Gang Violence Surging as Crypto Crashes in Bitcoin Country

Bitcoin’s precipitous fall has occurred at the same time as rising violence in El Salvador, the country that adopted BTC as legal tender under its blockchain-loving president. As Politico reports, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele was unable to attend April’s big crypto conference in Miami because of gang violence that led to the largest single-day murder rate […] дальше »

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CFTC commissioner appoints senior policy adviser experienced in digital asset regulation

Keaghan Ames worked at Credit Suisse for more than two years as vice president and head of U.S. regulatory policy, which included advising executives on digital assets regulation. дальше »

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Nayib Bukele Reveals First Layout of Bitcoin City

El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele recently revealed a layout of the Bitcoin City, shortly after the nation bought the dip. Bukele Reveals BTC City Architectural Plans On his Twitter account,… The post Nayib Bukele Reveals First Layout of Bitcoin City appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »

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UST Woes Threaten The Trust Of Algorithmic Stablecoins

Terra’s UST, since its launch, has been the center of much attention as the crypto world remains divided on the feasibility of the initiative. With recent crypto price volatility and the stablecoin losing its peg to the dollar again, The Block’s Research Vice President Larry Cermak urged Terra to collateralize the stablecoin as he fears […] дальше »

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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Released Model Of Bitcoin City

After announcing the purchase of an additional 500 BTC for El Salvador’s balance sheet, the president released images of Bitcoin City. дальше »

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El Salvador Doubles Down, Buys 500 BTC Amid Dip

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele declared the country’s largest Bitcoin purchase to date in the middle of a terrible cryptocurrency market fall. He announced it in a tweet on Monday, saying, “El Salvador just bought the dip!” “Average price of $30,744 for 500 coins. дальше »

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El Salvador Acquires 500 Additional Bitcoin Amid Market Drop

President Nayib Bukele tweeted that his country “just bought the dip.” дальше »

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El Salvador Buys The Wild Bitcoin Dip With 500 BTC Purchase

President Nayib Bukele announced the purchase of another 500 BTC leaving the total reserves of El Salvador at 1,620 BTC valued at $50 million. дальше »

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What To Expect After President Biden’s Executive Order On Bitcoin

The recent executive order offers insight into the United States government’s view of Bitcoin and how they intend to become an international leader. дальше »

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South Korea Postpones Crypto Taxations; Repeals 2017 ICO Ban

South Korea’s incumbent president Yoon Suk-yeol has decided to delay the crypto taxation by reportedly wanting to adopt a different regulatory framework. President-elect Yoon is quite firm on remaining crypto-friendly as he might lift the ban on Initial Coin Offering (ICO) that was imposed in 2017. дальше »

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South Korea’s new president delays crypto taxes in favor of consumer protections

The country’s president-elect is proving his crypto savvy by declaring there will be no tax on crypto investment gains until legislation can ensure consumer protections. дальше »

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Uzbekistan Publishes Crypto Regulation Framework, Assigns Supervising Agency

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev set a regulatory framework for the country's crypto industry and assigned a newly renamed Perspective Projects Agency to oversee the industry. дальше »

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Uzbekistan’s president issues decree to adopt special crypto framework

The Republic of Uzbekistan is preparing to adopt a new crypto regulatory framework including a 7.5% income tax on crypto-related salaries. дальше »

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EU commissioner calls for global coordination on crypto regulation

Mairead McGuinness said the U.S. and the EU were both moving forward on comprehensive frameworks for crypto, with President Joe Biden's executive order and the MiCA proposal. дальше »

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The Crypto Company Aiding El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption

Chicago-based company Athena Bitcoin deployed bitcoin ATMs a week after El Salvador’s president legalized bitcoin as legal tender. дальше »

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Panama Assembly Passes Bill Regulating Bitcoin, Crypto

After the president’s signature, the bill will regulate the usage of bitcoin as payment in the country. дальше »

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The Central African Republic Actually Adopted Bitcoin. What Else Do We Know?

