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Article by Steve Kaaru

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...
US securities regulator issues a risk alert on digital asset securities
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3 March, 2021

US securities regulator issues a risk alert on digital asset securities

The SEC risk alert notes the digital assets that qualify as securities present unique challenges and risks which firms must...
Evan Freeman: Bitcoin SV Academy is filling a fundamental gap
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2 March, 2021

Evan Freeman: Bitcoin SV Academy is filling a fundamental gap

In a recent interview with the Bitcoin Association, Evan Freeman delves into how the Bitcoin SV Academy is filling a...
Morocco central bank exploring digital currency but Bitcoin still banned
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2 March, 2021

Morocco central bank exploring digital currency but Bitcoin still banned

The Bank Al-Maghrib has tasked the new committee with identifying and analyzing the advantages and drawbacks of a digital dirham...
Nicolas Maduro promises digital currency ‘surprise’ for Venezuela
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2 March, 2021

Nicolas Maduro promises digital currency ‘surprise’ for Venezuela

President Nicolas Maduro recently told Venezuelans that his government is working on a digital bolivar, promising a big surprise announcement...
Federal Reserve: 2021 is the year we will engage the public on digital dollar
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1 March, 2021

Federal Reserve: 2021 is the year we will engage the public on digital dollar

Jerome Powell has in the past remained tightlipped on the central bank digital currency, urging caution and claiming the Federal...

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