Citizens Financial News
25.01 / 02:21
UPS
Digital
Citizens
Bitcoin
Holdings
Investigations
South Korea: Bitcoin investigations to ascertain household holdings
2021 was a year of change in South Korea as the administration announced several legislations in the crypto-space. And now, at the start of 2022, a new announcement from the National Statistical Office reportedly states that it will investigate holdings of households for virtual assets.
24.01 / 12:45
Provident
Digital
Citizens
Strategy
Biden's Administration to Release Crypto Strategy on Digital Assets Next Month
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is working on an initial government-wide strategy on digital assets for release next month, Bloomberg reported last Friday.
22.01 / 02:17
Digital
Citizens
Here’s why the Fed isn’t very optimistic about a U.S dollar CBDC despite benefits
After being in the pipeline for quite some time, the U.S Federal Reserve’s white paper on the development of central bank digital currency (CBDC) was finally released on Thursday.
27.12 / 15:21
COST
UPS
Citi
Citizens
Jail
Time
UAE to impose jail time, high fines on those promoting rogue cryptos and scams
Crypto scams, rug pulls and other such cybercriminal activities have continued to act as a major bane for the cryptocurrency industry that is still striving for mainstream acceptance. In just the previous year, such scams cost investors over $7.7 billion after noting a record spike of 81%.
20.12 / 23:31
Digital
Citizens
CEO
Bitcoin
Mind
$67B in cryptos, but does that figure change Russia’s mind about crypto-investments
Russia’s cryptocurrency sector is going through a tumultuous time right now, with the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) doubling down on its efforts to crack down on cryptos in an effort to push its Digital Ruble. Despite this, the digital asset industry in the country appears to be booming, according to a State Duma member.
15.12 / 21:15
Digital
Citizens
Progressive
Platform
National
National Bank of Kazakhstan releases report on results of CBDC pilot project
In the crypto world, Kazakhstan made a name for itself as the safe haven offering refuge to crypto miners fleeing China’s crackdowns. But the country is also active when comes to other parts of the fintech economy.
14.12 / 22:38
Twitter
Digital
Citizens
Bitcoin
India: Opposition wants government to clear its position on crypto
The opposition has been asking the Indian government to clear its crypto position after PM Modi’s Twitter handle was briefly compromised, and a crypto tweet started making rounds.
14.12 / 21:16
Digital
Citizens
Platform
Bitcoin
Brazil’s only stock exchange, B3 to test the crypto-waters amid rising interest
Brazil’s regulators have been keeping a soft stance when it comes to the crypto sector. Recently, several proposals were introduced in Brazil’s Congress, aiming to achieve regulatory clarity in the crypto sector. Some of the suggestions reportedly included tax exemptions on renewable crypto mining, currency status of digital assets, and the role of the securities regulator as the crypto supervisor.
14.12 / 00:52
Digital
Citizens
AIM
crypto sector
Russian regulators aim to increase legislation in the crypto sector
The Investigative Committee of Russia might be looking to exert more influence over the crypto sector. In a recent interview, Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia said that the decentralized nature of the issuance of digital currency does not allow for full state control in the area.
13.12 / 18:24
13.12 / 17:19
Digital
Citizens
Extreme
CEO
India to regulate crypto, avoids outright ban
The note reportedly states that cryptocurrency will not be recognised as legal currency, and describes the currency as “cryptoassets”. These assets will be regulated by India’s markets watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and citizens will be required to declare their assets and refrain from keeping them on exchanges outside the country.
12.12 / 15:21
Digital
Citizens
Tether
USDT
Myanmar’s government in exile ‘officially recognizes’ USDT for usage
Myanmar is currently in the middle of a crisis on a lot of fronts. Especially since the NLD’s elected government was toppled in a military coup back in February. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have aggravated the situation even further.
09.12 / 18:29
Provident
Citizens
Bitcoin
Report reveals India may restrict exchange-to-exchange transfers, introduce crypto wallet
India is set to soon introduce its revised crypto bill in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament. Meanwhile, there is a lot of chatter as to what that bill will incorporate. As per a local source-based report, the bill might restrict crypto exchange-to-exchange transfers.
08.12 / 09:11
IPO
Booking
Citizens
CEO
How to save on extra charges when sending money overseas
As people move to different countries for reasons like study, medical treatment, vacation, employment etc, there are needs for sending money to other countries or receiving money from abroad. However, apart from fluctuating money exchange rates, there are other charges involved in transferring money from one country to another.
08.12 / 03:25
Blockchain
Digital
Citizens
Bitcoin
‘We are definitely almost there,’ Zimbabwe’s central bank governor on CBDC
Zimbabwe’s central bank Governor John Mangudya said in a recent interview, that the country is looking at a digital currency backed by the regulator at the moment, rather than cryptos like Bitcoin. Mangudya said,
06.12 / 22:19
UPS
IPO
Citizens
Features
Aditya Birla Health Insurance launches Activ Health Essential Plan for senior citizens – Check features
Aditya Birla Health Insurance has launched ‘Activ Health Essential’, an affordable health solution plan for the special health needs of senior citizens. This plan will offer coverage from day one of chronic health management, along with optional benefits to waive off mandatory co-payment. The senior citizen plan also comes with counselling support and health coaching features that are so important for senior citizens.
03.12 / 15:23
Digital
Citizens
Extreme
CEO
India to regulate crypto, avoids outright ban
The note reportedly states that cryptocurrency will not be recognised as legal currency, and describes the currency as “cryptoassets”. These assets will be regulated by India’s markets watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and citizens will be required to declare their assets and refrain from keeping them on exchanges outside the country.
01.12 / 13:18
28.11 / 20:27
Ethereum
Booking
Citizens
Bitcoin
El Salvador and why hasty crypto-adoption isn’t the way to go
There has been a lot of pomp and celebration going around. Just recently, before corrections set it, Bitcoin hit its latest all-time high on the charts.
26.11 / 15:19
Waves
Digital
Citizens
Bitcoin
Bank of England Governor raises concerns about El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption
Two months after El Salvador scripted history to become the first country to officiate Bitcoin as legal tender, proponents of the financial industry still don’t seem completely sold on the idea. Andrew Bailey, who is the Governor of the Bank of England, recently raised concerns about the same while speaking at a conference, according to Bloomberg.
24.11 / 14:59
Twitter
Digital
Citizens
Tether
Cryptocurrency Ban: Government's Plan To Ban Cryptocurrency Leads To Heavy Selling, Say Investors
Plans by the Indian government for a new bill that would bar most private cryptocurrencies has triggered heavy selling in the country's digital currency markets, as investors look to exit positions despite the losses, said traders and investors.
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