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Exploring the Privacy Concerns Around CBDCs
23.1.2024
The future of money is digital and many countries are developing their own Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). This in turn will have far-reaching implications on society, businesses, and banks, as the use of physical cash declines. Retail CBDCs are government-backed digital fiat money which...
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Expresses Concerns About Upcoming Trial on Money Laundering Charges
23.1.2024
Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, a controversial cryptocurrency mixer, expressed fear and sought support from right-to-privacy advocates in anticipation of his upcoming criminal trial. Storm faces three charges, including conspiracy to commit money laundering, operating an unlicensed...
US Senator Marco Rubio Warns BRICS Expansion Threatens Western Sanctions’ Effectiveness
23.1.2024
Florida Senator Marco Rubio expressed his worries about the increasing influence of BRICS, the international group, in the world’s economic system. According to Rubio, if the group keeps expanding, it will be a valid alternative to the current system, allowing nations to sway away from...
Crypto Firm USI Tech Founder Horst Jicha Arrested for Alleged $150 Million Fraud
22.1.2024
Horst Jicha, the founder of crypto firm USI Tech, has been arrested and charged by U.S. authorities for his involvement in an alleged $150 million international fraud scheme. According to a recent release published by the U.S. Depoartment of Justice (DOJ), Jicha, a 64-year-old German national,...
Morgan Stanley Sounds Alarm on US Dollar’s Dominance — Says Crypto Could Significantly Alter Currency Landscape
22.1.2024
Morgan Stanley has warned about the risk of the U.S. dollar losing its dominance, fueled by growing interest in digital assets, including bitcoin. Emphasizing that the U.S. dollar’s dominance “is being increasingly scrutinized,” the investment bank stated: “A clear shift towards reducing...
Interpol Says The Metaverse is Vital to the Future of Law Enforcement
19.1.2024
The metaverse can be wielded as a crucial tool in the hands of law enforcement agencies for training, crime prevention, and forensic analysis according to a new document released by Interpol. The report by the international organization seeks to delve into the possibilities of the metaverse...
Bitcoin's ‘De-Dollarization’ Narrative Loses Ground As USD Tightens Its Grip on International Transactions
17.1.2024
The crypto market's de-dollarization expectations look premature as the greenback remained the preferred currency in international transactions in 2023
Russian Central Bank ‘Turning a Blind Eye’ to Crypto-powered Trade – Senator
17.1.2024
Source: ulchik74/Adobe A Russian senator has claimed the nation’s Central Bank is “turning a blind eye” to firms that use crypto as a payment tool in international trade. Russia’s CoinSpot quoted Ivan Abramov, the First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Present New Trading Opportunities Amid Global Price Swings: Arthur Hayes
16.1.2024
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes believes the emergence of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would be a game-changer for traders worldwide. With Bitcoin prices displaying disparities between U.S. benchmarks and international markets due to global volatility, Hayes suggests that these...
Cryptos Are “Not Exactly Money”: IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva
16.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Kristina Blokhin Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), does not see cryptos anywhere near the Dollar in stature. Despite the US SEC’s recent green light to a total of 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Georgieva...
IMF Chief Sees Crypto as Asset Class — Says Bitcoin Won’t Dethrone US Dollar as Dominant Currency
16.1.2024
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva sees crypto as an asset class, not money. She dismissed concerns of bitcoin potentially displacing the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant currency, citing the size of the U.S. economy and the depth and sophistication of...
Coinshares Expands US Footprint Through Strategic Takeover of Valkyrie and Its Array of ETFs
12.1.2024
On Friday, Coinshares International Limited, announced that the firm has acquired Valkyrie Funds LLC, the U.S.-based digital asset manager. The Saint Helier company said the decision comes after a direct result of Valkyrie’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval. Coinshares Amplifies...
Yuan International Review – Scam or Legitimate Trading Software
12.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content Yuan International advertises itself as the pinnacle of crypto intelligence software, providing users with a way to engage with the dynamic world of leveraged trading. According to the website...
Analyst Says Bitcoin Price Crashed Before Gensler’s Tweet: It “Was a Reaction to What was Believed to be Real News”
10.1.2024
Source: Getty Images A new analysis has revealed that the recent Bitcoin price crash was a reaction to what was believed to be genuine news of spot ETFs getting approved, resulting in a classic “sell the news event.” The analysis, conducted by Matteo Greco, research analyst at Fineqia...
Gold Rush Continues – Central Banks Purchased 44 Tonnes in November
8.1.2024
Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst of the World Gold Council, revealed that central banks kept adding gold to their reserves during November. According to public records and reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), central banks added 44t of gold to their coffers, with the Central Bank...
Annual international business conference InvestPro UAE Dubai 2024
8.1.2024
Our partner, Bosco Conference, is pleased to invite you to attend the annual В2В conference InvestPro UAE Dubai 2024, which will be held on February 12, 2024, at the Taj Hotel in Dubai. InvestPro UAE Dubai 2024 serves as a vibrant platform designed to offer business professionals exclusive...
Securities Regulators’ Association Calls for the Identification of Individuals Who Exercise Control Over Defi Platforms
27.12.2023
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has urged regulators seeking to understand decentralized finance (defi) arrangements to identify individuals who “exercise control or sufficient influence at the enterprise level.” The identification of such individuals...
People’s Bank of China Stresses on Global Regulation for Crypto and DeFi Markets
22.12.2023
Source: Eagle/Adobe China’s central bank has called on global financial authorities to regulate the digital asset and decentralized finance (DeFi) markets in its recent financial stability report. The People’s Bank of China released a report on Dec 22 highlighting a regulatory pathway for local...
IOSCO Publishes Policy Recommendations for Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
20.12.2023
Source: Adobe / BeNeDak The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which sets standards for securities market regulation globally, has issued policy recommendations for the supervision of decentralized finance (DeFi). On December 19, IOSCO unveiled nine policy recommendations...
IMF Chief Calls for Clear Crypto Regulation — Warns High Crypto Adoption Could Undermine Financial Stability
16.12.2023
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for clear crypto regulations worldwide, cautioning that high crypto adoption could undermine macro-financial stability. “Our goal is to make a more efficient, interoperable, and accessible financial system by providing rules...