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The limitations of the EU’s new cryptocurrency regulations

25.2.2023
By the time MiCA makes it through the EU, will it be enough to effectively regulate the crypto industry on the continent?

Bitcoin retirement plans elicit caution from regulators

24.2.2023
Some investment experts believe adding digital assets to retirement funds could make sense when the market becomes more stable, but not right now

Enterprise blockchain is transforming business operations and reducing costs: Web3 exec

22.2.2023
According to Daniela Barbosa, the Executive Director at the Hyperledger Foundation, some challenges involved in adopting enterprise blockchain include a lack of complete comprehension of the technology's advantages

Paraguay to Become Top Bitcoin Mining Hub in Latam According to Insight Group

22.2.2023
Paraguay, one of the smallest countries in Latam, has the conditions needed to become the next Bitcoin mining hub in the region, according to mining insight group Hashrate Index. The company notes there are many elements in favor of Paraguay, including the abundance of clean hydroelectric power...

India expands national payment network to Singapore: What’s in it for crypto?

21.2.2023
One of the banking partners in the cross-border remittance service is also part of the government’s CBDC program

Hong Kong’s crypto ambition gets subtle nod from Beijing: Report

21.2.2023
While China has cracked down on cryptocurrencies in the mainland, it's apparently taking a softer approach to Hong Kong's crypto hub aspirations

Zambia tests technology for crypto regulation - Minister Mutati

19.2.2023
The Bank of Zambia and the country's SEC are collaborating on digital infrastructure and a policy framework for crypto

Zambia Testing Technology to Regulate Cryptocurrency — Government Minister

19.2.2023
The Bank of Zambia and the country’s securities regulators are currently testing the technology to regulate cryptocurrencies, a Zambian government minister has said. According to Felix Mutati, cryptocurrency is a revolutionary technology that embodies a future his country desires to achieve....

Custodia CEO Slams US Government Over Broad Crackdown, Lack of Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Industry

18.2.2023
Caitlin Long, CEO of crypto bank Custodia, criticized the U.S. government for its handling of a massive crypto fraud that occurred months before the company’s collapse. She made her remarks in a blog post after disclosing evidence to law enforcement. Long’s post followed...

Brazilian Government Preparing New Decree to Clarify Cryptocurrency Rules

18.2.2023
The Brazilian government is preparing to release a decree to fill the blank spaces that the recent approval of the cryptocurrency law has left open. The document, prepared by the Ministry of Finance, will establish the areas of oversight and responsibilities for the Central Bank of Brazil and...

Prosecutors Seek Restrictions on Former FTX CEO’s Electronic Devices Following VPN Use for Football Streaming

17.2.2023
Prosecutors in the financial fraud case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) are attempting to persuade the judge to restrict his use of electronic devices. It has been revealed that SBF used a virtual private network (VPN) to watch the Super Bowl through a foreign subscription service...

SEC vs. Kraken: A one-off or opening salvo in an assault on crypto?

17.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may be focused on custodial staking programs today, but does it also have proof-of-stake blockchain networks in its sights?

FTX Bankruptcy Judge Denies US Trustee’s Request for Independent Examiner

16.2.2023
The judge presiding over the FTX bankruptcy case has denied the U.S. Trustee’s request to appoint an independent examiner for the ongoing proceedings. The decision comes after judge John Dorsey postponed the ruling last week, citing concerns that the examiner could cost creditors tens...

El Salvador to open a ‘Bitcoin Embassy’ in the United States

15.2.2023
After debuting a Bitcoin Embassy in Switzerland’s city of Lugano, El Salvador continues expanding its BTC strategy with a new partnership with Texas

South Korea’s Second-Largest City Aims to Become a Crypto Hub

15.2.2023
South Korea’s second-largest city, Busan, is making efforts to become a crypto hub. Busan has been designated by the Korean government as a “super-aged” city, and its officials believe that crypto could help turn things around by attracting young people, tech startups,...

Ukraine Speeds Up Digital Hryvnia Project, Plans Pilot for This Year

15.2.2023
Ukrainian authorities are speeding up the development of the electronic hryvnia, a high-ranking government official indicated. The executive power in Kyiv is now in talks with the central bank and businesses involved in the project to pilot the digital currency as early as this year. Minister Says...

Report: South Sudan Government Bans US Dollar Transactions

14.2.2023
The government of South Sudan has reportedly prohibited U.S. dollar-based transactions and has directed that all local payments be settled in the local currency. The Salva Kiir Mayardit government reportedly said it also wants all signed commercial contracts to be based on the local currency. South...