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TikTok bans digital currency ads as UK regulator puts them on ‘red alert’
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14 July, 2021

TikTok bans digital currency ads as UK regulator puts them on ‘red alert’

In an update to its policies, the social media platform prohibited branded content relating to financial services such as digital...
Texas court bans BTC platform PaxForex, imposes $374K penalty
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14 July, 2021

Texas court bans BTC platform PaxForex, imposes $374K penalty

The company is accused of engaging in illegal, off-exchange transactions in these digital currencies as well as foreign currencies and...
Ghana to start CBDC pilot in September as it seeks to reduce cash reliance
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14 July, 2021

Ghana to start CBDC pilot in September as it seeks to reduce cash reliance

The Ghanaian central bank is in advanced stages in its development of a central bank digital currency, with a pilot...
Argentine lawmaker proposes bill allowing salary payments in digital currencies
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13 July, 2021

Argentine lawmaker proposes bill allowing salary payments in digital currencies

The bill seeks to allow employees and service exporters to receive part or their full salary in digital currencies in...
West African regional union concerned with digital currency volatility
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13 July, 2021

West African regional union concerned with digital currency volatility

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pointed to the recent volatility in the BTC price as a stark...
BitConnect scam US promoters to be hit with $3M settlement by SEC: report
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12 July, 2021

BitConnect scam US promoters to be hit with $3M settlement by SEC: report

The regulator charged six promoters in May, and as per a new report, it’s set to settle with four of...

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