Canadian University Dubai backtracks on accepting crypto via Binance Pay

Not even 24 hours after the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) announced its partnership with Binance Pay to accept course fees in cryptocurrencies, a technical roadblock watered down the excitement behind the short-lived initiative. CUD, a private university in Dubai, was seemingly interested in allowing students — both domestic and international — to pay their tuition and course fees in cryptocurrencies. This initiative would have allowed students from varied backgrounds easy access to the Canadian curriculum in Dubai. Dear CUD Community, For technical reasons, CUD will not be accepting cryptocurrency as…

Daily Raids on Crypto Farms as Abkhazia Intensifies Mining Crackdown – Mining Bitcoin News

Authorities in Abkhazia are stepping up efforts to clamp down on cryptocurrency mining amid electricity shortages in the winter months. The government of the breakaway Georgian region announced it’s also taking measures to prevent imports of mining equipment. Abkhazia Creates Headquarters to Combat Illegal Crypto Mining Operations Police in Abkhazia are conducting daily raids to identify mining facilities that have been illegally connected to the power grid and inspect previously shut down crypto farms, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the partially recognized republic in northwestern Georgia revealed in a…

Brazil’s oldest bank allows residents to pay their taxes using crypto

A major Brazilian bank is offering a new and convenient option for taxpayers to settle their dues using cryptocurrencies. According to a statement published by Brazilian bank Banco do Brasil on Feb. 11 it is now “possible” for Brazilian taxpayers to pay their tax bill with crypto, in a joint initiative with Brazilian-based crypto firm Bitfy. This initiative is available to Brazilian’s who have their crypto under the custody of Bitfy, which will act as a “collection partner” for the major Brazilian bank. It noted that besides the convenience it…

India’s Central Bank Reveals 50,000 Users and 5,000 Merchants Now Using Digital Rupee – Regulation Bitcoin News

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has revealed that 50,000 users and 5,000 merchants are now using its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Digital rupee transactions are currently processed by eight banks, with five more banks set to join the pilot soon, said RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar. Digital Rupee Now Has 50,000 Users Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar said Wednesday that the central bank’s digital currency pilot has reached its first milestones. The RBI official revealed that India’s central bank…

El Salvador’s ‘limited’ use of Bitcoin prevents forecasted risks, says IMF

El Salvador has been advised by the global monetary watchdog to exercise caution in expanding government exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) due to the “speculative nature” of crypto markets. A Feb. 10 statement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasized that Bitcoin’s risks to El Salvador have “not materialized” yet due to the country’s “limited” use of Bitcoin, after IMF staff visited the country last week. The IMF stated that El Salvador should address Bitcoin’s risk to the country’s fiscal sustainability and consumer protection, as well as its financial integrity and…

Economist Peter Schiff Warns of Financial Crisis and ‘Much More Severe Recession’ Than the Fed Recognizes – Bitcoin News

Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has warned of a financial crisis and a much more severe recession than the Federal Reserve recognizes. “The economy is not only going to weaken, but weaken much more than the markets expect,” the economist stressed. Peter Schiff’s Warning Gold bug and economist Peter Schiff voiced his concerns regarding the U.S. economy several times this week. Commenting on the Federal Reserve’s efforts to curb inflation, he said: The reality is inflation is not going to weaken. It’s going to strengthen. The economy is not…

Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Warns ‘Everything Will Crash’ — Plans to Buy More Bitcoin – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that “everything will crash,” including gold, silver, and bitcoin. However, he sees crashes as buying opportunities, noting that he will buy more bitcoin. Robert Kiyosaki Reiterates Market Crash Warning The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has reiterated his warning about market crashes. Rich Dad Poor Dad is a 1997 book co-authored by Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. It has been on the New York Times Best Seller List for over six years. More…