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Report: Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Seeks $100 Million Capital Raise

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The French cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is seeking to raise fresh new capital after raising $380 million in June 2021, according to sources familiar with the matter. The hardware wallet company Ledger is reportedly looking to raise at least $100…

The Number of Euro-Pegged Stablecoins Has Swelled 1,683% Since 2020

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While the stablecoin economy is worth roughly $153 billion today, euro-backed stablecoin issuance has increased 1,683% from $31.9 million worth of euro-based tokens on January 3, 2020, to today’s $569 million. Since November 2021, the number of euro stablecoins swelled by…

Survey That Asks if The Merge Could Cause an Ethereum Chain Split Sparks PoS Delay Discussions

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While there’s 50 days left until the week of September 19, the crypto community has been discussing whether or not Ethereum developers will delay the penciled-in date for The Merge. Moreover, on July 27, the crypto hedge fund Galois Capital published…

US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Exempt Small Crypto Transactions From Taxes

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A new bipartisan bill has been introduced in the Senate that would simplify the use of cryptocurrency for everyday purchases by creating tax exemption for personal crypto transactions under $50 as well as when the capital gains are less than $50….

Paraguayan Senate Approves Cryptocurrency Bill

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The Paraguayan Senate has approved a bill that seeks to regulate cryptocurrencies and their operations in the country. The bill, which had already been submitted to the deputy chamber, was approved with some changes suggested, establishing clear definitions and tax exemptions…

Senator Indira Kempis Proposes Bill to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in Mexico

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Indira Kempis, senator of the Mexican Congress, has proposed a bill that would make bitcoin legal tender in the country. The bill bases its action on the hardships that Mexican citizens are facing went trying to access financial products and education….

Report: Morocco’s Central Bank to Unveil Crypto Regulation Bill Soon

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The Moroccan central bank is presently working on a cryptocurrency regulation framework bill and according to the bank’s governor, Abdellatif Jouahri, this is set to be introduced soon. The regulatory framework being worked on will result in Morocco’s money laundering and…

CBDC Ensures Nigeria Remains Competitive in Increasingly Digital World — Central Bank Governor

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The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has insisted the recently introduced e-naira digital currency can potentially boost trade and investment activities in the country. He added the digital currency “would be necessary in the future to ensure Nigeria…

Albania to Start Taxing Crypto-Related Income From 2023

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Authorities in Albania are finalizing regulations that will allow the taxation of income and profits from cryptocurrency investments. The government intends to begin imposing the levy in 2023, after adopting the necessary legislation which has been proposed for public consultations. Albania…

Telegram Launches Premium Tier Benefits Seeking to Monetize Platform

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Popular messaging platform Telegram has announced it is launching a new premium tier of its services as it seeks to monetize a part of its userbase. Reaching more than 700 million active users monthly, the new tier answers to the need…