News Syria Cryptocurrencies: Syria opens up to global payment networks after years of isolation
Syria is opening up again to international payment networks after years of isolation from the global financial system, the country's central bank said on Monday. Licensed banks and electronic payment companies can now cooperate with global payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard, the Syrian Central Bank said.
News Syria Cryptocurrencies: Crypto exchange Binance opens trading to Syrians after U.S. lifts sanctions
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said that Syrians will be granted full access to its offerings, which include more than 300 cryptocurrency tokens and stablecoins. The group added that the Syrian pound could now be used to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on the exchange. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration made a surprise announcement last month on lifting sanctions against Syria, where an Islamist-led government took power after overthrowing former leader Bashar al-A
News Syria Cryptocurrencies: Regulator in Estonia warns of crimes facilitated by cryptocurrencies
Estonia's crypto regulator says money-laundering and terrorist funding risks are high after customer numbers and transaction volume ballooned in recent years, according to a new report released by the ...