Indian farmer’s company integrates blockchain
One of India’s largest farmers’ companies has integrated blockchain technology to enhance traceability for the consumer and boost income for the farmers.
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South Korea to launch a blockchain-powered free trade zone
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South Africa $16M digital currency scam founder declares bankruptcy
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China’s courts use blockchain to secure electronic door seals
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Binance blocked from offering derivatives in Brazil
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OneCoin promoter fined $72,000 in Singapore
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Japan central bank explores offline CBDC payments
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AT&T seeks to have $1.9m SIM-swap lawsuit dropped, again
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Lithuania to launch a CBDC, but there’s a catch
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Police in China detaining digital currency OTC traders: report
China is systematically cracking down on OTC digital currency trading, detaining some renowned figures, including Zhao Dong, a prominent investor in Bitfinex.
Zimbabwe central bank halts mobile money transactions
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