Sergey Ryabkov, deputy foreign minister of Russia and BRICS Sherpa, reinforced that the BRICS bloc had reached a point of no return in the process of adopting a native and independent payments system. Ryabkov stated that the plans had already been laid out and that states should “run with it.” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: BRICS […]
Design Team Unveils New WordPress Design System Figma Library
Automattician James Koster has announced the launch of a new WordPress Design System library for Figma, the popular tool the design team uses to create mockups and prototypes for WordPress. “The intention of this resource is to streamline the design process for folks working in the WordPress ecosystem,” he explained. The design …
Kenya’s Crypto Landscape Set for Major Overhaul With New Tax System
The Kenyan Revenue Authority (KRA) is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency by proposing a real-time tax system integrated with exchanges. This system would track all crypto transactions, capturing details like time and value for tax collection purposes. Beyond real-time taxation, Kenya is considering AI and machine learning to combat tax evasion. These technologies would improve […]
Brazilian CBDC Drex Envisioned to Replace Current Transaction System
Fabio Araujo, the coordinator of Drex, the Brazilian CBDC, envisions this network substituting the current national transaction system and moving all the funds currently settled by the Reserve Transfer System. However, he stated that this would take some time, as the cost of this migration would be significant. Drex Coordinator Envisions Total Substitution Of Traditional […]
Nigeria Introduces System to Boost Forex Market Transparency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is launching a new electronic system (EFEMS) to improve transparency in the foreign exchange market. This comes as the Nigerian currency weakens. Authorized dealers must comply with existing regulations and complete necessary preparations before using EFEMS. Enhancing Transparency in the Foreign Exchange Market The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]