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Exclusive: Nigeria’s digital currency community speaks out on central bank ban
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9 March, 2021

Exclusive: Nigeria’s digital currency community speaks out on central bank ban

Despite thriving for years now, Nigeria’s digital currency industry faces its biggest threat yet following a central bank ban that...
Centra Tech Sohrab Sharma sentenced to 8 years over celeb-hyped ICO scam
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9 March, 2021

Centra Tech Sohrab Sharma sentenced to 8 years over celeb-hyped ICO scam

Sohrab Sharma, the co-founder of Centra Tech, reportedly relied on fake partnerships and endorsements from celebrities like boxing champion Floyd...
Swedish man involved in digital currency fraud faces 40 years in jail after guilty plea
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8 March, 2021

Swedish man involved in digital currency fraud faces 40 years in jail after guilty plea

Roger Nils-Jones Karlsson is the founder of Eastern Metal Securities, a company that authorities said targeted no less than 3,577...
Bitcoin Association’s Bryan Daugherty explains BSV for business growth and transformation
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4 March, 2021

Bitcoin Association’s Bryan Daugherty explains BSV for business growth and transformation

In his interview with Coin News Extra, Bryan Daugherty spoke about why only Bitcoin SV can support enterprise blockchain applications,...
Ghana regulatory sandbox to prioritize blockchain projects
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4 March, 2021

Ghana regulatory sandbox to prioritize blockchain projects

Ghana’s central bank has launched a regulatory and innovation sandbox, with a focus on projects building on blockchain technology.
Nigeria VP calls for regulation, not ban of digital currencies
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3 March, 2021

Nigeria VP calls for regulation, not ban of digital currencies

Speaking at a recent event, Yemi Osinbajo rebuked the recent ban on digital currencies, advocating for Nigerian authorities to regulate...

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