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India proposes banning Bitcoin and developing a digital rupee
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4 February, 2021

India proposes banning Bitcoin and developing a digital rupee

India’s digital currency industry faces an uncertain future, with a proposed draft bill threatening to impose a blanket ban on...
Switzerland ushers in new era as blockchain law takes effect
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3 February, 2021

Switzerland ushers in new era as blockchain law takes effect

Known as the Blockchain Act, it sets a firm legal basis for digital asset exchange and tokenization while tackling the...
US Fed seeking manager with a focus on stablecoins and CBDCs
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3 February, 2021

US Fed seeking manager with a focus on stablecoins and CBDCs

The successful applicant will be in charge of emerging payment, clearing and settlement systems for the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Steven Seagal-promoted Bitcoiin2Gen charged over $11M scam
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2 February, 2021

Steven Seagal-promoted Bitcoiin2Gen charged over $11M scam

Kristijan Krstic and John DeMarr also allegedly operated and promoted Start Options as a digital asset mining and trading platform...
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith must face jury, NY judge rules
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2 February, 2021

Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith must face jury, NY judge rules

Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith will have to face the jury for allegedly assisting the North Korean government to evade sanctions...
BIS head: Bitcoin may break down altogether, has no actual value backing
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2 February, 2021

BIS head: Bitcoin may break down altogether, has no actual value backing

The head of the Bank for International Settlements believes that Bitcoin could end up collapsing altogether.

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