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Aussie execs refute 'argument' to treat crypto as financial products
23.1.2023
The Australian Minister for Financial Services said there was a "good argument" to treat crypto as financial products in an interview on Jan. 22
Saudi Arabia Open to Trading in Currencies Other Than US Dollar, Signaling a Shift Toward De-Dollarization
19.1.2023
After a 48-year relationship solely with the U.S. dollar, Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, said the kingdom is open to trading in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The statements follow China’s president, Xi Jinping, urging the Gulf monarchs to accept yuan...
Indian Government Updates Parliament on Cryptocurrency Bill and Investigations of Crypto Exchanges
20.12.2022
The government of India has provided some updates on its cryptocurrency bill and investigations of crypto exchanges in Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s parliament. “Crypto assets are by definition borderless and require international collaboration to prevent regulatory...
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...
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
India to Finalize Stance on Legality of Cryptocurrency by Q1 2023: Report
21.9.2022
The Indian government is reportedly planning to finalize its stance on the legality of cryptocurrency by the first quarter of next year in order to become Financial Action Task Force (FATF) compliant. “We will finalize our responses by February-March 2023. We have to respond to the FATF...
Indian Finance Minister Urges IMF to Lead in Regulating Crypto — Georgieva Says IMF Ready to Work With India
10.9.2022
India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to take “a lead role” in regulating crypto assets. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says the global organization stands ready to work with India on climate change, crypto...
New finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng leaves crypto policy in the UK unclear
6.9.2022
While serving as the secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, Nadhim Zahawi was part of a department suggesting support for blockchain technology in 2021
UK’s Truss Picks Kwasi Kwarteng to Be Finance Minister
6.9.2022
Kwasi Kwarteng is currently the U.K.'s secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy
Ex-S. Korean Finance Minister Yong-Beom Kim Appointed as CEO of Hashed Open Research
25.8.2022
Yong-beom Kim, the former First Vice Minister of the Korea Ministry of Economy and Finance, has been appointed as the CEO of Hashed Open Research, the research arm of Seoul-based venture capital firm Hashed
Indian Finance Minister Asks Crypto Investors to Exercise Caution as Authorities Investigate Exchanges
16.8.2022
India’s finance minister has cautioned investors about cryptocurrency as the country’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigates a number of crypto exchanges and freezes the assets of some trading platforms. Indian Finance Minister Cautions About Crypto Indian Finance Minister Nirmala...
El Salvador's Finance Minister Says Bitcoin Adoption is 'Gaining Ground': Report
29.7.2022
El Salvador's adoption of bitcoin as legal tender is working despite the losses of over 50% the government has incurred on its purchases, according to the country's finance minister
Finland Sells 1,889 Seized Bitcoins for $47 Million — Proceeds Going to Ukraine
24.7.2022
Finland has sold 1,889 bitcoins seized in narcotic cases for 46.5 million euros ($47.4 million). The country’s finance minister previously said that the bitcoin sale proceeds will go to Ukraine for humanitarian aid and reconstruction as its war with Russia continues. Finland Sells Bitcoin...
Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Ban, Regulation Effective Only With Significant International Collaboration
19.7.2022
India’s finance minister has informed parliament that the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), wants cryptocurrencies to be prohibited. However, she noted that “any legislation for regulation or for banning can be effective only after significant international...
India needs global collaboration to decide on crypto's future, says finance minister
18.7.2022
Indian finance minister reiterated RBI’s stance on the crypto market, claiming it’s driven by speculation