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“Bitcoin Has Depreciated in Half” Says Clueless Chechen Republic Leader Kadyrov
Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of the Chechen Republic has a strong distrust of Bitcoin, along with a profoundly confused understanding of BTC price.
Central African Regional Bank Seeks to Introduce Common Digital Currency
The Bank of Central African States is considering creating a common Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) that would serve its six member states.
Two Major Events Will Influence the Bitcoin Price in the Next 24 Hours
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency traders face a moment of pause as they await two major events that will either send the BTC price soaring or cause a major bearish correction.
Central African Republic Top Court Blocks Purchases with New Crypto
The High Court of the Central African Republic has ruled that using govt-backed crypto to buy “e-residency” or citizenship and land goes against the country’s constitution.
JP Morgan Executive Warns of Banking Collapse
Bob Michele, CIO of JP Morgan Asset Management, expresses concern over how US regional banks will operate post-emergency lending programs, warning of potential collapse after First Republic Bank's liquidity issues.
Central African Republic to Launch Sango Coin Cryptocurrency Next Week
The latest move by the Central African Republic comes after it adopted Bitcoin as legal tender in April. The African country plans to adopt cryptocurrency to revitalize its economy.
Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Second Country Following El Salvador
Central African Republic (CAR) has officially adopted Bitcoin (BTC) as a legal tender in the country, following in the footsteps of El Salvador in Central America.
Elon Musk Endorses Pro-Crypto Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
Elon Musk endorses pro-crypto candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Amidst tense crypto regulations, the 2024 U.S. elections may shape the future of digital currencies.
JPMorgan to Acquire First Republic Bank Assets
JPMorgan Chase is set to acquire First Republic Bank's assets after the troubled bank was closed by regulators. JPMorgan will assume all assets, including uninsured deposits, and enter into a loss-sharing agreement with the FDIC.
Flipside Crypto Pulls $50m from Investors, Led by Republic Capital
Flipside crypto, blockchain analytics, and business intelligence startup have raised $50 million in new funding round to increase its valuation tenfold to $350 million.
Republic Invests $5.25 Million into INX at a Valuation of $50 Million
Republic acquires a stake in INX with a $5.25M investment, setting INX's pre-investment valuation at $50M.
Democrat Nancy Pelosi Says $1.8T COVID-19 Stimulus Package Talks at Standstill, How will Bitcoin react?
Democrat Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that discussions over a new $1.8 trillion stimulus package have ground to a halt, what could the stimulus delay mean for Bitcoin?
Republicans Cry Foul Play, USPS Postal Employee Retracts Claims of Ballot Tampering
The US elections have finally come to an end, amid a flurry of anticipation and misinformation that have left the Republican party incredibly infuriated.
Nancy Pelosi Says Tuesday is Deadline if White House Wants Pre-Election Stimulus, BTC Traders Standby
Dem Nancy Pelosi told the White House it has until Tuesday to reach a deal with Democrats if it wants additional stimulus before the elections next month. How will BTC react?
Central African Republic Begins Sales of Sango Coin
The Central African Republic (CAR) launched its national digital currency tokens called “Sango Coin,” but sales have been quite lower than expected.
Central African Republic Launches National Crypto Hub Project Sango
The Central African Republic (CAR) has doubled down on its plans to embrace the technology underpinning Bitcoin with the recent launch of Project Sango, a National crypto hub.
Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler Loses Crucial Republican Senate Seat
Former CEO of Bakkt Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga) has lost her senate seat to Democrat Raphael Warnock in a special election held on Jan 5.
Republic Capital to Raise $700m for Two Crypto-focused Funds
Investment platform Republic is raising $700 million for two new cryptocurrency funds, a $200 million flagship venture fund and a $500 million dedicated crypto fund, Axios reported.
DeSantis Proposes Flat Tax and IRS Elimination, Sparks Trump Rivalry in 2024 Race
In the 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates for a flat tax system and the elimination of the IRS, a move that has ignited a political battle with Donald Trump, highlighting internal Republican party dynamics and differing tax policy visions
US authorities consider expanding credit line for banks
US authorities are considering expanding an emergency credit line for banks to provide First Republic Bank with a time buffer to address balance sheet concerns, according to Bloomberg sources. The bank is deemed stable enough to operate without immediate intervention.
