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FL Gov. DeSantis Proposes Ban on Central Bank Digital Currency Use as Money

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Governor Ron DeSantis of the U.S. state of Florida has proposed legislation to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC) as money in his state. “The Biden administration’s efforts to inject a centralized bank digital currency is about surveillance…

Russian Crypto Industry Queries Government About Proposed Criminal Liability for Miners

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The organization representing Russia’s crypto sector has asked the government in Moscow to clarify a proposal to introduce criminal liability for “gray” miners. The draft legislation seeks to punish those who fail to report their income to the state and share…

Digital Assets Worth 2 Billion Rubles Issued in Russia in Less Than a Year

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Digital financial assets (DFA:s) for a total exceeding $26 million have been issued in Russia in the past year. This new market has been developing since it was regulated in 2021 and the country’s monetary authority started licensing issuers in the…

Rapportera: Egyptian Police Arrest 29 Alleged Masterminds of Crypto Mining App Scam

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The Egyptian police are reported to have recently arrested 29 individuals associated with the Hoggpool cryptocurrency mining app scam. In addition to seizing 95 mobile phones and 3,367 SIM cards, the police said domestic and foreign currency valued at $194,000 was…

BIS Releases Report On ‘Project Icebreaker’ — Develops Cross-Border Retail CBDC Payment Model

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a report summarizing the “Project Icebreaker” trial, which explored the potential advantages and difficulties of utilizing a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in cross-border payments. The experiment was designed to test “de…

Fed Chair Powell on Crypto: We See Turmoil, Fraud, Lack of Transparency, Run Risk

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has outlined several risks related to crypto activities during a hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Hus, and Urban Affairs. While stating that the Fed sees turmoil, fraud, a lack of transparency, and run risk…

SEC Files Emergency Action Against Bkcoin in $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme

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USA. säkerhet och utbytesprovision (SEC) has filed an emergency action against Miami-based investment adviser Bkcoin and one of its principals, Kevin Kang. “The defendants disregarded the structure of the funds, commingled investor assets, and used more than $3.6 miljon…

G20 Finance Chiefs Widely Recognize Crypto Poses Major Financial Stability Risks, Says Indian Central Bank Governor

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The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors recognize that cryptocurrencies pose major risks to financial stability, monetary systems, and cyber security, India’s central bank governor reportedly said. Crypto regulation was among the key topics discussed during the G20 meeting over…

IMF Calls for ‘More’ Crypto Regulation — Says Banning Should Be an Option

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Internationella valutafonden (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says crypto needs “more regulation.” She added, “We should not take off the table banning those assets,” if regulation fails or is too slow to implement. IMF’s Chief Calls for More Crypto Regulation…

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,…