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Russia Explores Stablecoins for Settlements With Friendly Nations

7.9.2022
Russia is cooperating with friendly countries on the potential employment of stablecoins in international payments, a top government official unveiled. The news comes after key institutions in Moscow agreed that the Russian Federation needs to legalize cross-border crypto payments in the face...

Lawyer of Alleged Crypto Launderer Vinnik Calls on Russia to Talk Prisoner Swap With US

7.9.2022
A lawyer representing Russian IT specialist Alexander Vinnik has urged the government in Moscow to discuss a potential exchange of prisoners with the United States, where he was recently extradited. The French legal expert is convinced only a return to his homeland could save Vinnik who...

Russia Can’t Do Without Cross-Border Crypto Payments, Consensus Reached

7.9.2022
Key government institutions have agreed that Russia needs to legalize crypto payments for international settlements. The proposal has been gaining support in the past few months since Moscow’s decision to invade Ukraine was met with wave after wave of Western sanctions. Financial Authorities...

New finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng leaves crypto policy in the UK unclear

6.9.2022
While serving as the secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, Nadhim Zahawi was part of a department suggesting support for blockchain technology in 2021

Russian gov't working on stablecoin settlement platform between friendly nations: State media

6.9.2022
“Stablecoins can be pegged to some generally recognized instrument, for example, gold, the value of which is clear and appreciable for all parties involved," said Alexey Moiseev

Japanese Government Presents Local Authorities with NFTs in National First

6.9.2022
Japan’s cabinet has handed out non-fungible token (NFT) awards – in a new first for the nation’s government. The tokens were distributed to the local government authority winners of a nationwide digitization competition and represent “digital certificates” of achievement, CoinPost...

Australian Treasury consults public on Bitcoin foreign currency tax exclusion

6.9.2022
The public has been provided with 25 days to share their opinion on the proposed legislation

Nigerian Presidential Candidate Says Fixed Exchange Rate Regime ‘Has to End’ — Touts Success of Fintech Unicorn Flutterwave

6.9.2022
A Nigerian presidential election candidate, Peter Obi, has said the local currency’s exchange rate against the dollar must not be fixed but must be determined “by the forces of demand and supply.” Pointing to the success of the Nigerian fintech Flutterwave, the candidate said...

Liz Truss, who said UK 'should welcome cryptocurrencies' will be the next prime minister

5.9.2022
Winning the election to be Conservative Party leader with 57.4% of the vote from members compared to Rishi Sunak’s 42.6%, Liz Truss will be the next U.K. prime minister

Crypto Exchange Upbit Publishes Token Listing, Delisting Procedure After Government Pressure

5.9.2022
Tokens listed on Upbit, South Korea’s largest exchange by trading volume, see major market movements

Iran Starts Licensing Crypto Miners Under New Regulatory Framework

5.9.2022
The government of Iran has reportedly started issuing licenses to crypto miners under the new “comprehensive and detailed” regulatory framework approved last week. The authorities previously issued licenses to a number of crypto mining operations but halted the process due to power...

Can the government track Bitcoin?

4.9.2022
The law enforcers like the IRS and FBI track Bitcoin with blockchain data and collaborate with private companies in an attempt to trace criminals and taxes

‘No Middle Class Left,’ ‘Millions Will Be Wiped Out’ — Two Market Crash Predictions, Gas Cartels, and Whales Moving Mt Gox Coins: Bitcoin.com News Week in Review

4.9.2022
In this week’s Bitcoin.com News Week in Review, one market strategist issues a dire warning about the U.S. economy and a large market crash that could cause a “50 to 60 percent haircut” in stocks. Further, the Russian government is reportedly making moves to create a global...

Report: 11.4% of UAE Residents Have Invested in Cryptocurrencies

4.9.2022
Just over 11% of United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents have invested in cryptocurrencies, a report issued by the country’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has reportedly said. Globally, the United Arab Emirates is now ranked tenth in terms...

South Korean Government’s Youtube Channel Hacked to Play Crypto Video With Elon Musk

4.9.2022
The official Youtube channel of the South Korean government has been hacked on Saturday and those who did it, broadcasted a cryptocurrency-related clip. The video also featured billionaire and crypto enthusiast Elon Musk, local media reported quoting sources in Seoul. Hackers Air Interview With...

Indonesian Government to Launch Crypto Bourse This Year, Official Says

4.9.2022
The Indonesian government is set to launch a crypto bourse by the end of this year, a high-ranking government official reportedly revealed. “We will make sure that every requirement, procedure, and the necessary steps have been taken,” he emphasized. Crypto Bourse Coming Soon...

Hackers Offer to Sell Belarus President Lukashenko’s Passport as NFT

3.9.2022
Anti-government hackers have attempted to sell what they say is an NFT of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko’s passport. The members of the ‘Belarusian Cyber Partisans’ collective claim to have obtained the passport data of all of the country’s citizens. Cyber...