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Alchemy Coin ICO fraudster faces 80 years in prison over $7M COVID relief scam
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27 April, 2021

Alchemy Coin ICO fraudster faces 80 years in prison over $7M COVID relief scam

Justin Cheng has pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding the U.S. government of over $7 million through the COVID-19 relief...
South Africa firms rushing to list first digital currency ETF in Africa
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25 April, 2021

South Africa firms rushing to list first digital currency ETF in Africa

Two local firms are set to lodge their applications with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, which has rejected such an application...
South Korea gaming firm Gamevil buys stake in Coinone exchange
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25 April, 2021

South Korea gaming firm Gamevil buys stake in Coinone exchange

Gamevil, a publicly listed firm, has bought a stake in Coinone, South Korea’s third largest digital currency exchange.
CBDC development is accelerating, but China isn’t winning the race: PwC report
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24 April, 2021

CBDC development is accelerating, but China isn’t winning the race: PwC report

PwC published its inaugural Global CBDC Index recently, measuring global central banks’ maturity level in deploying their own digital currency.
Texas regulator issues cease and desist order against 2 alleged digital currency scams
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24 April, 2021

Texas regulator issues cease and desist order against 2 alleged digital currency scams

The Texas State Securities Board issued the cease and desist order against London-based Bitles Limited and its principal Janis Lacis,...
Digital ruble to play big part in Russia’s future as it releases 3-year strategy
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22 April, 2021

Digital ruble to play big part in Russia’s future as it releases 3-year strategy

As per a new report by the country’s central bank, the digital ruble will need to be accessible both online...

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