๐ฃ Sanctioned Russia, Iran May Turn to Crypto Mining to Monetize Energy, IMF Says
Nations like Russia and Iran may utilize cryptocurrency mining to monetize their energy resources and circumvent sanctions, the International Monetary Fund predicts in a report. Repercussions of the war in Ukraine continue to reverberate globally and cryptoization is one of the effects, the IMF says.
This is occurring against a longer-term increase in such cross-border transactions, bringing to the fore the challenges of applying capital flow measures and sanctions.
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Nations like Russia and Iran may utilize cryptocurrency mining to monetize their energy resources and circumvent sanctions, the International Monetary Fund predicts in a report. Repercussions of the war in Ukraine continue to reverberate globally and cryptoization is one of the effects, the IMF says.
This is occurring against a longer-term increase in such cross-border transactions, bringing to the fore the challenges of applying capital flow measures and sanctions.
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๐ฃ Founder of Zimbabwean Fintech Startup: 'Everyone Has a Right to Access Funds and Financial Freedom'
Cryptocurrencies have been proven to be a financial tool that can be used to store value or make payments by those excluded from the financial system. Yet, despite this being true in many jurisdictions, many of those that might benefit from cryptocurrencies are still not using them.
Everyone has a right to access funds and financial freedom and we can achieve this through bitcoin.
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Cryptocurrencies have been proven to be a financial tool that can be used to store value or make payments by those excluded from the financial system. Yet, despite this being true in many jurisdictions, many of those that might benefit from cryptocurrencies are still not using them.
Everyone has a right to access funds and financial freedom and we can achieve this through bitcoin.
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๐ฃ Switzerland Has 'the Most Profitable Bitcoin Traders' Worldwide, While France 'Is the Best Bitcoin Trading Nation'
According to a recent study published by the online investing news and education platform Invezz, Switzerland currently has the most profitable bitcoin traders worldwide. Thatโs according to data stemming from Chainalysis, Worldometers, and Triple A, which helped Invezz assign each country a score in terms of the most profitable bitcoin trading by country.
It is France [that claims] the title of best bitcoin traders. But there must be something in the water in mainland Europe, because their dominance of the top of the table is clear.
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According to a recent study published by the online investing news and education platform Invezz, Switzerland currently has the most profitable bitcoin traders worldwide. Thatโs according to data stemming from Chainalysis, Worldometers, and Triple A, which helped Invezz assign each country a score in terms of the most profitable bitcoin trading by country.
It is France [that claims] the title of best bitcoin traders. But there must be something in the water in mainland Europe, because their dominance of the top of the table is clear.
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๐ฃ Eurosystem Seeks Providers of Prototype Payment Solutions for Digital Euro
Eurozoneโs monetary authority, the Eurosystem, is looking to enlist financial companies willing to develop front-end solutions for the digital euro. The plan is to carry out a โprototyping exerciseโ this year to test transactions to the back-end developed by the regulator.
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Eurozoneโs monetary authority, the Eurosystem, is looking to enlist financial companies willing to develop front-end solutions for the digital euro. The plan is to carry out a โprototyping exerciseโ this year to test transactions to the back-end developed by the regulator.
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๐ฃ Belgium Introduces Registration for Crypto Exchange and Wallet Service Providers
Authorities in Belgium have obliged providers of some crypto exchange and wallet services to register with the countryโs financial watchdog. Targeted platforms that fail to comply with the new regulations will face fines, among other penalties, including prohibition to carry out their respective activities.
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Authorities in Belgium have obliged providers of some crypto exchange and wallet services to register with the countryโs financial watchdog. Targeted platforms that fail to comply with the new regulations will face fines, among other penalties, including prohibition to carry out their respective activities.
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๐ฃ Banco Galicia Becomes First Bank to Introduce Crypto Trading in Argentina
Banco Galicia, one of the largest financial institutions in Argentina, has introduced cryptocurrency trading as part of the services it is currently offering to customers. Users interested in investing in cryptocurrency are already able to purchase four different crypto assets directly from the home banking app of the financial institution, making it reportedly the first bank to offer this possibility to Argentinian customers.
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Banco Galicia, one of the largest financial institutions in Argentina, has introduced cryptocurrency trading as part of the services it is currently offering to customers. Users interested in investing in cryptocurrency are already able to purchase four different crypto assets directly from the home banking app of the financial institution, making it reportedly the first bank to offer this possibility to Argentinian customers.
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๐ฃ Bitcoin of America Launches New Website and Blog
Bitcoin of America has officially launched a newly redesigned website and blog. The popular operator has created an all-new modern design that features their services. Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). Apart from ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction, they are known for their customer support.
