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Singapore’s Temasek is ‘not comfortable’ investing in crypto firms: here’s why
Temasek is reluctant investing in crypto firms due to regulatory uncertainty. Its …
2024 election could play a key role in crypto regulation, says Coinbase CEO
Key takeaways Brian Armstrong believes next year’s presidential election could be crucial …
Fed Chair Powell: ‘we do see payment stablecoins as a form of money’
Powell testified before the House Financial Services Committee today. He discussed a …
Prof. Alexander: ‘I’m not sure SEC will succeed against Binance’
Professor Carol Alexander says the U.S. SEC may lose to Binance. She …
  • Singapore’s Temasek is ‘not comfortable’ investing in crypto firms: here’s why
    Temasek is reluctant investing in crypto firms due to regulatory uncertainty. Its CIO Rohit Sipahimalani discussed the crypto market with CNBC today. Temasek also recorded its worst returns since 2016 on Tuesday morning. Now is not a suitable time to invest in crypto companies, says Rohit Sipahimalani – the Chief Investment Officer of Temasek. Why … Read more
  • 2024 election could play a key role in crypto regulation, says Coinbase CEO
    Key takeaways Brian Armstrong believes next year’s presidential election could be crucial to the crypto industry’s regulation. He pointed out that the crypto industry needs clear regulatory guidelines. 2024’s presidential election will be crucial for the crypto market Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes that next year’s election in the United States will be crucial to … Read more
  • Fed Chair Powell: ‘we do see payment stablecoins as a form of money’
    Powell testified before the House Financial Services Committee today. He discussed a range of topics around digital assets on Wednesday. Bitcoin surpassed the $30,000 level today for the first in two months. Cryptocurrencies seem to have some “staying power” as an asset class, says Jerome Powell – Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Fed should … Read more
  • Prof. Alexander: ‘I’m not sure SEC will succeed against Binance’
    Professor Carol Alexander says the U.S. SEC may lose to Binance. She reiterated the need for crypto in an interview with CNBC today. Prof. Alexander expects regulatory clarity to bring price stability. It is conceivable that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may fail in its lawsuit against Binance, says Professor Carol Alexander of the … Read more

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Events

  • ICC taps Near Foundation for a Web3 fan app for 2023 Cricket World Cup
    The new Cricket World Cup Web3 fan app aims at boosting Web3 adoption in sports. The app introduces prediction games, allowing fans to earn points for accurate match predictions. This partnership highlights ICC’s commitment to blockchain-based applications. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to embrace the world of Web3 technology by teaming up with … Read more
  • ICC taps Near Foundation for a Web3 fan app for 2023 Cricket World Cup
    The new Cricket World Cup Web3 fan app aims at boosting Web3 adoption in sports. The app introduces prediction games, allowing fans to earn points for accurate match predictions. This partnership highlights ICC’s commitment to blockchain-based applications. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to embrace the world of Web3 technology by teaming up with … Read more
  • ICC taps Near Foundation for a Web3 fan app for 2023 Cricket World Cup
    The new Cricket World Cup Web3 fan app aims at boosting Web3 adoption in sports. The app introduces prediction games, allowing fans to earn points for accurate match predictions. This partnership highlights ICC’s commitment to blockchain-based applications. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to embrace the world of Web3 technology by teaming up with … Read more
  • ICC taps Near Foundation for a Web3 fan app for 2023 Cricket World Cup
    The new Cricket World Cup Web3 fan app aims at boosting Web3 adoption in sports. The app introduces prediction games, allowing fans to earn points for accurate match predictions. This partnership highlights ICC’s commitment to blockchain-based applications. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to embrace the world of Web3 technology by teaming up with … Read more
  • ICC taps Near Foundation for a Web3 fan app for 2023 Cricket World Cup
    The new Cricket World Cup Web3 fan app aims at boosting Web3 adoption in sports. The app introduces prediction games, allowing fans to earn points for accurate match predictions. This partnership highlights ICC’s commitment to blockchain-based applications. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to embrace the world of Web3 technology by teaming up with … Read more

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Policy & Regulation

  • Vladimir Putin signs Russia’s digital ruble bill into law
    The digital ruble bill was passed by the lower and upper parliaments before the president signed it into law. Russia is following in the footsteps of its neighbour, China, which is way ahead with its digital Yuan project. The use of the digital ruble will be a voluntary choice for Russian citizens. According to an … Read more
  • Hester Peirce criticizes SEC’s warning to accounting firms working with crypto
    SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says SEC’s warning to accounting firms could discourage “good-faith efforts” towards transparency. Paul Munter, the Chief Accountant at SEC, cautioned that crypto platforms are likely to misrepresent non-audit work as full audit. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has criticized a recent statement by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) directed towards … Read more
  • France’s privacy watchdog questions Worldcoin’s data collection
    France’s privacy watchdog reportedly questions Worldcoin’s biometric data collection. Worldcoin, created by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, launched on Monday. Users have to scan their irises to get a World ID and crypto token WLD. IIn latest crypto news, France’s privacy watchdog is reportedly examining legal issues around recently launched Worldcoin (WLD), particularly its biometric data … Read more
  • US Senate’s new bill proposes “unworkable obligations for DeFi”, Crypto Council says
    The Crypto Council for Innovation says the new AML bill provides no workable framework for illicit finance in DeFi. According to the crypto alliance, the bill’s proposals go “in the opposite direction” to what the proper approach should be. The CCI says legal obligations highlighted in the bill are “arbitrarily placed on persons”. A bill … Read more
  • Brian Armstrong to meet House Democrats about crypto legislation
    Key takeaways Coinbase CEO will meet with House Democrats to discuss crypto regulation. Armstrong wants clearer rules on crypto from Washington. Coinbase CEO wants clearer crypto regulation in the US Coinbase Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong is set to meet with House Democrats behind closed doors Wednesday morning. This is according to a Bloomberg report … Read more

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Guides

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  • How to Buy Bitcoin?
    Bitcoins can be bought for US dollars, euros or another fiat or cryptocurrency on a crypto exchange, directly from other individuals, or using a special ATM. It’s good to know that you can buy fractions of a bitcoin. So you don’t have to… Buying bitcoin is not difficult: it can be done using US dollars, euros, pounds, or yens or other fiat … Read more
  • Bitcoin Pros and Cons
    Many are attracted to Bitcoin by its independence and pseudo-anonymity. But its convenience of use, speed and costs are not always as attractive as one would like. The main advantage of using Bitcoin for payment is you do not need a middleman… Many are attracted to Bitcoin due to its independence and pseudo-anonymity. But its convenience of use, speed, and fees may … Read more
  • Is It Safe To Use Bitcoin?
    We could, in turn, ask whether it’s safe to use the US dollar. As with any other type of money, there are specific issues Bitcoin users need to know about in order to keep their funds as safe as possible. They include Bitcoin price changes… Is it safe to use Bitcoin? Can you trust a decentralized computer network with your money?  Most … Read more
  • What Is Bitcoin?
    Bitcoin is the oldest and best-known cryptocurrency. It was born on 3 January 2009. More than 16.7 million bitcoins were in circulation as of December 2017 with a total value of about USD 250 billion. That’s still almost nothing compared to… Bitcoin is the oldest and best-known cryptocurrency in the world working non-stop for more than ten years. But despite its popularity, … Read more
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