Crypto Made Easy
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How central bank digital currencies could impact the digital currency market
Central Bank Digital Currencies and government-backed digital assets, coupled with private crypto projects, are set to galvanise the crypto-sphere on account of their scalability and efficiency.
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Germany closes Russian darknet marketplace Hydra
Founded in 2015, Hydra sold illegal drugs but also stolen credit card data, counterfeit currency and fake identity documents, masking the identities of those involved using the Tor encryption network
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Britain paves way to accept stablecoin
Stablecoins will be brought under official regulation in a package of measures aimed at keeping the UK financial services at the "cutting edge" of technology
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Crypto industry reels from $600 million hack
The hack is one of the biggest to hit the crypto world, raising huge questions about security in the industry, but there are lessons galore to be learnt
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NFT of Nelson Mandela's arrest warrant auctioned for $130,000
The reserve price at the Saturday night auction in Cape Town was 900,000 rand ($61,800), but the non-fungible tokens or NFT, "sold for 1.9 million ($130,550) via a UAE buyer online
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Bank of England calls for tighter regulation of cryptocurrencies
The watchdog said it will seek to ensure risks stemming from cryptocurrency markets are mitigated, by encouraging greater coordination between domestic and international regulatory bodies
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ECB's Lagarde 'concerned' about crypto use to dodge Russia sanctions
Crypto assets are being used "to circumvent the sanctions that have been decided by many countries around the world against Russia and a particular and specific number of players," Lagarde told an online banking forum
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Crypto provides fix for some in crisis-hit Afghanistan
Bank transfers to Afghanistan are almost impossible currently; even those with money struggle to get it out--individuals can withdraw $200 a week, and businesses $2,000. Cryptocurrency transfers have allowed NGOs to circumvent these obstacles while ensuring that each donation gets to those who need it most
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Bitcoin to the rescue: Cryptocurrencies' role in Ukraine
Why has Ukraine turned to cryptocurrencies, and how is the nascent crypto industry changing its reputation and having an impact amid the clouds of war?
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Digital art in spotlight as Dubai makes crypto hub bid
The 15th edition of fair hosted more than 100 local and foreign art dealers, with an entire wing of 17 galleries and platforms dedicated to showcasing and selling NFTs, or non-fungible tokens
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G7 looks to thwart cryptoassets use as Russian sanctions dodge
Cryptocurrency purchases in rubles have climbed to a record high since the United States and Western allies have sought to cripple Russia's banking sector and currency with a barrage of sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine