ChainCatcher news, according to Pressreader, Bank Negara Malaysia is collaborating with several local financial institutions to explore the potential of wholesale central bank digital currency through a proof of concept (POC), aiming to optimize Malaysia's wholesale payment system RENTAS.Bank Negara Malaysia is also actively involved in several cross-border wholesale digital currency and innovation projects led by the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub, such as the "Dunbar" project, "Mandala" project, "Rialto" project, and "mBridge" project, primarily serving as an observer in these initiatives. "These projects delve into the applications of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and central bank digital currencies, with the goal of enhancing the efficiency of cross-border payments."It is reported that Bank Negara Malaysia's initial intention in participating in these projects is to deepen the understanding of central bank digital currencies among institutions and the financial industry, laying the groundwork for potential future developments.

ChainCatcher message, according to monitoring by The Data Nerd, two months ago, a smart money address 0xB04 accumulated 18.88 billion FLOKI, worth 2.69 million dollars, with an average entry price of 0.000147 dollars.Four hours ago, he deposited 4.15 billion FLOKI (approximately 1 million dollars) into Coinbase. So far, he still holds 10.22 billion dollars worth of FLOKI, approximately 2.37 million dollars, with an expected profit of about 1.7 million dollars (return on investment of about 63%).

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, large financial companies such as Standard Chartered Bank and Virtu Financial Inc. are preparing to join a new cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform in London.The trading platform Global Futures and Options Ltd. (referred to as GFO-X) announced on Monday that it has signed agreements with ABN Amro Clearing and market maker IMC, and it expects to launch in the first quarter of next year. GFO-X is supported by M&G Investments (the asset management division of pension giant M&G Plc).GFO-X will handle trading of Bitcoin index futures and options, initially planned to go live by the end of 2023, but it failed to launch on schedule due to two delays. The trading on GFO-X will be cleared by LCH SA, which is owned by the London Stock Exchange Group.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, Iran is changing its stance on digital currencies from imposing restrictions to focusing on regulation, according to Abdolnaser Hemmati, the Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance. At an event in Tehran, Hemmati emphasized the government's plan to mitigate the economic risks posed by digital currencies while leveraging their potential benefits. He highlighted the authority of the Central Bank of Iran in managing digital assets and stressed the potential of digital currencies in promoting youth employment, increasing economic assets, and offsetting sanctions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently announced that it has completed a proof-of-concept trial for its Agila project wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) in collaboration with other financial institutions. Specifically, the latest trial tested whether banks in the Philippines could make payments to each other outside of banking hours, such as during evenings, weekends, and holidays.BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. stated, "Wholesale CBDC is expected to enhance liquidity management, reduce settlement risk, and support financial stability. The insights from this project will guide BSP's CBDC roadmap. Our goal is to leverage new technologies to further improve the efficiency and resilience of the national payment system."

ChainCatcher news, according to News.bitcoin, French luxury department store Printemps has announced that it will accept cryptocurrency payments, becoming the first major luxury retailer in Europe to support digital currency payments.The company has launched cryptocurrency payment services in its 20 stores across France through partnerships with French crypto payment company Lyzi and Binance Pay.Printemps stated that this move will benefit over 6.5 million cryptocurrency users in France, allowing them to make fast, secure, and simple payments using the latest Web3 solutions. The company emphasized that the introduction of cryptocurrency payments reflects its innovative commitment to reforming the consumer experience.

ChainCatcher news, according to TASS, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law regulating the taxation of digital currencies.According to the law, digital currencies are recognized as property. This also applies to currencies used for foreign trade payments within the framework of the "Experimental Legal Regime (EPR) in the field of digital innovation." The mining and sale of digital currencies are exempt from value-added tax. Operators of mining infrastructure must report to the tax authorities the issuance of cryptocurrencies using their services. Failure to timely transmit such information may result in a fine of 40,000 rubles.In terms of personal income tax, digital currencies obtained through mining will be classified as tangible income (a term typically used when payment is made using goods or services rather than currency). The value of the income will be determined based on market quotes. Such income will be taxed at the usual progressive tax rates, taking into account tax deductions for the amount of mining expenses.At the same time, income from the acquisition, sale, or other circulation of digital currencies will be taxed at a two-tier personal income tax rate (13% for income up to 2.4 million rubles, and 15% for income exceeding this amount). They will be included in the same tax base as income from transactions with securities, bank deposits, and other sources. Regarding corporate income tax, digital currency mining will be taxed at the standard rate (25% starting in 2025).

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com News, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) co-founder Marc Andreessen stated that 30 tech founders had their bank accounts revoked solely due to their association with digital currencies. Several crypto company founders, including Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss and LBRY founder Jeremy Kauffman, shared similar experiences.The Gemini founder stated: "Not only personal accounts but even company accounts have been closed due to cryptocurrency business, and several banks supporting crypto companies are facing pressure." Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long revealed that her company is suing the Federal Reserve due to multiple instances of being de-banked, with a court hearing expected in January next year.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the Federation Council of the Russian Parliament approved a government-initiated bill on Wednesday that outlines the tax framework for digital currencies. This legislation was passed in a plenary session after being approved by the lower house, the State Duma, the day before.The new law classifies digital currencies (including currencies used as payment tools under an experimental legal regime) as property under Russian domestic tax law. This classification exempts value-added tax (VAT) on digital currency mining and sales transactions, easing the financial obligations of industry participants. Additionally, services provided by authorized organizations that facilitate transactions within these experimental regimes will also be tax-exempt.An important provision requires operators of mining infrastructure to report personal data of individuals using their systems to tax authorities. Income from digital currency mining will be considered taxable income, forming the basis for personal income tax. Danil Volkov, head of the Russian Ministry of Finance department, stated that businesses engaged in mining activities must pay taxes at the standard corporate income tax rate.

