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389 digital asset firms shut down in Estonia amid tough new laws
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11 May, 2023

389 digital asset firms shut down in Estonia amid tough new laws

Estonia has been getting tough with virtual asset service providers, resulting in 200 firms withdrawing their license applications as a...
Marathon to launch Middle East’s first large-scale BTC mining operation
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11 May, 2023

Marathon to launch Middle East’s first large-scale BTC mining operation

First announced in January, the operation is a joint venture between Marathon and Zero Two, a Web3 company launched in...
Bank of Canada launches CBDC consultation
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10 May, 2023

Bank of Canada launches CBDC consultation

While a digital dollar “is not needed at this time,” the Bank of Canada wants to be ready as it...
Daniel Diemers: We’re building smart cities and pushing human longevity on the blockchain
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10 May, 2023

Daniel Diemers: We’re building smart cities and pushing human longevity on the blockchain

Through SNGLR Group, Daniel Diemers is investing in technology that fosters humanity’s longevity and health, and he says it will...
Kazakhstan earned $7M in taxes from digital asset miners
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10 May, 2023

Kazakhstan earned $7M in taxes from digital asset miners

The country started taxing miners in January 2022, and it has paid off, netting $7 million for Kazakhstan. The country...
Terra’s Do Kwon stands to face longest jail term over financial crime, South Korea says in extradition fight
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10 May, 2023

Terra’s Do Kwon stands to face longest jail term over financial crime, South Korea says in extradition fight

South Korea is in an extradition battle with the United States for Do Kwon, who is currently facing passport forgery...

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