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Kuwait bans crypto and virtual assets transactions

20.7.2023
Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority has officially confirmed the commitment to “absolute prohibition” of virtually all crypto operations in the country

Myanmar’s shadow government backs launch of crypto-based bank

20.7.2023
The Spring Development Bank is Myanmar’s first financial institution to run entirely on crypto and blockchain

No impact from Ripple ruling? SEC chair cites risks from crypto in budget request

19.7.2023
Gary Gensler cited the “Wild West of the crypto markets” that was “rife with noncompliance” in requesting more than $2.4 billion for the commission's 2024 fiscal budget

US lawmakers propose SEC chair consider legislation, not enforcement approach to crypto

19.7.2023
Representatives French Hill and Dusty Johnson suggested the SEC may have undertaken certain actions on crypto “seemingly timed to coincide with related Congressional activity"

Nigeria Declares Food Emergency After Sixth Consecutive Increase in Inflation Rate

19.7.2023
The Nigerian government declared a food price emergency after the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the country’s inflation rate had gone up by 0.38% to 22.79%. The NBS said the June inflation figure does not “fully capture the impact of the fuel...

US lawmaker calls on SEC chair to reassess stance on crypto following Ripple ruling

18.7.2023
Rep. Ritchie Torres shares a surname with Judge Analisa Torres in the SEC v. Ripple case and referred to the XRP court ruling as the “Torres Doctrine."

Coinbase CEO will meet with US lawmakers to discuss crypto legislation: Report

18.7.2023
The crypto exchange is currently involved in a legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over allegedly offering unregistered securities

Bitcoin ETFs Can Boost ‘Overall Reputation of Certain Cryptocurrencies’ — Brighty App Co-Founder

16.7.2023
According to Nikolay Denisenko, the co-founder and CTO of the financial and earning application Brighty App, the digital version of the pound sterling can be a bridge that enables “easy conversions between different types of crypto, stablecoins, and digital currencies.” Furthermore,...

Report: Zimbabwean Economist Says Portion of Goverment Employees’ Salaries Must Be Paid in Gold Coins

15.7.2023
A Zimbabwean economist has said authorities should consider paying a portion of government employees’ salaries with gold coins. The economist said partially paying government workers with gold coins can “help curtail the black market dominance” in the country’s currency...

Indonesia to launch crypto exchange in July: Report

14.7.2023
Once launched, Indonesia’s national crypto exchange will be the only platform allowing crypto transactions, the local regulator said

Central Bank of Argentina Accelerates Yuan Sales and Dollar Purchases as Reserves Dwindle

14.7.2023
The Central Bank of Argentina has accelerated the sale of its Chinese yuan stash, using part of the swap line provided by the government of China while it tries to acquire dollars simultaneously. According to local sources, the country’s reserves have plunged to their lowest levels in eight...

Texas Blockchain Council director announces run for state house

13.7.2023
The director of Bitcoin mining analytics at the TBC said he was opposed to the Fed's exploration of a central bank digital currency and planned to push for “digital freedom”

US Government Moves $300 Million Worth of Silk Road Bitcoin – What's Going On?

13.7.2023
The US government has moved its Silk Road Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, stirring up speculations about whether it plans a sale of the assets. On Wednesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) transferred $300 million worth of BTC to new addresses in a series of transactions, according to data from...

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Government Transfers $300M Worth of Bitcoin, Mining Difficulty Hits All-Time High

13.7.2023
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has recently seen a decrease in value, currently trading at $30,330, a drop of 1.07% as of Thursday. With the government reportedly transferring approximately 10,000 Bitcoin, equivalent to over $300 million, investor sentiment seems to be affected. ...

US Senators reintroduce crypto bill aimed at comprehensive regulation

12.7.2023
The Responsible Financial Innovation Act will establish guardrails "to prevent another FTX-style event from occurring" in the wake of the 2022 market crash and many bankruptcies

US government moves nearly 10K Bitcoin worth over $300M related to Silk Road seizure

12.7.2023
The government previously promised to liquidate approximately 40,000 remaining BTC from the seizure in “four more batches” over the remainder of the calendar year

US Government Transfers $300 Million Worth of Seized Silk Road Bitcoins

12.7.2023
On July 12, 2023, onchain data shows the U.S. government transferred 9,800 bitcoins (BTC), worth just over $300 million. These bitcoins originally came from James Zhong’s Silk Road hack. In March, the Department of Justice also moved a similar amount of bitcoins associated with Silk Road....