In our “National Cryptocurrencies” section, we cover government-backed digital currencies and state initiatives related to blockchain technology. Here you will find news about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), national crypto projects, and the role of digital money in modern economies. Read the “National Cryptocurrencies” section on ForkNews to stay informed about how countries are developing their own digital currencies.
The Republic of Belarus continues to form the legal framework for the crypto industry in the country. Authorities are introducing a register of crypto wallets that have been flagged for illegal activities.
IRA Financial was hacked for $36 million. On February 8, hackers stole $21 million in Bitcoin and $15 million in Ethereum from IRA Financial Trust retirement accounts.
Monero's network mining pool, MineXMR, currently controls 44% of the cryptocurrency's hash rate, which some consider a risk to network security.
The largest bank in Southeast Asia, DBS, plans to launch a crypto platform for retail investors by the end of this year.
Rare NFT Cryptopunk #5822 brought developers 8,000 ETH or almost $24 million.
Over the past year, NFTs have become a multi-billion dollar sector. With the proliferation and increase in cash flow, NFTs are creating quite a lucrative opportunity for scammers.
Crypto exchange Binance will acquire a $200 million stake in Forbes ahead of its IPO through a SPAC company.
The XRP token, issued by the fintech company Ripple, has jumped in price by almost 50% in just one week and is already worth more than $0.85. What is the reason for this rise and what awaits this cryptocurrency in the future?
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