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While there is much talk about the U.S. leadership in creating the Strategic BTC reserve, the European countries are not shying away from crypto, either. The Czech Republic will soon decide to create a Bitcoin reserve. Other countries and corporations… origin »
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Texas and Oklahoma introduced bills to create Bitcoin reserves as strategic assets. Global interest grows in Bitcoin reserves, with countries like Switzerland and Russia exploring adoption.
2025-1-17 23:00 | |
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Smaller countries could strengthen economic growth by attracting foreign investment and utilizing available renewable energy resources to mine bitcoin.
2025-1-11 21:17 | |
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The US dollar has surged to its strongest levels in years, fueled by optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Over the past year, the dollar has gained ground against major global currencies thanks to a rally fueled by the Federal Reserve rate cuts and the economic challenges of other countries, such as Japan.
2025-1-4 18:40 | |
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Coinbase CEO viewed BTC as a better hedging tool against inflation. The markets were optimistic about a U. S. BTC reserve before 2026. Several countries, including the U. S. , face unsustaiThe post U.
2024-12-5 18:00 | |
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According to the Atlantic Council, 134 countries are currently exploring CBDCs in different phases — including every G20 country.
2024-11-25 20:13 | |
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NDB now working towards expanding the use of local currencies to "de-dollarize" Bitcoin could be the next big reserve currency 120 foreign countries attended the International Municipal ForuThe post Could Bitcoin be the answer to BRICS countries' de-dollarization efforts? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2024-9-4 20:30 | |
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The global history of fiat money and U.S. world reserve status has incentivized many countries to abandon their own cultures and sovereignty.
2023-3-9 19:00 | |
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will debut a pilot for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) targeting the wholesale segment, the bank announced on Monday. India is one of the countries with the highest number of cryptocurrency users, and while the government’s approach to crypto trading has been more unwelcoming, its been the opposite […] The post India’s central bank starts digital rupee pilot appeared first on Invezz.
2022-10-31 18:38 | |
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped up its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project. The RBI has issued a 50-page concept note outlining their CBDC plans. Many countries around the world including the US, Kenya, Iran, Tanzania, Israel, and Ukraine are working on CBDCs since they serve as direct replacements for cryptocurrencies.
2022-10-9 16:42 | |
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) published a whitepaper for its pilot central bank digital currency (CBDC) on September 26, entering the league of countries exploring CBDCs. The post Australian central bank issues whitepaper for pilot of permissioned CBDC, eAUD appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-9-27 17:30 | |
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With the current macroeconomic crisis unfolding and many European countries at risk of debt defaults, bitcoin enters the ring as a neutral reserve asset.
2022-8-5 07:00 | |
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The Reserve Bank of India doesn’t appear as intrigued by the emerging crypto technology as other central banks. While the apex banks of countries like the U.K. and Australia are looking to define regulations that would foster the growth of crypto assets in their respective jurisdictions, the Reserve Bank of India is looking to ban […]
2022-7-19 18:30 | |
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Countries around the world are scrambling to launch their CBDC projects as cryptocurrencies continue to become part and parcel of the financial system. The United States Federal Reserve seems to be inThe post US Fed on Digital Dollar - 'More important to do this right than to do it fast' appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-9-24 05:00 | |
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While countries in the rest of the world progress on their central bank digital currency (CBDC) programs, the United States continues to drag its feet. The post Federal Reserve Governor ‘Highly Skeptical’ of Digital Dollar appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-8-6 10:47 | |
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XinFin’s XDC network is now joining hands with Travala. com to integrate XDC token in payment method. Empowering XDC holders to reserve over 2. 2 million hotels worldwide, 600+ airlines, and 40,000+ activities in more than 230 countries.
2021-5-21 15:07 | |
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Unlike many other countries in Southeast Asia and the Asian subcontinent that opted to ban trading or even owning Bitcoin, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred regulated institutions such as banks from dealing in crypto assets.
2021-5-5 13:05 | |
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Congressman Kevin McCarthy has urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell not to ignore bitcoin like they have been trying to do. He believes it is the future, emphasizing, “I do not want America to fall behind” other countries.
