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Central Bank of Ireland Governor Talks Crypto, Praises ‘Secure, Decentralized’ Technology

Central Bank of Ireland Governor Talks Crypto, Praises ‘Secure, Decentralized’ TechnologyGabriel Makhlouf, the governor of the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), has published a blog post in which he shares his views on the digitalization of finance. While echoing concerns expressed by his counterparts regarding cryptocurrencies, the official has also highlighted some of their positives. Don’t Ignore the Positive Elements of Crypto Technology, Central Bank […]

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Russian ‘Time Capsule’ to Facilitate Inheritance of Crypto Assets

Russian ‘Time Capsule’ to Facilitate Inheritance of Crypto AssetsResearchers in Moscow are developing a new service that will allow users to transfer digital data to their heirs, including crypto keys. The Russian “time capsule” will be capable of storing and relaying other private information as well such as a record of the whereabouts of valuable items. Russian Universities to Provide Service Allowing Crypto […]

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Future of Digital Euro ‘Not Clear Yet,’ Former Eurogroup Official Says

Future of Digital Euro ‘Not Clear Yet,’ Former Eurogroup Official SaysEurope’s digital currency project has made some progress recently, with the Eurozone’s central bank moving to its next stage. Critics point, however, to the continuing lack of clarity around the design and purpose of the digital euro after a decade-long delay, if cryptocurrency is taken as a benchmark. Digital Euro to ‘Feel Like a Prepaid […]

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Ukraine’s ‘Largest Illegal’ Mining Facility May Have Been a FIFA Bot Farm

Ukraine’s ‘Largest Illegal’ Mining Facility May Have Been a FIFA Bot FarmA data center busted by Ukrainian law enforcement this month for suspected electricity theft may have had a purpose different from mining cryptocurrencies. Ukraine’s security service described the facility as the “largest underground crypto farm” found to date but media reports are challenging that assertion. Ukrainian Company Files Complaints Against SBU Raid on Its Facility […]

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Musk Trolls Buffett With Fake Quote on Twitter, Then Deletes It

Musk Trolls Buffett With Fake Quote on Twitter, Then Deletes ItElon Musk went after Bitcoin hater Warren Buffett recently, sharing what looked like a bullish crypto quote attributed to the billionaire investor. The tech entrepreneur, whose comments on social media have been moving crypto markets this year, later removed the post with the obviously fake Buffett statement. Elon Musk Finds Buffett’s ‘Best Financial Advice’ Tesla […]

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New Bill to Ban Crypto Payments in Iran, Support Mining and Regulate Exchange

New Bill to Ban Crypto Payments in Iran, Support Mining and Regulate ExchangeUrged by the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Iranian lawmakers have prepared new legislation to introduce comprehensive rules for the expanding industry. While the bill effectively bans crypto payments in the country, it aims to support cryptocurrency mining and regulate the exchange market. Draft Law Prohibits Crypto Payments in Islamic Republic Members of the Islamic Consultative […]

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Korean Banks to Be Relieved of Liability for Crypto-Related Crime, Report Suggests

Korean Banks to Be Relieved of Liability for Crypto-Related Crime, Report SuggestsBanking institutions in South Korea have reportedly requested to not be held accountable for crimes linked to cryptocurrencies such as money laundering. According to local media, financial regulators are now developing rules that could relieve Korean banks from responsibility when screening the crypto exchanges they work with. New Guidelines to Appease South Korean Banks Korean […]

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Palestinians Ponder Digital Currency as Move for Monetary Independence

Palestinians Ponder Digital Currency as Move for Monetary IndependenceThe Palestine Monetary Authority is exploring the possibility of issuing its own digital currency. For Palestinians, the minting of a national coin would represent a step, at least a symbolic one, towards achieving monetary independence from the State of Israel. Digital Currency to Help Palestinians Cope With Israeli Restrictions Palestinians are currently conducting two studies […]

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Basketball Players in Canada to Be Paid in Bitcoin

Basketball Players in Canada to Be Paid in BitcoinCEBL, the Canadian men’s basketball league, will offer its professional basketball players the option to receive a portion of their salary in cryptocurrency. The new payment option has been enabled through a partnership with the Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Bitbuy. Bitbuy to Convert Canadian Dollar Salaries Into Bitcoin The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced the […]

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Korean Exchanges Delist High-risk Coins as They Face Tough Regulations

Korean Exchanges Delist High-risk Coins as They Face Tough RegulationsCrypto trading platforms in South Korea are delisting certain digital currencies as they move to comply with stricter rules for the industry. The trading of some high-risk coins has been either halted or completely suspended on several Korean exchanges this week. South Korean Exchanges Wipe Trading Lists of Risky Digital Assets Trying to meet Seoul’s […]

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