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Bitcoin Cash Could Be Legal Tender in St. Kitts by March, Prime Minister Says
14.11.2022
The Caribbean nation could join El Salvador and the Central African Republic in backing crypto
US Treasury Secretary and Indian Finance Minister Discuss Crypto Regulation
13.11.2022
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed crypto regulation during the ninth India-U.S. Economic and Financial Partnership meeting. They stressed the importance of international cooperation and setting high regulatory standards globally. US...
Crypto regulation is 1 of 8 planned priorities under India's G20 presidency, says finance minister
1.11.2022
Nirmala Sitharaman's comments came amid the Reserve Bank of India launching its digital rupee pilot program for the wholesale segment
Indian Finance Minister Says Crypto Regulation Is a 'Working Priority' for Its G20 Presidency Next Month
1.11.2022
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had earlier mentioned crypto would be on the agenda of its G20 Presidency starting next month for an year. On Tuesday she said framing crypto assets would be one of eight priorities that are still in the works
Nigeria’s Central Bank Doubles Down on Plans to Introduce Newly Designed Naira Banknotes
31.10.2022
The Nigerian central bank was, on Oct. 29, forced to defend its controversial currency redesign plans, just a few days after they were publicly questioned by Nigerian Finance Minister Zainab Ahmad. The central bank insists the move is long overdue and urged Nigerians “to support the currency...
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's win was a victory for crypto
29.10.2022
Cryptocurrency fans have a lot to look forward to with the new prime minister, who has a track record of being highly positive about the industry
Singapore Police Received 631 Cryptocurrency Scam Reports in 2021, Government Says
28.10.2022
The government of Singapore has revealed the number of crypto scams reported to the police in the past three years. “The vast majority of cryptocurrency scams are perpetrated by scammers based outside Singapore. As such, there is a limit to how much law enforcement agencies in Singapore...
India Seeing Spike in Drug Smuggling Using Crypto, Says Home Minister Amit Shah
27.10.2022
Shah made the remarks on Wednesday at a high-level regional meeting on drug trafficking and national security
Vietnam's prime minister calls for crypto regulation: Report
26.10.2022
"It is necessary to study appropriate sanctions, and assign the government to make detailed regulations,” reportedly said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
Vietnam's Prime Minister Says Country Needs to Regulate Crypto
26.10.2022
The country's lawmakers have been pressuring the Prime Minister to clarify his stance towards virtual assets, which aren’t recognized as property yet
Rishi Sunak Becomes UK Prime Minister — He Wants to Make Britain a Global Crypto Investment Hub
26.10.2022
Britain’s former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has become the country’s new prime minister, succeeding Liz Truss who resigned after 44 days in office. The leader of the Conservative Party previously said: “It’s my ambition to make the U.K. a global hub...
Crypto-Friendly Rishi Sunak to Become UK Prime Minister Following Truss Exit
24.10.2022
During his time as finance minister, Sunak unveiled plans to turn the country into an international hub for crypto
Turkey Seizes $40 Million in Crypto, Detains 46 Suspects in Criminal Investigation: Report
22.10.2022
Turkish authorities have reportedly seized $40 million in cryptocurrency and detained 46 people in an illegal betting investigation. “This operation came out of Turkish Cyprus and is linked to the murder of Halil Falyalı,” Turkish Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu said....
Liz Truss Steps Down as UK Prime Minister
20.10.2022
Her departure leaves the fate of proposed crypto bills hanging
Ethiopia Orders Banks to Reject Requests for Foreign Exchange to Buy ‘Non-Priority Products’
19.10.2022
The Ethiopian government has instructed banks to reject requests for foreign currency to buy so-called non-priority products. The Ethiopian Minister of Industry Melaku Alebel Addis has defended the move, saying this will allow local manufacturers to grow and become competitive. The restrictions...
Argentina to Launch ‘Fair Prices’ Program to Battle Raging Inflation Numbers
18.10.2022
The government of Argentina has begun to act in several directions to control the raging inflation numbers registered this year. Sergio Massa, minister of treasury, proposed a program called “Fair Prices,” to force retailers and producers to establish a fixed price on various products...
India to Discuss Crypto During G20 Presidency to Establish Tech-Driven Regulatory Framework, Says Finance Minister
18.10.2022
India plans to discuss crypto regulations during its G20 presidency with member countries. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed that the Indian government hopes to arrive at a framework or standard operating procedure (SOP) so that countries globally “can have a technology-driven...
India aims to develop crypto SOPs during G20 presidency, says finance minister
16.10.2022
Sitharaman has previously called for global collaboration to decide on crypto's future and has been cautious against mainstream crypto adoption citing risks to financial stability
UK Finance Minister Kwarteng Fired
14.10.2022
Kwarteng's departure leaves the future of the country's stablecoin laws uncertain
Japanese prime minister says gov't investment in digital transformation will include Metaverse, NFTs
3.10.2022
According to Fumio Kishida, the government of Japan's investment in digital transformation included issuing NFTs to local authorities using digital solutions