Watcher Guru: 4/20 edition: Looking beyond Bitcoin – Do crypto and cannabis go well?

CryptoVibes: China UnionPay, Russia’s Possible Payments ‘Savior’

Friday, 22 April 2022 12:58

After MasterCard Inc (MA.N) and Visa Inc (V.N) joined other Western firms in halting operations in Russia, several Russian banks intend to issue payment cards that use the network of home-grown payment system Mir as well as China’s UnionPay. Since Russian banks were excluded from the global…

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BeInCrypto: Digital Ruble Coming Next Year, Says Russian Central Bank Governor

Friday, 22 April 2022 13:00

Russia’s central bank said it plans on having a digital ruble prepared by next year, as part efforts to circumvent Western sanctions. The post Digital Ruble Coming Next Year, Says Russian Central Bank Governor appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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The Block: Russia’s central bank to run real-world pilot of digital ruble in 2023: report

Thursday, 21 April 2022 21:58

Russia's Central Bank governor said that a digital ruble, which could be used for international payments, is already being tested. The post Russia’s central bank to run real-world pilot of digital ruble in 2023: report appeared first on The Block.

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Medium: CBDC, or Central Bank Digital Currencies: How Do They Differ from Crypto?

Thursday, 21 April 2022 14:49

All about Central Bank Digital Currencies — how they differ from cryptos, as well as what types of CBDC already exist and are upcomingContinue reading on Medium »

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AZ Coin News: One of the largest banking institutions in Germany has confirmed it applied for a local crypto license

Thursday, 21 April 2022 13:54

Earlier this year, German banking giant Commerzbank confirmed it had applied for a local cryptocurrency license. It’s the first time a major bank has moved towards crypto in the past year. German banking giant Commerzbank applies for the crypto license A spokesperson from Commerzbank confirmed to local…

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CoinTelegraph: Russian central bank needs to ease up digital asset projects, governor says

Thursday, 21 April 2022 13:59

Elvira Nabiullina is concerned about the Bank of Russia not treating digital asset projects softly enough to attract funding and maintain the economy.

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cryptodaily.co.uk: EU politicians do not understand the importance of crypto

Wednesday, 20 April 2022 18:58

The EU recently voted for proposals that will force crypto platforms to disclose all transaction details. Under the guise of fighting money laundering and terrorism financing, the proposals will be a massive blow to the crypto sector. Do the politicians that voted fully understand the crypto industry,…

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The Daily Hodl: Tezos, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Serpentine To Present an Interactive NFT Installation, ‘Un Pezzo D’Arte,’ at Venice Biennale for Three Days Only

Wednesday, 20 April 2022 16:52

April 20, 2022 – Venice, Italy Energy-efficient blockchain Tezos, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Serpentine, will power a captivating interactive NFT experience featuring generative artist Eko33 at this year’s 59th Venice Biennale – making it one of the first crypto art activations at the international art exhibition…

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Pomp: Mortgage Rates Are Highest In 12 Years, But Home Purchasers Aren't Slowing Down

Wednesday, 20 April 2022 13:34

Listen now (4 min) | To investors, Economic incentives drive the world. There is no better example than the mortgage market within the United States right now. In response to the pandemic, the Federal Reserve conducted multiple emergency interest rate cuts in 2020, which brought us into…

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