Tag: Government

Digital Ruble To Help Curb Use Of ‘Money Surrogates,’ Russia Says In Financial Strategy Document

The launch of a digital ruble will be among Russia’s key priorities of digitalization this decade, the country’s financial market development strategy has confirmed. The document claims the issuance of…

Poll: 3 Out Of 4 Russian Investors Would Rather Buy Cryptocurrency Than Gold Or Fiat

An overwhelming majority of Russian investors view cryptocurrencies as a more attractive investment proposition than traditional fiat currencies or gold, a new survey has established. Even among those who have…

Central Bank Of Iran Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Securities Watchdog Says

With bitcoin mining being a regulated activity in Iran, the head of the country’s securities and exchange regulator believes the central bank has to turn its attention to cryptocurrencies. The…

Satoshi Versus The ‘Infrastructure Bill’ — Political Permission Not Required

When Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin white paper in October 2008, it likely wasn’t with the idea that governments and central banks needed to recognize, adopt, and regulate Bitcoin for…

Abkhazia Shuts Down 2 Crypto Farms, Seizes Mining Hardware

Authorities in Abkhazia have closed down two crypto mining farms that have been illegally connected to the power grid. The facilities were minting digital coins in violation of a mining…

Ukraine Unveils Roadmap To Integrate Cryptocurrencies By 2024

Government and business representatives have produced a roadmap to transform Ukraine into a leader in cryptocurrency integration. The authors of the new strategy want to see half of Ukrainians using…

11:FS Foundry Appoints Simon Taylor As Chief Product Officer

11:FS Co-founder will lead the product strategy and further development of 11:FS Foundry, the Financial Services Operating System, as it continues to scale its capabilities. London, UK. 11:FS, the challenger…