CBDCs
Iran to launch CBDC on Sept. 22
The digital currency — dubbed "Crypto-Rial" — will leverage blockchain technology to turn the Iranian Rial banknotes into cryptocurrency.
Christian Nwobodo 2 min read
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XRP bucks market sell off to lead top 100 amid string of positive developments
XRP looks to be decoupling from the wider crypto market amid numerous positive developments, including the possible end of the SEC lawsuit.
Regulation
IMF calls for coordinated approach to global crypto regulation
The IMF has called on national authorities to consider working towards a global regulatory framework to bridge the gap caused by fragmented regulations.
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Macro
Here’s how the cryptocurrency market can overcome its macroeconomic woes
Crypto investors are treading a tightrope this year, which looks to extend into the longest bear cycle in crypto history. This anxiety may seem…
Taxes
Colorado enables crypto payment for taxes
Residents can pay their individual income tax, severance tax, withholding tax, and excise fuel tax in crypto.
Adoption
MicroStrategy buys additional 301 Bitcoin for $6M
MicroStrategy now holds approximately 130,000 BTC that were purchased for roughly $3.8 billion.
Adoption
Nasdaq to offer crypto custody for institutional investors
The Nasdaq Digital Assets unit will be headed by Gemini's former prime broker services lead and offer custody services for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Adoption
Australian senator releases draft bill to push for crypto regulation
Australian liberal senator Andrew Bragg introduced a draft bill for regulations on digital asset exchanges and Chinese banks provisioning digital e-Yuan.
Adoption
Vietnam leads global crypto adoption, U.S. comes fifth
Chainalysis's new report revealed that Vietnam, Philippines and Ukraine are the top three countries with highest adoption, while the U.S. comes fifth in line.
