Iran is aggressively cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining as the nation faces a severe power crisis exacerbated by an intense heatwave. Iranian authorities claim that unauthorized crypto mining has significantly strained Iran’s power grid, leading to widespread industrial disruptions.…
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Pierre Poilievre Backs Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, backs a bill that seeks to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Canada. He argues that a CBDC would give the government excessive control over finances, threatening privacy and economic freedom. “It’s…
Newly Launched ETF Supercharges Microstrategy Bets: 1.75x Risk or Reward
Defiance ETFs has introduced MSTX, the first leveraged single-stock exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Microstrategy, offering 175% long daily exposure. This ETF targets sophisticated investors seeking amplified exposure to Microstrategy’s volatile performance. Defiance ETFs Launches Leveraged Microstrategy ETF in the…
Kim Dotcom’s Extradition to US Approved by New Zealand Justice Minister
Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload, may soon be extradited to the U.S. from New Zealand following a decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Dotcom, who has long resisted extradition since an FBI raid in 2012, said he has a…
China-Russia International Trade Payments Situation Worsens: Crypto and Barter Rise as Alternatives
Chinese regional banks, which were once used as bridges to process payments from Russia to China, have begun rejecting these payments for fear of secondary sanctions. To facilitate these transactions, cryptocurrency and even barter schemes have emerged as options to…
Vanguard’s New CEO Reaffirms No Crypto ETFs in Future Strategy
Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, reaffirms the company’s cautious stance on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing innovation and client-focused strategies while rejecting the launch of a crypto ETF. Ramji, a former Blackrock executive, highlights Vanguard’s strengths in active fixed income…
Metamask Partners With Mastercard to Launch Crypto-Backed Debit Card in Europe
Metamask has teamed up with Mastercard and Baanx to launch a debit card that lets users spend their crypto assets directly from their self-custody wallets. Consensys, the firm behind the project, views this new card as a pivotal step in…
Crypto-All Stars Kicks Off Presale, Launches Innovative Staking Feature for Top Meme Coins
A new meme coin presale has just begun – and it’s already going viral. Crypto All-Stars (STARS) launched its presale four days ago, and everyone’s buzzing about the clever “MemeVault” feature. With enormous staking APYs on offer, could the MemeVault…
Ripple and SBI Digital Community Partner to Advance Web3 With XRP Ledger
SBI Digital Community Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ripple Labs Inc. to promote the use of the XRP Ledger in the Web3 space. The partnership will also involve issuing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the XRP Ledger and rewarding creators in…
$2.3 Billion in Dollar, Euro Bills Shipped to Russia Despite Ban
Despite Western restrictions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine, billions of dollars and euros in banknotes have flowed into the country. This suggests that Russia has found ways to circumvent these restrictions. Despite official efforts to reduce reliance on foreign currency,…