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US senators urge Facebook to discontinue digital currency pursuit amid Novi wallet launch
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22 October, 2021

US senators urge Facebook to discontinue digital currency pursuit amid Novi wallet launch

Five U.S. lawmakers wrote a letter to Zuckerberg urging him to discontinue the Novi and Diem ventures, stating that Facebook...
Indonesia and Chile lead global digital currency interest: report
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22 October, 2021

Indonesia and Chile lead global digital currency interest: report

Indonesia has emerged as the country with the highest interest in digital currencies, ranking ahead of Chile and Argentina, which...
Proposed Australian regulations target exchanges, DeFi, DAO and miners
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22 October, 2021

Proposed Australian regulations target exchanges, DeFi, DAO and miners

A Senate committee focused on fintech has recommended a complete overhaul of the regulatory process in Australia for the digital...
US Treasury warns digital currencies could undermine sanctions
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21 October, 2021

US Treasury warns digital currencies could undermine sanctions

Digital currencies could undermine the impact of sanctions imposed by the United States, a report by the Treasury Department has...
Influential Hindu group asks Indian gov’t to regulate digital currencies
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21 October, 2021

Influential Hindu group asks Indian gov’t to regulate digital currencies

The right-wing group has urged the Modi government to police streaming platforms like Netflix and digital currencies for the larger...
Japan’s digital yen to prioritize simplicity and interoperability
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21 October, 2021

Japan’s digital yen to prioritize simplicity and interoperability

Japan’s central bank will uphold simplicity in its design of a CBDC, with a senior official saying this is key...

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