Cryptocurrency industry members in Argentina expressed their opinions regarding a new draft that proposes restrictions on the operation of crypto institutions in the country. If the draft is approved, each institution will register with a minimum capital amount to operate on Argentine soil. Argentina Submits Draft for VASP Rules to Public Consultation Argentina is innovating […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/industry-stakeholders-cautious-as-argentina-drafts-new-crypto-regulations/
Month: October 2024
CFTC chair says agency is ‘handcuffed’ as crypto regulations stall: Report
CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam hopes a new Congress and president can accelerate crypto regulations. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-handcuffed-chair-claims-crypto-regulations-have-stalled?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ex-CEO of Mine Digital stole $1.5M from a Bitcoiner, says regulator
The dodgy transaction happened just two months before the firm went bust in September 2022, says the Australian financial regulator. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/mine-digital-crypto-exchange-former-ceo-charged-with-fraud?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Putin Blasts US Sanctions, Reveals 95% of Russian Trade Now Dollar-Free
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized U.S. sanctions, noting that they are driving global economies away from the U.S. dollar and leading to a gradual decline in its use for international trade and reserves. He highlighted that Russia now conducts 95% of its foreign trade in national currencies due to these sanctions. Putin emphasized BRICS nations’ […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/putin-blasts-us-sanctions-reveals-95-of-russian-trade-now-dollar-free/
Blade Runner 2049 producers sue Elon Musk over AI art at robotaxi event
Tesla and CEO Elon Musk were sued by the producers of the 2017 film Blade Runner 2049 for allegedly using AI to spoof an image of the film at its We, Robot event. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/elon-musk-sued-blade-runner-2049-producer-ai-image-cybercab-event?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Highlights XRP and Crypto Potential Amid Regulatory Heat
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk addressed XRP and cryptocurrency during a town hall in Pittsburgh, acknowledging crypto’s potential amid regulatory scrutiny. Musk emphasized that cryptocurrency plays a crucial role in promoting individual freedom and countering centralized control. His comments were well-received by XRP supporters, highlighting the growing importance of crypto in shaping future financial […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-highlights-xrp-and-crypto-potential-amid-regulatory-heat/
2 Outcomes: Ripple’s Legal Chief Reveals Best SEC Can Hope for in XRP Appeal
Ripple’s chief legal officer has highlighted two potential outcomes for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He explained the SEC’s best-case scenario and noted that Ripple’s Fair Notice defense remains solid. The Ripple legal chief also reaffirmed XRP’s non-security status despite the appeal. 2 Outcomes: Ripple’s Stuart […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/2-outcomes-ripples-legal-chief-reveals-best-sec-can-hope-for-in-xrp-appeal/
BRICS Unites 40 Nations at Leaders’ Summit — Russia Pushes for Global Partnerships
Nearly 40 countries will participate in the BRICS Plus/Outreach session, expanding the reach of the 2024 BRICS Summit hosted by Russia. The summit will address cooperation in politics, security, and economics. A central focus will be the expansion of BRICS, potentially introducing a new “partner states” category, reflecting the group’s growing global influence. Key discussions […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/brics-unites-40-nations-at-leaders-summit-russia-pushes-for-global-partnerships/
Bitcoiners slam Saylor for throwing weight behind ‘too big to fail’ banks
Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor previously said without Bitcoin self-custody, custodians would accumulate too much power which they could then abuse. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/michael-saylor-u-turn-self-custody-sparks-criticism?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ledger Live enables THORChain’s decentralized native cross-chain swaps
Ledger will allow users to swap assets across chains in its app using the decentralized liquidity protocol THORChain. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ledger-live-enables-thorchain-s-decentralized-native-cross-chain-swaps?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound