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Binance Airdrops $1.5M in Crypto to Quake-Hit Thailand and Myanmar

[Apr 1 11:30 AM] Binance Charity will airdrop up to $1.5 million in crypto to verified users in quake-hit Myanmar and Thailand, showcasing blockchain’s power in disaster relief. Binance Charity Airdrops $1.5M in Crypto to Quake Zones in Thailand, Myanmar Crypto…

Dedollarization Advances: Russia and Myanmar Discuss National Currency Payment System

[Jan 15 3:30 AM] Efforts to trade using national currencies are intensifying, as nations aim to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and Western financial systems while boosting economic independence. Russia’s Plans for National Currency Payment Systems Signal…

Bitcoin: A New Hope for Innovators in Corrupt Economies

[May 29, 2024 10:58 AM] In a world where "talent is everywhere, opportunity is not," the existing fiat monetary system perpetuates the divide between those with access and resources those without. Even in democratic societies, which have their own flaws, people generally…

Heatwave and Debt: Laos Suspends Crypto Mining Operations Amid Rising Power Demands

[Aug 26, 2023 1:30 PM] In recent developments, Electricite du Laos (EDL) announced on August 24 that the power company shut down cryptocurrency mining activities. This decision came after this summer’s unprecedented heat surge escalated electricity demands…

Myanmar Shadow Government to Start Neobank With Crypto Rails to Fund Fight Against Military Junta

[Jul 20, 2023 4:52 AM] The National Unity Government bank is set to run on Polygon and do currency swaps via Uniswap v3 pools and USDT stablecoins.

10 Southeast Asian Nations Challenge Dollar Dominance With Push for Local Currencies

[May 13, 2023 8:00 PM] The leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), have agreed to “encourage the use of local currencies for economic and financial transactions.” The group comprises Brunei…

India to Facilitate International Settlements in Rupees to Reduce Dependence on the US Dollar

[Apr 3, 2023 2:30 AM] The government of India has announced that it will facilitate the settlement of international transactions using its national currency, the rupee. As part of its foreign trading policy framework implemented on April 1, the country introduced this…