Acquiring a bank wouldn’t solve the issues with banking for Binance or others, the CEO of the largest crypto exchange is convinced. Speaking in the aftermath of the collapse of crypto-friendly banks in the U.S. and amid Binance’s issues with payment providers in Australia, Changpeng Zhao said investments in several banks might be a better […]
Author: Lubomir Tassev
Crypto Exchange Bybit Granted In-principle Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has received an in-principle approval to work in Kazakhstan, a jurisdiction increasingly seen by crypto companies as a gateway to the former-Soviet space. The trading platform wants to expand its presence in the region and other emerging markets. Bybit on Route to Winning Kazakhstan Crypto License Singapore-based Bybit, one of the world’s […]
Binance Australia Users Selling Bitcoin at Discount Ahead of AUD Withdrawals Halt
Customers of Binance Australia were trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at lower prices than those on other platforms on Tuesday. The discount is apparently due to a popular Australian payment service preparing to cut off the crypto exchange from withdrawals in local currency. Bitcoin Trading at Lower Rates on Binance Australia Australians traded bitcoin (BTC) […]
BRICS Bank in Membership Talks With Saudi Arabia, Report Reveals
The development bank set up by the BRICS bloc is negotiating with Saudi Arabia on accepting the country as a member, according to a press report. The talks come as the bank, created as an alternative to similar institutions led by the West, seeks to expand its funding options amid sanctions on one of its […]
Biden, Republicans Strike Tentative Deal to Raise US Debt Ceiling
The White House and House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. Described by President Joe Biden as “good news for the American people,” the deal would open the door to avoiding a historic default by the government in Washington and averting not just a potential economic catastrophe in […]
EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Warns of Unregulated Crypto, Gold Investment Offerings
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning regarding investments in assets like cryptocurrencies. They will remain unregulated in most countries until the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law is enforced across the Union, the regulator pointed out. ESMA Highlights Risks Related to Unregulated Products and Services for Crypto and Other […]
Trade Bloc of Former Soviet States Ditches Dollar in 90% of Settlements
Trading within a Russia-led regional organization has effectively moved away from the U.S. dollar, according to the deputy head of the Russian government. The use of national currencies in the bloc’s transactions has reached around 90%, the official pointed out. EAEU Replaces Dollar in Trade With National Currencies, Russian Official Says Trade between member states […]
EAEU Official Urges BRICS and SCO for Joint Use of Digital Currencies, New Payment Card
Three integration unions with Russian participation, BRICS, SCO, and the EAEU, should adopt joint policies on the use of digital currencies, according to a top representative of one of them. He also believes the international organizations should develop a new payment system with its own bank cards. BRICS, SCO, and EAEU May Launch Common Payment […]
Brazil Sees BRICS Bank as Alternative Financial Institution, President Lula Says
The government of Brazil views the development bank established by the BRICS bloc as an alternative to traditional financial institutions, the country’s head of state told African diplomats. President Lula da Silva also vowed that the bank will improve cooperation with its African counterpart. Brazil Wants the New Development Bank Under BRICS to Strengthen as […]
Japan to Apply Tougher Crypto AML Regulations, ‘Travel Rule’ in June
Stricter anti-money laundering (AML) measures for the crypto sector in Japan will enter into force next month, local media reported. The new rules were adopted to align the country’s legal framework for cryptocurrencies with global standards in the field. Japan to Enforce Legislation Allowing the Tracing of Crypto Transactions The Cabinet of Japan, the executive […]