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CBDC-related positions open up as Bank of England digital pound plans move forward
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5 May, 2021

CBDC-related positions open up as Bank of England digital pound plans move forward

Bank of England describes the new positions as geared towards “helping the team develop its priorities and exploratory work plan...
Beware of latest scam: MetaMask warns of new phishing bot
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5 May, 2021

Beware of latest scam: MetaMask warns of new phishing bot

The phishing bot reportedly poses as an instant support portal before attempting to mislead the users into giving up their...
Thailand requires in-person KYC for new digital currency exchange signups
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5 May, 2021

Thailand requires in-person KYC for new digital currency exchange signups

The Thai Anti-Money Laundering Office has mandated all exchanges to use the dip-chip machine, which scans a chip embedded on...
Iran allows local firms to pay for imports with ‘officially mined digital currency’
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3 May, 2021

Iran allows local firms to pay for imports with ‘officially mined digital currency’

In its latest announcement, the Central Bank of Iran revealed a new regulatory framework that allows forex companies and banks...
Indonesia proposes tax on digital currency transactions
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3 May, 2021

Indonesia proposes tax on digital currency transactions

The Indonesian Commodity Futures Trade Regulatory Agency has proposed a final income tax on any transaction involving a digital currency,...
China’s retail giant JD.com pays employees with digital yuan
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30 April, 2021

China’s retail giant JD.com pays employees with digital yuan

JD.com confirmed recently that aside from the employees, it has also been paying off some of its business partners with...

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