The popular operator has made a lot of exciting changes this year. They recently announced their addition of dogecoin to their Bitcoin ATMs. They also have continued their promotion for women in crypto by sending their all-female team to Bitcoin 2022 in Miami for a second time. Bitcoin of America has seen tremendous growth already in 2022. They currently have around 2000 Bitcoin ATMs across the United States.
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Bitcoin of America has officially launched a newly redesigned website and blog. The popular operator has created an all-new modern design that features their services. Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). Apart from ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction, they are known for their customer support.
The popular operator has made a lot of exciting changes this year. They recently announced their addition of dogecoin to their Bitcoin ATMs. They also have continued their promotion for women in crypto by sending their all-female team to Bitcoin 2022 in Miami for a second time. Bitcoin of America has seen tremendous growth already in 2022. They currently have around 2000 Bitcoin ATMs across the United States.
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๐ฃ Crypto Exchange Binance Approved by French Regulator as a Fully Regulated Digital Asset Service Provider
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has received regulatory approval from the French financial regulator to operate as a registered digital asset service provider. โBinance will significantly scale our operations in France to make crypto and our services more accessible to all,โ the exchange said.
Binance is now a fully regulated digital asset service provider in France.
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has received regulatory approval from the French financial regulator to operate as a registered digital asset service provider. โBinance will significantly scale our operations in France to make crypto and our services more accessible to all,โ the exchange said.
Binance is now a fully regulated digital asset service provider in France.
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๐ฃ The World Economic Forum Is Worried About Safety in the Metaverse
The World Economic Forum (WEF), one of the most influential international institutions, has expressed its worries about the safety of metaverse dwellers, especially younger ones. The group has raised a number of concerns regarding the anonymity and safety of young individuals in this upcoming alternate world, and has given a number of recommendations to preserve them.
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The World Economic Forum (WEF), one of the most influential international institutions, has expressed its worries about the safety of metaverse dwellers, especially younger ones. The group has raised a number of concerns regarding the anonymity and safety of young individuals in this upcoming alternate world, and has given a number of recommendations to preserve them.
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๐ฃ CFTC Chairman Confirms Bitcoin, Ether Are Commodities
The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says he is certain bitcoin and ether are commodities. He outlined how his agency is working with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the crypto sector, noting that โthere are no customer protections right now in the crypto market.โ
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The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says he is certain bitcoin and ether are commodities. He outlined how his agency is working with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the crypto sector, noting that โthere are no customer protections right now in the crypto market.โ
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๐ฃ Coinbase Becomes First Crypto Company in Fortune 500
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) becomes one of the most successful newcomers to Fortune 500 in 2022.
According to the fresh 2022 edition of Fortune 500's ratings, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency ecosystem, Coinbase Global, is now ranked #437; this makes it the first blockchain and Web3 business to join this elite club.
Together with big pharma heavyweight Moderna, Coinbase is among the most successful newcomers to the Fortune 500 in 2022. As per the data shared in the last rating, Coinbase totals $7.8 billion in revenue and $3.6 billion in profit in 2021.
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Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) becomes one of the most successful newcomers to Fortune 500 in 2022.
According to the fresh 2022 edition of Fortune 500's ratings, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency ecosystem, Coinbase Global, is now ranked #437; this makes it the first blockchain and Web3 business to join this elite club.
Together with big pharma heavyweight Moderna, Coinbase is among the most successful newcomers to the Fortune 500 in 2022. As per the data shared in the last rating, Coinbase totals $7.8 billion in revenue and $3.6 billion in profit in 2021.
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๐ฃ JPMorgan Sees 'Significant Upside' to Bitcoin โ Replaces Real Estate With Crypto as 'Preferred Alternative Asset'
JPMorgan sees โsignificant upsideโ to the price of bitcoin. The global investment bankโs price target for the cryptocurrency is 28% above its current price. JPMorgan has also replaced real estate with cryptocurrencies as its โpreferred alternative asset class along with hedge funds.โ
The past monthโs crypto market correction looks more like capitulation relative to last January/February and going forward we see upside for bitcoin and crypto markets more generally.
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JPMorgan sees โsignificant upsideโ to the price of bitcoin. The global investment bankโs price target for the cryptocurrency is 28% above its current price. JPMorgan has also replaced real estate with cryptocurrencies as its โpreferred alternative asset class along with hedge funds.โ
The past monthโs crypto market correction looks more like capitulation relative to last January/February and going forward we see upside for bitcoin and crypto markets more generally.
