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Crypto Dominates as Payment Method for Remote Workers in Latam
Most remote workers in Latam prefer to get paid in crypto, according to the latest report. The reasons behind the finding are said to be diverse but include...
Tue, 21 Feb, 2023 at 3:55 AM
New York state announces another upgrade to its virtual currency monitoring capacity
The New York State Department of Financial Services did not describe its new capacities but said they will contribute to the detection of a variety of illeg...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 12:55 AM
India expands national payment network to Singapore: What’s in it for crypto?
One of the banking partners in the cross-border remittance service is also part of the government’s CBDC program. India’s national payment network,...
Wed, 22 Feb, 2023 at 12:56 AM
New Canadian rules for crypto trading platforms leave little room for stablecoins
The Canadian Securities Administrators has tightened registration requirements for crypto exchanges for the second time, after the disorder seen in 2022. ...
Thu, 23 Feb, 2023 at 2:13 AM
US lawmaker introduces bill aimed at limiting Fed’s authority on digital dollar
If passed, the legislation could prohibit the Fed from issuing a digital dollar “directly to anyone,” as well as bar the bank from implementing monetary pol...
Thu, 23 Feb, 2023 at 2:14 AM
Bank of Japan to Launch Digital Yen CBDC Pilot Later This Year
The Bank of Japan is preparing to launch a pilot test for a digital yen, its central bank digital currency (CBDC), later this year. Shinichi Uchida, executi...
Thu, 23 Feb, 2023 at 2:15 AM
Indian Finance Minister Pushes for International Cooperation on Crypto Regulation — Discusses Awareness Campaign
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed the importance of international cooperation in order to regulate the crypto sector. She also confirm...
Fri, 24 Feb, 2023 at 4:20 AM
US Lawmaker Launches CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to Protect Americans' Right to Financial Privacy
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer has introduced the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Anti-Surveillance State Act “to halt efforts of unelected bureaucrats” fr...
Fri, 24 Feb, 2023 at 4:22 AM
Ukraine netted $70M in crypto donations since start of Russia conflict
Since Russia’s invasion a year ago, there’s been $28.9 million in Ether donated to Ukraine, as well as $22.8 million in Bitcoin and $11.6 million in Tether....
Mon, 27 Feb, 2023 at 3:51 AM
IMF Board Offers Guidance for Developing Effective Crypto Policies
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided guidance for member countries to develop effective crypto policies. The board stre...
Mon, 27 Feb, 2023 at 3:51 AM