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El Salvador received $138 million from the IMF after being granted waivers related to its Bitcoin activities. The IMF emphasized the need for reducing state involvement in Bitcoin and strengthening crypto-asset regulation and governance.
Japan has added Garantex to its list of sanctioned entities over its role in helping Russian entities evade financial restrictions amid the Ukraine conflict. This move aligns with previous sanctions imposed by the US and the EU.
Starting November 1, Binance will require Brazilian users to provide detailed information for cross-border crypto transfers. This includes disclosing the transfer's purpose and identifying the counterparty type, with corporate accounts needing to specify economic group affiliations.
For the first time, Russia's Finance Ministry has paid wages using digital rubles, marking a significant step in integrating digital currency into the country's budget process. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance to modernize financial transactions.
A new Bitcoin Core update has fixed a vulnerability in partially signed Bitcoin transactions (PSBTs) that could allow funds to be redirected without stealing keys. This safeguard aims to ensure that transactions are securely bound to the intended payment destination.