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๐ฃ US Senator Cruz 'Incredibly Bullish' on Bitcoin โ Says 'I Have a Weekly Buy'
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz says he is โincredibly bullishโ on bitcoin and purchases the cryptocurrency weekly for his portfolio. Emphasizing that cryptocurrency โwill change the world,โ the senator said, โUncontrolled, decentralized currency is terrifying for those who want control of currency.โ
I gotta say when it comes to bitcoin, when it comes to crypto more generally, I am incredibly bullish.
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz says he is โincredibly bullishโ on bitcoin and purchases the cryptocurrency weekly for his portfolio. Emphasizing that cryptocurrency โwill change the world,โ the senator said, โUncontrolled, decentralized currency is terrifying for those who want control of currency.โ
I gotta say when it comes to bitcoin, when it comes to crypto more generally, I am incredibly bullish.
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๐ฃ New Elon Musk Crypto Scam Deepfake Promises 30% Returns On Deposits
Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to be the target of online con artists who are using his image to rob traders of their cash - with a new deepfake video depicting the billionaire entrepreneur making the rounds on Twitter.
โToday we are launching an investment project that is working right now if you see this video. Absolutely everyone can earn everything, itโs very simple,โ the deepfaked Musk says, promising the scamโs potential victims a 30% return on deposits made in crypto.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to be the target of online con artists who are using his image to rob traders of their cash - with a new deepfake video depicting the billionaire entrepreneur making the rounds on Twitter.
โToday we are launching an investment project that is working right now if you see this video. Absolutely everyone can earn everything, itโs very simple,โ the deepfaked Musk says, promising the scamโs potential victims a 30% return on deposits made in crypto.
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๐ฃ Bitcoin of America Continues Rapid Expansion in 2022
Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). Apart from ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction, they are known for their customer support. The popular BTM operator has continued to rapidly expand in 2022. This year, Bitcoin of America made several updates and improvements to their services, which could have led to their rapid expansion.
Bitcoin of America has seen a major increase in their BTM locations. In March, the company had around 1800 locations. To Date, Bitcoin of America has 2500+ Bitcoin ATM locations for customers to buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu.
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Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). Apart from ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction, they are known for their customer support. The popular BTM operator has continued to rapidly expand in 2022. This year, Bitcoin of America made several updates and improvements to their services, which could have led to their rapid expansion.
Bitcoin of America has seen a major increase in their BTM locations. In March, the company had around 1800 locations. To Date, Bitcoin of America has 2500+ Bitcoin ATM locations for customers to buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu.
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๐ฃ Bitcoin below $20,000, Ethereum slips under $1,000
Bitcoin fell below $20,000 on Saturday, as the sell-off in cryptocurrency markets continued to start the weekend. ETH was also trading below a key level, as prices fell below $1,000 for the first time in over 18 months.
Percentage wise, the drop in ETH over the past seven days has been greater than in BTC, with prices here falling by nearly 40% since last Saturday.
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Bitcoin fell below $20,000 on Saturday, as the sell-off in cryptocurrency markets continued to start the weekend. ETH was also trading below a key level, as prices fell below $1,000 for the first time in over 18 months.
Percentage wise, the drop in ETH over the past seven days has been greater than in BTC, with prices here falling by nearly 40% since last Saturday.
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๐ฃ Visa Launches Bitcoin and Crypto Enabled Cards in Latam
Visa, one of the biggest payments companies in the world, has announced the launch of a series of crypto-enabled cards in partnership with several fintech startups in Latam. These cards will allow users to spend crypto, purchase crypto where Visa cards are accepted for such, and also receive crypto cash back through different fintech partners in the region.
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Visa, one of the biggest payments companies in the world, has announced the launch of a series of crypto-enabled cards in partnership with several fintech startups in Latam. These cards will allow users to spend crypto, purchase crypto where Visa cards are accepted for such, and also receive crypto cash back through different fintech partners in the region.
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๐ฃ After Inflation Fiasco, Central Banks Now Want to Monopolize Trust in Money With CBDC Push and Crypto Bashing
As central banks across the globe are now admitting they failed to keep inflation under control and by sharply rising rates threaten to push economies into recession, they now claim that they are the main source of trust in the monetary system.
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), sometimes referred to as โthe central bank of central banksโ, is out with a new report where it bashes the crypto industry while promoting what it calls โa brighter vision of the future monetary systemโ through central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
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As central banks across the globe are now admitting they failed to keep inflation under control and by sharply rising rates threaten to push economies into recession, they now claim that they are the main source of trust in the monetary system.
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), sometimes referred to as โthe central bank of central banksโ, is out with a new report where it bashes the crypto industry while promoting what it calls โa brighter vision of the future monetary systemโ through central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
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