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Latam Insights: Bolivija razmišlja o kitajskih juanih za trgovinske poravnave, Steve Hanke predlaga 30-dnevno rešitev za venezuelsko inflacijo

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Dobrodošli v Latam Insights, zbirko najpomembnejših novic o kripto in gospodarskem razvoju iz Latinske Amerike v zadnjem tednu. V tej številki, Bolivija razmišlja o uporabi kitajskega juana v mednarodnih trgovinskih poravnavah, inflacija doseže 108.8% v Argentini, in…

China Pushes Digital Yuan for Wage Payments in Changshu

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Changshu, a city in China with more than 1.5 million inhabitants, will pay public workers’ wages with the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan. The move marks an acceleration of the adoption plans that Beijing has for the…

Analysts Weigh In on BRICS Currency as Tool to Face US Dollar-Based Sanctions

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Analysts have begun considering using a future BRICS currency to sidestep U.S. sanctions and the dollar’s influence in international markets. While the rise of the U.S. dollar was significant to spur an era of economic growth after World War II, the…

Crypto Policy: Kenyan Senate Ready to Engage Central Bank

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The Kenyan Senate’s Information, Communication and Technology committee has said it is ready to engage the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and other stakeholders in shaping the country’s policy towards crypto assets and virtual asset service providers. According to the committee,…

Amid High Energy Demand From Miners, Russia Mulls Building New Power Plants in Siberia

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Growing electricity consumption in the crypto mining sector may require the construction of new power generation facilities in Siberia, the energy minister of Russia has acknowledged. Demand continues to increase in residential areas as well, after regional authorities abandoned a proposal…

Samsung Is Investing More Than $35 Million in Latam-Focused Metaverse Initiatives

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Samsung, the Korean electronics behemoth, has revealed it is currently investing more than $35 million dollars in metaverse initiatives for the Latam audience. The objective behind this move is to help the brand attract and connect with younger audiences, as part…

Brazilian Exchange Bitpreco to Expand to Banking Services; Bets on Cashback to Counter Crypto Fears

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Bitpreco, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, has decided to extend its functionality to offer banking services through a new platform called Bitybank. Podjetje, which will also open payment and digital account services, plans to attract users to crypto through cashback programs…

Russia and Turkey to Collaborate on Combating Crime-Related Crypto Transactions

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Law enforcement and judicial authorities from Russia and Turkey are joining forces in the fight against cybercrime, including the use of cryptocurrencies for illegal purposes. The collaboration has been agreed upon during a visit by Russia’s Prosecutor General to Ankara. Rusija,…

SEC, DOJ Investigate FTX — Regulators Suspect Crypto Exchange Mishandles Customer Funds

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ZDA. Komisija za vrednostne papirje in borzo (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are reportedly investigating cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The crypto firm is suspected of mishandling customer funds and breaking securities laws. Regulatory probes are among the key reasons why Binance…

Basel Study Shows World’s Largest Banks Are Exposed to $9 Billion in Crypto Assets

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A first-of-its-kind study published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision details that the world’s largest financial institutions are exposed to roughly €9.4 milijarde (US$9 billion) in crypto assets. The research paper authored by the Basel Committee’s secretariat Renzo Corrias further…