The Central Bank of Mauritania (CBM) has partnered with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to develop and launch a digital version of the national currency. The Germany-based security technology firm is expected to assist the CBM in outlining the prerequisites for a national Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Outlining Prerequisites for a Central Bank Digital Currency The Central […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/mauritania-central-bank-partners-with-gieseckedevrient-to-develop-a-national-cbdc/
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, reportedly has over $1 million trapped in the Optimism bridge, a situation highlighted in a broader analysis by Arkham, which exposes numerous wallets with significant funds locked on various bridge contracts. Among these, a wallet associated with Bofur Capital has $1.8 million in wrapped Bitcoin stuck on an Arbitrum bridge […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/vitalik-buterin-among-several-high-profile-names-with-over-1-million-locked-in-bridges/
The emergence of crypto casinos gave players an efficient and alternative way to enjoy their favorite games of chance. While this was cool at first, the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has overrun the industry with countless crypto casino sites, many of which can’t be trusted. Now, many players have a hard time choosing the right […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/how-read-write-is-helping-players-choose-better-crypto-casino-sites/
The Binance executive who reportedly escaped from custody in Nigeria is set to be extradited to the same country by the end of the month, according to reports. A Kenyan detective believes the extradition of Anjarwalla, who allegedly has ties to influential figures in Kenya, may still prove to be challenging. Interpol Reportedly Involved in […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/kenyan-authorities-to-extradite-binance-executive-to-nigeria-by-months-end/
Analysts are pondering the effects of the approval of the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) Act by the U.S. House. The execution of seizures for over $6 billion of Russian assets held in U.S. institutions would “supercharge” the de-dollarization efforts of several nations. This is due to the possibility of having their assets seized […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/analysts-confiscation-of-russian-assets-in-the-us-would-supercharge-de-dollarization/
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov revealed that the BRICS bloc has been considering the use of stablecoins for its common rail payment systems. In an interview with TV BRICS, Ryabkov stated that the use of stablecoins and a connection linking the CBDCs of the participants were studied as part of the integration processes of […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/brics-bloc-mulls-stablecoins-cbdc-based-system-for-international-settlements/
Following a sequence of five days of net outflows, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced modest inflows on Friday, capturing nearly 900 bitcoins from the market, totaling $59.7 million. Concurrently, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) teeters on the brink of falling below the 300,000 mark, as it recorded a holding of 304,970.43 bitcoins as of […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/spot-bitcoin-etfs-secured-inflows-on-friday-while-gbtc-struggles-to-hold-300000-btc/
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U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has unveiled his plan to put the entire U.S. budget on a blockchain. “Every American can look at every budget item in the entire budget, anytime they want, 24 hours a day,” he explained, adding that if somebody is spending $16,000 for a toilet seat, everybody […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-presidential-candidate-rfk-jr-unveils-plan-to-put-entire-us-budget-on-blockchain/
Kenya is preparing to extradite Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance executive wanted by Nigerian authorities for alleged involvement in tax evasion and a dramatic escape from custody. Anjarwalla was apprehended in Kenya over the weekend in a joint operation involving several agencies, including the EFCC, Nigeria Police Force, Kenya Police Service, FBI, and INTERPOL, following weeks of search efforts. He is…
