BRICS Unified Currency Deemed Premature by Russian Official

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister has stated that discussions on a single currency for the BRICS economic bloc are premature due to differences in financial regulation among member nations. Instead, the focus remains on enhancing financial sovereignty and exploring national currencies for trade. Ryabkov highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen the bloc’s economic independence, with authorities actively…

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HBO Documentary Claims to Reveal the True Identity of Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

According to a Politico report, a new HBO documentary claims to have cracked the mystery behind Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. If this revelation gains traction, Politico’s Izabella Kaminska stated it could send ripples through global financial markets. Kaminska further reported the HBO doc was directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Cullen Hoback, who is known for…

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Aussie Bank Joins MAS’ Digital Asset Interoperability Project

The Australian financial institution ANZ Bank has joined Project Guardian, a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) initiative exploring the digitization of financial markets. In partnership with Chainlink Labs and ADDX, ANZ will investigate the interoperability of private blockchains for exchanging tokenized assets like commercial paper. ANZ aims to contribute to developing a stable, secure digital…

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Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation

House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep discussions open on supporting defi innovation. Hill noted that current regulatory frameworks were created for a system reliant on centralized intermediaries, not the decentralized, peer-to-peer…

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Understanding the Difference Between Spot and Futures Crypto ETFs

This year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and nine spot ether ETFs. Here’s a deep dive into the distinctions between spot and futures crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering essential insights for investors navigating the ever-evolving world of crypto investments. Spot vs. Futures: Navigating the Crypto ETF…

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