The Reserve Bank of Fiji, Fiji’s central bank, reminded Fijians that cryptocurrencies were not accepted as legal tender in the country. In a recent press release, the institution reinforced that purchasing cryptocurrency with funds held in Fiji was illegal and that penalties could be applied to citizens doing so without the bank’s approval. Reserve Bank […]
You'd have thought that, if you'd just spent fifty grand or so on builders who had left you in the lurch, the last person you'd want to see coming round the corner to help you out would be former X-Factor contestant and de facto Queen of Essex, Stacey Solomon. However, as new series Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue (Channel 4, Weds, 9pm) shows, there is a host of desperate homeowners willing to let this Loose Woman, well, loose on their ruined homes. In the first episode, we met Caroline and...
You'd have thought that, if you'd just spent fifty grand or so on builders who had left you in the lurch, the last person you'd want to see coming round the corner to help you out would be former X-Factor contestant and de facto Queen of Essex, Stacey Solomon. However, as new series Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue (Channel 4, Weds, 9pm) shows, there is a host of desperate homeowners willing to let this Loose Woman, well, loose on their ruined homes. In the first episode, we met Caroline and...
India’s central bank has announced that it will enable non-bank payment system operators to offer central bank digital currency (CBDC) wallets. Noting that “necessary changes will be made to the system to facilitate this,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the initiative is expected “to enhance access and expand choices available to users.” Non-Bank […]
Inflationary pressures are slowing further in the Czech Republic, but it
Proposed rules for marijuana banking and cryptocurrency regulation may be combined into a single bill. The legislation has not been finalized, but there have been talks in the U.S. Congress about combining a cannabis bill, the “Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act,” and a stablecoin measure, Marijuana Moment reported Sunday (April 14). Senate Majority Leader […]
As inflation cools, Australians will look to international inflation indicators for signals on whether the Reserve Bank might lower interest rates. The United States’ consumer price index, which will drop by Wednesday, is expected to increase 0.3 per cent on headline and core measures, CommSec economists Ryan Felsman and Craig James say. China is also […]
ST. GEORGE — After hosting rodeos, football games and many other events for nearly eight decades, plans are in place to give the historic Dixie Sunbowl a facelift and comfier seating. The city of St. George plans to renovate the 77-year-old downtown landmark that has become synonymous with the annual Lions Club Dixie Roundup Rodeo. […]
The Bank of Russia has announced that it will support accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency payments for international settlements. According to Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, these crypto-based payments must be launched in a sandbox-style experimental regime. In contrast, payments with national digital assets will be launched without similar precautions. Bank of […]
SHAFAQNA AFGHANISTAN– The Taliban’s central bank has stated that online currency exchange activities are prohibited in Afghanistan, and the bank has not issued any licenses for online currency exchange to any individual or company. According to Shafaq Afghanistan’s News agency; The press office of the Taliban’s central bank said today
The Bank for International Settlements, the central banks’ bank, announced the launch of Project Agorá, a joint private-public initiative seeking to examine the potential benefits of tokenization for improving cross-border settlements. Agorá includes the participation of seven central banks and private institutions to be convened by the Institute of International Finance (IIF). BIS to Explore […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has barred the use of foreign exchange as collateral for local currency loans. In its April 8 letter addressed to banks, the CBN warned of severe consequences for banks that fail to comply with the latest directive. Halting the Slide of the Naira Hamstrung by ongoing shortages of U.S. dollars, […]