China banned crypto. We get it. So concerns about capital flight, financial instability are all totally understandable. What happens after you ban it? Supposedly, you take federal property, you liquidate it, and you use the revenues to fund shortfalls in state and local government budgets. Fine, but is that all...
Under the terms of the proposal, Panama City’s municipal government would begin to accept payments in cryptocurrency for taxes, permits, fees, and other municipal services. This historic move makes Panama City the very first governmental public institution to adopt cryptocurrencies. Although citizens can pay their taxes with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and...
Panama City is taking a pro-cryptocurrency approach, with a different, more localized focus. The city’s government will be able to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins for payments of taxes and other city-issued fees. There's a catch: all crypto payments will be immediately converted to U.S. dollars. This approach to cryptocurrency...
The fast-paced world of cryptocurrency presents an exciting new frontier in terms of innovation and technology. Your trusted source for crypto intelligence, BlockTraderHub.com knows that when you’re in the fast-paced world of blockchain technology, every second counts. Congress is now considering new bipartisan legislation to establish a regulatory framework for...
The potential of decentralized finance (DeFi) is usually accompanied by the tempting promise of democratized access, especially for the unbanked around the world. XenDex, which is launching on the XRP Ledger, aims to put itself at the center of this narrative. Is it really a financial liberator, or rather a...
Google plans to start enforcing the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework for crypto advertisements on April 23. The MiCA framework goes into effect in December 2024. Most importantly, it establishes the first complete regulatory framework for digital assets across the European Union. This framework has now extended to...
The release from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has called for regulators to take swift, aggressive action to regulatory protect against damage in the crypto sector. This call to regulate isn’t happening in a vacuum, as U.S. Congress is debating proposed legislation to regulate stablecoins. We are glad to...
DWF Labs is set to launch USD1, a new stablecoin designed to be redeemable one-to-one for the US Dollar (USD). In case you missed it, the digital asset firm RAISE announced some incredible news! They will collateralize each USD1 with 100% short term US government treasuries, US dollar deposits and...
We're constantly bombarded with stories of crypto's potential to revolutionize Africa. Financial inclusion! Economic empowerment! Freedom from corrupt systems! The story is beguiling, offering a digital El Dorado to a continent historically ravaged by economic marginalization. Is it truly a promised land, or just a mirage shimmering in the desert...
Stablecoins. The name alone beckons visions of stability amidst the turmoil of the crypto space. But perhaps they are not the financial liberator Africa needs, but rather just another gilded cage. Here's the uncomfortable truth: the answer isn't a simple yes or no. It's a question that demands we confront...