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CAR’s President announces crypto-hub “Sango” launch date

Abdulrasaq Ariwoola · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Salvadorian entrepreneurs can now claim a $100,000 Bitcoin grant

Samuel Wan · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Proposed Gillibrand-Lummis crypto Bill uploaded to GitHub for recommendations

Senator Lummis has opined that the bill is seeking comments from industry stakeholders so that it can properly reflect the innovations in the crypto space.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 week ago · 2 min read

El Salvador’s minister dismisses Bitcoin crash despite 50% loss in reserves

El Salvador has collected over 2,300 Bitcoins since 2021. Even though the county lost more than $50 million with the recent crash, it's finance minister says the risk is extremely minimal.

Zeynep Geylan · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

CAR’s president remains unfazed by the crypto market downturn

The president of Central African Republic hints at his continued support for bitcoin in a tweet despite the negative state of the crypto market.

Abdulrasaq Ariwoola · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

El Salvador President under fire over $18M loss after Bitcoin tumbles to $23k

Critics take aim at President Bukele as Bitcoin extends losses to sink under $23,000 for the first time since December 2020.

Samuel Wan · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Do Kwon accused of siphoning $80M a month from failed Terra project

Fresh allegations against Do Kwon claim he withdrew hundred of millions of dollars from the Terra ecosystem before its collapse.

Samuel Wan · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

New US bill looks to incorporate crypto into the traditional financial system

Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a new bill aimed at totally incorporating digital assets into the U.S. financial system.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 4 weeks ago · 1 min read

This U.S. Senate candidate wants to make Dogecoin legal tender in California

Timothy Ursich has urged the chief executive officer of Tesla, Elon Musk, and Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus, to support his campaign in California.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 month ago · 2 min read

New U.S. bill to block Google and Apple from hosting apps that accept eCNY

Senators Marco Rubio, Tom Cotton and Mike Braun sponsored a bill to prohibit companies to host software that supports payments in China's new CBDC, the eCNY

Jinia Shawdagor · 1 month ago · 1 min read

US Federal Reserve Vice Chair sees need for a digital dollar

Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said that the U.S. needs a CBDC to ensure the country's competitiveness in the global digital financial landscape of the future.

Monica Noronha · 1 month ago · 3 min read

Turkey drafts new bills to increase regulatory oversight of crypto

Among the proposals is a requirement for crypto firms to have a minimum capital of 100 million liras (roughly $6 million).

Jinia Shawdagor · 1 month ago · 2 min read

Portuguese Parliament blocks bill to tax crypto

Two bills intended to introduce taxation for crypto have been rejected by Portuguese Parliament

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 1 month ago · 1 min read

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reveals willingness to spend $1 billion to keep Trump away from White House

A $1 billion donation from SBF would place him on-par with mega-donors like the Adelsons, Michael Bloomberg, and the Koch brothers.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 month ago · 2 min read

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44 nations converged to discuss bitcoin in El Salvador: The Davos of crypto?

The current traditional financial system has failed many countries leaving them subservient to the US Dollar, the meeting from 44 countries in El Salvador shows nations want change and see Bitcoin as a opportunity to do so.

Shane Neagle · 1 month ago · 3 min read

$China’s Blockchain Services Network promises most of the thrills at a fraction of the cost$

China’s Blockchain Services Network promises most of the thrills at a fraction of the cost

China's state-sponsored Blockchain Services Network is due for international roll out this summer. But some express concerns that it could be a spyware tool.

Samuel Wan · 1 month ago · 2 min read

G7 says crypto regulation must be swift and comprehensive

The G7 is advocating for swift and comprehensive regulation to the same standard as the traditional financial system

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 1 month ago · 2 min read

US Congress introduces record number of crypto related bills

The current sitting of US Congress has introduced over 80 bills related to cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain and tokenization since January 2022

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 1 month ago · 3 min read

French central banker says the G7 plans to discuss crypto regulations

Francois Villeroy de Galhau, the Head of the French Central Bank, claims the upcoming G7 meeting in Germany will see member states discuss crypto regulation, among other issues.

Jinia Shawdagor · 2 months ago · 1 min read

EU regulators criticize stablecoins to promote Euro CBDC

EU regulators are using the attack on UST and USDT stumbling as proof that Europe needs a CBDC

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Confusion reigns as Vitalik Buterin praises EOS while slamming Ethereum

FTX discarded Celsius deal after reportedly finding $2B missing from its balance sheet

Pentagon-commissioned report claims just 4 entities can disrupt Bitcoin

Rumors circulate that Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky attempted to flee the U.S.

What does the Gray Glacier upgrade mean for the Ethereum Merge?

First Spot Bitcoin ETF approved to launch in Europe in July

Cardano commences long-awaited Vasil hard fork

Biden administration official hints at stablecoin legislation that could come into force this year

Nansen report reveals Terra caused the stETH depeg and crippled Celsius, 3AC

Himo World Announces Open Beta of PvP Strategy Game

Swappi (PPI) Announces First Exchange Listing on BitMart

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Politics News

Proposed Gillibrand-Lummis crypto Bill uploaded to GitHub for recommendations

El Salvador’s minister dismisses Bitcoin crash despite 50% loss in reserves

CAR’s president remains unfazed by the crypto market downturn

El Salvador President under fire over $18M loss after Bitcoin tumbles to $23k

Do Kwon accused of siphoning $80M a month from failed Terra project

New US bill looks to incorporate crypto into the traditional financial system

This U.S. Senate candidate wants to make Dogecoin legal tender in California

New U.S. bill to block Google and Apple from hosting apps that accept eCNY

US Federal Reserve Vice Chair sees need for a digital dollar

Turkey drafts new bills to increase regulatory oversight of crypto

Portuguese Parliament blocks bill to tax crypto

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reveals willingness to spend $1 billion to keep Trump away from White House

44 nations converged to discuss bitcoin in El Salvador: The Davos of crypto?

China’s Blockchain Services Network promises most of the thrills at a fraction of the cost

G7 says crypto regulation must be swift and comprehensive

US Congress introduces record number of crypto related bills

French central banker says the G7 plans to discuss crypto regulations

EU regulators criticize stablecoins to promote Euro CBDC

El Salvador President under fire over $18M loss after Bitcoin tumbles to $23k

Salvadorian entrepreneurs can now claim a $100,000 Bitcoin grant

El Salvador’s minister dismisses Bitcoin crash despite 50% loss in reserves

CAR’s president remains unfazed by the crypto market downturn

CAR’s President announces crypto-hub “Sango” launch date

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