India’s crypto-cold war

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been at odds with India’s crypto business for quite some time. The relationship between the two is best defined as adversarial. Because the Reserve Bank of India is concerned about India’s ability to absorb financial shocks, it has repeatedly pointed out the drawbacks of adopting cryptocurrencies. The sector,…

Waste Coal-Converting Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $100 Million

On Tuesday, Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc., an ESG-friendly cryptocurrency miner announced it has raised $105 million in two private equity securities funding rounds. Stronghold’s operations convert waste coal into alternative energy in order to mine bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. ESG-Friendly Crypto Miner Turns Coal Waste to Bitcoin, Operation Raises $100M While many have been focused…

Rwanda Central Bank Joins CBDC Bandwagon After Announcing Digital Currency Research

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has become the latest African central bank to join the digital currency movement after an employee confirmed the institution is studying the possibilities of issuing its own digital currency. CBDC Implications on Financial Stability According to the employee, John Karamuka, this study will be looking at economic, financial, and…