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Phish Lot, Rural America And The Lightning Revolution

Lightning and Bitcoin are two technologies that have the potential to revolutionize human communication and information sharing. This opinion editorial is by Patrick McCaughey. Patrick McCaughey is a Bitcoin advocate, live music enthusiast, and pragmatist who lives in western Massachusetts. Humans are naturally social creatures. We share meals, have conversations, and, when it is time,

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Egypt’s Central Bank Issues Crypto Warning — Violators Risk Imprisonment

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency. It noted that anyone who violates this law could be subject to imprisonment. The law of the Egyptian central bank "prohibits issuing or trading cryptocurrencies or promoting them, creating or operating platforms to trade it or engaging in related activities." Egypt's Central

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Binance Sees Record Increase in Indian Users After Government Starts Imposing New Crypto Tax

After the Indian government imposed taxes on crypto transactions, Binance's Indian users have increased by more than tenfold. Since the new tax rules were implemented, trading volumes on some of India's largest cryptocurrency exchanges have fallen by more than 90%. Record number of Indian users visit Binance Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Indian users signed up

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Report: Financial Services Giant Old Mutual Appointed Manager of South African Stablecoin Project’s Cash Reserves

Old Mutual, one of South Africa's most prominent financial services companies, has been named manager of the ZARP stablecoin's cash reserves. The stablecoin's founders are optimistic that the appointment by Old Mutual, one of South Africa's oldest financial service companies, will boost confidence in the currency. Stablecoin Credibility Enhancement Old Mutual, a South African financial

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Foreigners to Be Given Anonymous Entry Points to Digital Ruble, Russian Official Suggests

According to a Russian parliament high-ranking official, foreign nationals should be allowed to purchase Russia's digital ruble via entry points that provide anonymity. This idea was circulated in Moscow to protect investors from Western sanctions. State Duma Deputy Proposes Anonymous Digital Ruble Buys to Avoid Sanctions Foreign investors should have the option to anonymly acquire

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