Unregulated crypto trading is a risk to investors and the financial system, Central Bank says Pressures from the IMF, after a recent debt restructuring deal, may have played a role in this decision Argentina’s central bank has decided to ban unregulated crypto transactions in traditional banks. Once regarded as a...
The Central Bank of Argentina has taken steps to ban private banks from offering cryptocurrency services to customers in the country. The action comes after two banks had started offering cryptocurrency purchasing services from their apps. The measure is said to be directed at mitigating risks associated with cryptocurrency assets....
Twitter has teamed up with Stripe for cryptocurrency payments to stars of its platform and has also banned adverts that deny the reality of climate change. The social media giant’s announcement on Earth Day came as it tries to fend off an unwanted takeover bid by billionaire Elon Musk. He...
The National Football League will now allow teams to secure sponsorships with blockchain companies. However, it will still prohibit them from promoting specific cryptocurrencies and fan tokens, according to a report from CNBC. This reverses the NFL’s previous decision to bar teams from cryptocurrency sponsorships completely. In an internal memo...
Donations made to political parties using cryptocurrencies will be banned in Ireland under new political integrity laws drafted due to concerns around foreign interference in politics. Amendments proposed by Minister Darragh O’Brien also cover rules around foreign donations, misinformation, and other transparency requirements for political parties, citing fears of Russian...
Text size Crypto ownership in Thailand is relatively popular compared to some major economies. Ozan Kose/AFP via Getty Images Thailand’s financial regulator announced that digital assets like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will be banned as a method of payment as of April 1. While it’s not an outright ban on...
