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China’s Central Bank Digital Yuan Transactions Surpass $14 Billion
13.10.2022
China's digital yuan has processed over 100 billion yuan (close to $14 billion) worth of transactions so far, becoming the most widely adopted central bank digital currency (CBDC) across the globe.
The e-CNY has recorded $13.9 billion worth of transactions as of August 31, the People’s Bank...
Bank of China: Digital yuan transactions volume crossed $14B mark
13.10.2022
The largest CBDC pilot in the world is going to expand on citizen payments and cross-border operations with Hong Kong
Russian Companies Are Using Crypto in Trade Despite Lack of Regulation, Officials Admit
10.10.2022
With limited access to global finances, Russian businesses have begun settling in cryptocurrency with their partners abroad. Although these are still small-scale payments, government officials have noted their increase, which comes even before authorities have decided how to regulate these...
Study: MENA Crypto Volumes Grew Fastest Between July 2021 and June 2022 — Turkey Cements Position as Region’s Largest Market
8.10.2022
Of the $566 billion in cryptocurrency transaction volume for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region between July 2021 and June 2022, nearly 40% went to Turkey, which kept its place as the region’s biggest cryptocurrency market, according to the latest Chainalysis data....
Reversible blockchain transactions would improve cryptocurrency
5.10.2022
For some users, reversibility runs up against the idea of the blockchain. However, it could be a critical tool for fighting hackers and encouraging the mass adoption of cryptocurrency
What is Bitcoin hash rate and why does it matter?
5.10.2022
Cryptocurrency’s hash rate measures a blockchain network’s processing power to process transactions
Pro-Russian Groups Raised $400,000 in Crypto Since Ukraine Invasion, Report Reveals
4.10.2022
Groups supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine have been actively collecting cryptocurrency to fund paramilitary operations and evade sanctions, researchers say. According to a new report, these organizations use Telegram to raise money then used to pay for equipment and training....
Mastercard Debuts Blockchain Surveillance Tool for Banks and Crypto-Centric Card Issuers
4.10.2022
On Tuesday, the multinational financial services corporation Mastercard revealed that it is launching a new crypto monitoring product called Crypto Secure. The Crypto Secure software aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in order to help banks and crypto-centric debit card...
1inch wallet users get domain names with Unstoppable Domains partnership
4.10.2022
The DEX aggregator said the partnership would promote wider adoption of DeFi and Web3 products and services
Kenyan Central Bank Rejects Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Claims Country Lacks Forex to Import Oil
4.10.2022
The Central Bank of Kenya appeared to rebuke the country’s new deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, after it rejected the latter’s claims the East African nation lacks enough foreign exchange to import oil. According to the bank, all the foreign exchange used in private transactions...
Despite Accounting for 2% of Global Activity, Sub-Saharan Africa Has ‘Some of the Most Well-Developed Cryptocurrency Markets of Any Region’: Report
30.9.2022
According to a recent Chainalysis report, although Sub-Saharan Africa is believed to account for as little as 2% of global transaction activity, the area “contains some of the most well-developed cryptocurrency markets of any region.” Additionally, Sub-Saharan Africa’s...
China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and UAE Trial Cross-Border Transactions With Digital Currencies
29.9.2022
The monetary authorities of four jurisdictions in Asia have carried out tests with international settlements using state-issued digital currencies. Cross-border payments and foreign exchange transactions totaling over $22 million were made as part of the pilot project with the participation of...
Stanford Proposal for Reversible Ethereum Transactions Divides Crypto Community
28.9.2022
Can Ethereum ward off hacks and exploits without compromising on its commitment to decentralization?
Researchers Propose to Implement ERC-20R/721R for Reversible Transactions
27.9.2022
Researchers at Stanford have come up with a solution to tackle the issue of crypto theft. They have put forward ERC-20R/721R as a proposal for implementation in support of reversible transactions. Their research has shown that most theft happens with strong evidence to prove the incident. However...
Reversible transactions could mitigate crypto theft — Researchers
26.9.2022
The proposal puts forward an “opt-in” token standard that would enable victims to report theft to a governance contract, with algorithms helping to identify and freeze ill-gotten gains
US Court Authorizes IRS to Issue Summons for Crypto Investors’ Records
26.9.2022
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has obtained a “court order authorizing summons for records relating to U.S. taxpayers who failed to report and pay taxes on cryptocurrency transactions.” The IRS commissioner commented: “The government’s ability to obtain third-party...
IRS to summon users who don't report and pay tax on crypto transactions
23.9.2022
The summons requires M.Y. Safra Bank to submit information about taxpayers who failed to report and pay their taxes on crypto
Indian Government Working on How GST Tax Could Be Applied to Crypto
22.9.2022
India’s ministry of finance is reportedly working on how the goods and services tax (GST) could apply to crypto transactions. “A better understanding of how cryptocurrencies fit into our legal system is the prerequisite for the decision on the GST rate,” a source told local...
Boba Network Partners With Avalanche, Boba AVAX L2 to Provide ‘Faster Transactions and Lower Fees’
22.9.2022
On Wednesday, the layer two scaling solution that leverages optimistic rollup technology, Boba Network has revealed it now supports the proof-of-stake (PoS) network Avalanche. According to the Boba Network team, the new Avalanche support will produce “faster transactions and lower...
Coinbase to hand out ENS usernames to simplify wallet transactions
21.9.2022
Users can get a username through Coinbase Wallet’s browser extension and use it to send and receive crypto tokens instead of the traditional address