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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024