As part of a series of amendments to South Africa’s financial laws, crypto-asset service providers will become accountable institutions. A report from the South African treasury announced further crypto regulations “to be finalized during 2022.” In brief, the proposed changes will ensure that “any person providing advice or intermediary services related to crypto assets must…
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The vice prime minister of Ukraine informed the public on Wednesday that they have decided to cancel the airdrop for crypto donors that was announced on Tuesday and plans to raise more money through the sale of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) instead. After careful consideration we decided to cancel airdrop. Every day there are more and…
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People’s Bank of China, the central bank of the country, claimed in a recent note that China’s share in the global Bitcoin (BTC) transactions has rapidly dropped from over 90% to 10%. The Financial Stability Bureau of the Chinese central bank released a comprehensive note on Wednesday discussing the impact of the crypto crackdown on…
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Bitcoin (BTC) has the potential to become a “good bet” for investors if the Federal Reserve does everything it can to keep the U.S. economy afloat against impending recession risks, according to popular analyst Bitcoin Jack. The independent market analyst pitted the flagship cryptocurrency, often called “digital gold” by its enthusiasts, against the prospects of…
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While the West is growing increasingly concerned over Russia’s potential use of cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions, some Russians are using their Bitcoin (BTC) to help Ukrainian people. Pavel Muntyan, a renowned Russian animation producer and creator of the animated web series “Mr. Freeman,” has called on anti-war Russians to support Ukrainian citizens amid Russia’s ongoing…
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Bitcoin (BTC) corrected from highs above $45,000 on March 3 as traders’ optimism over continued upside remained in the driving seat. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView “Liquidity taken” at $43,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD briefly dipping below $43,000 Thursday. The reset was expected, punctuating a multi-day uptrend which had…
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In a move that may suggest growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies and NFTs, Nomura Holdings has announced it is establishing a new digital assets team to look into possible opportunities in the asset class. The wealth management company said that it was restructuring its Future Innovation Company into a brand new Digital Company, which will begin…
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Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent has filed for a virtual concerts patent with the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) according to business data-tracker Qichacha. The application comes as Chinese companies race to secure Metaverse trademarks. Even though the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) took a strong stance against the Metaverse and nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in…
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New York state’s efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia have ramped up a gear with the Department of Financial Services, or DFS, expediting the procurement of additional blockchain analytics technology. According to a statement released Wednesday, the department will use the technology to help detect exposure to Russian individuals and entities subject to federal sanctions,…
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Multinational financial services giant Charles Schwab has responded to client demand to invest in cryptocurrency by filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Crypto Economy ETF. This filing comes just a week after the head of investor services at Schwab, Jonathan Craig, told news source Financial Advisor IQ that one in…
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