Incredible. As it turns out, the Central African Republic is the second country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. An official press release from the president’s chief of staff, Obed Namsio, confirms the news. дальше »

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Bitcoin Drops To $38K After Amazon Retraction On Accepting BTC Payments

The king of cryptocurrency is suffering another meltdown at a 3. 3% drop in just 24 hours.  Bitcoin is currently trading at around $38,210 which is the lowest so far since March of this year when US President Joe Biden signed an executive order on crypto regulations. дальше »

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Rio Joins The Party, Brazil Passes Bill To Regulate Cryptocurrencies

After months of anticipation, Brazil has finally passed a bill establishing the country’s crypto framework. Before President Jair Bolsonaro puts the bill into law, it must be approved by the Chamber of Deputies. дальше »

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Not late to the party, Brazil greenlights bill to regulate cryptocurrencies

Brazil has finally passed the bill regarding the country’s crypto framework after months of anticipation. The bill awaits approval from the Chamber of Deputies before President Jair Bolsonaro signs The post Not late to the party, Brazil greenlights bill to regulate cryptocurrencies appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

Central African Republic has adopted Bitcoin as legal currency, according to president's office. дальше »

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Former Homeland Security Chief Nielsen to Join Astra as Adviser

Another top aide to former President Donald Trump is joining the Swiss crypto startup, Astra Protocol. Ex-Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen has been hired as an adviser right on the heels of former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney. дальше »

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Op-Ed: South Korea’s new president aims to take crypto to the next level

The recent news that the incoming South Korean president is planning to boost the country’s crypto industry is welcome news, particularly in light of the economic power of South Korea not just regionally but also globally. дальше »

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Binance Refutes Vile Claims Of Turning Over Customer Data To Russian Authorities

Leading international crypto exchange Binance has dismissed claims of reportedly providing the Russian regulators with user data on crypto donations linked to President Putin’s opposition. дальше »

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Panamanian Legislative Assembly’s Committee Approves Bill Regulating Crypto

The bill, presented by Congressman Gabriel Silva, must now go through two more rounds of debate before making it to the President’s desk. дальше »

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Emmanuel Macron on crypto: 'I don't believe in a self-regulated financial sector'

In an interview, the sitting French president voiced his support for MiCA regulation and the digital euro project.

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President Biden to nominate former Ripple adviser as Fed Vice-Chair for Supervision

US President Joe Biden intends to nominate Michael Barr, who served as a Ripple advisor from 2015 to 2017, as the Vice-Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve. The post President Biden to nominate former Ripple adviser as Fed Vice-Chair for Supervision appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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President Biden announces former Ripple adviser as pick for Fed vice chair for supervision

The vice chair for supervision seat at the Federal Reserve has been vacant since governor Randal Quarles’ term ended in October 2021. дальше »

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Biden Nominates Former Ripple Adviser Barr as Top US Fed Regulator

President Joe Biden named former crypto industry adviser Michael Barr as his latest pick for a Federal Reserve post that's arguably the most powerful financial regulator job in the U.S. дальше »

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Russia should use crypto for payments with Africa, commerce exec says

Russia should deploy cryptocurrencies and CBDCs for settlement and payments with Africa, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes. дальше »

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Former Trump Aide Mick Mulvaney Tapped as Astra Protocol Adviser

Mick Mulvaney, who was a top official in former President Donald Trump’s administration, has been hired to advise Astra Protocol on its U. S. strategy as the Swiss startup seeks to establish a role satisfying compliance demands in decentralized finance. дальше »

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Senator Pat Toomey Calls For A ‘Sensible Regulatory Framework’ On Stablecoins To Keep The Dollar Atop

Republican Senator Pat Toomey believes that U. S regulators can find a common ground with regard to drawing up regulations for stablecoins, barely a month since president Biden issued an executive order on digital assets. дальше »

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President Nayib Bukele’s Absence Felt At The Miami Bitcoin 2022 Conference

Nayib Bukele will be absent at this year’s Bitcoin conference. Bukele had been expected to give updates about the utilization of Bitcoin as legal tender in his country. El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele revealed he will be absent from this year’s Bitcoin conference. дальше »

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Federal Reserve may purposely force down crypto prices

Bill Dudley, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank in NY and chief economist at Goldman Sachs, believes that “to be effective, [the Federal Reserve] will have to inflict more losses on stock and bond investors than it has so far. дальше »

