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4th Bitcoin SV Hackathon sets new record with most participants in Bitcoin history
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16 September, 2021

4th Bitcoin SV Hackathon sets new record with most participants in Bitcoin history

The Hackathon attracted over 600 developers, with majority joining solo while others paired up, culminating in 3 projects that will...
Kenya leads in global P2P volume for second year in a row
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16 September, 2021

Kenya leads in global P2P volume for second year in a row

Kenya has ranked first in the world for P2P volume for the second year in a row and fifth for...
Bitcoin is for barter, not currency: Mexico central bank chief
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16 September, 2021

Bitcoin is for barter, not currency: Mexico central bank chief

The head of the Bank of Mexico compared digital currencies to barter trade as opposed to being a currency, claiming...
Digital currency tax guidance still a priority for IRS
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15 September, 2021

Digital currency tax guidance still a priority for IRS

The IRS released a joint Priority Guidance Plan for ‘21-‘22 with Treasury and it lists its intention to issue tax...
Zimbabwe finance minister calls for digital currency adoption in remittances
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15 September, 2021

Zimbabwe finance minister calls for digital currency adoption in remittances

The minister was inspired by solutions being developed at the DMCC Crypto Valley in Dubai and believes that digital currencies...
Man linked to $1.3B North Korean BTC hacks gets 11 years in prison
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15 September, 2021

Man linked to $1.3B North Korean BTC hacks gets 11 years in prison

Ghaleb Alaumary is accused of having helped North Korean hackers who made off with $1.3 billion targeting banks and digital...

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