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Nigeria’s National Youth Scheme To Issue Blockchain-Based Certificates To Citizens
10.8.2023
The Nigerian government has unveiled plans to deploy blockchain technology to issue and verify all National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) certificates.
At a policy gathering organized by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to promote plans around the proposed National...
US Senators Press Biden Administration for Measures to Counter ‘Serious National Security Threats’ Linked to North Korea, Crypto
8.8.2023
U.S. senators have pressed the Biden administration for measures to counter “serious national security threats” posed by North Korea’s dependence on cryptocurrency. According to the lawmakers, North Korea is using crypto “to evade harsh sanctions and support its ambitions to project...
UK Set To Expand Its National Crypto Crime Unit As Organized Blockchain Fraud Surges
7.8.2023
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is set to increase its cryptocurrency fraud investigation unit as part of wider plans to halt the increase in financial crimes.
The new move will see the agency hire four new senior investigators to join the financial crime unit to tackle all forms...
Russia Says BRICS Currency Unlikely in Near Future but De-Dollarization Grows Globally
4.8.2023
Russia says that a common BRICS currency is unlikely to be feasible in the near future but the process of de-dollarization of the global economy is inexorably underway. Russian Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov added that many countries, including those that do not face sanctions, are gravitating...
Namibia Sets the Stage for National Crypto Strategy With New Law
3.8.2023
The Virtual Assets Act is just a “skeleton” of what a crypto regime could look like, but it sets the foundation for more laws and regulations, lawyers say
Bavaria’s Data Protection Office Launches Probe Into Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Data Practices
1.8.2023
Bavaria’s State Office for Data Protection Supervision (DPS) has initiated an inquiry into the Worldcoin project and its data collection techniques, as disclosed in a Reuters report on Monday. This comes shortly after similar investigations by Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection...
US defense bill may be ‘problematic’ for USDC and stablecoins: Analysts
1.8.2023
A proposed U.S. national defense bill could subject stablecoins issuers to KYC and AML requirements they would be unable to comply with, said Berenberg analyst Mark Palmer
Report: French Privacy Regulator Probes Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Practices
29.7.2023
The French oversight agency, National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL), has raised doubts about the legality of Worldcoin’s biometric data collection methods. Besides questioning the legitimacy of its data acquisition processes, CNIL is also delving into how this biometric data...
US banking advocacy group support Sen. Warren’s reintroduced crypto bill
29.7.2023
According to the Bank Policy Institute, the inclusion of digital assets in the anti-money laundering framework is essential to safeguard the United States' financial system and protect it from illicit finance
US Senate Passes National Defense Bill: Here’s How It Affects Crypto
28.7.2023
The bill's implication on the industry is far-reaching as it affects privacy coins, crypto mixers, and several digital asset exchanges.
The United States Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a law that sets the agenda and funding standards for the Department...
Today in Crypto: Binance Says US CFTC 'Relies on Overreaching and Internally Inconsistent Theories', US Senate Includes Crypto Mixers in its Approved National Defense Bill, The British Museum Partners with The Sandbox
28.7.2023
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US Senate approves national defense bill that also targets crypto mixers
28.7.2023
An amendment in the bill tightens oversight on institutions that are engaging in crypto trading
House Financial Services Committee Votes in Favor of Crypto, Blockchain Bills
27.7.2023
The House Financial Services Committee advanced a set of crypto bills after a landmark markup on Wednesday
DeFi Project Atlendis Secures $1 Million Loan from French National Bank BPI and Demonstrates Compliance with PSAN License
26.7.2023
French DeFi project Atlendis hit two major milestones as it secured a €1 million loan ($1,108,055.00) from the French public investment bank along with obtaining a crypto services provider license.
Atlantis obtained PSAN, committing to complying with France’s crypto regulations and aligning with...
Deeper Ties With BRICS Should Not Jeopardize Relations With the West — South African Business Association Leader
26.7.2023
South Africa’s economic well-being is dependent on trade relations with the West, and therefore attempts to bolster relationships with BRICS must not be at the expense of ties to the West, the leader of a South African business association has said. The leader also singled out the African...
Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law
26.7.2023
The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance
BRICS Currency Not on Agenda for Leaders’ Summit — Nations to Focus on De-Dollarization
23.7.2023
The heavily anticipated BRICS currency is not on the agenda to be discussed at the economic bloc’s upcoming leaders’ summit, according to South Africa’s diplomat in charge of BRICS relations. He clarified that the BRICS members will focus on de-dollarization and promoting the use of national...
Today in Crypto: US Justice Department Revamps National Crypto Enforcement Team, Wormhole Releases Gateway Developed within Cosmos, Indonesia's Stock Market and Clearing House for Digital Assets Finally Operational
21.7.2023
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‘Historic’ BRICS Summit to Be Held Without Putin in Person
20.7.2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to Johannesburg for the BRICS summit in August, according to the office of his South African counterpart. Moscow will send Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov instead, the Kremlin confirmed, emphasizing that Putin will join the event via video link. Putin...
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