News

Russia May Expand Bitcoin Mining Restrictions to Additional Regions

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

Three more regions in Russia have applied to join others in limiting bitcoin mining activities due to the high energy consumption of these operations. The Ministry of Finance stated that it is still undecided whether these new regions will impose a full mining ban or only restrictions during

News

Kuwait Warns Against Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has declared cryptocurrency mining illegal, citing violations of multiple laws and its strain on the country’s electrical infrastructure. Crypto Mining Kuwait’s Electricity Infrastructure The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has issued a warning against the practice of cryptocurrency mining, declaring it an unlicensed and illegal activity that

News

Buying Fractional Gold: South Africa’s Mesh.trade Offers Tokenized Krugerrands

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

South Africa’s tokenized financial assets exchange, Mesh.trade, has reportedly launched Bullion Krugerrand tokens issued by Troygold, allowing investors to buy fractional gold holdings stored securely at Brink’s in Johannesburg. Each purchase generates a gold ownership certificate confirming fractional ownership down to seven decimal points. Investors can redeem tokens for

News

Eurasian Forum Spotlights Digital Currency, Blockchain for Economic Unity

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

The Eurasian Financial and Economic Forum (EFEF-2025), held in Shanghai last week, spotlighted the growing role of digital currency and blockchain in reshaping global finance. With over 300 participants from government, finance, tech, and culture, the event emphasized the need for unified digital frameworks as a response to economic fragmentation. Key discussions centered

News

Spain’s University of the Hespérides Launches First Master’s in Bitcoin Program

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

The University of the Hespérides in Spain has launched a ten-month, fully online Master’s in Bitcoin program starting April 28, 2025, aimed at professionals seeking specialized education in the cryptocurrency’s technical, economic, and legal aspects. University in Spain Rolls Out 10-Month Bitcoin Program With Workshops The program, taught entirely in Spanish and awarding

News

Binance Sets New Crypto Transfer Requirements for South African Users

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

Binance tightens crypto transfer rules in South Africa, enforcing user identity checks and compliance prompts starting this month. New Binance Regulations Demand Sender and Receiver Info for South African Crypto Transfers Crypto exchange Binance announced on April 22 that it will begin requiring more detailed information for cryptocurrency transfers involving South African

News

US Lawmakers Rally Behind New SEC Chair to Advance Crypto Regulation and Boost Market Growth

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

U.S. lawmakers are rallying behind new SEC leadership, fueling explosive optimism for a regulatory overhaul that unleashes digital assets, drives innovation, and supercharges markets. New SEC Chair Paul Atkins Sparks High Hopes for Digital Asset Revolution U.S. lawmakers are eager to work with the new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul […]

News

Over 15 Crypto Firms Seek Bank Licenses Amid Regulatory Softening

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

More than 15 crypto firms are storming the gates for banking licenses as U.S. regulators ease restrictions, opening direct access to federal payment systems and legitimacy. Banking Regulators Ease Rules, Trigger Rush From 15+ Crypto Firms More than a dozen crypto firms are reportedly applying for banking licenses with the Office of the Comptroller of […]

News

What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Breakout: Strategist Sees $200K BTC as Realistic

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

A top strategist signals a paradigm shift as bitcoin rockets past $94K, fueled by institutional flows and macro tailwinds, with $200K now a credible near-term target. Strategist Dissects What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Rally—Calls $200K BTC a Real Target in New Regime Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at 21Shares, broke down the forces behind bitcoin’s recent breakout […]

News

New SEC Chair to Speak at Crypto Roundtable as Policy Pivot Looms Large

Coins Legend April 24, 2025 0

The newly sworn-in SEC chair is set to make his highly anticipated debut with a speech that could ignite sweeping reforms and redefine the future of crypto regulation. Paul Atkins’ First Speech as SEC Chair to Set Stage for Oversight Reform The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on April 23 via its official […]