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South African Central Bank Chief Criticizes Crypto Lobbying Efforts, Warns of Regulatory Capture

January 23, 2025
Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank, criticized crypto lobbyists at the World Economic Forum in Davos for pushing countries to add Bitcoin to their reserves. South Africa Central Bank Chief Questions Lobbyists’ Focus on Bitcoin The governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Lesetja Kganyago, has slammed crypto lobbyists calling on countries to adopt or add…
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Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan Rails Against Memecoins, Calls Them 'Zero-Sum Lottery'

January 21, 2025
Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan criticized memecoins, calling them a “zero-sum lottery” that creates no wealth. Users Told to Invest Only What They Can Afford to Lose Former Coinbase chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan has criticized memecoins, calling them a “zero-sum lottery.” He argues that these coins create no wealth, and buyers often lose everything when prices crash.
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Malaysia's PM Discusses Crypto With Binance's CZ — Shaping Policies to Stay Competitive

January 17, 2025
Malaysia’s prime minister, after discussions with Binance’s CZ, is urging swift action on blockchain regulations and collaborations to modernize the nation’s financial systems. Malaysia Won’t Be Left Behind: PM Anwar Discusses Crypto and Blockchain With Binance’s CZ Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled his country’s intention to adopt a progressive stance on…
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Ripple Confident in Victory as SEC's Crypto War Nears Its End

January 16, 2025
Ripple is confident in its legal position as SEC leadership faces criticism for enforcement-heavy policies, with a pro-crypto regulatory shift on the horizon. Ripple: Confident and Thriving as a New Era of Crypto Regulation Dawns Ripple executives have taken aim at U.S.
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Study: 52% of Americans Ditch Traditional Assets for Crypto, Sparking New Wave of Adoption

January 16, 2025
A new survey reveals that cryptocurrency has surged in popularity among Americans, with 68% now owning cryptocurrencies. The survey, conducted by Chainplay and Storible, suggests that digital assets have become increasingly important in Americans’ investment portfolios. This growing interest in cryptocurrency coincides with the anticipated shift in U.S. policy under President Elect Donald…
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