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Tanzania Officials Want Global Clarity on CBDCs and Crypto Assets
11.4.2022
Officials from Tanzania’s financial sector have called for a clearer global consensus on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto-assets. The officials agreed that more discussions still need to be carried out before a final decision is made. Interoperability of CBDCs Just under...
RBA’s Decision on Hikes Will Influence the Australian Dollar
1.4.2022
The Australian economy is stronger than before, but the Australian Dollar is testing tides against the national resistance level. Fundamentals have held their ground as the Australian Dollar is backed by two factors. A healthy national balance sheet and the elevated commodity prices have, as...
Luxury Italian Retailer Michele Franzese Moda Reveals Fashion Brand Accepts Crypto Payments
26.3.2022
The Italian luxury brand Michele Franzese Moda has announced the firm is accepting crypto assets for payments. The company revealed the decision via Michele Franzese Moda’s online magazine in an article called “Its Time for Crypto.” Italian luxury Brand Michele Franzese Moda...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH up to 2-Week High Following Fed Rate Hike
17.3.2022
Ethereum climbed to a two-week high on Thursday, as markets continued to react to yesterday’s Fed decision. As expected, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 0.25%, whilst providing forward guidance for future hikes. BTC was once again trading above $40,000. Bitcoin BTC...
Aave launches V3 liquidity pool following unanimous governance decision
16.3.2022
The voting snapshot occurred between Nov. 4 and Nov. 11 last year, engaging 2,911 members of the Aave community
Euro’s Recovery Might Be a Long Shot Given FOMC Decision
16.3.2022
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to have an impact on the forex market. Still, the Euro made a considerable movement in the market lately following a meeting of the European leaders with the President of Ukraine. Experts believe that this new development is not good enough...
Bitcoin calls traders' bluff with fresh $40K fakeout as Fed decision day arrives
16.3.2022
Another trap for shorts and longs alike sparks over $200 million in cross-crypto liquidations
Bitcoin fails to crack $39K on Wall Street open as markets await Fed inflation decision
15.3.2022
Bitcoin price action begins to show signs of instability as $39,000 provides near-term resistance
US Banking Giants Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Wind Down Business in Russia
13.3.2022
Global investment banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are winding down business in the Russian Federation. The move comes as western sanctions against Moscow over its decision to launch a military invasion of Ukraine continue to expand, supported by leading financial institutions. Goldman Sachs...
Western Union Suspends Operations in Russia, Belarus Over Ukraine War
12.3.2022
Remittance giant Western Union has joined other financial services companies supporting sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision will affect customers in the Russian Federation as well as those in Belarus, an ally of Moscow, backing its military operation. Western...
Bitcoin Reverses Wednesday's Gain Ahead of ECB Rate Decision, US CPI
10.3.2022
Any unexpected move by the ECB could trigger a fall in the market, one trader said
Singapore to Impose Restrictions on Russian Financial and Crypto Transactions
6.3.2022
In a rare move, Singapore is going to introduce restrictions on certain Russian financial transactions and crypto operations aimed at evading sanctions. The decision comes amid officially expressed concerns that Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the security of small states around...
Rwanda May Not Reach Decision on CBDC Issuance Until End of 2022 — Central Bank Official
3.3.2022
The Rwandan central bank may not know whether it can issue a digital currency until December 2022, when it completes a study that looks at the benefits and risks that come with such a currency, the bank’s deputy governor has said. The Investigation Phase The deputy governor of the Rwandan...
Coinbase ‘Will Not Institute a Blanket Ban’ on All Transactions Tied to Russian Crypto Addresses
1.3.2022
The popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has addressed the request from Ukrainian officials to freeze the accounts of all Russian users. A Coinbase spokesperson noted that the digital currency platform would not “institute a blanket ban” against ordinary Russian users. Coinbase...
Sanctions May Not Affect Russia’s Access to Crypto, Reports Claim
25.2.2022
As sanctions rain on Russia, following the Kremlin’s decision to invade Ukraine, media reports have suggested that they are unlikely to limit the country’s access to crypto assets. While the Russian elite may use them to circumvent restrictions, ordinary Russians are also likely...
Appellate court decision allows Bitconnect class action to proceed
23.2.2022
The superior court has reversed a lower court’s decision, making it possible for a class action to proceed against the promoters of one of crypto’s most infamous scams
SEC again delays decision on Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF
5.2.2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission is once again inviting the public to comment on whether a spot Bitcoin ETF presents a material risk to investors
Report: Blockchain Among Technologies to Be Prioritized by Saudi Arabia’s IT Decision Makers in 2022
2.2.2022
Blockchain is among six emerging technologies that will be prioritized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)’s IT decision makers in 2022 and beyond, according to a recent study. Effect of Covid-19 The government of Saudi Arabia’s IT decision makers have named blockchain as one of...
Nigerian Crypto Firm Executive: Central Bank Prohibition Led to Growth in Crypto Awareness
31.1.2022
The chief marketing officer (CMO) of a cryptocurrency payments solution company, Rotimi Ogunwede, has insisted that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s decision to bar crypto entities from the banking system may be the reason why Nigerians are now more knowledgeable about cryptocurrencies....
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Prices Shaken as Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged
27.1.2022
Cryptocurrency markets were volatile on Thursday as traders appeared to react to the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Bitcoin and ethereum both saw price uncertainty, as markets now expect a March hike. Bitcoin After making a run towards the $40,000 resistance...