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Argo Blockchain signs priority agreement with ASIC maker
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28 February, 2021

Argo Blockchain signs priority agreement with ASIC maker

The London-listed firm inked the deal with ePIC Blockchain Technologies, committing to an initial $8 million mining rigs purchase.
India’s Reserve Bank concerned digital currencies will impact financial stability
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27 February, 2021

India’s Reserve Bank concerned digital currencies will impact financial stability

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank has “major concerns” regarding digital currencies.
China joins Hong Kong and Thailand in CBDC research project
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27 February, 2021

China joins Hong Kong and Thailand in CBDC research project

China and the United Arab Emirates have joined a research initiative that studies the feasibility of a central bank digital...
US charges Serbian man behind Steven Seagal-promoted Bitcoiin2Gen scam
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27 February, 2021

US charges Serbian man behind Steven Seagal-promoted Bitcoiin2Gen scam

Krstijan Krstic founded Start Options and Bitcoiin2Gen, or B2G, in 2017 and reportedly induced U.S. investors into the scam, authorities...
MoneyGram suspends Ripple relationship over SEC lawsuit
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25 February, 2021

MoneyGram suspends Ripple relationship over SEC lawsuit

MoneyGram said it would no longer be using Ripple’s XRP remittance solution until the payments firm sorts out its legal...
Over 60% of all scams are related to digital currencies: Austrian regulator
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24 February, 2021

Over 60% of all scams are related to digital currencies: Austrian regulator

The Financial Markets Authority stated that it saw a record in whistle-blower reports of potential fraud in 2020, with digital...

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