The US Federal Reserve said that the introduction of an official digital version of the US dollar could benefit Americans but it may also potentially affect financial stability and privacy. (Read More)

True to its hardline stance on decentralized digital money, the Central Bank of Russia is now pushing for a wide-ranging ban on crypto-related activities such as issuance, exchange, and mining. A consultation paper published by the regulator cites threats to financial stability and citizens’ wellbeing among the main reasons for the proposed restrictions. Russia’s Central […]

The Central Bank of Russia is going on the offensive in relation to the digital currency ecosystem in the country as the apex bank is calling for a blanket ban on crypto-related activities. (Read More)

US stocks breathed a tentative sigh of relief now that the bond market selloff appears to be taking a break.  In just a few weeks, Wall Street has gone from pricing in a gradual tightening of policy to a hurry-up offense that could deliver 4 to 5 rate hikes this year and a balance sheet […]

The US Fed's long-awaited report on central bank digital currencies dropped Thursday afternoon.

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On Thursday January 20, the Bank of Russia published a report that proposes ban of the use and mining of cryptocurrencies within Russian territory.

The Bank of Russia wants the government to ban crypto in its entirety, including trading, investments, and mining activities.

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Ernst & Young, one of the world’s leading accounting institutions, says that financial services firms must learn how to navigate the regulatory issues in the crypto markets to remain competitive. In a new wide-ranging report about the 2022 global regulatory outlook, the firm discusses how the recent growth of digital assets and big tech companies […]

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The Economic Affairs Committee cited financial, privacy and data concerns over UK CBDC.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a discussion paper in which it is soliciting the public’s contributions to its proposed regulatory approach to digital currencies and stablecoins. (Read More)

How can you maximize your bitcoin stack and the benefits you gain from it, while HODLing?

The growth of bitcoin adoption in Ukraine offers a template for other countries where people seek dependable stores of value.