Digital Ruble ‘Much Needed,’ Russia’s Central Bank Says, Won’t Delay Testing

The Central Bank of Russia has emphasized the importance of moving forward with its digital ruble project. According to a statement by a top representative, the monetary authority has no intention to delay the trials despite not all invited banks being…

Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Warns Hyperinflation, Depression Are Here

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says that hyperinflation and depression are here. He also warned that the biggest bubble burst is coming, advising investors to buy gold, silver, and bitcoin. Robert Kiyosaki’s Latest…

Russian Chamber of Commerce Suggests Using Cryptocurrencies in Settlements With Africa

Employing crypto in cross-border payments is one of the proposals put forward by the Russian Chamber Of Commerce lobbying for more cooperation with African countries. Amid unprecedented sanctions limiting Russia’s ability to trade internationally, the head of the board has urged…

Billionaire David Rubenstein on Why He Changed His Mind About Crypto — Says ‘I Was Skeptical in the Beginning’

David Rubenstein, the founder of Carlyle Group, one of the largest investment firms managing over $300 billion, says he was skeptical of crypto but now believes that “the genie is out of the bottle” and the crypto industry is not “going…

Kiyosaki on USD ‘Implosion,’ Musk Considers Social Media, $540M in ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Move — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review

It’s been another bustling week full of colorful stories in the crypto world, with Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki talking about the U.S. dollar imploding, and advocating people buy bitcoin, ethereum, and solana — not to mention talk of…

IMF Warns Russia Sanctions Threaten to Undermine US Dollar Dominance

Financial sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine may result in reduced dominance of the U.S. currency, according to a high-ranking official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The confrontation could lead to fragmentation of the world’s current monetary…

IMF: We Need a Lot More Work Done on Crypto Regulation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says a lot more work needs to be done on crypto regulation. “We’ve certainly seen an increase in the use of cryptocurrencies before this war, and we’ve seen it happen more in emerging markets than in…

Ukraine Pushes for Membership in European Blockchain Partnership

Activists and lawmakers in Kyiv are urging the EU to accept Ukraine as a member of the European Blockchain Partnership. They believe the recently adopted law “On Virtual Assets” opens the way for the country to become a blockchain leader on…

Ukraine’s Government Launches ‘Museum of War’ NFT Collection

The Ukrainian government has launched a “Museum of War” non-fungible token (NFT) collection. All sale proceeds will go directly to the official crypto wallets of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine to support the army and civilians, according to the…

Billionaire Carl Icahn Predicts a Recession or Worse — Says ‘There’s No Accountability in Corporate America’

Billionaire Carl Icahn, the founder of Icahn Enterprises, has predicted that the U.S. economy could be heading into “a recession or even worse.” The famous investor warned of “a lot of trouble ahead” and “a rough landing.” Billionaire Carl Icahn Predicts…