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Private Banks Propose to Help Design Digital Currency in Mexico
27.2.2022
Private banks in Mexico want to join efforts with the central bank of the country in the creation of a new digital currency. The president of the Mexican Bank Association (ABM) met with the governor of the Bank of Mexico to offer the help of the group of private banks for the creation of a […]
The crypto oasis: How the UAE became the Middle East’s digital asset champion
24.2.2022
The nation has a patchwork of largely crypto-friendly, region-specific rules that can finally get standardized
China's Supreme Court adds digital currency to list of illegal fundraising methods
24.2.2022
The new policy change aims to mitigate risks arising from digital currency fundraising and the absorption of funds from the public
Thailand in Plans to Introduce Its Own Digital Currency Exchange – SET
23.2.2022
In a Bloomberg interview on Sunday, Peetathawatchai said that the SET plans to develop its own digital asset exchange, with additional exposure possibilities such as utility and investment tokens. The SET’s digital asset exchange will have any direct ties to cryptocurrency markets, but...
Which top memecoins can make eye-watering gains in 2022? | Watch The Market Report live
22.2.2022
On this week’s episode of “The Market Report,” Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss which memecoins can get you the most return on investment in 2022
Russia’s Finance Ministry Submits Bill to Legalize Crypto Investments, Ban Payments
22.2.2022
Russian Ministry of Finance has prepared and submitted a new bill to expand crypto regulations to the government. The law “On Digital Currency” aims to introduce rules for investment in cryptocurrencies while at the same time cementing a ban on their use in payments. Draft...
Russia’s Finance Ministry introduces digital currency bill, brushes off Central Bank’s objections
21.2.2022
As the public standoff between the two agencies approaches fever pitch, the Ministry of Finance makes a formal move
Future of finance: US banks partner with crypto custodians
21.2.2022
Traditional financial institutions must work hand-in-hand with crypto custodians, sub-custodians and service providers moving forward
Despite Recent Threats From Canadian Officials, ‘Real Crypto’ or Decentralized Assets Cannot Be Frozen
20.2.2022
Over the last week, there’s been a lot of discussion about Canada ‘freezing’ digital currency accounts that are associated with the Canadian trucker’s Freedom Convoy. Amid the topical conversation, it should be stressed that decentralized cryptocurrencies like bitcoin...
DCG leads $205M growth fund for The Graph
17.2.2022
The Graph launched its mainnet in December 2020 and is already being used by leading DeFi protocols and EVM-centric chains
PBOC Reveals Central Bank Digital Currency Usage at Beijing Winter Olympics — 2 Million Digital Yuan per Day
17.2.2022
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the Chinese central bank, has revealed how its central bank digital currency (CBDC) is being used at the Beijing Winter Olympics. A top PBOC official says, “It seems all the foreign users are using hardware wallets.” Digital Yuan’s...
Mastercard Adds Crypto Consulting Service in Latest Effort to Boost Cryptocurrency Adoption
17.2.2022
Payments giant Mastercard is expanding its payments-focused consulting service to include cryptocurrency. It covers “a range of digital currency capabilities, from early-stage education, risk assessments, and bank-wide crypto and NFT strategy development to crypto cards and the design...
Bank of Russia Reports First Successful Digital Ruble Transfers Between Users
16.2.2022
Testing of the digital ruble has started in Russia with the country’s central bank announcing the first complete transactions between individual wallets. The monetary authority, a staunch opponent of cryptocurrencies, says its digital currency will create new opportunities for citizens...
New York Stock Exchange Files Trademark for Offering Trading Services in the Metaverse
16.2.2022
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has registered a trademark application to offer digital currency and NFT trading services in the metaverse. The application, filed on February 10th, constitutes the first foray of the company into the concept of the metaverse. The organization might be competing...
Sanctions and trade: Iran aims to develop a central bank digital currency
14.2.2022
While the central bank announced its intention to launch a CBDC, exact details are still scarce
European Commission to Launch Digital Euro Consultations in March, Propose Bill Early Next Year
14.2.2022
The executive arm of the EU is gearing up to start public consultations on the digital euro project next month. The European Commission will also prepare new legislation to establish the legal basis for the digital version of the common European fiat. A draft is expected in 2023. EU Finance Chief...
‘Bank of Jamaica Will Roll Out Digital Jamaican Dollar in 2022,’ Says Prime Minister
14.2.2022
According to an announcement from Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness the Bank of Jamaica plans to “roll out” its central bank digital currency (CBDC) after the country’s successful pilot last year. Jamaica’s CBDC Is Due to Launch This Year Jamaica, the island...
IMF: Crypto Is No Match for Well-Designed Central Bank Digital Currencies
14.2.2022
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, says that crypto assets and stablecoins are no match for well-designed central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “If CBDCs are designed prudently, they can potentially offer more resilience, more safety...
Love in the time of crypto: Does owning cryptocurrency make daters more desirable?
14.2.2022
New findings suggest that adding “crypto” to a dating profile makes you more desirable, but the crypto community expresses concerns with online dating
Investors underestimate Bitcoin's "huge upside potential", Fidelity researcher says
12.2.2022
Head of Research at Fidelity Digital Asset is convinced Bitcoin's value proposition as a decentralized and censorship-resistant monetary network sets it apart from other cryptocurrencies