Bitcoin As A Notarization Layer For Political Agreements

A look at Bitcoin's potential role in geopolitics and international diplomacy in a hyperbitcoinized world.

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XRP Massive Limitations: BIS Caps Bank Holdings at 1%

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has laid down new rules for banks holding Group 2 cryptocurrencies like XRP. Known as the bank for central banks, the BIS sets standards and fosters cooperation among global financial institutions. Group 2 assets, as defined by the BIS, include unbacked cryptocurrencies such as XRP, Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum […]

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Crypto enthusiasts warn against naira trade ban on exchanges

Due to the rapid decline of the naira and the resulting almost three-decade-high inflation rate of 29.9%, the Nigerian government has turned its focus to platforms providing cryptocurrency services.

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Paxos International to issue regulated interest-paying stablecoin

The international arm of New York-based Paxos will issue a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin that will not be available in the United States.

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Private firms to join global central bank CBDC project

As Project mBridge enters its MVP phase, the BIS is inviting private sector firms to propose new solutions and use cases to further develop and showcase the platforms potential.

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Philosopher Yuval Noah Harari warns of AIs risks in finance

The bestselling author, philosopher and historian sees grim potential for AI to get out of control in the financial system.

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What is the International Monetary Fund, and how does it work?

Explore the IMF’s objectives, governance structure and key functions in promoting global financial stability.

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AMIDST P2P CLAMPDOWN, NIGERIA BITCOINERS EMPOWERS WOMEN WITH BITCOIN EDUCATION

Nigerian Bitcoiners continue pushing to expand the ecosystem in the midst of a crackdown on P2P trading platforms in the country.

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Russia Regulates Use of Digital Assets for International Settlements

Russia has integrated the use of digital assets as payment for international transactions in its legislation. President Vladimir Putin signed into law a document that describes using these assets as payment for international settlements, a use case not contemplated in any law, appointing the Central Bank of Russia as the overseer of these transactions. Russia [...]

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Report: UAE Central Bank Implements Digital Currency Strategy

The central bank in the United Arab Emirates said it has started implementing its digital currency strategy with partners G42 Cloud and R3. According to the central bank, the digital currency initiative is expected to “further position and solidify the UAE as a leading global financial hub.” CBDC Strategy to Focus on Three Pillars The [...]

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Shanghai Clearing House Introduces Support for Digital Yuan Settlements

The Shanghai Clearing House, Asia’s first counterparty clearing institution, announced support for payments made with the digital yuan Monday. According to reports, the move will allow companies to settle transactions for commodities in bulk, promoting the digital yuan, the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC), in international markets. Shanghai Clearing House to Support Digital Yuan

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State Duma Chairman of Financial Markets Committee: Russia to Exert ‘Serious’ Control Over Crypto After Legalization

Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the Financial Markets Committee of the State Duma, the lower chamber of the Federal Assembly in Russia, has remarked that the government intends to hold “serious” control over crypto after it is legalized. According to local reports, Aksakov also stated that crypto users were looking forward to this legalization to use

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French Authorities Raid 5 Major Banks Over Accusations of Money Laundering and Fiscal Fraud

On Tuesday, French officials conducted raids on five major banks located in and around Paris, including Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Natixis, and BNP’s Exane Bank, over alleged charges of money laundering and fiscal fraud. According to a spokesperson for France’s Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF), the preliminary investigation into four French banks and one international [...]

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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Bribery Charges for Alleged Crypto Payment to Chinese Officials

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, now faces a 13-count indictment as U.S. officials have added new charges. One of the new charges alleges that SBF leveraged $40 million to influence “one or more Chinese government officials.” Details of the Bribery Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the co-founder and former CEO [...]

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IMF Boss: Supporting Egyptian Currency Akin to ‘Putting Water in a Bucket That Has Holes’

Kristalina Georgieva, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s managing director, has said Egypt needs to plug leakages of foreign reserves if it wishes to successfully support its currency. According to the IMF leader, Egyptian authorities must also do more to support the vulnerable and to ensure that such support does not benefit the rich. Multiple Exchange

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EAEU Official Urges BRICS and SCO for Joint Use of Digital Currencies, New Payment Card

Three integration unions with Russian participation, BRICS, SCO, and the EAEU, should adopt joint policies on the use of digital currencies, according to a top representative of one of them. He also believes the international organizations should develop a new payment system with its own bank cards. BRICS, SCO, and EAEU May Launch Common Payment

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China’s Credit Agency Downgrades US Credit Rating Over Debt-Ceiling Standoff and Looming Default

China’s oldest credit rating agency, Chengxin International Credit Rating (CCXI), made headlines this week by downgrading the United States’ credit rating. The agency lowered the rating from AAAg to AAg+ and attributed this decision to the escalating political discord, rising inflation, and the ongoing impasse over the debt ceiling. U.S. Credit Rating Suffers Downgrade by [...]

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Argentina to Expand De-Dollarization Efforts; Seeks Extension of Yuan Based Swap Line With China

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 $5 to $10 billion, lent in Chinese [...]

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Latam Insights — IMF States Latam’s CBDC Interest Rises, Lula Emphasizes Bretton Woods Institutions ‘No Longer Function’

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in Latam and the Caribbean is picking up, Lula criticizes the current international economic system, and Venezuela integrates the Russian

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Russian Think Tank Profiles BRICS Bank as IMF Counterpart to De-Dollarize Credit Markets

The Roscongress Foundation, a Russian think tank, has profiled the New Development Bank, known as the BRICS bank, as an alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest “Decolonization in Energy Markets” report. Nation members could secure loans based on their energy-exporting capabilities, which would be liquid, and similar to the Special Drawing

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