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South African Judge Slams Central Bank for Using Apartheid-Era Laws to Regulate Crypto
1.6.2025
A South African judge has slammed the South African central bank for using outdated exchange control laws from the apartheid era to regulate cryptocurrencies. Judge: Apartheid-Era Laws Unfit for Cryptocurrency Regulation A High Court judge has criticized the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)...
Central Bank of Brazil Open to Change Proposal Establishing Controversial Stablecoin Ban
29.5.2025
Eduardo Nogueira Liberato, an official from the Central Bank of Brazil, stated that this stablecoin proposal is not set in stone, and that there is room to flexibilize the methods to allow citizens to execute withdrawals to self-custody wallets. Central Bank of Brazil Might Change Draft Banning...
Russian Central Bank Greenlights Crypto-Linked Products for Qualified Investors
29.5.2025
The Bank of Russia is cautiously opening up the financial system to cryptocurrency-linked products for qualified investors, but with strict conditions. Financial institutions can now offer non-deliverable derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets whose returns are tied to crypto prices...
Central Bank of Russia Approves Crypto Financial Products for Qualified Investors
29.5.2025
Central Bank of Russia permits crypto derivatives only for qualified investors with limits. Cash settlement mandated; actual cryptocurrency…
How central banks are testing blockchain-based monetary policy
27.5.2025
Why are central banks looking at blockchains? Central banks are tiptoeing into the world of blockchain not because it is fashionable but because every part of the money-making machine, from settlement rails to asset custody, is slowly being rewritten...
How central banks are testing blockchain-based monetary policy
27.5.2025
Why are central banks looking at blockchains? Central banks are tiptoeing into the world of blockchain not because it is fashionable but because every part of the money-making machine, from settlement rails to asset custody, is slowly being rewritten...
How central banks are testing blockchain-based monetary policy
27.5.2025
Why are central banks looking at blockchains? Central banks are tiptoeing into the world of blockchain not because it is fashionable but because every part of the money-making machine, from settlement rails to asset custody, is slowly being rewritten...
Thailand to allow crypto spending for tourists, eyes regulatory reform
27.5.2025
Thailand is preparing to let tourists spend cryptocurrency via credit card-linked platforms as part of a broader strategy to modernize its financial system and embrace digital assets.The plan was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira during an investment...
Thailand to allow crypto spending for tourists, eyes regulatory reform
27.5.2025
Thailand is preparing to let tourists spend cryptocurrency via credit card-linked platforms as part of a broader strategy to modernize its financial system and embrace digital assets.The plan was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira during an investment...
France arrests over 12 suspects linked to crypto kidnappings: Report
27.5.2025
French authorities have arrested more than 12 people who have been linked to two high-profile crypto kidnapping cases in Paris, France, local media reports.Those arrested include several minors, with charges against them including kidnapping, attempted kidnapping and criminal conspiracy,...
France arrests over 12 suspects linked to crypto kidnappings: Report
27.5.2025
French authorities have arrested more than 12 people who have been linked to two high-profile crypto kidnapping cases in Paris, France, local media reports.Those arrested include several minors, with charges against them including kidnapping, attempted kidnapping and criminal conspiracy,...
Humanoid AI-powered robots duke it out in China fight comp
27.5.2025
Four artificial intelligence-enhanced robots have been put through their paces in a Chinese robot fighting competition, duking it out in kickboxing matches until one was declared the champion.The World Robot Competition Mecha Fighting Series had four human-controlled robots built by China-based...
Humanoid AI-powered robots duke it out in China fight comp
27.5.2025
Four artificial intelligence-enhanced robots have been put through their paces in a Chinese robot fighting competition, duking it out in kickboxing matches until one was declared the champion.The World Robot Competition Mecha Fighting Series had four human-controlled robots built by China-based...
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo joins crypto bank Sygnum
27.5.2025
Christopher Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum in an advisory role, where he will help the crypto bank navigate global regulations amid growing institutional interest in digital assets. Giancarlo’s appointment as senior...
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo joins crypto bank Sygnum
27.5.2025
Christopher Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum in an advisory role, where he will help the crypto bank navigate global regulations amid growing institutional interest in digital assets. Giancarlo’s appointment as senior...
Bitcoin long-term holders ‘quietly capitalizing’ with drop to $109K
27.5.2025
Bitcoin markets recently experienced two major liquidation events, causing a cascade of forced selling from over-leveraged traders, but analysts say a distinct pattern has emerged.“Overleveraged short-term traders were flushed out, long-term holders have been quietly capitalizing on...
Bitcoin long-term holders ‘quietly capitalizing’ with drop to $109K
27.5.2025
Bitcoin markets recently experienced two major liquidation events, causing a cascade of forced selling from over-leveraged traders, but analysts say a distinct pattern has emerged.“Overleveraged short-term traders were flushed out, long-term holders have been quietly capitalizing on...
Migos Instagram account hacked in apparent blackmail bid on Solana co-founder
27.5.2025
The Instagram account of former US rap trio Migos was hacked in an apparent attempt to blackmail Solana co-founder Raj Gokal.On May 27, Migos’ Instagram account posted at least seven images seen by Cointelegraph that have since been deleted. Two of the images appeared to depict Gokal holding...
Migos Instagram account hacked in apparent blackmail bid on Solana co-founder
27.5.2025
The Instagram account of former US rap trio Migos was hacked in an apparent attempt to blackmail Solana co-founder Raj Gokal.On May 27, Migos’ Instagram account posted at least seven images seen by Cointelegraph that have since been deleted. Two of the images appeared to depict Gokal holding...
Saylor says onchain proof-of-reserves a ‘bad idea’ due to security risks
27.5.2025
Michael Saylor, the executive chair of major Bitcoin-buying firm Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, says institutions posting onchain proof-of-reserves is a “bad idea” that could pose security risks.“The current, conventional way to publish proof of reserves is an insecure proof...