Shanghai, Beijing and other major cities plan large-scale digital yuan tests
The accelerated testing phase comes after a successful year for the state-backed digital currency in which it was used in most major cities.
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Visa calls off $5.3B acquisition of digital currency-friendly startup Plaid
The consumer credit giant was set to acquire Plaid for $5.3 billion, but antitrust claims from the Department of Justice have brought the deal to an end.
SolidX accuses VanEck of BTC ETF plagiarism and breach of contract
Blockchain startup SolidX Management has sued its former partner VanEck Securities Corporation of a breach of contract regarding a BTC exchange-traded fund.
Pakistan launches Bill Gates-backed Raast instant digital payments system
Known as Raast, the system is especially aimed at availing digital payments to women who have been financially marginalized for decades.
Only 1 in 4 US adults have idea what blockchain is: survey
The survey further found that close to two-thirds equate blockchain with digital currencies, with 48% claiming that “blockchain is the same as Bitcoin.”
Man behind $147M Gemcoin scam gets 10 years in jail
Steve Chen will face justice for operating Gemcoin, a scam that made away with over $147 million.
FCA: Unregistered digital currency firms must shut down, refund investors
The UK financial markets regulator cautioned such companies that continuing their activities would attract criminal and civil enforcement actions.
UK Finance Ministry invites public input on digital currency regulation
Her Majesty’s Treasury has opened consultation on proposed laws to govern “crypto-assets and stablecoins” until March 21.
Kurt Wuckert Jr. on HostMaria: Bitcoin SV has restored Satoshi’s original vision
The CoinGeek chief historian joined Helmuts Meskonis on his HostMaria YouTube channel to talk about Bitcoin SV and what sets it apart from all the other implementations.
Iran shuts down 1,600+ illegal mining farms in 18 months: report
The shutdowns started when Iran recognized mining as a legitimate industry, surging in December 2020 when most digital currencies recorded huge price spikes.
ElectroRAT malware stealing digital currencies through fake apps
Beware of downloading these three applications—Jamm, DaoPoker and eTrade—as they will allegedly steal your digital currencies.
Bitcoin SV Academy: Steve Shadders on why there’s something for everyone
Bitcoin SV Academy is designed to offer something for everyone, from the Bitcoin experts to the beginners, Steve Shadders pointed out in the latest BSV Academy Conversations.