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North Korean hackers stole $400M from digital currency platforms: Chainalysis
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20 January, 2022

North Korean hackers stole $400M from digital currency platforms: Chainalysis

The hackers launched at least seven attacks targeting exchanges and investment firms and laundered the money through an intricate web...
Swiss central bank completes pilot for CBDC settlement with commercial banks
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20 January, 2022

Swiss central bank completes pilot for CBDC settlement with commercial banks

The Swiss bank partnered with the BIS, SIX stock exchange and five commercial banks, including UBS, Citi, and Credit Suisse,...
Hong Kong’s Amber Group to reportedly acquire DeCurret exchange in Japan
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20 January, 2022

Hong Kong’s Amber Group to reportedly acquire DeCurret exchange in Japan

Nikkei reports that DeCurret has been unable to compete with major players like bitFlyer and that the holding company will...
Walmart patent filings show retail giant eyes venture into the metaverse
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19 January, 2022

Walmart patent filings show retail giant eyes venture into the metaverse

Walmart filed the patent applications on December 30, exploring the development and sale of virtual goods, along with potentially offering...
Africrypt founders under probe over $3.6B scam in South Africa
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19 January, 2022

Africrypt founders under probe over $3.6B scam in South Africa

Authorities have launched a probe into the two Cajee brothers, the founders of Africrypt who allegedly vanished with billions after...
Ban on digital currencies reportedly coming to Pakistan
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19 January, 2022

Ban on digital currencies reportedly coming to Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan is concerned about the use of digital currencies in crime, with a recent Binance-linked $100...

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