Alexander Babakov, Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma, called out President-elect Trump’s recent threats regarding the hypothetical implementation of a 100% tariff regime on the BRICS bloc, stating that such an application was unlikely. Russian State Duma Deputy Chairman: Trump Unlikely to Proceed With 100% Tariff Threat President-elect Trump still has officials worried about […]
Russian State Duma Deputy Anton Tkachev directed a letter to the Ministry of Finance to consider creating a strategic bitcoin reserve akin to the one that exists for traditional currencies. Tkachev highlighted that bitcoin could serve both as a store of value and as an opportunity to reap profits. Russian State Duma Deputy Opens Strategic […]
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is urging African leaders to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge their economies. Gachagua highlighted that tech-leading countries are already reaping the rewards of infusing AI into critical sectors like agriculture, health, trade, manufacturing, tourism, and education. Kenya to Establish Digital Hubs Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi […]
Alexander Babakov, Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma, highlighted the need to create a BRICS equivalent to the SWIFT messaging system, which routes payments alongside the current banking infrastructure. Babakov emphasized that this new system would help to reduce the dependence on Western institutions and simplify settlements outside the dollar-dominated system. BRICS SWIFT Equivalent […]
Binance has welcomed back Steve Christie, its former Senior Vice President of Compliance, as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. Binance Bolsters Compliance Team, Welcoming Steve Christie Back to Leadership Role Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the return of Steve Christie, its former Senior Vice President of Compliance, to the fold. Christie is stepping into the role […]