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Article by Steve Kaaru

Kenya explores CBDC, calls for public feedback
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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...
Bitfinex hack: One-half of NYC couple accused in $4.5B laundering case released on bail
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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...
McDonald’s wants to join metaverse via virtual restaurant selling Big Macs and NFTs
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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...
Philippine exchange PDAX raises $50M in a Tiger Global-led Series B
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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...
British taxman seizes 3 NFTs for the first time in tax fraud probe
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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...
Tennessee lawmaker proposes bill allowing state to invest in digital assets
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16 February, 2022

Tennessee lawmaker proposes bill allowing state to invest in digital assets

Jason Powell wants the state to allow politicians to accept digital assets for campaign funds and to formulate and implement...

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