India’s Digital Currency Transactions Top One Million Daily
In India, in December, local financial institutions paid some benefits to their employees in digital rupees.
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Central Bank of Nigeria Launches Naira-Pegged Stablecoin Pilot
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approves the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC) to pilot cNGN (a stablecoin pegged to the value of Nigerian Naira) in its innovative Regulatory Sandbox.
Spain’s Central Bank Chooses Partners for CBDC Project
Cecabank, Abanca and Adhara Blockchain will experiment with central bank digital currency (CBDC), testing different use cases within the pilot of the wholesale CBDC by Spain’s central bank (Banco de España).
Hong Kong Proposes New Regulatory Regime for Stablecoin Issuers
In Hong Kong, local financial authorities have proposed to develop and implement new regulatory rules for issuers of stablecoins, which can be described as a reaction to ongoing changes in the sphere of virtual assets.
Enhanced Blockchain Security Brought Crypto Hack Losses Down 51% in 2023
The state of Web3 and blockchain security improved over the past year, causing a twofold decrease in losses to crypto hacks and other cybersecurity incidents.
Vladimir Okhotnikov: cryptocurrency mythology
Vladimir Okhotnikov is a leading expert analyst in the field of cryptocurrency and blockchain, investor, developer of major blockchain projects.
Binance Reports User Growth
Binance was able to demonstrate the growth of its business, despite numerous litigation with regulators.
India to Block Crypto Exchange Websites
India has imposed restrictions on foreign crypto exchanges, including Binance.
Bank Indonesia to Use Blockchain Technology for Digital Rupiah Trial
Bank Indonesia (BI) is advancing a plan to test the use of its new central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Grayscale Refiles Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
Grayscale submitted an amended S-3 filing that includes a cash-only creation model with the U.S. securities regulator.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Updates Deadline Set on Dec. 29
The SEC has announced a Dec. 29 update deadline for potential spot Bitcoin ETF providers that wish to receive their approvals in early January.
Nigeria Removes Crypto Restrictions
After almost two years of a comprehensive ban prohibiting local banks from engaging with digital currencies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the given restrictions, allowing lenders to open accounts for crypto firms.
Crypto Compensation Less Reliant on Tokens: Survey
Those working in the crypto industry today are much more likely to receive job compensation in the form of equity than crypto tokens, unlike only a few years ago.
Registered Crypto Firms Surge 56% in Spain
Several international platforms, such as Revolut, Bitpanda, Crypto.com and Vivid, have joined the list of registered crypto providers in Spain in 2023.
CoinCenter: Advocating for Cryptocurrency Policy and Research
Cryptocurrency, once considered a fringe technology, has now become a prominent feature of the global financial landscape. With the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, there is a pressing need for clear and well-informed policies to regulate this rapidly evolving space.
Alchemy Pay Partners With Worldpay to Enhance On & Off-Ramp Payments
Alchemy Pay has entered into a strategic partnership with Worldpay acquirer to enhance its fiat-crypto payment gateway with credit and debit card functionality.
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