Bank of Russia confirms its anti-crypto stance
    21 Dec 2021
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    The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has again taken an antagonistic stance against crypto, citing crypto’s inherent volatility and illegal use as a key reason for their conservative position. Sources said the CBR’s current stance on cryptocurrency is one of “complete rejection.” CBR Governor, Elvira Nabiullina, said during Friday’s online press conference that the Bank…

    Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala invests in the crypto ecosystem
    21 Dec 2021
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    CEO of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala told CNBC about its fund’s investments in crypto and blockchain ecosystems. As Reuters reported, Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala has invested in the ecosystem around cryptocurrencies, such as blockchain technology, given the increase in the digital currency’s market value, its CEO Khaldoon al-Mubarak said in an interview on CNBC. “I…

    Crypto exchange Kraken plans to launch an NFT marketplace
    20 Dec 2021
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    Major cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced plans to introduce an NFT trading marketplace. Kraken CEO noted the rising popularity of Metaverse NFTs like virtual property and digital items; however, he did not suggest a date by which the service may be launched. Other big exchanges, such as Binance, Coinbase, and FTX, have already introduced their own…

    The Global Distributed Cloud Storage Summit held in Abu Dhabi
    20 Dec 2021
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    On December 15, the Global Distributed Cloud Storage Summit (DCS 2021), a prominent blockchain event with over 20,000 delegates, was officially started at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates. Right in the heart of the UAE, this summit is a blockchain festival drawing in the best-in-blockchain industry from around the…

    DMCC’s report examines opportunities in the $261 billion DeFi sector
    20 Dec 2021
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    Dubai Multi Commodities Centre’s (DMCC) new crypto-focused Future of Trade report highlights growing opportunities for global trade’s $260.9 billion decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Focused on DeFi, the report examines the key opportunities and challenges that the growing technology faces and how DeFi can bolster global trade. The thought leadership report series of DMCC – the…

    Crypto Trends Weekly Dec. 11 – 17
    19 Dec 2021
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    Breaking crypto news from the last week (Dec. 11 – 17, 2021): Dec. 11: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for a “comprehensive, consistent, and coordinated” approach  to harness the benefits of crypto’s underlying technology while mitigating its risks. The fund plans to work closely with the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and other members of…