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Web3 Music Requires Fresh Ideas to Succeed, Says Warner Music Exec
28.4.2023
The digitally-augmented space is a key part of Warner Music Group's future plans, its chief Digital Officer Oana Ruxandra said at Consensus 2023
Today in Crypto: Binance to Begin Japan Operations, Millennials are Dominant Crypto Enthusiast Group, Canadian Police Issue Warnings After a $7.5M Scam, Hamas Stops Crypto Donations
28.4.2023
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Genesis Bankruptcy Parties Agree to 30-Day Mediation Period
28.4.2023
The process can start once the parties agree on a mediator and submits an order to the U.S. bankruptcy court
BRICS Currencies to Have No Alternative, Former Russian President Medvedev Says
27.4.2023
Fiat currencies of BRICS member states will have no alternative in the future, according to former President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev. Nations in the bloc need to think about their digital forms and a digital currency issued by the group as a whole, the Russian politician said. Ruble, Yuan, Other...
Brazil’s President Lula Voices Support for BRICS Currency
27.4.2023
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has expressed support for the creation of a BRICS currency. His statement of support comes as the BRICS bloc is gaining global influence, with 19 countries seeking to join the group. Brazilian President Lula Supports BRICS Currency Creation Brazilian...
Ex-Reps Tim Ryan & David McIntosh lead the Bitcoin Policy Group
26.4.2023
Ohio’s and Indiana’s former reps, Tim Ryan and David McIntosh, head back to Washington to initiate discussions on the advantages of Bitcoin. They will chair BPI Action, an excellent effort involving the Bitcoin Policy Institute to educate the public and policymakers about the social and economic...
Three North Koreans Sanctioned for Involvement in Crypto-Linked Hacking Group – Here's What Happened
25.4.2023
The US Department of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has sanctioned three individuals that allegedly supported North Korea through illicit financing and malicious cyber activity.
In a Monday press release, the US Treasury claimed that the three individuals provided material support to the Lazarus...
BRICS ‘Getting Applications to Join Every Day,’ Attracts 19 Requests Before Summit
25.4.2023
Over two dozen nations have applied for BRICS membership ahead of its upcoming annual summit, the representative of the hosting nation revealed in an interview. The organization which unites leading emerging economies will discuss its enlargement in early June. BRICS to Talk Expansion as Number...
Genesis settlement disrupted by new creditor demands, DCG says
25.4.2023
Under the initial settlement plan, Genesis creditors were expected to receive 80% recovery of funds lost due to the bankruptcy
OFAC sanctions OTC traders who converted crypto for North Korea’s Lazarus group
24.4.2023
U.S. law enforcement has identified three individuals who handled stolen crypto and fiat for the benefit of North Korea
U.S. Sanctions 3 North Koreans for Supporting Hacking Group Known for Crypto Thefts
24.4.2023
The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions watchdog banned three North Korean individuals for supporting the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking team known for crypto thefts
BRICS Bank ‘Re-taps Into USD Bond Market’ With $1.25 Billion ‘Green’ Bonds
22.4.2023
The development bank established by the BRICS group of nations has issued its first “green” bonds in U.S. dollars (USD). Proceeds from the placement will be used to fund “green” projects supported under the banking institution’s sustainable financing policy. BRICS Development Bank Launches 3-year...
Societe Generale Subsidiary Launches Euro Stablecoin, but Faces Criticism Over Smart Contract Issues
21.4.2023
According to Societe Generale-Forge (SG-Forge), a regulated subsidiary of Societe Generale Group, the company has launched a stablecoin pegged to the euro and issued on the Ethereum blockchain. During the launch announcement, SG-Forge’s CEO stated that a stablecoin “built under a robust...
3AC founders' OPNX exchange claims to be funded by AppWorks, SIG, MIAX Group
21.4.2023
DeFi firm Nascent was also claimed as a backer, but it has clarified that it only bought FLEX tokens from the company’s previous incarnation
Today in Crypto: Luno Leaving Singapore, Wirex Launching Private ‘Luxury Service’, Court Extends Creditor Protection for Babel Finance
18.4.2023
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Crypto Lender Amber Group May Sell Japan Unit to Focus on Institutional Clients
18.4.2023
Crypto lender Amber Group is considering options for its Japan unit, including a potential sale, as part of its plan to focus more on institutional clients, managing partner Annabelle Huang told Bloomberg.
Japan is a "very high-quality market, but regulations are strict," Huang said, noting that...
Economist and Political Scientist Refute Claims of US Dollar’s Demise Despite Trend of De-Dollarization News
17.4.2023
This year, there has been a flurry of news reports and opinion editorials discussing an alleged de-dollarization trend amid a wave of disclosures associated with the BRICS bloc. In a recent article, the American political scientist and author Ian Bremmer insisted that claims of the U.S. dollar...
CME Group to expand Bitcoin and Ether option expiries after record daily volume
17.4.2023
The CME Group aims to offer market participants more accuracy and flexibility in managing the risk of short-term fluctuations in the prices of Bitcoin and Ether
Today in Crypto: Bhutan 'Cultivated a Secret Crypto Portfolio', Amber Group May Sell Its Japan Unit, Bank of Israel Mulling a Digital Shekel
17.4.2023
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CME to Add Daily Expiries on Bitcoin and Ether Futures Options Contracts
17.4.2023
Derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is adding to its cryptocurrency offerings with daily expirations soon to be available on bitcoin and either futures options contracts, the company said in a press release on Monday