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Crypto does not qualify as currency, says South Africa’s central bank governor

Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has argued against classifying crypto as currencies. According to a report by MoneyWeb, the central

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Retirees in El Salvador protest against Bitcoin adoption

Amid El Salvador preparing to officially enforce the country’s Bitcoin (BTC) law in early September, Salvadorans took to the streets to protest over the adoption

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SBF promotes efficiency of ‘misunderstood’ crypto derivatives

The chief executive of crypto derivatives exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), has argued that derivatives are vital for the efficiency of the digital asset markets.

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23yo Venezuelan allegedly steals $1m in BTC from clients after faked abduction

Venezuelan authorities are on the lookout for a scammer accused of disappearing with 23.66 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $1.15 million from his clients’ accounts after faking

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Ripple files motion to expose XRP holdings of SEC employees

Ripple has filed a motion to compel the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, to disclose its internal cryptocurrency trading policies as part

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Recommending regulations: Crypto working groups make push for adoption

Although the cryptocurrency sector may still be considered the “Wild West” by some governments and regulators, continued adoption and emerging use cases show that digital

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Dubai to benefit from expanding crypto market, Bittrex Global CEO says

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Dubai are among the friendliest jurisdictions for the cryptocurrency industry, according to Stephen Stonberg, CEO of Bittrex Global crypto exchange.

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How does the infrastructure bill affect the mining industry in the US?

On August 10, the United States Senate voted to pass a $1 trillion bill to revitalize America’s infrastructure. From the standpoint of the crypto community,

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Crypto wallets: An important battlefront to gain wallet share and mind share

Digital wallets are software constructs that mimic physical wallets and provide the functionality of storing, using and categorizing payment instruments. The journey of digital wallets

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Crypto, Congress and the Commission: What’s next for the ‘Wild West’?

The entire cryptocurrency industry is waking up to a new reality. Politicians and regulators have decided to wade into the space, which had flown mainly