President of Central Bank of Peru Criticizes Crypto, Citing Lack of Intrinsic Value and Climate Change

Julio Velarde, the president of the Central Bank of Peru, attacked the value of cryptocurrencies and referred to negative effects they are said to have on the environment. In a recent interview with local media, Velarde said the Bank did not

NH Governor Signs Executive Order to Bring ‘Regulatory Certainty’ to Cryptocurrency Industry

The governor of the U.S. state of New Hampshire has signed an executive order establishing a commission on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. “Federal and state governments must work to bring legal and regulatory certainty to the digital asset industry because clear

Ricardo Salinas Pliego Hints at Elektra Group Selling Bitcoin in Its Stores

Ricardo Salinas Pliego, president of the Salinas Group, owner of the Elektra Group stores, hinted at the possibility of the shops selling bitcoin. The executive stated that due to the regulations of the Central Bank of Mexico, his company cannot implement

Crypto Users and Exchanges Must Now Report Transactions in Colombia

The Colombian government has issued new regulations that force exchanges and individuals to report cryptocurrency transactions to the UIAF, the anti-money laundering watchdog in Colombia. The transactions must be reported via an online reporting system, and exchanges will be required to

Valgevene lubab investeerimisfondidel omandada krüptovarasid

The crypto-friendly nation of Belarus is preparing to permit investment funds to put money into digital currencies. A proposal to do so is part of a package of necessary legal changes tailored to attract such institutions to the country. Finance Ministry

Crypto Ban in Russia Can Have Opposite Effect, Medvedev Warns as Opposition Mounts Against Proposal

Dmitry Medvedev, former president and prime minister of Russia, has voiced his concerns over Bank of Russias initiative to ban most crypto operations. Prohibition could bring the opposite result, the Russian politician warned, joining a chorus of opinions against the restrictive

Venemaa valitsuse kavandid reguleerimiseks, Mitte keelata krüpto, Raport avalikustab

Mitmed ministeeriumid on koostanud krüptorahade tegevuskava, reguleerivad asutused, ja õiguskaitseorganid, Venemaa meedia teatas. Dokument, mille eesmärk on Venemaad reguleerida’s krüptoturul selle aasta lõpuks, tekib keset lahkarvamusi nende vahel…

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Converts First Paycheck to Bitcoin and Ether via Coinbase

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has received his first paycheck in bitcoin and ether via Coinbase. “Promise made, promise kept,” the mayor said, referring to his promise to take his first three paychecks in cryptocurrency. Mayor of New

Rio De Janeiro to Invest 1% of Its Treasury in Cryptocurrency

Rio de Janeiro, one of the largest cities in Brazil, will invest part of its Treasury in cryptocurrencies. The announcement was made by the mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes, during Rio Innovation Week. The plan is to turn the city into

Esimene krüptovaluuta sularahaautomaat on väidetavalt paigaldatud Uruguays

The ostensible first cryptocurrency ATM machine has been installed in Uruguay, developed as a joint initiative between Urubit and Inbierto, two national crypto companies. This represents a milestone for the country, which according to estimates has between 40K and 50K cryptocurrency