Bitso Expands to Colombia Amidst Growing Cryptocurrency Adoption in the Country
Bitso, a Mexico-based cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding and strengthening its push into the Colombian market in the midst of growing...
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Counterfeit NFTs result in marketplace shutdown: Experts weigh in
The NFT Platform famous for minting Jack Dorsey’s first tweet has halted NFT operations amidst counterfeiting and illicit activity calls....
Bitcoin hits $44K after Canada emergency powers accompany 6% BTC price increase
Plans to include crypto in enhanced surveillance by the Canadian government has the unintended knock-on effect of fuelling "unstoppable money."...
Russian Ministry wants to legalize Bitcoin mining in specific areas
The proposal aims to recognize crypto mining as a commercial activity and introduce taxes on its realized profits. Amid the...
ECB Chief Lagarde Says Digital Euro Will Not Replace Cash — But Could Offer Convenient, Cost-Free Means of Payment
The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, says that a digital euro will not replace cash but...
Canada invokes ‘Emergencies Act’ targeting crowdfunding and crypto
The broadened scope of the Terrorist Funding rules includes crypto transactions to protesters and gives the government the power to...
Chingari integrates native token to advance Web3 social networking
The 100 million-user Indian social network successful deployed a beta testnet of the $GARI token to 500 dedicated community members...
RBI deputy governor: banning crypto ‘most advisable choice’
Rabi Sankar has taken a strong stance against cryptocurrency citing a “destabilizing effect” it may have on the country’s fiat...
Report: 74% of stolen funds from ransomware attacks went to Russian-affiliated wallet addresses in 2021
Russian hackers allegedly netted a profit of more than $400 million through crypto-ransomware in 2021. According to a new report...
Law Decoded: States’ crypto rights and the influx of digital money into analog politics, Feb. 7–14.
As U.S. Congress continues its crypto education at a measured pace, states race to explore the benefits of financial innovation....
Sanctions and trade: Iran aims to develop a central bank digital currency
While the central bank announced its intention to launch a CBDC, exact details are still scarce. As payment methods continue...
Indian Government Consulting With Central Bank RBI on Crypto — ‘There Is Complete Harmony’
The Indian government is consulting with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on crypto policies. According to the finance minister,...
No Crypto Loans and Fewer Trading Options – Russian Finance Ministry Clarifies Regulatory Plan
Russian authorities are not going to allow cryptocurrency lending, the finance ministry has announced, clarifying its proposals for crypto market...
Crypto innovators of color restricted by the rules aimed to protect them
Historically, Black and Brown communities have had restricted access to opportunities for generational-wealth building. Crypto offers a chance to redress...
Innovation and experimentation: Spain’s blockchain sector in 2021
Development of the Spanish blockchain and cryptocurrency industries continued apace in 2021. In Spain, companies across various industries — not...
