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Less is More at Consensus Conference 2023: A Tale of Quality over Quantity
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May
May
The Consensus Conference 2023, held at the Austin Convention Center, Texas, was an incredible experience that brought together some of the brightest minds in the industry. From May 26-28, attendees were treated to cutting-edge presentations and discussions on the latest technologies and trends in the field. One World Media hit the floor running with our […]
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Global Market, Latest Headlines
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) announcement.
22
Mar
Mar
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has announced that it has successfully completed the first testing phase for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and is now moving to the next stage. The first testing phase was conducted with several banks from around the world and showed positive results. The next testing phase will […]
Blockchain, Compliance, Cryptocurrency, Foreign Exchange, Global Market
Central Banks of Israel, Norway, and Sweden Model Hub for Digital Currency Payments
17
Mar
Mar
The central banks of Israel, Norway, and Sweden have collaborated to develop a cross-border payment platform project that explores the potential of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for international retail and remittance payments. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has also joined the project to explore the potential of CBDCs for international payments. The Bank […]
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Regulation, Stablecoins
Kraken to Launch U.S. Crypto Bank Amid Regulatory Headwinds
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Mar
Mar
Kraken, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is working on establishing its own bank in the United States. Here are some key points and a step-by-step process: Key Points Kraken is launching a crypto bank in the U.S. The bank will be based in the state of Wyoming. The bank aims to offer “a […]
Cryptocurrency, Global Market, Latest Headlines, Regulation, SEC
SEC’s Emergency Action Against Miami-Based Crypto Hedge Fund
17
Mar
Mar
On Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed an emergency action against a Miami-based crypto hedge fund and its co-founders for allegedly running a fraudulent scheme. Here is a summary of the details: Allegations BKCoin Management LLC, a Miami-based investment adviser, and its principal Kevin Kang allegedly ran a $100 million Ponzi-like scheme […]
Bit Mining, Compliance, Cryptocurrency, Global Market, Latest Headlines
Bybit Introduces Mastercard-Powered Debit Card
17
Mar
Mar
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched a Mastercard-powered debit card that allows users to pay for goods and services with their cryptocurrency holdings. The announcement comes shortly after the exchange halted U.S. dollar bank transfers due to “service outages” by one of its processing partners. Here is a step-by-step process of how the Bybit debit card […]
Compliance, Cryptocurrency, Latest Headlines, Regulation
If Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signs a bill, Wyoming will be the first state in the nation with its own digital coin.
17
Mar
Mar
If Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signs a bill, Wyoming will be the first state in the nation with its own digital coin. Summary The Governor of Wyoming, Mark Gordon, is expected to sign a bill to make Wyoming the first state in the nation to have its own digital currency. This bill will create a […]
Bit Mining, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Latest Headlines
Cryptocurrency mining company, has mined the most Bitcoin in a single month ever
14
Feb
Feb
Riot Blockchain, an American cryptocurrency mining company, has mined the most Bitcoin in a single month ever, according to data from Blockchain.com. The company mined 4,817 Bitcoin, worth over $48 million, in February, which is more than double the amount mined in January. The data also showed that Riot Blockchain‘s share of the total Bitcoin […]
Compliance, Cryptocurrency, Global Market, Securities
World’s largest cryptocurrency exchange suspending U.S. dollar deposits
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Feb
Feb
Binance, one of the world‘s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, will be suspending U.S. dollar deposits this week. The exchange made the announcement on February 6th, citing “regulatory uncertainty“ as the reason for the move. Binance has been actively preparing for the change, and will no longer accept deposits of U.S. dollars on February 8th. Customers who […]
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