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IMF Partly Blames Uncertainty in Nigeria’s Forex Market for Drop in Remittances
26.10.2021
The uncertainty that prevails in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is partly to blame for the plunge in cross-border remittances into the country, an official with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. Covid-19 Another Contributing Factor According to a report by local news outlet...
Iran to Pilot ‘National Cryptocurrency,’ Amend Central Bank Law
19.10.2021
The central bank of Iran is gearing up to begin the pilot phase of its digital currency project in the near future, its new head announced to representatives of local media. The monetary authority is also preparing to move forward with a plan to reform the legislation that governs its...
Local Businesses in New York Urge Governor to Impose Statewide Bitcoin Mining Moratorium
18.10.2021
The governor of New York state, Kathy Hochul, has been urged by a group of local companies to deny business permits to bitcoin miners. The letter specifically asks for the “denial of permits for the Greenidge Generating Station and the Fortistar North Tonawanda Facility.” The letter...
Nigerian Presidency: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Against ‘Willy-Nilly Devaluation of the Naira’
15.10.2021
The Nigerian presidency has denied reports that the country’s Vice President (VP), Yemi Osinbajo, was calling for the devaluation of the local currency when he recently questioned the naira’s official exchange rate. The Huge Arbitrage In fact, according to a report that quotes Laolu...
Demand for Crypto Experts in India Hikes Remuneration, Vacancies Spike
14.10.2021
A deficit in crypto talent is pushing salaries up in Indian companies engaged with the domestic and global blockchain industry, local media reported quoting data from recent studies. Demand for professionals in the field has been growing rapidly in the past year. Crypto Experience Can Bring up...
Local Stablecoin ‘Crackdown’ Builds a Case For Decentralized Money
11.10.2021
vernment in the North Jeolla Province city had announced a “crackdown to eradicate the illegal distribution of” the Iksan Dairom token. The blockchain-powered coin makes use of technology provided by the telecoms giant KT and its smartphone-based Good Pay ecosystem.Similar KT-led projects are
Bitmain Will Not Ship Crypto Mining Equipment to China
11.10.2021
Mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain will no longer ship its products to mainland China. The move is in response to local regulations, the company explained. The announcement follows a prolonged crackdown on crypto mining operations in the country and a recently reiterated wide ban on activities...
Local Experts Say Zimbabwe Not Softening Its Stance on Cryptocurrency Just Yet
7.10.2021
Zimbabwean crypto and economic experts have suggested Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s positive comments about cryptocurrencies do not necessarily mean monetary authorities are about to remove restrictions that were imposed in 2018. The Case for Blockchain Instead, the experts claim...
Bitcoin Will Become Currency in Brazil Soon, According to Federal Deputy Aureo Ribeiro
5.10.2021
Aureo Ribeiro, a federal deputy in Brazil, stated that bitcoin might become a recognized currency in Brazil soon, during an interview with local media. The politician stated that Brazilians may be able to purchase houses, cars, and even fast food at McDonald’s with cryptocurrency in the near...
Indonesia Will Not Ban Cryptocurrencies Like China, Minister Says as Crypto Trade Soars
25.9.2021
Authorities in Indonesia do not intend to follow China’s example of imposing an outright ban on cryptocurrencies, a government official said, noting the country will limit itself to ensuring they are not used in illegal activities. The statement comes after local crypto exchanges registered...
Cryptocurrency Is Picking up Steam in Small Cities in India: Report
20.9.2021
Cryptocurrency usage and trading are experiencing a boom in India, and most of this growth is coming from small cities. According to reports from local exchanges, the growth has been exponential. The profile of these new participants has also been interesting, as they are highly educated, not only...
Ukraine Officials Fail to Account for Millions in Declared Crypto Assets
19.9.2021
Personal asset declarations filed by politicians and government officials in Ukraine have indicated that many have made significant investments in cryptocurrency. However, some of them have been unable to prove ownership or account for their digital holdings, local media reported. Lawmaker Loses...
Turkish central bank taps local tech firms for digital currency R&D
15.9.2021
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has signed agreements with various firms to form the Digital Turkish Lira Collaboration Platform
Bitcoin Will Not Become Legal Tender in Uzbekistan, Central Bank Official Insists
15.9.2021
Cryptocurrency cannot be adopted as a means of payment in Uzbekistan, a high-ranking official from the country’s central bank has recently stated. Speaking to local media, the regulator’s representative also noted that unlike cryptocurrencies, the national fiat is backed by...
Former BitMEX Exec Agrees To Be Extradited From Bermuda To US
15.9.2021
nor Rena Lalgie. Bermuda’s Magistrates’ Court first heard on July 1 that the District Court for the Southern District of New York had requested Dwyer to be extradited to the US, but his attorney requested an extradition hearing on behalf of his client, local paper The Royal Gazet
HaloDAO Lists on AscendEX
13.9.2021
PRESS RELEASE. AscendEX is thrilled to announce the listing of the HaloDao token (RNBW) under the pair USDT/RNBW on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. UTC. HaloDAO intends to unlock potential for non-USD stablecoins to generate permissionless on-demand liquidity. They are building their Protocol in the Balancer...
Localcryptos P2P Market Adds Support for Bitcoin Cash
11.9.2021
Localcryptos, the noncustodial P2P cryptocurrency market, has added bitcoin cash to its platform. This is the fifth cryptocurrency the platform has taken on for P2P transactions after having rebranded from Localethereum. The market will leverage the OP_CHECKDATASIG opcode, which presents some...
Major Korean Exchanges Secure Real-Name Account Arrangements With Local Banks
10.9.2021
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have reached agreements with Korean banks to maintain the issuance of real-name accounts, media reports revealed. The deals, although not yet permanent, will allow the trading platforms to register with financial authorities before the Sept....
GoMeat Token – Empowering Local Specialty Stores Using Blockchain
9.9.2021
PRESS RELEASE. GoMeat Services (https://gomeat.io) is a digital marketplace connecting consumers with their local specialty (halal/kosher) stores. Since its launch in 2019, GoMeat has processed over 6k orders and garnered over 5k loyal users. GoMeat application and website bring convenience to...
South Korean Police Forces to Form Dedicated Crypto Teams
9.9.2021
://www.edaily.co.kr/news/newspath.asp?newsid=03857286629178152">Per EDaily and Money Today, the National Police Agency confirmed that it had sent letters to 18 larger local forces, tel