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Bhutan Explores Green Crypto Mining To Boost Economy, Curb Brain Drain
The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using hydropower to boost its economy and create jobs to reduce brain drain, the chief executive of its sovereign wealth fund said.
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Anti-CBDC Bill Cleared by House Financial Services Committee in US: Details
Republican lawmakers, led by Tom Emmer, are pushing the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act," aimed at preventing financial surveillance of US citizens through central bank digital currencies.
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Top Officials from the US and UAE Initiate Talks on Crypto and AI Exploration: Key Details
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE met with key officials from President Trump’s administration this week, including White House crypto czar David Sacks. Their discussions focused on expanding the role of digital currencies, particularly in international financial systems.
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Amazon Appstore for Android to Shut Down in August; Amazon Coins to Be Discontinued
Amazon Appstore will be discontinued later this year, 14 years after it was launched for Android devices. Alongside this, Amazon will also wind down its Amazon Coins digital currency programme used for app purchases. While the app store won’t be available for download on Android devices, it will continue to function on Amazon's own devices, inclu...
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Trump Bans Creation Of A 'Digital Dollar' To Protect Americans
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday effectively banning the establishment of a central bank digital currency, in a move long supported by Congressional Republicans.
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6 Must-Have Travel Apps To Download Before Your Next Trip
Whether it is sorting your itinerary, navigating like a local, or scoring the best deals, these travel apps will make your trip planning seamless.
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Bitcoin Blasts $100K Barrier Amid Trump's Vow To Make US "Crypto Capital"
With president-elect Donald Trump promising to make the US "the crypto capital of the planet", Bitcoin price is up more than 130 per cent so far this year.
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Bitcoin’s Push Toward $100,000 Runs Into a Wall of Resistance
Bitcoin's unstoppable surge towards a record price of $100,000 appears to be waning. With Bitcoin's price levelling off, attention is shifting to other digital currencies like Ether and XRP, which have not kept pace with Bitcoin's historic rise following President-elect Donald Trump's victory.
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BRICS' Move to Introduce Digital Assets Platform for De-Dollarisation Sparks Criticism from Trump
Over the weekend, Trump warned BRICS nations, including India, to prepare for a 100 percent increase in tariff rates if they persist in efforts to diminish the US dollar's role in the global economy.
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Russia Approves Tax Bill on Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid BTC Boom: Details
Recently, the Federation Council, the Upper House of the Russian Parliament, approved a new bill that outlines the taxation framework for cryptocurrencies. This bill classifies virtual digital currencies as property.
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Hong Kong’s Largest Digital Bank ZA Now Offers Direct Crypto Trading Services for Retail Users
Hong Kong's ZA Bank now enables users to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether directly using fiat currencies, HKD and USD. This service aims to simplify crypto access for retail users—those trading for personal gains—while offering benefits like zero commission for a limited time.
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What is the Digital Assets Platform Being Discussed by the BRICS Group?
The BRICS group is considering the creation of a digital assets platform to reduce reliance on US dollars for international transactions. President Putin has expressed his support for this initiative, emphasising that digital currencies could benefit not only BRICS nations but also other developing economies.
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RBI Governor Highlights Need for Faster Remittance Settlements Amid Advancing eRupee Trials
Speaking about the eRupee CBDC, RBI Governer Shaktikanta Das emphasised that it plays a key role in India's "world-class digital public infrastructure" (DPI), which has enabled the creation of various digital financial products. He highlighted that developing protocols like the eRupee is essential for enabling real-time, cost-effective cross-border...
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Global Bank Messaging Network SWIFT to Trial Live Digital Currency Transactions in 2025
SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year. Banks and asset managers hope that by using digital units - usually blockchain-based tokens that represent a share of the underlying asset - trading can be quicker, cheaper and more efficient, including by cutting out middlemen involved in many transactions.
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What is the ‘REDI’ Framework for CBDC Adoption Suggested by IMF
The IMF's REDI framework—comprising regulation, education, design and deployment, and incentives—highlights the importance of fostering awareness and understanding of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). In alignment with insights from global financial experts, an IMF report emphasizes that enhancing knowledge about CBDCs is essential for p...
