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Iran is shifting its stance on digital currencies, focusing on regulation rather than imposing restrictions, according to Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati. Speaking at a Tehran event, Hemmati highlighted the government’s plan to mitigate the economic risks of digital currencies while leveraging their potential benefits. He emphasized the Central Bank of Iran’s authority in managing digital assets … Read more
Czech lawmakers have approved a groundbreaking tax reform exempting bitcoin and other digital assets from capital gains tax if held for over three years, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Additionally, annual crypto income below CZK 100,000 ($4,000) will be tax-free. Prime Minister Petr Fiala highlighted the policy as a move to simplify taxation, promote long-term holding … Read more
A Maryland Heights man, Richard Charles Appelbaum III, has been sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to repay $2.3 million for his role in laundering millions through cryptocurrency. Appelbaum, 40, conspired with others to funnel proceeds from Business Email Compromise (BEC) and romance fraud schemes into cryptocurrency via Coins2trade. Recruited by “E.S.,” allegedly … Read more
Russia is set to integrate its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, into its federal budget system starting next year, with nationwide adoption targeted by July 1, 2025, President Vladimir Putin announced at the 15th VTB Russia Calling! Investment Forum. Highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance business efficiency, Putin emphasized the development of infrastructure … Read more
David Brend and Gustavo Rodriguez, key figures in the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Icomtech, have been sentenced to 10 and eight years in prison, respectively, for defrauding thousands of investors. Icomtech falsely marketed itself as a crypto trading and mining company, promising guaranteed daily returns. Victims, lured by flashy events and promises of wealth, invested through … Read more
China has strongly defended the BRICS coalition against the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats, emphasizing its principles of openness and inclusiveness. Responding diplomatically, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated that BRICS does not target third parties and aims to foster global economic stability and shared prosperity. Lin noted that emerging markets, including BRICS … Read more
XRP trading has surged dramatically, with Falconx, an institutional digital asset prime broker, reporting a tenfold increase in volumes during Q4, driven by institutional investors. Austin Reid, global head of revenue and business at Falconx, stated: “XRP trading is on fire. We’ve seen 10x growth in volume at Falconx between the first and second halves … Read more
Duvvuri Subbarao, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, cast doubt on Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they abandon the dollar, calling it legally and practically uncertain. He questioned whether U.S. laws allow sanctions based solely on shifting away from the dollar or how such actions would be … Read more
Brazilian officials dismissed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on BRICS countries as unlikely, characterizing them as rhetoric rather than actionable policies. The Brazilian foreign ministry referenced Trump’s prior unfulfilled tariff threats against China, Mexico, and Canada during his first term. Officials under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described the remarks as provocations … Read more
China’s digital yuan (e-CNY), once a frontrunner in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), faces challenges including corruption scandals and slow adoption due to entrenched online payment giants like Alipay and Wechat Pay. The downfall of Yao Qian, a leading architect of the e-CNY, over cryptocurrency-related bribery allegations, has intensified scrutiny of its rollout. While cumulative … Read more
