El Salvador Firm on Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Despite IMF’s Repeated Calls for Reconsideration

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog News

El Salvador’s Vice President, Félix Ulloa, stated in an interview that bitcoin will continue to be legal tender in the country during President Nayib Bukele’s second term, despite the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) ongoing calls to drop the...

SEC Takes Legal Action Against Brian Sewell and Rockwell Capital Management for Alleged Investor Fraud

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog News

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed legal action against Brian Sewell and his company Rockwell Capital Management, accusing them of defrauding investors for over a million dollars. According to the SEC, Sewell allegedly misled students of his...

Cornell University Launches Groundbreaking Bitcoin Degree and Bitcoin Club

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog News

In a pioneering move, Cornell University has introduced a Bitcoin-focused degree within its College Scholar Program, signaling a recognition of the growing importance of cryptocurrencies. Spearheaded by visionary student Ella Hough, this initiative aims to provide...

FCC Proposes Treating AI-Generated Voice Calls as Illegal Robocalls

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog News

The Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Jessica Rosenworcel, has suggested classifying calls featuring AI-generated voices as illegal under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The proposal comes in response to AI-generated messages...

Bank of Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot with 17 Additional Banks Joining the Program

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog News

The Bank of Russia has revealed that 17 more banks are set to join its digital ruble pilot program, expanding the initiative beyond the current 13 participating banks. The newly enlisted banks have signed agreements with the central bank and are in the process of...

U.S. Energy Information Administration Initiates Emergency Survey to Collect Energy Consumption Data from Crypto Miners

by Александр Пирогов | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog News

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has commenced a provisional survey, “Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities,” to collect electricity consumption data from identified crypto-mining companies operating in the country. Authorized as an...