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Bhutan Explores Green Crypto Mining To Boost Economy, Curb Brain Drain
The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using hydropower to boost its economy and create jobs to reduce brain drain, the chief executive of its sovereign wealth fund said.
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Anti-CBDC Bill Cleared by House Financial Services Committee in US: Details
Republican lawmakers, led by Tom Emmer, are pushing the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act," aimed at preventing financial surveillance of US citizens through central bank digital currencies.
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Top Officials from the US and UAE Initiate Talks on Crypto and AI Exploration: Key Details
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE met with key officials from President Trump’s administration this week, including White House crypto czar David Sacks. Their discussions focused on expanding the role of digital currencies, particularly in international financial systems.
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Amazon Appstore for Android to Shut Down in August; Amazon Coins to Be Discontinued
Amazon Appstore will be discontinued later this year, 14 years after it was launched for Android devices. Alongside this, Amazon will also wind down its Amazon Coins digital currency programme used for app purchases. While the app store won’t be available for download on Android devices, it will continue to function on Amazon's own devices, inclu...
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Trump Bans Creation Of A 'Digital Dollar' To Protect Americans
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday effectively banning the establishment of a central bank digital currency, in a move long supported by Congressional Republicans.
-
6 Must-Have Travel Apps To Download Before Your Next Trip
Whether it is sorting your itinerary, navigating like a local, or scoring the best deals, these travel apps will make your trip planning seamless.
-
Bitcoin Blasts $100K Barrier Amid Trump's Vow To Make US "Crypto Capital"
With president-elect Donald Trump promising to make the US "the crypto capital of the planet", Bitcoin price is up more than 130 per cent so far this year.
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Bitcoin’s Push Toward $100,000 Runs Into a Wall of Resistance
Bitcoin's unstoppable surge towards a record price of $100,000 appears to be waning. With Bitcoin's price levelling off, attention is shifting to other digital currencies like Ether and XRP, which have not kept pace with Bitcoin's historic rise following President-elect Donald Trump's victory.
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BRICS' Move to Introduce Digital Assets Platform for De-Dollarisation Sparks Criticism from Trump
Over the weekend, Trump warned BRICS nations, including India, to prepare for a 100 percent increase in tariff rates if they persist in efforts to diminish the US dollar's role in the global economy.
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Russia Approves Tax Bill on Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid BTC Boom: Details
Recently, the Federation Council, the Upper House of the Russian Parliament, approved a new bill that outlines the taxation framework for cryptocurrencies. This bill classifies virtual digital currencies as property.
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Hong Kong’s Largest Digital Bank ZA Now Offers Direct Crypto Trading Services for Retail Users
Hong Kong's ZA Bank now enables users to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether directly using fiat currencies, HKD and USD. This service aims to simplify crypto access for retail users—those trading for personal gains—while offering benefits like zero commission for a limited time.
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What is the Digital Assets Platform Being Discussed by the BRICS Group?
The BRICS group is considering the creation of a digital assets platform to reduce reliance on US dollars for international transactions. President Putin has expressed his support for this initiative, emphasising that digital currencies could benefit not only BRICS nations but also other developing economies.
-
RBI Governor Highlights Need for Faster Remittance Settlements Amid Advancing eRupee Trials
Speaking about the eRupee CBDC, RBI Governer Shaktikanta Das emphasised that it plays a key role in India's "world-class digital public infrastructure" (DPI), which has enabled the creation of various digital financial products. He highlighted that developing protocols like the eRupee is essential for enabling real-time, cost-effective cross-border...
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Global Bank Messaging Network SWIFT to Trial Live Digital Currency Transactions in 2025
SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year. Banks and asset managers hope that by using digital units - usually blockchain-based tokens that represent a share of the underlying asset - trading can be quicker, cheaper and more efficient, including by cutting out middlemen involved in many transactions.
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What is the ‘REDI’ Framework for CBDC Adoption Suggested by IMF
The IMF's REDI framework—comprising regulation, education, design and deployment, and incentives—highlights the importance of fostering awareness and understanding of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). In alignment with insights from global financial experts, an IMF report emphasizes that enhancing knowledge about CBDCs is essential for p...
