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Coinbase Urges Court to Dismiss SEC Case, Claiming Regulator ‘Overstepped’ Its Statutory Authority
4.8.2023
In a motion for judgment filed on August 4, Coinbase hit back against the SEC’s lawsuit alleging it facilitated unregistered trading of securities, arguing the agency lacks authority to regulate digital assets in this way. Coinbase Fights Back Against SEC’s Crypto Exchange Lawsuit In...
Iran Increases Efforts to Join BRICS, Strengthen Ties With Member Countries
1.8.2023
Iran has ramped up its efforts to become a member of the BRICS group ahead of the economic bloc’s summit. The Iranian deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy revealed that Iran is actively pursuing opportunities to strengthen its economic ties with BRICS members, noting that it...
Robert Kiyosaki Insists US Dollar Will Die as BRICS Summit Nears, 41 Nations to De-Dollarize the World
28.7.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has reiterated his warning about the impending demise of the U.S. dollar as the BRICS summit approaches. The famous author anticipates the launch of a new currency by the economic bloc and the de-dollarization efforts of around 41 nations seeking to join...
BRICS Interest Soars: 40+ Countries Seek Membership as De-Dollarization Efforts Grow
21.7.2023
South Africa’s top diplomat responsible for BRICS relations has revealed that more than 40 countries are interested in joining the economic bloc. Among them, 22 nations have formally applied for membership. He believes that the BRICS group could expand to include more than 50 countries. BRICS...
UK Regulator Continues Crackdown on Crypto ATMs, Checks 18 New Sites
11.7.2023
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proceeding with efforts to shut down all bitcoin ATMs “illegally operating” in the country. After more inspections in the past couple of months, the watchdog vowed to continue to take action against operators of unregistered crypto teller machines....
Chinese Banks Join Beijing’s Efforts to Integrate CBDC With Social Security Cards
6.7.2023
Chinese state-owned banks are set to join efforts to integrate the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, with government-issued social security cards.
Late last month, the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said it wanted to “explore and promote”...
Binance Reportedly Denied Crypto License in Germany
1.7.2023
Germany’s financial regulator has refused to grant Binance a crypto custody license, according to a media report. A rejection would prevent the exchange from advertising and growing in the major European market and deal another blow to its efforts to do regulated business on the Old Continent....
Blockchain Australia CEO calls for unified efforts to stamp out crypto scams
30.6.2023
Simon Callaghan said that efforts need to start on social media and telecommunication channels where most cryptocurrency scams originate
Under New Leadership, FTX Recoups $7 Billion Amid Recovery Efforts
27.6.2023
The new leadership team at FTX has recouped approximately $7 billion in liquid assets as the exchange continues recovery efforts.
The company has revealed that it has made “substantial progress” in securing assets, recovering as much as $7 billion in liquid assets so far.
The exchange owed...
What is De-Dollarization? Exploring the Shift Away From the US Dollar’s Global Dominance
25.6.2023
From the latter half of 2022 and continuing into 2023, the concept of de-dollarization has gained significant traction, making its mark on the mainstream media. This surge in attention can be attributed to the concerted efforts of BRICS countries such as Brazil, China, and Russia, who...
US Treasury Secretary Defends Dollar Dominance as Emerging Markets Push to De-Dollarize
25.6.2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has defended the dominance of the U.S. dollar amid rising efforts by emerging countries to de-dollarize. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in particular, is set to raise the issue of de-dollarization at the next BRICS meeting. “There is a very good...
Blackrock Files for Bitcoin Trust — Analyst Calls It a ‘Real Deal’ Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing
17.6.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed to register a bitcoin trust that some believe is actually a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in disguise. Blackrock is seeking to launch a bitcoin product despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts...
Judge Punts on FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Efforts to Dismiss Some Charges
15.6.2023
Classifying Crypto Tokens as Securities Will Hamper Some Blockchains’ Decentralization Efforts, Bernstein Says
13.6.2023
The core issue is whether countries should use securities law framed decades ago to categorize crypto tokens, without realizing the efforts of blockchain networks’ to transform existing financial systems, the report said
U.S. Senator Lummis revamps efforts for crypto regulations amid SEC lawsuits
11.6.2023
The regulatory framework will allow individuals and companies to own and trade digital assets in America
EU needs further efforts to implement crypto regulations: Btc. x CEO
10.6.2023
The CEO of Btc. x mentioned the possibility of governments deeming the MiCA framework inadequate, leading to a two-sided power dynamic
Iran-Russia Trade Settlements Exceed 60% in National Currencies, Says Joint Chamber Chief
4.6.2023
Iran and Russia have increased cooperation and settled more than 60% of their bilateral trade in the Russian ruble and the Iranian rial, according to the chairman of Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce. The two countries have ramped up their de-dollarization efforts with Iranian President Ebrahim...
Argentina to Expand De-Dollarization Efforts; Seeks Extension of Yuan Based Swap Line With China
27.5.2023
The government of Argentina is reportedly seeking to expand its de-dollarization agreement with China due to the lack of dollars that the country is facing. According to reports, Economy Minister Sergio Massa would be in talks to expand the current swap line to double the available amount from...
US Expands ‘Unprecedented Global Sanctions’ on Russia With Over 300 New Targets
20.5.2023
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Russia “in coordination with the G7 and other international partners.” Among the targets are “the channels Russia uses to acquire critical technology, its future energy extraction capabilities, and Russia’s financial services sector.”...
Indonesia Introducing New National Payment System to Protect Against ‘Geopolitical Consequences’
17.5.2023
Indonesia is introducing a new national payment system as the country furthers its de-dollarization efforts and protection against “possible geopolitical consequences.” The new payment system will replace Visa and Mastercard in state-owned institutions and companies, a top central bank...