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Brazil to Implement VASP Crypto Rules by 2026, Boosting Investor Confidence & Market Growth
Brazil is set to implement rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) by 2026, marking an important step toward better regulating its fast-growing cryptocurrency market. The Central Bank of Brazil, which oversees the country’s financial system, is currently finalizing the... -
Experts Discover ModStealer Malware That Evades Detection and Drains Browser Crypto Wallets
On September 11, security firm Mosyle disclosed the discovery of ModStealer, a sophisticated cross-platform malware designed to bypass traditional antivirus detection. Its primary function is to steal data from browser-based crypto wallets, credentials and digital certificates. Fake Job Ads Fuel... -
South Korea Removes Restrictions on Crypto Venture Capital Funding
On September 9, South Korea reportedly removed long-standing restrictions that had prevented crypto businesses from being recognized as venture companies. According to a report by South Korea’s KoreaTechDesk, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups approved the measure as a partial... -
Trump’s Bid to Fire Fed’s Lisa Cook Temporarily Blocked by Judge
A federal judge has temporarily halted US President Donald Trump's bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook. Trump fired Cook last month, who refused to step down and appealed his firing. The decision could have significant implications for the nation's... -
President of Belarus Calls on Banks to Boost Crypto Usage Amid Economy Downtrend
On September 9, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told the country’s central and commercial banks to expand their use of cryptocurrency. This move is a strategic response to severe economic pressure from international sanctions imposed due to Belarus's support for Russia's... -
SEC’s Crypto Task Force Plans Roundtable on Financial Monitoring and Privacy Issues
On September 8, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its Crypto Task Force will host a roundtable on October 17. The discussion will examine how emerging technologies can protect financial privacy while providing authorities with the tools to... -
El Salvador Buys $2.3M in Bitcoin to Celebrate Bitcoin Law Milestone
El Salvador purchased 21 Bitcoin on September 7 to mark “Bitcoin Day,” the anniversary of its landmark Bitcoin Law of 2021. President Nayib Bukele announced the $2.3 million acquisition, which raised the country’s total holdings to about 6,313 BTC, valued... -
Tesla Proposes a Mammoth $1 Trillion Compensation Package for CEO Elon Musk
Tesla (NYSE: TSLA) has unveiled a new pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could be worth a staggering $1 trillion. The proposal, which will be put to a shareholder vote on November 6, could make him the world's first... -
Putin and Xi Discuss Life Extension, Stirring Global Buzz in Biotech and Crypto
During the Beijing military parade on September 3, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were briefly overheard discussing life extension, with comments about biotechnology, organ transplants, and the potential for greatly extended lifespans captured on a hot... -
Lagarde Urges Strict EU-Equivalent Stablecoin Regulations Abroad to Protect European Funds and Promote the Digital Euro
During a recent conference, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stressed the importance of strict rules for stablecoins operating internationally. She said that stablecoin projects should follow regulations similar to those in the European Union (EU) if they want...
