After the Central African Republic (CAR) announced adopting Bitcoin as legal tender and legalized the use of cryptocurrencies last month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that such a move ...
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Central African Republic (CAR) adopts Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender
The Central African Republic (CAR) has announced the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. CAR is the second country to adopt BTC as legal tender after El Salvador. With this move, the country will be ...
IMF Expresses Concern Over Central African Republic’s Bitcoin Adoption
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced concerns over the Central African Republic’s adoption of bitcoin as legal tender saying it raises a number of challenges for the country and region. Th...
US Central Bank Raises Rates by Half a Percentage Point, Fed’s Powell Says Similar Hikes Are on the Table – Economics Bitcoin News
Jamie Redman Jamie Redman is the News Lead at Bitcoin.com News and a financial tech journalist living in Florida. Redman has been an active member of the cryptocurrency community since 2011. He has a ...
The Central African Republic’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender – a vain hope or a lifeline?
The Central African Republic (CAR) has become the second country after El Salvador to adopt Bitcoin as its official currency, and the first in Africa to do so. BTC will become legal tender alongside t...
Uganda Central Bank Tells Licensed Entities to Stop Facilitating Crypto Transactions – Emerging Markets Bitcoin News
The Ugandan central bank has warned licensed entities and the public against facilitating crypto-related transactions as well as the practice of converting cryptocurrency into mobile money and vice ve...
Let’s Analyze The Actual Text From The Central African Republic’s Bitcoin Law
As it turns out, it’s a Bitcoin Law after all. The full text from the Central African Republic’s law that makes bitcoin legal tender is finally out, clearing all kinds of doubts and questions that the...
Swiss Central Bank Still Not Holding Bitcoin, Even Though It Could
The Swiss central bank will continue to not hold bitcoin on its balance sheet, despite the ease with which it could, says its chairman Thomas Jordan. “Buying bitcoin is not a problem for us, we can do...
Crypto proponent Pierre Poilievre blamed Central Bank for the current rise in inflation
Pierre Poilievre, a Conservative leadership contender in Canada, believes that a digital currency should not be implemented by the central bank, but rather left to the private sector. In a time of inf...
The country’s crypto rules will involve a “stringent” licensing process: Managing Director of the central bank
Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of Singapore’s central bank, believes that crypto can be used for criminal purposes and that it should be carefully regulated as a result. The Monetary Authority of S...
Bahrain Central Bank Issues New Regulations Governing Operations of Crowdfunding Platforms – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has said new regulations compelling operators of crowdfunding platforms to ensure their products are suitable for clients are set to replace existing rules which were...
India Exploring Commercial Uses for Central Bank Digital Currency, Says Finance Minister – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Indian government is exploring “several commercial use purposes and not just financial inclusion” for its central bank digital currency. India’s finance minister clarified that the aim is for the ...
Indianapolis Colts Draft Central Michigan OT Bernhard Raimann At No. 77 Overall
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 04: Bernhard Raimann #OL40 of the Central Michigan Chippewas runs the … [+] 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 04, 2022 in Indi...
This Week in Coins: Prices Continue Downward, Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin, Canada Says ‘Nah’
This week in coins. Illustration by Mitchell Preffer for Decrypt. Markets broadly dipped for the fourth consecutive week despite cryptocurrencies popping up everywhere—in things like Fidelity retireme...
Central African Republic Didn’t Share Bitcoin Adoption Plans With Central Bank: Report
In brief The Bank of Central African States said it had not been notified of the Central African Republic’s plan to make Bitcoin legal tender. The former prime minister is also skeptical of the ...
IMF raises concerns over the Central African Republic’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender
The International Monetary Fund expressed concerns over the Central African Republic’s adoption of Bitcoin(BTC) as legal tender. The IMF’s Africa head Abebe Aemro Selassie said for BTC to work as lega...
Cuba Now Requires Crypto Firms To Obtain Central Bank License ⋆ ZyCrypto
Advertisement     Cuba appears to be moving towards wider crypto adoption. Following the Banco Central de Cuba’s recognition of cryptocurrencies for transactions last ...
Canada’s Conservative Leadership Contender Vows to Audit the Central Bank, Says No CBDC Needed
Canada’s Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre said a digital currency should not be introduced by the central bank as it should only be left to the private sector. The candidate was also...
Central African Republic Becomes Second Country to Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender
The Central African Republic (CAR), announced today that it has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender. It becomes the second country, after El Salvador, to make the move. The official Facebook account of th...
Central Bank of Cuba Introduces Specific Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Cuban government has issued new regulations concerning the operation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country. In an official resolution, the Bank of Cuba establishes specific pro...
Russian Central Bank To Allow Stock Exchanges To Trade Crypto
The Central Bank of Russia has reportedly proposed to permit stock exchanges to enter the digital assets market, as it deals with staggering sanctions against the country. This move has come in order ...
Philippines central bank to trial wholesale CBDC
Digital Retail transactions have increased to 20% They aim to reduce friction in cross-border money transfers Wholesale CBDCs are restricted to banks Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will send off a...
Central Bank of Russia Intends to Bring Crypto to Stock Exchanges
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is reportedly making plans to permit cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) to start trading on the nation’s regulated stock exchanges. According to Kommersant, the apex ...
Cuba’s Central Bank Announces Digital Asset License For Crypto Companies
The Cuban central bank released regulations for virtual asset service providers on Tuesday, a move that some experts believe could help the Communist-run Caribbean island avoid hefty US sanctions. Cub...
Central African Republic Has Adopted Bitcoin as Reference Currency — Office of the Presidency – Featured Bitcoin News
Following the confusion that surrounded initial reports, a senior staffer in the Central African Republic (CAR)’s presidency has now confirmed that bitcoin will become the country’s reference currency...
Central Bank Of Cuba Announces Digital Asset License
The Central Bank of Cuba issued guidelines on Tuesday for virtual asset service providers that would require them to obtain a license to conduct crypto operations in the country. Cuban Central Bank A...
Central African Republic Becomes Second Nation Ever To Adopt Bitcoin (BTC) As Legal Tender
An African country has become the second nation on Earth to accept Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets as legal currency. Following in the footsteps of Latin American nation El Salvador, the Central...
Philippines Central Bank to Pilot Wholesale CBDC Project
The project will provide a chance for the entire finance industry to comprehend the prospects and risks associated with wholesale CBDCs. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has announced its decisio...
Russia’s Central Bank wants stock exchanges to support crypto trading
TL;DR Breakdown The Central Bank of Russia has recently proposed allowing traditional stock exchanges to trade in digital assets. The regulator seeks to provide investors with a regulated platform on ...
European Central Bank Rep Says Satoshi Doesn’t Understand Money and Payments, Urges Global Crypto Regulation
A high-ranking official at the European Central Bank (ECB) says that pseudonymous Bitcoin (BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto didn’t have an “in-depth understand” of money issues while developing BTC. In a...
Central African Republic Looks To Strengthen Economic Trajectory With Bitcoin As Legal Tender ⋆ ZyCrypto
Advertisement     It’s been over seven months since El Salvador became the first nation in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender — though the transition has been ...