2021-4-19 00:15 | |
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With currency debasement on the agenda across many countries and the precious metals market tanking, several high-profile organizations are now holding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. Ruffer Reduces Gold Exposure With a $675 Million Bitcoin Bet Ruffer announced the news via a letter to investors published on Dec.
2020-12-16 22:50 | |
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The debate surrounding the issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) continues to catch attention worldwide. While some countries have been a bit coy, others like China have made no secret of their CBDC plans.
2020-10-19 14:44 | |
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As many of the world’s leading countries’ central banks continue their rush to be the first to launch their own CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency), Australia seems to be absent from the race.
2020-9-22 10:24 | |
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South Africa is one of the countries that has recorded rapid cryptocurrency growth recently. Be it the South African Reserve Bank [SARB] calling for solution providers to assist with the creation of aThe post Africa's millennials may be drawn to Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-3-14 19:00 | |
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United States Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has confirmed that the nation is looking into launching its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The news comes at a time when many other nations have also hinted at launching their own national digital currencies in a race to be among the first countries to do so.
2019-11-21 13:34 | |
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As countries around the world are increasingly moving toward a digital currency backed by their national fiat, the hub of financial and technological innovation of the past decades is moving in the opThe post Stablecoins could 'negatively affect' financial Stability: Federal Reserve appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-16 12:30 | |
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India’s finance minister and reserve bank governor both cautioned India against embracing cryptocurrency this week. Their reasoning? It’s what authorities in other countries are telling them.
2019-10-22 00:00 | |
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Several countries have cautioned against rushing into cryptocurrencies, said Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday. “On our side, the Reserve Bank Governor spoke about it during our turn to intervene.
2019-10-21 16:05 | |
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According to a recent report, Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman said that many countries had advised against rushing into cryptocurrency while addressing questions on Facebook’s Libra during the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
2019-10-20 09:22 | |
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Facebook could be spied on. Libra has a “love to hate it” problem. Facebook’s cryptocurrency foray, if you can call it that, has been called a lot of names. It has been banned in two European countries, called a national security threat by the United States, hailed as the death knell for the dollarization of […] The post Facebook’s Libra can allow an ‘external overseeing body’ to check the Reserve and quell regulatory concerns appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-10-2 18:00 | |
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Ex Federal Reserve senior official, Simon Potter, has rebutted against Mark Carney’s recent suggestion to introduce a digital currency to be used as the global reserve currency for international settlement.
2019-9-26 19:00 | |
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So far there has been little indication that US regulators will change their harsh stance towards bitcoin and the crypto industry. Blinkered by false notions, they continue with their anti-crypto rhetoric making America one of the most highly regulated countries for crypto startups.
2019-9-20 14:00 | |
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Although numerous businesses from the countries that are hostile to cryptos, such as India and China, have taken shelter in the Australian jurisdiction, a recent publication from the central bank, Reserve Bank of Australia, evoked mixed feelings among the community owing to its clear intentions of refusing Bitcoin’s entry into the market.
2019-6-21 18:15 | |
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Economists have been predicting a worldwide recession which could pose a risk to financial stability throughout various countries. Fear of an economic downturn has caused the central bank of Australia to cut interests rates on Tuesday and both the U.
2019-6-6 21:52 | |
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Despite talk of India leading the tech revolution and the ‘Digital India’ campaign, the present government remains hesitant about embracing cryptospace. Consequentially, several crypto-businesses have either tasted the dust or found shelter in crypto-friendly countries such as Australia.
2019-6-5 16:00 | |
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President Donald Trump wants the Federal Reserve to keep the economy bloated with weakened post-2008 dollars. He thinks that will boost exports. And he wants to keep U. S. stocks floating on the freakish levels of monetary liquidity created by the Fed when Ben Bernanke was chair.
2019-3-5 23:32 | |
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With the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s launch under the industry’s belt, it’s hard to believe how far the space has traveled in that time. Bitcoin Magazine has asked a number of long-time members of the space to reflect on their experiences, and published author Simon Dixon spoke with us about some of his observations over the years.
