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Central African Republic Dives Deeper into Tokenization
The Central African Republic (CAR) is expanding its Sango blockchain initiative to include the tokenization of land and natural resources. Recently, the CAR National Assembly passed a law, receiving unanimous approval, that facilitates online business visa applications and simplifies the process for both locals and foreigners to establish businesses in sectors like real estate, agriculture, and forestry. This move follows CAR's earlier efforts in the crypto space, including the launch of Project Sango in May 2022 and its brief adoption of Bitcoin as a national currency. Singapore restricts stablecoin options
Under the new regulations, stablecoin transfers will require up to three business days. This rule has caused bewilderment within the blockchain community.
However, officials state that this restriction is consistent with the pace of standard domestic money transfers and will also apply to stablecoin redemptions.
"The redemption timeline is intended to strike a balance between responsiveness to users’ requests and ensuring there is enough time for the SCS issuer to do so in an orderly manner under various stress situations," added the regulator. Monobank Takes a Stand: No BTC Payments!
"Simply put, no. Bitcoin raises concerns among both local and European regulators. Our primary business demands our focus, and it wouldn't be rational to jeopardize it by engaging with a high-risk asset like Bitcoin," says Mykhailo Rohalskyi.
He believes that cryptocurrency lacks advantages over fiat money, apart from the potential to sidestep local currency regulations.
Speaking on Ukraine's crypto landscape, the Monobank co-founder added:
"I'm skeptical about the widespread acceptance of cryptocurrencies in our country. The approach of the National Bank of Ukraine to crypto regulation remains uncertain." South Korea Requires Crypto Companies To Disclose Holdings
In a bid to enhance transparency in the realm of virtual asset transactions, South Korea has implemented new regulations that mandate crypto companies to disclose their holdings. The companies are now obliged to provide comprehensive information encompassing the quantity, characteristics, business models, and accounting policies associated with the trading of digital currencies. 
American Crypto Business? Welcome to France!
In late April, the European Parliament gave the green light to the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation. MiCA has emerged as the first-ever and most comprehensive package of standards and rules governing the crypto industry across EU nations. This development prompts us to ponder how the ripple effects of MiCA will be felt outside Europe. 
Grayscale vs. SEC: ETF Team Expansion Hints at Hope
Grayscale Investments is gearing up for a potential positive outcome in its lawsuit with the SEC, as it begins hiring for its ETF team. The firm is on the lookout for a "Senior Associate, ETFs" to bolster its ETF business development.
This move comes as the crypto community eagerly awaits a court decision on Grayscale's proposal to convert its GBTC fund into a spot bitcoin ETF.
The outcome could set a precedent for other asset managers seeking approvals for spot bitcoin funds, influencing the future of crypto ETFs. CoinDesk's Editorial Team Shrinks by 45%
The decision comes as its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), is in talks to bring in strategic investors. CoinDesk's CEO, Kevin Worth, described the move as necessary for a "financially sound business" and to facilitate the sale of CoinDesk Inc.
This layoff affects 20 individuals, making up almost half of the editorial team. Earlier reports suggested CoinDesk was close to a $125 million deal led by crypto investor Matthew Roszak of Tally Capital. What's up with Huobi?
Renowned business analyst Adam Cochran recently shared insights concerning Huobi's financial state and its potential insolvency.
Key takeaways from Adam's analysis:
Investigation Underway: Both Huobi and Tron are facing scrutiny, with their staff being questioned by the police.
Unusual Asset Distribution: After Justin Sun's introduction of wrapped USDT (stUSDT), a whopping 98% of user assets intended for Tether bond redemptions ended up in the wallets of Huobi and Justin Sun.
Discrepancy with USDT Balance: Huobi's reported USDT balance is just $63 million, but their users hold a staggering $631 million worth of USDT. Something doesn't add up here.
ETH Holdings in Question: It appears that Huobi is holding all of its users' ETH as stETH, raising eyebrows about their handling of customer assets.
Binance Making Moves: Meanwhile, Binance is actively selling USDT and purchasing DAI, possibly indicating a shift in market dynamics.
Outdated Reserves Page: It's been a whole month since Huobi last updated its reserve page, and discrepancies between the reported figures and wallet balances need clarification. Cryptocurrency Regulation in Estonia: Key Features Unveiled
With a welcoming attitude towards digital assets, Estonia makes running a digital business just as straightforward as it would be in Lithuania, Poland, Malta, or Gibraltar. For this reason, numerous cryptocurrency companies have chosen to register in this jurisdiction. Yi He: The Untold Success Story of Binance
Yi He, a co-founder and a leading expert in business, marketing, and branding at Binance, is among the most influential women in the worldwide cryptocurrency market. However, her significant contribution to the growth of this cryptocurrency exchange isn't often acknowledged, as Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is traditionally viewed as the company's public face. Tesla, Drugs and Rock-n-Roll
Entrepreneurs such as Elon Musk and Sergey Brin are involved in a drug movement that advocates believe can expand consciousness, improve lives, and potentially lead to breakthroughs in business. This trend of routine drug use has raised concerns among boards and business leaders about their responsibility towards a workforce that frequently engages in drug use. 
Delphi Digital Foresees New Crypto Market Cycle
Kevin Kelly, Delphi Digital's co-founder, suggests the crypto market is entering a new cycle. He highlights the consistency in crypto market timings, from peak-to-trough bottoms to recovery durations.
Using Bitcoin as a reference, Kelly describes a typical cycle: a new all-time high, an 80% drawdown, a recovery to the previous high in two years, and a rally to a new peak. This cycle aligns with broader business cycles.
Kelly also draws parallels between Bitcoin's price peaks and the ISM Manufacturing Index.
Despite potential short-term setbacks, Kelly remains optimistic about the market's outlook for the next 12-18 months. The tale of Jack Raines: $90 million through ChatGPT
"Soho House, an elite club where memberships are priced between $2450 and $4800. What I did was create an AI model of a woman (based on ChatGPT), a marketing expert, who would invite young and affluent men for business meetups."
Success came without delay:
"The AI's efforts resulted in approximately 30,000 men accepting the invitation, bringing in about $90 million, as all of them had to secure a membership."
But that's not the end of Jack's endeavor; he aimed for personal gain:
"The main thing is, I managed all of this within a week, precisely when the company was to disclose its 2023 second-quarter gains, and in doing so, I bought options valued at $50,000."
In the end, Soho House's shares rose nearly 20%, and Jack's earnings were substantial. Crypto, Flowers, and Politics: Miami Mayor's Scandal Unraveled
Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of MoonPay, and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, ended up entangled in a minor scandal. It turns out that in late 2022, the MoonPay chief funnelled $500,000 into Suarez's electoral campaign via a Political Action Committee, or PAC.
The twist is, Soto-Wright made the transfer from the account of another company under his belt - PassionForest. Now, that's also the name of a Chinese floral business, which led to some legal headwinds.
When it was revealed that there were no ties between PassionForest and the Chinese venture, the controversy cooled down. Meanwhile, Miami's mayor, Francis Suarez, also quashed any whispers of potential Chinese backing.
On a side note, Suarez is an avid crypto enthusiast who accepts his mayoral paycheck in Bitcoin. 
