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Argentina central bank: We’re concerned by digital currencies, but they can be used for payments
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14 September, 2021

Argentina central bank: We’re concerned by digital currencies, but they can be used for payments

The president of the of the Central Bank of Argentina is concerned about high volatility, lack of legal tender status,...
Russia’s State Duma wants to regulate block reward mining as business
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14 September, 2021

Russia’s State Duma wants to regulate block reward mining as business

The State Duma is considering giving miners legal recognition as a form of entrepreneurship under local business laws, opening Russia...
BitMEX market manipulation lawsuit dismissed over being ‘too lengthy’
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13 September, 2021

BitMEX market manipulation lawsuit dismissed over being ‘too lengthy’

A California judge threw out the lawsuit accusing BitMEX of market manipulation and fraud, claiming that the plaintiffs copied it...
Michael Ackerman faces 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to $37M BTC scam
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13 September, 2021

Michael Ackerman faces 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to $37M BTC scam

Ackerman is accused of luring investors with promises of 15% monthly returns on BTC trading, attracting over $37 million and...
Ukraine passes law giving digital currency legal status
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13 September, 2021

Ukraine passes law giving digital currency legal status

The Ukrainian parliament has passed a law that recognizes and regulates digital currencies, with the Ministry of Digital Transformation given...
Rivetz ICO worth $18M charged in US over selling ‘worthless’ tokens
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13 September, 2021

Rivetz ICO worth $18M charged in US over selling ‘worthless’ tokens

Rivetz allegedly sold tokens that couldn’t purchase any good or service at the time of sale and raised $18 million...

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