The digital ruble is what Russian citizens need as it will facilitate inexpensive and reliable payments, the head of Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, told participants in an international banking forum. The governor also warned that cryptocurrencies and fiat-backed stablecoins create risks for financial stability. CBR’s Nabiullina Praises Digital Ruble Concept, Rejects Cryptocurrencies The Central…
If Stablecoins Are Going to Be Regulated Like Banks, They Should Enjoy All the Benefits
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed regulating stablecoin issuers as banking institutions, which may be a great idea if stablecoin issuers are offered the same privileges as regulated banks. US Treasury Department Report: Stablecoins Regulation Is Urgently Needed The rise of stablecoins within the crypto ecosystem serves as a glaring reminder that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology…
Create Some Art Out of This Planet: Mars4 and Sketchar Martians888 Art Contest
PRESS RELEASE. If You ever heard of CryptoPunks and always wanted to create an NFT yourself – now it’s Your time! Create 888 unique Martians! Collaboration of Mars4 and Sketchar announces exclusive Martians888 Art Contest. Open up your inner Leonardo da Vinci to create a one-of-a-kind Martian avatar. Best 888 Martian NFT avatars will form…
Bank of England Governor Warns Crypto Is Providing Means of Payment for Criminals
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that crypto assets are providing another means of payment for people who want to conduct criminal activity. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey Sees Crypto Helping Criminal Activities The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said during an online question-and-answer session organized by the British…
Ripple Launching Liquidity Hub Despite SEC Lawsuit Over XRP
Amid an ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over XRP, Ripple is launching a new product, Liquidity Hub, which aims to be “a one-stop shop for enterprises to source any tokenized asset.” The product “will allow customers to seamlessly access crypto assets from a variety of global venues, including market makers,…
Robinhood Discusses Crypto Wallet Launch and Listing Strategy as Petition to List Shiba Inu Exceeds 526K Signers
The chief operating officer (COO) of Robinhood Crypto has provided an update on the company’s upcoming cryptocurrency wallet launch. The executive also discussed Robinhood’s listing strategy in response to the question of whether the platform will list shiba inu (SHIB) cryptocurrency. Robinhood Crypto’s COO Discusses Listing Strategy as Petition to List SHIB Gains More Supporters…