Prometheum's License Approval: Republican Lawmakers Challenge SEC and FINRA Decisions
Prometheum Ember Capital's designation as the first digital asset SPBD has raised concerns among Republican House Committee members.
Pelosi and Mnuchin Narrow Differences on Pre-Election Stimulus Terms, Will Republicans Compromise?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin have reportedly narrowed their differences on the terms for a pre-election pandemic relief package.
Kansas Heartland Tri-State Bank Closure Indicates Continued U.S. Banking Crisis
On July 28, 2023, the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner closed Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart, Kansas, appointing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver.
Sango Coin Listing Delayed in Central African Republic
The launch of the Central African Republic's Sango Coin has been postponed for a few weeks due to legal and regulatory obstacles. The Sango Project, which is behind the initiative, stated that the delay is necessary to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Republic First Bank Closure: First US Bank Failure of 2024
US regulators have closed Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, marking the first banking failure of 2024. The closure has sparked debate among the crypto community, with Bitcoin and Ether trading down. The bank had approximately $6 billion in total assets and $4 billion in total deposits as of January 31.
Central African Bank Regulator Announces Nationwide Crypto Ban
The Central Bank’s latest move in Central Republic Africa is contrary to the government’s announcement that Bitcoin is a legal tender in the nation.
Ethereum Developer Indicted for Blockchain and Crypto Expertise Sharing in North Korea
A judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice has enough evidence to move to trial against Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith after he allegedly aided in the circumvention of U.S. Sanctions that have been placed on the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea.
China's Vice President Wang Qishan: World Economy In Deep Recession, Finance Is The Core of Modern Economy
During Qishan Wang's speech, the Vice President of the People's Republic of China gave an overview of the world trend in economic development and finance.
Liberland Aid Foundation Launches Cryptocurrency Fundraising Program
The Liberland Aid Foundation (LAF), the humanitarian arm of the Free Republic of Liberland, now accepts donations via cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The LAF relies on the core philosophies of freedom, voluntarism, and charity to guide its program.
Mauritius Jumps on Digital Currency Bandwagon
The issuance of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has been making airwaves with nations, such as China, leading the hype. The Bank of Mauritius, the central bank of the Republic of Mauritius, seeks to join this bandwagon based on an announcement that it wants to introduce a digital currency.
Bittrex Exchange Halts Services In 31 Countries Due To Regulatory Risk
Bittrex, a U.S-based blockchain platform that provides real-time trade execution, dependable digital wallets, and industry-leading security practices, has just recently announced the shutdown of operations in 31 countries of the world.
First in the World? Lithuania Central Bank Approved Blockchain-based Digital Collectible
Implementing a unique new idea will be the Bank of Lithuania in introducing the world’s first blockchain – based digital coin collectible.
President of Liberland Keynotes in Vienna and London
As part of his continued international work, President of Liberland, Vit Jedlicka, presented recently in both Vienna and London. Opening his talks he asked the audience “who has thought about founding a country?” In both cases, the audience responded with humour and some awe. And in London about six hands went up. Vit had hit upon a nerve which may or may not have been promoted by Brexit.
Ethereum Developer’s Trial for Attendance at North Korea Blockchain Conference Set for September 2021
Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith has been accused by the US government of assisting North Korea in questionable affairs involving cryptocurrencies.
The Digital Dollar Continues to be Pushed by Former CFTC Chair
The former US Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman continues to fight for the U.S Dollar to become a digital global force.
Mercedes Partners with Blockchain Company to Track Carbon Emission in Cobalt Supply Chain
A collaboration between the major car manufacturers, Mercedes Benz and Circular, a Blockchain Startup to carry out a combined program which would be for the purpose of tracing the emissions of carbon in the cobalt supply chain.
UN Investigates North Korea on Cyberattacks Funding WMD
The U.N. experts are currently investigating 35 cases in 17 countries where North Koreas were using cyberattacks to raise money for the military objective.