
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

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025