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Bank of England establishes taskforce to explore CBDC
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21 April, 2021

Bank of England establishes taskforce to explore CBDC

The taskforce will coordinate exploration of the objectives, use cases, opportunities and risks of a potential CBDC, as well as...
People’s Bank of China: Bitcoin is an investment option, not a currency
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21 April, 2021

People’s Bank of China: Bitcoin is an investment option, not a currency

Li Bo, the deputy PBoC governor, said the apex bank is satisfied with the current digital currency regulations in China,...
Nigeria SEC working with central bank to lift digital currency ban
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20 April, 2021

Nigeria SEC working with central bank to lift digital currency ban

The Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged that a recent ban by the bank had disrupted Nigeria’s digital currency industry, while...
Turkey bans ‘risky and volatile’ digital currencies for payments
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19 April, 2021

Turkey bans ‘risky and volatile’ digital currencies for payments

The central bank termed digital currencies as risky because “they are neither subject to any regulation and supervision mechanisms nor...
Riot Blockchain buys Texas data center for $650M from rival Northern Data
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18 April, 2021

Riot Blockchain buys Texas data center for $650M from rival Northern Data

Riot Blockchain has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Whinstone U.S Inc. from its rival Northern Data AG.
Chinese police arrest 15 over EOS gambling app, seize $3.8M in digital currencies
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18 April, 2021

Chinese police arrest 15 over EOS gambling app, seize $3.8M in digital currencies

Police in Yancheg city, Jiangsu province, have been investigating the operation since it came to their attention in October 2020,...

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