2019-1-26 01:44 | |
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Last week, the news that Russia is considering investing huge amount of money into Bitcoin as a means to invade US sanctions spread like fire. Given the fact that Russia has been working on de-dollarization plans for a long time now while looking for an alternative reserve currency further put force behind this news. This […]
2019-1-17 20:25 | |
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Nick Spanos is an early adopter and innovator in the blockchain space. He is best known for launching Bitcoin Center NYC, the world’s first live cryptocurrency exchange, in 2013, right next to the New York Stock Exchange — as immortalized in the Netflix documentary “Banking on Bitcoin.
2018-12-15 21:43 | |
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Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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In some countries you are liable for capital gains tax on any profits you make on your cryptocurrency hodlings. Calculating how much you owe can be confusing, but it just got a bit easier for Australian cryptocurrencers.
2018-11-15 12:45 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases.
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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Zebpay, once India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is moving operations to Malta after having shut shop on its home turf last month. The exchange, which currently supports 20 cryptocurrencies, will serve users in 20 countries across Europe: Malta Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovenia Sweden Unfortunately, the exchange won’t be accessible to users in India.
2018-10-18 12:42 | |
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Global professional services firm PwC has partnered with decentralized lending platform Cred to boost trust in the cryptocurrency space and bring in more traders by advancing stablecoin technology.
2018-10-8 21:30 | |
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Global professional services firm PwC has partnered with decentralized lending platform Cred to boost trust in the cryptocurrency space and bring in more traders by advancing stablecoin technology.
2018-10-10 21:30 | |
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India is one of those few countries where the status of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain. Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank, has been adamant in its stance and does not want financial institutions to extend services in the crypto sector.
2018-9-21 17:49 | |
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India is one of the many countries in the world that has placed a stringent ban on cryptocurrency trading, though the market may soon take a turn. Regulations with the Indian Reserve Bank have not changed at all, but that has not stopped KoinEx from bringing forth competition for the LocalBitcoins platform. This innovative project […]
2018-7-21 16:53 | |
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There are over 600 million Africans living without electricity despite an abundance of sunshine and hundreds of thousands of solar projects on the drawing board.
2018-7-17 17:41 | |
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The trend of ‘central banks’ talking about cryptocurrencies is warming up once more, with The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) weighing in on the debate. The pair have moved to debunk rumours that they are investigating in establishing their own central bank digital currency, on the basis that they believe such a project would inevitably damage their current banking system.
2018-6-26 17:00 | |
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As many advocate to replace the U. S. dollar as the global reserve currency, Bitcoin and nationalized cryptocurrencies may finally offer Muslim countries economic stability and leeway in Western politics.
2018-6-14 15:27 | |
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]In a fresh new twist, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has admitted to issuing its ban on cryptocurrency-related accounts spontaneously, without taking time to study and understand how cryptocurrencies work.
2018-6-13 23:40 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine El Salvador: The Making of a Sovereign Nation Inside El Salvador’s transformation toward sovereignty and strength. A week of conferences, grassroots builders, and a dinner with President Bukele revealed a nation rewriting its future.
Pro-Bitcoin El Salvador has taken another step toward fully integrating Bitcoin into its financial system, allowing banking institutions to offer Bitcoin and other crypto services. According to a recent press release, El Salvador’s National Assembly has passed a new ’Investment…
A year after lifting its ban on cryptocurrencies, Bolivia has partnered with El Salvador to advance its digital asset policy and infrastructure. Is Bolivia going all in on crypto? Bolivia, a country grappling with economic instability, and El Salvador, one…
President Donald Trump has invited El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele to the White House on Apr. 14 to discuss cooperation on border security, criminal repatriation, and potentially Bitcoin. The invitation follows a public display of admiration between the two leaders,…
El Salvador bought a further 5 BTC for its national reserve, worth roughly $415,000, as the top crypto nosedived to sub-$83,000 on Monday, reversing Sunday’s price rally to $95,000. Continuing A Bitcoin Purchase Streak According to the El Salvador National Bitcoin Office, the Central American nation purchased 5 BTC, which is four more than its […]
El Salvador has amended its Bitcoin regulations as a part of a deal with the International Monetary Fund. According to Reuters, El Salvador Congress has approved the reforms within minutes of receiving them from President Nayib Bukele, aligning the country’s…