ChainCatcher news, Sberbank CEO Herman Gref stated that the law currently prohibits the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment within the Russian Federation, and it is unlikely to be allowed in the near future.Gref clarified at a meeting in Moscow that while new legislation in Russia allows for the use of digital currencies and cryptocurrencies for international payments, their use domestically remains restricted. He also pointed out that if other countries are willing to accept it, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) of Russia—the digital ruble—can be used for global transactions.As the largest bank and state-owned financial institution in Russia, Sberbank is closely monitoring these developments, although Gref expressed uncertainty about the adoption of the digital ruble abroad.

ChainCatcher news, the fully digital public infrastructure PlatON has reached a strategic cooperation with Gimlet Labs. Based on PlatON's Web3.0 payment clearing system TOPOS, a tailored end-to-end overall solution has been created for Gimlet Labs, establishing a management platform that integrates digital currency and fiat currency.This cooperation has built a comprehensive platform that combines both front-end and back-end, allowing users to enjoy a seamless deposit and withdrawal management experience for fiat and digital currencies. It also enables Gimlet to efficiently manage multiple funding channels, providing users with higher quality and more flexible services. The platform has completed the integration of mainstream channels for fiat and digital currencies in its initial phase, and will continue to expand and enrich the deposit and withdrawal channels in the future to fully meet users' increasingly diverse funding management needs.

ChainCatcher news, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a policy proposal on November 4 that, if approved, would legalize digital assets (such as cryptocurrencies) nationwide, making them legal tender. The proposal includes allowing the central bank to issue digital currency and imposing fines on unauthorized digital currency issuers. The proposal may also promote the adoption of digital payment services, including cryptocurrency trading.The policy proposal still requires further government approval, and if passed, could lay the groundwork for the launch of the CBDC digital rupee.It is reported that the Monetary Policy Committee had previously shown opposition to cryptocurrencies, but since the new SBP Governor Muhammad Aurangzeb took office in March 2024, there has been a shift in policy direction.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, based on the Shanghai financial official WeChat account, to implement the overall requirements of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China regarding "steadily advancing the research and application of digital renminbi," and according to the People's Bank of China's deployment of the digital renminbi pilot work, the Shanghai Municipal Government has formulated a new round of action plan for the pilot application of digital renminbi and held a work deployment meeting on November 4.The action plan clarifies that it aims to further steadily promote the innovation of digital renminbi applications and services, striving to basically form a digital renminbi ecosystem by the end of 2025 that has a wide coverage of scenarios, good payment service experience, rich innovative applications, and active participation from all parties.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the Russian government released a document on Friday detailing a law signed by President Putin that expands the scope of digital currency regulation. This new law significantly increases government oversight of cryptocurrency mining activities and related infrastructure nationwide.The legislation will take effect on November 1, and includes several amendments aimed at strengthening oversight and imposing restrictions on crypto mining activities based on regional needs. The law enables the Russian government to implement mining restrictions based on location and defines specific procedures and circumstances under which mining operations are prohibited. A notable provision in the law grants the government the power to block digital currency mining pools from operating in certain areas. Additionally, the government now has the authority to regulate infrastructure providers that support mining operations.This legislation also authorizes multiple federal agencies, beyond the Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring), to access digital currency identification addresses. This expansion includes federal administrative and law enforcement agencies, enhancing their ability to track transactions that may be related to money laundering or terrorist financing activities.Furthermore, the amendments transfer the responsibility for the national mining registry from the Ministry of Digital Development to the Federal Tax Service, which will now oversee the registration of mining businesses and remove companies that repeatedly violate regulations. While individual miners can continue to operate without registration if they comply with specific electricity consumption limits, companies and individual entrepreneurs must adhere to the new registration requirements.

ChainCatcher news, according to Xinhua Finance, during the Sibos annual conference organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of Communications signed a "Digital Currency Strategic Cooperation Memorandum."The two parties will establish a joint working group to jointly explore the establishment of a cross-border payment settlement infrastructure and mechanism for digital currency, enhance the efficiency and convenience of cross-border payment settlements, co-create richer digital currency application scenarios, and promote the expansion of digital currency applications through the incremental customer value brought by innovative application scenarios.

ChainCatcher news, Russian President Putin met with representatives of mainstream media from BRICS countries including China, Brazil, Egypt, India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and South Africa in Moscow on the 18th local time and answered related questions.Putin stated that the timing for creating a unified currency for BRICS countries is still not mature. Before implementing a unified currency, the economic integration of BRICS countries must reach a necessary high level. He also suggested that BRICS countries use digital currencies in investments. Putin mentioned that currently, the proportion of trade settlements in local currency with other countries has reached 95% in Russia.Putin also said that Russia is working with BRICS countries to create a clearing system similar to SWIFT. Previously, Putin indicated that Russia would provide BRICS partners with the opportunity to use digital currencies during the investment process.