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Thailand touts new ‘digital nomad’ visa extendable for nearly a year
29.5.2024
The Thai government has announced a new visa class for remote workers that can be extended for up to 360 days, but details on income and tax liabilities are unclear
Nomura, Laser Digital and GMO Internet Partner to Explore the Issuance of Stablecoins in Japan
29.5.2024
Nomura, a global financial services group, Laser Digital, a digital asset-based business, and GMO Internet, the parent company of stablecoin issuer GMO-Z, have partnered to explore the issuance of U.S. dollar and yen based stablecoins in Japan. The partnership also contemplates the development of...
Bank of Israel Launches Digital Shekel Challenge
29.5.2024
The Bank of Israel has announced the Digital Shekel Challenge, inviting various entities — private companies, public sector organizations, and academic institutions — to participate in the digital shekel’s experimental environment. The initiative aims to foster the development of innovative...
South African Central Bank Opts Against Publishing CBDC Study Findings
29.5.2024
The South African Reserve Bank has reportedly decided not to unveil the findings of the initial phase of its central bank digital currency feasibility study. Instead, the central bank said it is currently focused on the second phase of the study and will release a report once it is satisfied with...
Tokyo-Listed Metaplanet to Buy Additional Bitcoin for Its Treasury
29.5.2024
Metaplanet, a publicly traded corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced on Tuesday that its board of directors passed a resolution to purchase an additional 250 million yen (approximately $1.6 million) worth of bitcoin. For BTC held for long-term purposes, the company explained that...
Riot Proposes Acquisition of Bitfarms to ‘Create the World’s Largest Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miner’
29.5.2024
Riot Platforms has announced a proposal to acquire Bitfarms to create “the world’s largest publicly listed bitcoin miner.” This offer includes cash and Riot stock, representing a 24% premium. Despite the initial rejection from Bitfarms’ Board, the proposal will be directly...
Cambodia’s Central Bank Governor Believes Digital Currency Will Boost Fiat Use: Here’s Why
28.5.2024
In an announcement made on May 28, Central Bank Governor Chea Serey stated that through enabling cross-border QR payments, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Bakong might boost the uptake of the Riel currency in Cambodia.
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UK Digital Bank Blocks Clients From Performing Crypto Transactions
28.5.2024
The London-based digital bank Kroo has barred its clients from engaging in cryptocurrency transactions, joining other U.K.-based banks in this decision. The bank cites the increasing cases of online fraud incidents involving cryptocurrencies as the reason for this move. Kroo to Decline...
WBTC address poisoner was exposed through ‘digital evidence’ — Match Systems
28.5.2024
Experts discovered personal information about the attacker by investigating IP addresses and device data connected to the attack
Medical Tech Firm Semler Scientific Invests in Bitcoin, Acquires 581 BTC
28.5.2024
On Tuesday, the publicly traded medical technology firm Semler Scientific announced its decision to allocate bitcoin to its treasury. The company disclosed that it had acquired 581 bitcoins for a total of $40 million. Semler Scientific Embraces Bitcoin Joining the trend initiated by Microstrategy...
Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: May 27, 2024
28.5.2024
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today.
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Record-Breaking Inflows: Digital Assets Surge as Investment Products Hit New Highs
28.5.2024
Digital asset investment products have experienced unprecedented inflows, totaling $1.05 billion this past week alone, pushing the year-to-date figures to a record $14.9 billion. This surge, highlighted in a recent Coinshares flows report, marks a continuous three-week rise, signaling strong...
MoonPay launches Web3 platform for brands, digital experience
28.5.2024
Crypto firm MoonPay is targeting digital experience for brands in its new Web3 platform, a market estimated to reach over $25 billion by 2029
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs Hit London Stock Exchange Trading Floor
28.5.2024
Investors in the UK can now trade exchange-traded products that track Bitcoin and Ethereum through the London Stock Exchange, as the country narrows the gap with other financial leaders in digital assets.
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Ledger finally ships Stax hardware wallet after months of delays
28.5.2024
Ledger chief experience officer Ian Rogers said that the extra time allowed them to ensure that the operating system is “refined with more features.”
Russian Traffic to Global Crypto Exchanges Surges; Central Bank Warns of Western Sanctions Risk
28.5.2024
The surge in Russian traffic to global cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the last two quarters has prompted officials to issue a warning about the risk of Western sanctions. According to a central bank study, Russian traffic to some of the largest crypto exchanges increased by 16.4%, reaching...
Major Chinese Bank Offer Digital Yuan Users Carbon Credit Rewards
28.5.2024
A major Chinese Bank, Industrial Bank, will reward digital yuan-using customers with carbon points as it targets CBDC adoption.
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Turkish Parliament Committee to Review Crypto Bill This Week
28.5.2024
The Turkish parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee will discuss a draft law this week that would require crypto asset service providers to obtain licenses and register. This move aims to enhance Turkey’s compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. In 2021, FATF...
‘Yield-bearing stables’ are not money or stablecoins: Agora’s van Eck
28.5.2024
Yield-bearing stablecoins are far more likely to be classed as security products in many countries and would restrict customer reach, argues the son of Jan van Eck
Donald Trump’s Crypto Holdings Top $10 Million, Arkham Says
28.5.2024
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings reached $10 million on Monday morning, according to crypto analytics firm Arkham’s onchain tool. The bulk of Trump’s holdings, $7.3 million, is in the TRUMP coin. Trump has pledged...