Pakistan Digital Currency Reforms Set Path for CBDC as Legal Tender
The Pakistani government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act to recognize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as legal tender. These changes would authorize the central bank to issue, regulate, and manage digital currency in both digital and physical forms. The amendments expand Section 24 to include digital issuance alongside traditional […] Powered by...
UK Pension Scheme Embraces Bitcoin, Marking a Historic Leap Into Crypto
A UK pension scheme has allocated 3% of its portfolio to bitcoin, marking a groundbreaking move aimed at diversification and potential long-term growth amid economic challenges. Rethinking Retirement: Bitcoin’s Intriguing New Role in UK Pension Schemes Cartwright, a pension specialist for defined benefit and hybrid schemes, announced a pioneering bitcoin investment in a UK pension […] Powered by...
US Dollar’s ‘Death Warrant’? BRICS Power Play Revealed by Russian Officials
The U.S. dollar has been wielded as a “weapon of oppression,” a Russian official argues, accelerating its decline as the world’s reserve currency as BRICS nations pursue currency alternatives. The US Dollar’s New Fate: Lavrov Claims the End of an Era Has Begun Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday that the West has degraded […] Powered by...
Braflix to Shut Down: Pirate Site Throws in the Towel Citing Legal Pressure
Last year, Braflix was added to the ever-growing list of flix-inspired pirate streaming sites. Reportedly operating from Brazil, the site offered a clean interface, relying on third-party sources to provide a gateway to pirated movies and TV shows. The site had no obvious connections to other large streaming cabals, such as the massive Fmovies operation. This worked to its advantage initially, as most anti-piracy resources typically...
Piracy Shield Crisis Erupts as AGCOM Board Member Slams Huge Toll on Resources
RIPE NCC, the regional Internet registry (RIR) for Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia, currently has over 10,000 members, typically Internet service providers and telecoms organizations. The organization’s latest meeting, RIPE89, ran for three days last week and was open to all. A presentation by Massimiliano “Max” Stucchi titled: Blocking and Censoring the Italian Internet for Football Reasons, told the story of how...
