
Article by Steve Kaaru
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18 February, 2022
Philippines unlikely to issue CBDC in the near future: report
The Philippines will not be one of the rising numbers of countries that intend to issue a central bank digital...
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18 February, 2022
Kenya explores CBDC, calls for public feedback
The Central Bank of Kenya published a discussion paper on central bank digital currency, noting that a CBDC-powered cross-border remittance...
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17 February, 2022
Bitfinex hack: One-half of NYC couple accused in $4.5B laundering case released on bail
Judge Beryl Howell has revoked the bond which had been granted to Ilya Lichtenstein, agreeing with prosecutors that he was...
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17 February, 2022
McDonald’s wants to join metaverse via virtual restaurant selling Big Macs and NFTs
The fast food giant has applied for ten metaverse patents, focused on a virtual restaurant that will feature virtual and...
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17 February, 2022
Philippine exchange PDAX raises $50M in a Tiger Global-led Series B
Philippine Digital Asset Exchange, more popularly known as PDAX, will channel the funds towards making its infrastructure more accessible, safe...
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16 February, 2022
British taxman seizes 3 NFTs for the first time in tax fraud probe
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HRMC) also seized $6,700 worth of digital assets and arrested three people alleged to have...
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