# Will US regulators shake stablecoins into high-tech banks?

# Will US regulators shake stablecoins into high-tech banks?

“# Will US regulators shake stablecoins into high-tech banks? ” Regulators around the world have been thinking seriously about the risks associated with stablecoins since 2019 but recently, concerns have intensified, particularly in the United States.  In November, the United States’ President’s Working Group on Financial Markets, or PWG, issued a key report, raising questions…

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# Centralized systems are here to stay, says Binance CEO CZ

# Centralized systems are here to stay, says Binance CEO CZ

“# Centralized systems are here to stay, says Binance CEO CZ ” The Chinese-Canadian business executive’s standout message was that centralized exchanges like Binance would remain relevant in 2022 and beyond. Riposting to a loaded tweet about centralized finance’s dark side as well as the future of decentralized finance, CZ said, “Today, we still need…

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# Valereum acquires Gibraltar-based Juno to expand on crypto-fiat bridge

# Valereum acquires Gibraltar-based Juno to expand on crypto-fiat bridge

“# Valereum acquires Gibraltar-based Juno to expand on crypto-fiat bridge ” Gibraltar-based tech group Valereum Blockchain announced the acquisition of Juno Group, a company that aids in the establishment and administration of trusts, money management and enterprise creation in Gibraltar. Juno is a company that Valereum describes as having three areas of licensed operation: the management of…

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# Shanghai includes Metaverse in its development plan

# Shanghai includes Metaverse in its development plan

“# Shanghai includes Metaverse in its development plan ” Shanghai, China’s most crowded city, is looking for ways to use metaverse in public services over the next five years. Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology’s five-year development plan for the electronic information industry listed four frontiers for exploration, and one of them is…

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# Mexico confirms plans to roll out CBDCs in 2024

# Mexico confirms plans to roll out CBDCs in 2024

“# Mexico confirms plans to roll out CBDCs in 2024 ” Mexico has announced that it would introduce a new national central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2024, according to a tweet posted on Thursday. The tweet by an account representing the Mexican presidency highlighted that “new technologies and next-generation payment infrastructure” will help Mexico…

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# Bitcoin ‘died’ 45 times in 2021 as media still eager to post BTC obituaries

# Bitcoin ‘died’ 45 times in 2021 as media still eager to post BTC obituaries

“# Bitcoin ‘died’ 45 times in 2021 as media still eager to post BTC obituaries ” As Bitcoin (BTC) was hitting new historical highs above $68,000 this year, global cryptocurrency naysayers were increasingly blasting BTC for its extreme volatility and potential risks. According to Bitcoin Obituaries data by Bitcoin education portal 99Bitcoins, the original cryptocurrency…

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