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Moscow Exchange Should Launch a Crypto Trading Platform, Says Top Russian Politician
8.7.2022
The chief architect of Russia’s crypto legislation has argued that the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) should develop a crypto trading arm – albeit one that operates under the strict purview of the country’s Central Bank.
Per the news agency Interfax, Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the State Duma’s Financial...
Binance gets crucial license for its Spanish subsidiary from the Bank of Spain
8.7.2022
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, said that compliance with regulation is very crucial to the broader adoption of crypto
Surveyed Central Bank Reserves Managers Say Inflation is Not ‘Transitory’, Likely to Remain High
7.7.2022
Only 20% of surveyed central bank reserves managers still say that inflation will be “transitory,” as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks insisted was the case until recently. Meanwhile, close to half of the managers say inflation is likely to remain elevated, per the latest...
The Moscow Exchange is a good base for crypto trading, Russian lawmaker says
7.7.2022
MOEX is likely to do a great job in launching a crypto trading division due to its full compliance with the rules of the Bank of Russia, the official said
Report: Nigerian Central Bank Incentive Scheme Failed to Halt Naira Depreciation
7.7.2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s attempt to incentivize the country’s forex market through the so-called “Naira for Dollar” scheme has failed. This is evidenced by the local currency’s plunge of more than 25% since the launch of the incentive scheme in March...
Bitcoin vs bank: Nayib Bukele reminds Peter Schiff why banks can’t trump BTC
7.7.2022
Peter Schiff’s bank closure highlights why Bitcoin is crucial for financial freedom as the nascent asset class has already helped nearly 4 million unbanked in El Salvador to gain banking facilities
Zimbabwe Central Bank: Gold Coin Sales to Commence in Late July
7.7.2022
Starting on July 25, the Zimbabwean public will be able to buy and hold gold coins which weigh one troy ounce each. In addition to their use as an alternative store of value, the central bank says the coins can be traded and used as “security for loans and credit facilities.” Coins...
Bank of England: Crypto Needs Enhanced Regulatory and Law Enforcement Frameworks
7.7.2022
The Bank of England says “extreme volatility” in the crypto market “underscores the need for enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks.” The British central bank has warned that crypto prices could fall further. Bank of England Calls for Enhanced Crypto...
Bank of America’s Active Crypto Users Drop More Than 50% in Bear Market
7.7.2022
Bank of America has revealed that the number of its customers who are active crypto users has declined more than 50% from its peak in November last year. In addition, the bank said its data “shows that outflows to crypto platforms have fallen sharply,” indicating that...
Chinese Central Bank May Apply Smart Contract Technology to Digital Yuan
6.7.2022
The central People’s Bank of China (PBoC) could be set to make use of smart contracts in its digital yuan project – an indication that blockchain technology could well end up playing a larger role than expected in the e-CNY’s future....
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Salary payments in USDT stablecoin ruled as illegal in the Chinese court
6.7.2022
Tether USDT stablecoin cannot be used for salary payments, a Chinese court ruled, citing the country’s blanket ban on all types of crypto transactions
Fed conference hears stablecoins may boost USD as global reserve currency
6.7.2022
The underlying tech of a central bank digital currency wasn’t enough to convince some panelists at a Fed conference that it could change the international currency system
Singapore Considers Imposing New Restrictions on Crypto Trading
6.7.2022
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has told Parliament that the central bank is considering imposing additional restrictions on cryptocurrency trading. They include “placing limits on retail participation, and rules on the use of leverage when transacting in cryptocurrencies.”...
MakerDAO voting on collaborating with a traditional bank
6.7.2022
The Maker Protocol could extend yet another arm into the traditional finance space if a proposed integration with a Pennsylvania-based bank passes this week
Crypto market volatility shows need for 'enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks' — BoE
5.7.2022
The central bank said the growth of the crypto market did not pose an “immediate threat” to the United Kingdom’s financial system, but had the potential to do so in the future
NFT Stamps and Use Cases, Crypto Taxation in UK, Frozen USD 85M + More News
5.7.2022
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Bank of England Committee Calls for Enhanced Crypto Regulation to Limit Contagion
5.7.2022
The loss $2 trillion of crypto market cap over a period of months has “underscored the need for enhanced regulation,” the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee said
Peter Schiff’s Euro Pacific Bank Suspended by Puerto Rico’s Regulator — Schiff Insists No Evidence of Crime
5.7.2022
Peter Schiff-owned Euro Pacific Bank has been suspended by Puerto Rico’s financial regulator. Schiff claims that there’s “no evidence of crimes,” warning that “accounts are frozen and customers may lose money.” Puerto Rico’s Regulator Suspends Peter...
Singapore's Central Bank Weighs Further Safeguards on Retail Crypto Trading
4.7.2022
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering introducing further safeguards on access to crypto among the general public, a senior government minister said
Peter Schiff's bank closure strengthens Bitcoin case for financial freedom
4.7.2022
Puerto Rico regulators closed down Schiff’s bank for not maintaining the net minimum capital requirements. As a result, customers lost access to their accounts following a subsequent freeze