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Crypto Rules Should Match Traditional Financial System, Yellen to Say Thursday

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver her first speech focusing on cryptocurrencies and the digital assets industry on Thursday. Excerpts of Yellen's remarks reveal her views on how to oversee the industry according to guidelines set forth in a recent executive order from President Joe Biden. дальше »

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President Bukele cancels Bitcoin Miami speaking slot due to “unforeseen circumstances”

El Salvador’s President Bukele, who made history at Bitcoin Miami 2021 by revealing his plan to make El Salvador the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, canceled his appearance at this year’s event due to “unforeseen circumstances. дальше »

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President Biden is preparing to announce picks for SEC commissioners: Report

Only one seat currently remains vacant out of the panel of five SEC commissioners, but Allison Lee is expected to depart when her term expires in June. дальше »

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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Calls Off Bitcoin 2022 Conference Appearance

Bukele had previously teased that he would be making an important announcement at this year’s conference. дальше »

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Speculation Mounts on Cutting Off Russian Oil

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Treasury's Yellen to Deliver First Speech on Crypto in US Economy

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has scheduled her first speech devoted entirely to digital assets and their place in the U.S economy. The Thursday remarks are expected to track closely with the sentiments already expressed in President Joe Biden's recent executive order. дальше »

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Bitcoin 2022 Miami Preview: What To Expect From Crypto’s Biggest Conference

Starting this week on April 6th through the 9th, the world’s largest Bitcoin conference will take over the Miami Beach Convention Center and surrounding areas. In the past, announcements include the debut of Ethereum and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele revealing his intentions to make BTC legal tender. Here is an early look at what […] дальше »

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President Hichilema Lauds Vitalik Buterin For His Support Of Zambia’s Efforts To Become Africa’s Tech Hub

In a tweet on Sunday, Zambia's President, Hakainde Hichilema, lauded the efforts of the likes of Vitalik Buterin, who have shown support for the modern vision of the country. Buterin had recently shown support for the country that aims to be Africa's tech hub. дальше »

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Innovation In Payments Systems Can Be A Healthy Thing” Fed’s Secretary Yellen On Crypto

The U. S. Treasury and other regulatory agencies are already working on cryptocurrency regulations, weeks after president Joe Biden signed an executive order outlining his government’s policy objectives concerning cryptocurrencies, treasury Secretary Jannet Yellen has said. дальше »

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Waiting on the executive order: how users and financial professionals may benefit from it

The fruits of President Biden’s EO will not materialize until months from now, but the need for regulatory change is far-reaching. дальше »

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White House office seeks public opinion on crypto-climate implications

Following up on a recent executive order signed by President Joe Biden, the OSTP reached out to the general public to identify the energy and climate implications related to digital assets. дальше »

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“Bitcoin Is The Currency Of Freedom,” Mexican Billionaire Pliego Asserts After Meeting With El Salvador’s Bukele

Mexico’s third-richest person Ricardo Salinas Pliego visited El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele in a show of support for the country’s Bitcoin agenda in the wake of other crypto leaders visiting the country. дальше »

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UFC boss touts NFTs as a revenue driver

Dana White, UFC’s President, recently shared that the company considers NFTs as a critical revenue driver and fan engagement platform during a press conference UFC: Committed to the Web3 Space UFC is one sports league that hasn’t held back in its adoption of Web3 technology, and the UFC was one of the first major sports […] The post UFC boss touts NFTs as a revenue driver appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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President Bukele hits out at Bitcoin Bond ‘FUD’ as CZ jets in to El Salvador

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele publicly called out Reuters for spreading “FUD” about delays in the country’s $1 billion volcano bond. дальше »

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Crypto exchange founder asks EU to investigate if Binance is ‘helping’ Russia

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde also said this week that Russians were using… The post Crypto exchange founder asks EU to investigate if Binance is ‘helping’ Russia appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »

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Nayib Bukele slams the US for being ‘afraid’ of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele on Wednesday expressed disappointment at the US government for… The post Nayib Bukele slams the US for being ‘afraid’ of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »

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