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Report: Crypto Adoption Hits New Milestones — Global Crypto Owners Reached 425 Million in 2022

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Crypto adoption achieved new milestones in 2022, with the number of crypto owners reaching 425 million during the year, a new report by Crypto.com shows. Moreover, the report reveals that the number of bitcoin owners reached 219 million in December while…

Binance Licensed in Kazakhstan as Provider of Crypto Exchange and Custody Services

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Authorities in Kazakhstan have granted Binance a license to operate as a digital asset platform and provide an array of relevant services. While working out of the nation’s financial hub in the capital Nur-Sultan, the crypto exchange will offer registration to…

Bitcoin-Embracing El Salvador President’s Re-Election Declaration Slammed

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Just over a year after overseeing El Salvador’s adoption of bitcoin, the Central American country’s 41-year-old president, Nayib Bukele, recently declared his intention serve another five-year term. The announcement has been criticized by some who have been quick to remind Bukele…

Central African Republic President Says Successful Launch of Sango Coin a Key Milestone

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According to Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, his country’s launch of the “Sango coin” currency, as well as the call for the creation of a common digital currency by the regional central bank, represent two key achievements for his country…

Report: The Central African Republic Requests Regional Central Bank’s Assistance in Crafting Crypto Regulations

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A new report has claimed the Central African Republic, which became the first country in Africa to make bitcoin legal tender, recently requested the regional central bank’s assistance in developing a cryptocurrency regulatory framework. The report also said the CAR had…

Wechat to Prohibit Accounts From Providing Some NFT and Crypto Services

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Tencent’s Wechat intends to impose penalties on public accounts facilitating secondary trading of NFTs, a press report has revealed. Accounts offering transaction channels and guidance for cryptocurrencies have also been targeted by the new rule. Popular Chinese App to Impose Restrictions…

Belgian Banking Group KBC Creates Blockchain-Based Coin

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KBC Group, a major European banking and insurance institution headquartered in Belgium, has launched a token based on a blockchain platform. Its customers will be able to acquire the new proprietary coins and use them through their KBC wallet and mobile…

Report: IMF Says Central African Republic’s Bitcoin Adoption Poses Risks

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The International Money Fund (IMF) has added its voice to institutions and parties criticizing the Central African Republic (CAR)’s decision to adopt bitcoin. The IMF insists the adoption poses legal economic challenges not only to the country but to the region…

Central Bank of Turkey Expands Research, Prepares to Test Digital Lira on New Platform

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The Turkish central bank has established a new platform together with technology stakeholders to further the development of a digitalized version of the national fiat currency. The new collaboration will allow Turkey to focus on expanding research and conducting tests of…