
As many US states look to embrace cryptocurrency, could nation-wide policy be on the way?
Many states are sending signals in favour of the crypto ecosystem.
Thu Feb 24 2022

MIT explores a central bank digital currency model for the US
It is the first phase of what the group has dubbed the "Hamilton Project," intended only for research and not for public deployment.
Wed Feb 23 2022

As of 2021, over 50 countries have bans on cryptocurrency
Recently, India and Iran announced plans to create new legislation to ban cryptocurrencies.
Wed Jan 05 2022

BNM has no immediate plan to issue central bank digital currency - Yamani Hafez
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has no immediate plan to issue Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Wed Dec 15 2021

Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch cenbank digital currency scheme
Many governments and central banks around the world are exploring the use of CBDCs, which are digital forms of existing currencies.
Fri Sep 03 2021

South Korean toilet turns excrement into power and digital currency
An average person defecates about 500g a day, which can be converted to 50 litres of methane gas.
Fri Jul 09 2021

Many verified Twitter accounts able to post again after hacking
Multiple high-profile Twitter accounts were hijacked on Wednesday including U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, used to solicit digital currency.
Thu Jul 16 2020

China to test sovereign digital currency on ride hailing giant Didi
China's central bank set up a research team six years ago to explore the possibility of launching its own digital currency
Wed Jul 08 2020

Bitcoin futures start trading, get overwhelming demands
Futures of the digital currency, Bitcoin started trading on Sunday.
Mon Dec 11 2017

Greece arrests Russian suspected of running $4 bln bitcoin laundering ring
Police sources identified him as Alexander Vinnik, 38, who was arrested after a tip-off in a small beachside village in northern Greece on a US warrant.
Thu Jul 27 2017

Sweden's central bank mulls digital currency
Sweden's central bank is considering issuing a digital currency called "e-krona" within two years in the Nordic nation where cash transactions are declining.
Wed Nov 16 2016

Singapore to launch blockchain project for interbank payments
This is the first step by Singapore's central bank to explore the use of digital currency.
Wed Nov 16 2016

Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright says he created Bitcoin
Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright on Monday identified himself as the creator of Bitcoin, following years of speculation about who invented the pioneering digital currency.
Mon May 02 2016

Greece's cash crisis is Bitcoin's boost
Four or five customers in Greece in the past two years have paid using bitcoin. If it's going to be a viable alternative many more are going to have to cash in soon.
Wed Jul 08 2015

There's competition coming for bitcoin
Make way, bitcoin. There's a competing digital currency angling for the spotlight - Litecoin.
Sat Apr 26 2014

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025