Russian Parliament Set to Approve Use of ‘Digital Assets’ in International Payments
Russian parliament members could this week approve legislation that will allow firms in the nation to use “digital financial assets” in the international payments space. Per RBC, the draft law excludes crypto – although many Russian firms are already using tokens like
Microstrategy’s X Account Hacked, Promotes Airdrop Scam
MicroStrategy’s X account was compromised on Monday Asia time with followers being directed to a phishing website under the domain name “Microstralegy” promoting an airdrop of “MSTR token.” The posts have been deleted. A spokesperson from Microstrategy was unavailable to comment
$30 Billion RIA Platform Carson Group Approves Only 4 Bitcoin ETFs
Carson Group, the registered investment advisor (RIA) platform managing $30 billion in assets, has selected just four spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for its users. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the four out of 10 SEC-approved ETFs included BlackRock’s
Brokerage Oanda to Launch Crypto Trading in the UK: Report
Brokerage firm OANDA is launching crypto trading in the UK and will be based in London, and the new business will be dubbed, “OANDA Crypto,” according to a CoinDesk report by Ian Allison. The brokerage has registered with the UK regulator,
Circle and NFT-Driven Game ‘Overdare’ Collaborate on Web3 Wallets and USDC Payouts
Stablecoin issuer Circle and South Korean NFT-driven metaverse ‘Overdare’ are teaming up to allow game developers to build in-game Web3 wallets within the platform. The collaboration will also empower game creators to facilitate direct USDC payouts on the platform, as per
Is Crypto a Security? South Korean Courts Can’t Decide – and It’s Causing Legal Backlogs
“Is crypto a security?”– South Korean courts cannot seem to decide on the answer, and a new report claims the conundrum is causing a legal backlog. Per Newsis, individual judges at the Seoul Southern District Court are finding themselves drawn into
Thune, No. 2 Senate Republican, endorses Trump
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, has endorsed former president Donald Trump in the GOP presidential primary. His endorsement comes a day after Trump defeated his last remaining GOP opponent, former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina
Jill Biden ‘stunned’ Joe’s family during health scare, marking her status as ‘full-fledged’ Biden: book
First lady Jill Biden felt she became a ‘full-fledged’ member of the family after Joe Biden had two brain aneurysms in 1988, and she took a more elevated role in family decisions, a new book details. ‘She was exhausted. In the
Sullivan says Ukraine package critical for US munitions production amid concern of shortage
National security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday said the Ukraine aid package that hangs in the balance after clearing the Senate with bipartisan support is critical for U.S. munitions production amid concern of a shortage. Fox News host Shannon Bream asked
Exclusive: No 2 Senate Republican leader John Thune endorses Trump in 2024 Republican primary
Senate Minority Whip John Thune, the No. 2 Senate Republican leader, is endorsing former President Trump for reelection. It’s a key win for Trump from the establishment wing of the Republican Party. The South Dakota Republican is Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s