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Russia shuts down 3 dark web sites with reported $263M in digital currency proceeds
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18 February, 2022

Russia shuts down 3 dark web sites with reported $263M in digital currency proceeds

Russian authorities have clamped down yet another batch of dark web sites, this time targeting online marketplaces for stolen credit...
Philippines unlikely to issue CBDC in the near future: report
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18 February, 2022

Philippines unlikely to issue CBDC in the near future: report

The Philippines will not be one of the rising numbers of countries that intend to issue a central bank digital...
Kenya explores CBDC, calls for public feedback
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18 February, 2022

Kenya explores CBDC, calls for public feedback

The Central Bank of Kenya published a discussion paper on central bank digital currency, noting that a CBDC-powered cross-border remittance...
Bitfinex hack: One-half of NYC couple accused in $4.5B laundering case released on bail
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17 February, 2022

Bitfinex hack: One-half of NYC couple accused in $4.5B laundering case released on bail

Judge Beryl Howell has revoked the bond which had been granted to Ilya Lichtenstein, agreeing with prosecutors that he was...
McDonald’s wants to join metaverse via virtual restaurant selling Big Macs and NFTs
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17 February, 2022

McDonald’s wants to join metaverse via virtual restaurant selling Big Macs and NFTs

The fast food giant has applied for ten metaverse patents, focused on a virtual restaurant that will feature virtual and...
Philippine exchange PDAX raises $50M in a Tiger Global-led Series B
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17 February, 2022

Philippine exchange PDAX raises $50M in a Tiger Global-led Series B

Philippine Digital Asset Exchange, more popularly known as PDAX, will channel the funds towards making its infrastructure more accessible, safe...

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