....
Digital identity is the future, US Congressman Bill Foster says
9.10.2020
Technology could hold the keys to identity theft protection
Kyrgyzstan’s central bank suspends SWIFT to prevent capital outflow
7.10.2020
The bank is shutting down the SWIFT network as protests rocked the country
Markets will decide on regulations, not the government: Currency Comptroller
7.10.2020
The government is great at setting up regulatory frameworks, not building products, says Currency Comptroller Brian Brooks
Crypto-friendly Commissioner Quintenz isn’t leaving the CFTC this month after all
6.10.2020
In April, he said he'd by gone by Halloween, but the plan has changed pending action in the Senate
Crypto exchange refuses to name names for Belarusian government
6.10.2020
Kuna’s founder stated that the exchange does "not support violence" or "engage in dialogue with opponents."
Israeli Government Reportedly Investigating Unsuccessful Hack Targeting Crypto CEOs
6.10.2020
Mossad and Shin Bet are reportedly investigating an early September hack that hit 20 cryptocurrency executives
SEC bring John McAfee to court over ICO promotion
5.10.2020
The cybersecurity millionaire and former presidential candidate sees new additions to his legal woes
Thai central bank issues $1.6B in government bonds on IBM blockchain
5.10.2020
The Bank of Thailand has issued the world’s first blockchain-based government savings bond platform