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Article by Steve Kaaru

India to bypass parliament for a bill that could ban digital currencies
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13 February, 2021

India to bypass parliament for a bill that could ban digital currencies

The “Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Digital Currency Bill 2021” was proposed recently by the Indian government.
French regulator wants a European body to regulate digital currencies
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12 February, 2021

French regulator wants a European body to regulate digital currencies

Autorité des Marchés Financiers Chairman Robert Ophèle has proposed that the European Securities and Markets Authority should be in charge...
Thai exchange Bitkub shuts down new signups after SEC order
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12 February, 2021

Thai exchange Bitkub shuts down new signups after SEC order

Bitkub exchange will now have to address five key areas as outlined by the watchdog, including integrating a system that’s...
Serbian man involved in $70M digital currency scam extradited to US
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12 February, 2021

Serbian man involved in $70M digital currency scam extradited to US

Antonije Stojilkovic is alleged to have been part of a crime ring that created several bogus investment platforms that lured...
Nigeria central bank prohibits banks from servicing digital currency firms
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11 February, 2021

Nigeria central bank prohibits banks from servicing digital currency firms

Digital currency firms in Nigeria will now face a challenge that’s common in many other developing nations—the lack of basic...
Founder of $90M digital currency hedge fund faces 20 years after guilty plea
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10 February, 2021

Founder of $90M digital currency hedge fund faces 20 years after guilty plea

Australian national Stefan He Qin, founder of Virgil Sigma Fund LP, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.

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