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Iranians Permitted to Trade on Binance, Despite US Imposes Sanctions: Reuters
Reuters said Binance exchange permitted Iranian users to trade on its platform after the United States reimposed sanctions on the country in 2018.
A Colombian court recently hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse
The metaverse hosted Colombia's Magdalena Administrative Court's February 15 session. Maria Quinones, the court's Magistrate, called it "realer than a video call."
Reuters: Binance Australia Users Rush to Sell Bitcoin Amid Payment Issues
According to a recent report by Reuters, Bitcoin prices on Binance's Australian platform were almost A$9,000 lower than those on rival exchanges on Tuesday.
Binance Debunks Claims Exchange Aided Money Laundering
Crypto exchange Binance denied all allegations of facilitating around $2.4 billion in illicit funds from world-acclaimed criminal organizations like Lazarus Group and Hydra.
Binance Denies Sharing Users Data with Russian Intelligence Agencies
Binance exchange has denied allegations by Reuters that a Russian subsidiary has close ties to the country’s financial regulator called Rosfinmonitoring by agreeing with sharing users' data.
Response to Facebook Libra? EU Banks Can Deploy Payment System By 2020
All banks in the eurozone could share the instant payment system at the end of 2020, as reported by Reuters on 26 June.
US-China Cold War Could Benefit Bitcoin
An internal Chinese report presented to Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and his top party members on May 4, concluded that anti-China sentiment is currently at its highest since the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown according to Reuters.
American Investors are in Bitcoin Buying Frenzy as BTC Price Rises, Crypto Flows in From Asia
As the Bitcoin bulls continue to run and push the BTC price to new levels, a massive amount of crypto has been shifting from East Asia to North America—a trend which could represent a huge shift in the crypto market according to Reuters.
Maduro: Venezuela to Activate Crypto Payment Method ‘Soon’
Taking a page from North Korea, Venezuela is looking to skirt U.S. sanctions by using crypto. According to Bloomberg, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a crypto payment method that they will activate “very soon.”
Ping An of China’s Blockchain Unit Chooses US over Hong Kong for IPO
Chinese insurance giant, Ping An Insurance’s financial technology arm, OneConnect is leaning towards choosing New York over Hong Kong for its initial public offering (IPO) this year in mid-November.
Bank of Canada Governor Advocates Globally Coordinated Approach to CBDC
The governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem has advocated for a “globally coordinated” approach with respect to CBDC development.
German Policymakers Cannot Accept Facebook’s Libra
The German cabinet is expected to adopt a comprehensive blockchain strategy with the aim of digitally enhancing its economy. The strategy also consists of plans to tackle risky new technologies such as Libra, which German policymakers fear could become an alternative currency.
Japan’s Financial Watchdog Believes Deregulating Crypto Does Not Necessarily Propel Technical Innovation
After assuming the helm of Japan’s Financial Services Agency mandated with overseeing the monetary sector in July, Ryozo Himino has voiced his reservation of promoting cryptocurrency trading.
Norwegian Police Arrest Millionaire For Wife's Murder After Two-Year Goose Chase for Kidnappers Demanding $10M Monero Ransom
In October 2018, a Norwegian millionaire named Tom Hagen reported that his wife had been kidnapped and presented a ransom note to police that demanded $10 million worth of the privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero.
Mastercard Still Betting on Blockchain Despite Pulling Out from Facebook’s Libra
Mastercard recently pulled out of the Libra Association, along with Visa and PayPal, however, it has been reported that the payment processor is not giving up on blockchain.
Central Bank Official: Blockchain Application Ideal for Chinese Commercial Banks
Li Wei, the Technology Departmental Head of the People’s Bank of China, has urged Chinese commercial banks to embrace blockchain and digital finance.
China Looking into the Application of Blockchain and AI for Cross-Border Financing
China is researching the application of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence in cross-border financing, focusing on risk management.