The President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, denied having any interest in adopting cryptocurrencies as legal tender in the country. The statements, offered in
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Putin: Still Early but Crypto Can Be Used for Oil Trade Settlements, Store of Value
Accusing the U.S. of undermining the dollar through money printing and sanctions policy, President Vladimir Putin has admitted that cryptocurrency can be utilized for settlements
Moscow Not Planning to Ban Russians From Buying Crypto Abroad
Russia is not going to follow China’s course and does not plan to ban its citizens from purchasing cryptocurrency on foreign exchanges, a high-ranking government
Central Bank of Ukraine Supports Crypto Industry, Fears Cryptocurrency
The National Bank of Ukraine recognizes the benefits of endorsing crypto innovations but also fears cryptocurrencies could gain ground on the national fiat. Announcing its
Bitcoin Will Not Become Legal Tender in Uzbekistan, Central Bank Official Insists
Cryptocurrency cannot be adopted as a means of payment in Uzbekistan, a high-ranking official from the country’s central bank has recently stated. Speaking to local
Russia Not Ready for Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Putin’s Spokesman Peskov Says
Russia has no reason to recognize bitcoin, President Putin’s press secretary has noted after El Salvador became the first country to adopt the digital coin
Nigerian Central Bank Reveals CBDC Guidelines, Announces Plan to Launch E-Naira Wallet
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly confirmed that its e-naira digital currency will have a legal tender and non-interest-bearing asset status. In addition,
President of Argentina Open to Adopting Cryptocurrencies as Legal Tender
Alberto Fernandez, the president of Argentina, stated he is open to the adoption of cryptocurrencies as legal tender in an interview this week. Fernandez said
Bank of Russia Advises Stock Exchanges to Avoid Trading Crypto Instruments
In line with its hardline stance on cryptocurrencies, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has issued a recommendation against the listing of securities tied to
Paraguayan Lawmakers Present a Very Different ‘Bitcoin Bill’ Than Expected
A group of Paraguayan lawmakers presented a ‘Bitcoin bill’ in the National Congress last week, but it turned out to be a very different proposal