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GHANA LAUNCHES GOLD COIN PRICED IN LOCAL CURRENCY

Ghana’s central bank launched a gold coin to boost domestic savings and manage liquidity. The coins are available in October and priced based on the London Bullion Market Association auction price. Despite efforts to strengthen the cedi, Ghana’s currency continues to depreciate against the U.S. dollar.

Gold Coins Priced in Local Currency
Ghana has launched a gold coin to encourage domestic savings and assist with managing money market liquidity. The coin, refined to 99.99% purity, is issued and guaranteed by the Bank of Ghana (BOG). The gold coins will reportedly come in one, half, and quarter ounces.

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IOTA Powering Trade Across Africa: TLIP Takes Innovative Solutions to East Africa

▪️IOTA is among the sponsors of the African Customs & Trade Conference that takes place in Nairobi on October 7th

▪️The Trade and Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP) will represent the IOTA ecosystem and display its market-leading solutions built on the IOTA network.

IOTA has been facilitating innovative solutions across the globe for years, with Africa among the regions where it’s changing the most lives. Come October 7th, IOTA will be showcasing its innovations and impact across the region as one of the sponsors of the African Customs & Trade Conference (ACT).

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BINANCE KAZAKHSTAN OBTAINS FULL DIGITAL ASSET TRADING FACILITY LICENSE

Binance Kazakhstan has obtained a full Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) license from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA).

The license authorizes Binance Kazakhstan to operate a digital assets trading facility, act as a broker-dealer, and provide custody services for digital assets.

Kazakhstan has become the first country in Central Asia where a Binance entity has secured a regulatory license, highlighting the nation’s forward-looking approach to financial innovation and Binance’s sustained commitment to operating at the highest standards of trust and security in line with all applicable local regulations.

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CANADA SETS NEW DEADLINE FOR CRYPTO PLATFORMS TO COMPLY WITH STABLECOIN REGULATIONS

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced an updated regulatory framework for stablecoins, also known as value-referenced crypto assets (VRCAs), with a new compliance deadline set for December 31, 2024.

UPDATED REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
The updated regulations emphasize transparency and investor protection, requiring stablecoin issuers to maintain appropriate reserves with qualified custodians and to publicly disclose information about their governance, operations, and reserves. 

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CHINA-RUSSIA CRYPTO PACT: A NEW THREAT TO US DOMINANCE?

The China-Russia crypto pact is worrying some experts. It could challenge the US’s dominance and bring some new security risks to the cryptocurrency market. Global stability could be at stake as tensions grow around the world.

Navigating Security Risks and Cryptocurrency Market Dynamics and Growing Peril of Chinese-Russian Cooperation

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XRP VS. TRADITIONAL BANKING SOLUTIONS: WHY BANKS ARE TAKING NOTICE OF RIPPLE

▪️The role of XRP as a bridge currency in global finance is gaining traction.

▪️Top Analyst uncovers key factors that can drive XRP’s adoption.

XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple Labs Inc., is often described as a bridge currency that can be integrated with the traditional banking sector. At the moment, there are heightened discussions on why banks should use XRP for payments.

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SEC TAKES STEPS TO APPEAL JUDGE TORRES’ RULING ON XRP

▪️The SEC is preparing to appeal Judge Torres' ruling on XRP.

▪️Experts share mixed views on the outcome of the potential appeal.

▪️XRP's price is trending upward, reflecting increased investor interest.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to appeal Judge Torres’ summary judgment on XRP in the Ripple case. Pro-XRP attorney John Deaton and other legal experts are assessing the likelihood of the SEC’s appeal and its potential ramifications.

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RIPPLE ADVANCES STABLECOIN INITIATIVE, ISSUES ANOTHER 350K RLUSD

Ripple mints 350,000 RLUSD to enhance testing on XRP Ledger and Ethereum, aiming for regulatory approval and improved ecosystem integration.

▪️Ripple mints 350,000 RLUSD stablecoins in 24 hours on XRPL and Ethereum.

▪️RLUSD stablecoin undergoes private beta testing for security and efficiency.

▪️XRP Ledger enhancements improve RLUSD's security and efficiency in beta testing.

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HAS ECB CRACKED THE CODE FOR DIGITAL EURO CBDC ADOPTION?

Two economists at the European Central Bank have modelled how to get consumers to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the digital euro in particular. 

They distinguish between adoption and usage. While consumers may decide to include a new payment method, they won’t necessarily use it that often.

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GENSLER SUGGESTS BNY MELLON’S CRYPTO CUSTODY MODEL COULD EXPAND BEYOND BITCOIN AND ETHER ETFS

BNY Mellon explores extending regulated crypto custody beyond ETFs.

▪️Gensler suggests BNY Mellon's crypto custody model could apply to various digital assets.

▪️The crypto custody market is growing rapidly, with banks poised to benefit from secure, regulated services.

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IRAQ BOOSTS GOLD RESERVES TO OVER 145 TONS

Data from the World Gold Council reveals that Iraq purchased a total of 51.9 tons of gold between 2022 and September of this year.

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Iraq has significantly increased its gold reserves over the past three years, acquiring approximately 52 tons of the precious metal. The majority of these purchases occurred in 2022, accounting for 65% of the total acquired gold.

Data from the World Gold Council reveals that Iraq purchased a total of 51.9 tons of gold between 2022 and September of this year.

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 MOROCCO TURNS TO AI, BLOCKCHAIN TO ACHIEVE ‘DIGITAL HUB’ GOAL BY 2030

 The Digital Morocco 2030 was announced on Sept. 25 and launched with a $1.1 billion budget.

Morocco is betting on artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies to transform the country into a global digital hub as part of its ambitious Digital Morocco 2030 strategy.

The initiative was announced on Sept. 25 and launched with a $1.1 billion budget. It aims to integrate advanced technologies to boost public services, drive economic growth, and create 240,000 new jobs in the digital sector by 2030.