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It’s ‘DREX,’ not digital real: Brazil unveils the name of its CBDC
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11 August, 2023

It’s ‘DREX,’ not digital real: Brazil unveils the name of its CBDC

DREX is an acronym for digital real electronic transactions, with its logo depicting two arrows that signify the evolution of...
There was something for everyone at the London Blockchain Conference 2023, says hosts Victoria Scholar and Lucy Hedges
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11 August, 2023

There was something for everyone at the London Blockchain Conference 2023, says hosts Victoria Scholar and Lucy Hedges

Lucy Hedges and Victoria Scholar steered the ships at the business and technical stages, and they say the event exceeded...
Revolut halts US digital asset services, blames evolving regulations
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10 August, 2023

Revolut halts US digital asset services, blames evolving regulations

Revolut says the move will only affect 1% of its customers and that users beyond the U.S. can still enjoy...
Utah mining software firm DEBT Box faces charges over alleged $50M scam
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9 August, 2023

Utah mining software firm DEBT Box faces charges over alleged $50M scam

The U.S. securities regulator alleges that the company solicited investment for software mining licenses that generate tokens that are reported...
Ryan Kavanaugh: I backed Netflix and Marvel Studios, and now I’m backing blockchain in Hollywood
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9 August, 2023

Ryan Kavanaugh: I backed Netflix and Marvel Studios, and now I’m backing blockchain in Hollywood

The first to strike a media deal with Netflix, and the brain behind Marvel Studios’ revamp, Ryan Kavanaugh is a...
New York couple pleads guilty to the $4.5B Bitfinex hack
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8 August, 2023

New York couple pleads guilty to the $4.5B Bitfinex hack

Ilya Lichtenstein faces a maximum of 20 years behind bars for conspiracy to commit money laundering, while his wife faces...

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