Unplugging from the Matrix with Dr. Jack Kruse (WiM545)

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Bybit Suspends Crypto Trading Services in India Amid Regulatory Changes

cryptonews.com Global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced a temporary halt to its trading services in India, citing evolving regulatory developments. The suspension will take…

Ex-UK PM Liz Truss Supports Bitcoin, Warns Against CBDCs

bitcoinist.com In an interview with Peter McCormack, the longtime Bitcoin advocate and host of a podcast that originally focused solely on Bitcoin before expanding to cover UK politics,…

BTC Recovers, Tornado Cash avoids Sanctions, VIRTUAL hits $900M

decrypt.co BTC recovers after $600m liquidations. Options show BTC has 50% chance for $100k in 2024. BTC could drop lower before $100k: StanChart. Brazil congressman proposes $18bn BTC…

Sberbank Urges Moscow to Postpone Digital Ruble Launch to 2026

cryptonews.com Sberbank wants the Russian Central Bank to push its digital ruble rollout back to 2026, with the banking giant calling for a more “realistic” CBDC launch date. The Central…

EMTECH Using Hedera HBAR for CBDCs!

youtube.com After trialing Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and Stellar EMTECH landed on using Hedera for CBDC technology. They also found ...

Elon Musk Endorses Pro-Crypto Canadian PM Contender Pierre Poilievre Ahead of Canada’s Election

cryptopotato.com Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shown his support for Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s pro-Bitcoin opposition leader. This follows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Resign: What it Means for Crypto

cryptonews.com Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday. He will step down from the role he’s held since 2015 due to “internal battles” obstructing his…

Kazakhstan Blocks Over 3,500 ‘Illegal’ Cryptocurrency Exchanges

financemagnates.com Authorities in Kazakhstan have blocked more than 3,500 cryptocurrency exchanges operating illegally, according to an announcement by the Kazakh regulator, AFM RK. The…

Anti-Crypto Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr Resigns

beincrypto.com Michael S. Barr, the Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve, announced he is resigning from this role today. Barr will no longer fill this third-ranking position…

Trudeau’s Resignation Could Open Door for Potential Shift in Canada’s Crypto Policy

coinpedia.org The post Trudeau’s Resignation Could Open Door for Potential Shift in Canada’s Crypto Policy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Canadian Prime Minister Justin…

Guangzhou Expands Digital Yuan Pilot with New Action Plan for 2025

cryptonews.com Guangzhou’s Municipal Financial Work Committee issued an action plan on Friday, January 3, 2025, to advance the adoption of the digital yuan, focusing on expanding its…

3 Takeaways From The IRS DeFi Tax Guidance

forbes.com Toward the tail end of 2024 the IRS released the much-awaited rules that DeFi brokers and platforms will need to follow, following the extension of existing broker rules…

Global Conflict and Tighter Laws Could Derail Crypto in 2025: Experts

cryptonews.com Key Takeaways: The growing risks of full-scale conflict in Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere could “translate to heightened scrutiny” of crypto this year. Crypto firms…

Trump-Backed Mike Johnson Re-Elected Speaker of the House

coindesk.com Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) will get to keep the big gavel after his fellow Republicans voted to re-elect him House Speaker on Friday afternoon. Johnson, who has been…

Top Pundit Issues Bold 11 Predictions for XRP in 2025

thecryptobasic.com As the new year begins, XRP enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation over what 2025 could hold for Ripple and XRP. Renowned XRP community commentator Mickle has shared a…

Syria Mulls Legalizing Bitcoin to Ensure Market Freedom and Rebuild Economy

cryptonews.com The Syrian Center for Economic Research (SCER), a non-governmental think-tank, is considering legalising Bitcoin to recover its beleaguered economy. Per the World Bank, the…

Russia’s Largest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Pilot Program Ahead of 2025 Launch: Report

dailyhodl.com Russia’s largest bank has reportedly joined the country’s digital ruble pilot program ahead of a mid-2025 launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Russian…

Circle Chief Business Officer Explains How Stablecoins Reshape High-Inflation Economies

beincrypto.com In regions that experience significant economic volatility and currency devaluation, stablecoins provide a lifeline. This stability makes them an appealing alternative for…