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Cryptocurrency to be regulated in South Africa by the end of 2022: Luno

Regulation will also boost the number of formal partnerships between banks and crypto companies which will facilitate greater crypto adoption.

‘Countries That Secure Some Bitcoin Today Will Be Better Off Than Their Peers’

Even if a country doesn’t agree with the fundamentals of bitcoin, they will be forced to acquire some as a form of insurance, Fidelity wrote in a recent report.

Disputes about cryptocurrencies – comfort from the Courts?

The English Courts have, however, provided some comfort with respect to the claims and relief potentially available to victims of cryptocurrency fraud.

Crypto exchange pushes into wealth management with acquisition of BITRIA

Crypto insiders have forecast a boom in mergers this year as a cohort of newly flush digital asset giants like Gemini and Coinbase look to acquire capabilities and expand offerings.

Report: South Africa ranks 21st in crypto ownership

Of the people in South Africa who said they own some form of cryptocurrency, 56% of crypto owners own Bitcoin, making it the most popular cryptocurrency.

Tonga to copy El Salvador’s bill making Bitcoin legal tender, says former MP

In a ruling that is “almost identical to the El Salvador bill,” Tongan bigwig Lord Fusitu’a anticipates that his country could adopt Bitcoin by November.

No Britcoin crypto: House of Lords says no to digital pound but Bank of England undeterred despite run on cash warning

The committee said that none of the witnesses who came before it were able to make a “convincing case” for why the UK needs a retail central bank digital currency.

Standard Bank Partners with a Reputable Blockchain Think Tank

Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is a global blockchain think tank that has expanded its work on the continent courtesy of cooperation with one of Africa's largest banks, Standard Bank.

Hong Kong: Discussion Paper on Crypto-assets and Stablecoins

The Paper sets out the HKMA’s thinking on the regulatory approach for crypto-assets particularly payment-related stablecoins.

Crypto Bank Raises Money for Foreign Expansion

This funding round will further accelerate the considerable growth that SEBA Bank has achieved over the past year.

Bitcoin App Strike Launches in Argentina

The South American country’s citizens now have access to a cash balance that can be used to save or transfer money without permission.

UK parliament launches crypto group

The UK's parliament has launched a cross-party group of MPs and Lords to cover the crypto and digital assets sector.

Billionaire Investor Bill Miller Now Has 50% of His Personal Wealth in Bitcoin

The famed fund manager had invested heavily in bitcoin in his funds before.

Why aren't more women into bitcoin?

If you believe Bitcoin represents the future, then you should want women to get ahead of the adoption curve to better their lives.

Zurich family office launches crypto fund of funds

It aims to deliver asymmetric crypto returns by providing access to crypto strategies and hedge funds.

Hong Kong crypto exchange allegedly hit by frozen funds

The head of the city's securities watchdog in November 2020 said it would propose a licensing regime for all crypto-trading platforms, an approach rival financial hub Singapore is also pursuing.

Central bank of Bahrain trials JPMorgan blockchain and token

Bahrain’s central bank initially announced the JPM Coin trial in May 2021.

Bitcoin flash crash: Is this a buying opportunity?

This is the prediction being made by long-time crypto advocate Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group

Bahrain central bank trials JPM Coin

JP Morgan created the JPM Coin digital token in 2019 to enable the instant settlement of transactions between the bank's wholesale payments business clients.

The crypto lifestyle of the future

With such barriers to accepting crypto assets, it is still a popular notion to view crypto assets as speculative assets for risk-seeking traders.

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