The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) prohibited domestic financial institutions from facilitating crypto opportunities. The announcement comes a few days after two of the largest local ba...
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New York environmental committee will not consider Bitcoin mining ban bill
On Friday, May 6, a bill that would have imposed a two-year moratorium on certain sorts of proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining businesses in the state of New York was dealt a major setback. The bill is ...
Gold Bug Peter Schiff Still Bemoans Bitcoin Mining, But Against an Outright Ban
Prominent gold investor Peter Schiff thinks that bitcoin doesn’t need a ban, but calls it a complete waste anyway. He believes that mining can continue if people are willing to pay for it, though he t...
South Korea set to remove ban on ICO, new govt to improve crypto regulation
South Korea has become the latest country to unveil plans to improve cryptocurrency regulation and remove the ban on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korean President-elect, is behi...
AMF Fines a Financial Investment Advisor, Imposes a Ban on Its Manager
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers Enforcement Committee said on Wednesday that it issued a reprimand and imposed a fine of EUR 150,000 on financial investment advisor Auvergne Investissement Hôtels....
How the EU ban on Russian oil could benefit Russia — Quartz
The European Union will halt all imports of crude and refined oil from Russia by the end of 2022, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on May 4. Europe as a whole currently gets one...
Oil jumps 4% amid EU plans to ban Russian oil
Oil prices are up on Wednesday morning as the market reacts to the European Union (EU)’s latest plans on Russian oil. Since the start of the Ukraine-Russia war, one of the main uncertainties (amid tou...
Here’s how China’s tech giants are banking on NFTs frenzy despite crypto ban
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were the subject of a warning from a collection of Chinese industry associations in the middle of April, cautioning of the possible financial hazards associated with them. A...
Europe, Bitcoin mining at risk of ban?- The Cryptonomist
With what is happening in New York State, US, where they are about to ban Proof-of-Work (PoW) based Bitcoin mining, how likely is it that something similar could happen in Europe? Does Bitcoin in Eur...
Oklahoma Enacts Texas-Style 6-Week Abortion Ban
Topline Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed a bill Tuesday that bans virtually all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, threatening to sharply curtail abortion access for both Oklahomans and Texan...
Can Brazil Help Fill The Supply Gap Left By The U.S. Ban On Russian Oil?
Since President Joe Biden floated the idea of banning oil imports from Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine there has been considerable speculation as to which countrie...
Republicans Will Try To Ban Abortion Nationwide If Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade, Report Reveals
Topline The fight over abortion restrictions could soon go from statehouses to Capitol Hill, as the Washington Post reports Republican lawmakers and anti-abortion rights activists are working to enact...
The Top Favorites, And The (Very) Long Shadow Of Bob Baffert Among Them
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – MAY 01: (L-R) Trainer Bob Baffert, jockey John Velazquez, and owner Amr Zedan … [+] of Medina Spirit raise the trophy after winning the 147th running of the Kentucky...
Europe Inches Closer to a Ban on Russian Oil. Here’s What That Would Mean.
Europe will continue debating a ban on imports of Russian oil over the weekend. While such a deal is far from certain, the New York Times reported Friday that the European Union could approve a phased...
Trevor Bauer Receives Record 324-Game Ban From Major League Baseball; Dodgers Pitcher Says He Will Appeal
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was handed a record suspension by baseball commissioner Rob … [+] Manfred. ASSOCIATED PRESS Major League Baseball announced Friday that Los Angeles Dodge...
Nepal announce ban on crypto activities 1
TL; DR Breakdown Nepal clampdown on crypto activities Authorities lament increased crypto crimes Nepal shuts access to crypto websites In the last few years, there have been regulations coming in hot ...
Nigeria to lift ban from Crypto- All you need to know
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as well as academics, government officials, and technology enthusiasts have discussed the benefits of emerging technologies such as Blockchain in boosting...
Nigeria Rethinks Crypto Ban, Stakeholders Hold Talks
After Nigeria had instituted a crypto ban for months, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as well as academics, government officials, and technology enthusiasts, have discussed the advantage...
Californians May Face ‘Unprecedented’ Full Watering Ban Due To Drought Crisis
Topline In what would be Southern California’s most drastic water conservation effort yet, the region’s Metropolitan Water District (MWD) announced Wednesday it may ban outdoor watering completely in ...
New York State Assembly passes ban on new BTC mines that don’t use green power
The New York State Assembly passed a bill late on Tuesday that would place a two-year ban on all new proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining facilities in the state that use a carbon-based fuel to p...
New York Assembly passes bill to temporarily ban Bitcoin mining
The New York State Assembly has passed a mining moratorium bill to pause all crypto mining development for two years. The essence of the moratorium is to give the state enough time to examine the impa...
New York Passes Bill To Ban Proof-Of-Work Crypto Mining
The New York State Assembly has passed a bill that would ban all new proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining for two years. The bill was sponsored by Anna Kelles and will be brought to the State Sen...
What’s in the New York bill poised to advance and ban crypto mining?
The cryptocurrency mining ban bill is getting more and closer to the state assembly in the US as it advances to New York In a nutshell, if once passed, the New York bill would ban the mining of proof ...
Floki Inu ads return to London amid ban 1
TL; DR Breakdown Floki resumes ads in London amid ban Lawmakers worried over the risky nature of the asset Floki Inu vows to push back against regulations One of the biggest meme coins in the crypto m...
Wimbledon Ban On Russian And Belarusian Players Serves Points About Sports And Politics
The Order of Play board is pictured on the first day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at the The … [+] All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 28, 2021. (Photo by Glyn...
Indian Banks Questions With Formal NCPI Note Regarding Crypto UPI Ban
In the light of recent events concerning the curb on the Unified Payments Interface on cryptocurrencies, leading banks have now asked for a formal directive from the National Payments Corporation of I...
Indian banks question ‘shadow ban’ on cryptos
According to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Unified Payments Gateway (UPI) is being used to transact in virtual digital assets (VDAs). Indian banks are complaining that they ha...
Exxon Ban on LGBTQ Pride Flag Triggers Employee Backlash
(Bloomberg) — Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to prohibit the LGBTQ-rights flag from being flown on the corporate flagpole outside its offices during Pride month in June, prompting a furious backlash fr...
Ben Shapiro Cheering Florida’s Math Textbook Ban Topped Facebook This Week
Topline Florida’s move to ban 41% of proposed math textbooks–in part over allegations the books contained banned references to critical race theory–contributed to the top Facebook li...
New York To Vote On Crypto Mining Ban Amid Heavy Backlash
The New York State Assembly is set to vote on a proposed ban on cryptocurrency mining in the state next week. The bill, which was approved by the lower house in March, faces widespread criticism in th...
The New China: Is New York Actually Going To Ban Proof-Of-Work Mining?
The state of New York is about to shoot itself in the foot yet again. First, the infamous BitLicense drew all cryptocurrency companies away and now they’re considering banning Proof-Of-Work mining. Or...
Sweden plans to ban Proof of Work
According to a German technology news site, Sweden, in consultation with the European Commission, is considering vetoing Proof of Work mining. European Commission and Sweden to ban Proof of Work Swede...