North Korea is using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions and fund the development of nuclear weapons, according to a new study. Researchers at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) revealed how the exploitation of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies through cyber crime activities offer a "financial lifeline" to North Korea as it seeks to develop its weapons…
The central bank of Israel has published a summary of the work of its interdepartmental team to examine central bank digital currency and its eventual use in the country’s financial system. The research found there are no proper grounds for a decision to recommend issuing digital currency as of yet. Israel’s Central Bank Report Weighs Benefits…