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Three more regions in Russia have applied to join others in limiting bitcoin mining activities due to the high energy consumption of these operations. The Ministry of Finance stated that it is still undecided whether these new regions will impose a full mining ban or only restrictions during the heating season. Russia Attacks Bitcoin Mining […]
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has declared cryptocurrency mining illegal, citing violations of multiple laws and its strain on the country’s electrical infrastructure. Crypto Mining Kuwait’s Electricity Infrastructure The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has issued a warning against the practice of cryptocurrency mining, declaring it an unlicensed and illegal activity that violates several existing laws. […]
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund has been named the best new ETF product by etf.com, as it recorded its highest inflows since Jan. 21. On April 23, BlackRock’s iShare Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) was awarded the “Best New ETF” at the annual etf.com ETF awards. In an X post shortly after, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas […]
South Africa’s tokenized financial assets exchange, Mesh.trade, has reportedly launched Bullion Krugerrand tokens issued by Troygold, allowing investors to buy fractional gold holdings stored securely at Brink’s in Johannesburg. Each purchase generates a gold ownership certificate confirming fractional ownership down to seven decimal points. Investors can redeem tokens for physical Krugerrands once they accumulate a […]
US federal prosecutors have asked a district judge to sentence Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg, the crypto user convicted of the $110 million exploit of the decentralized exchange Mango Markets in 2022, to at least six and a half years behind bars. Ahead of Eisenberg’s May 1 sentencing hearing, US prosecutors are petitioning US District Judge Arun […]
The Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum (EFEF-2025), held in Shanghai last week, spotlighted the growing role of digital currency and blockchain in reshaping global finance. With over 300 participants from government, finance, tech, and culture, the event emphasized the need for unified digital frameworks as a response to economic fragmentation. Key discussions centered on the […]
Russia’s finance ministry and central bank are reportedly planning to launch a crypto exchange for qualified investors under an experimental legal regime. The platform will be aimed at “super-qualified investors,” Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said during a ministry meeting, according to April 23 reports from Russian media group RBC and Russian news agency Interfax. “Together […]
Russia’s finance ministry and central bank are reportedly planning to launch a crypto exchange for qualified investors under an experimental legal regime. The platform will be aimed at “super-qualified investors,” Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said during a ministry meeting, according to April 23 reports from Russian media group RBC and Russian news agency Interfax. “Together […]
The University of the Hespérides in Spain has launched a ten-month, fully online Master’s in Bitcoin program starting April 28, 2025, aimed at professionals seeking specialized education in the cryptocurrency’s technical, economic, and legal aspects. University in Spain Rolls Out 10-Month Bitcoin Program With Workshops The program, taught entirely in Spanish and awarding 60 ECTS […]
Bitcoin has shown resilience compared to the broader financial market amid macroeconomic uncertainty, but analysts caution it’s still too early to know whether the trend will last. “We’re not quite there yet, but if Bitcoin holds strength through the upcoming CPI, as well as ongoing Powell-related and equity earnings volatility, the decoupling narrative could evolve […]
Binance tightens crypto transfer rules in South Africa, enforcing user identity checks and compliance prompts starting this month. New Binance Regulations Demand Sender and Receiver Info for South African Crypto Transfers Crypto exchange Binance announced on April 22 that it will begin requiring more detailed information for cryptocurrency transfers involving South African users, a move […]
