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Nigeria central bank prohibits banks from servicing digital currency firms
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11 February, 2021

Nigeria central bank prohibits banks from servicing digital currency firms

Digital currency firms in Nigeria will now face a challenge that’s common in many other developing nations—the lack of basic...
Founder of $90M digital currency hedge fund faces 20 years after guilty plea
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10 February, 2021

Founder of $90M digital currency hedge fund faces 20 years after guilty plea

Australian national Stefan He Qin, founder of Virgil Sigma Fund LP, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.
South African watchdog warns against growing digital currency scams
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10 February, 2021

South African watchdog warns against growing digital currency scams

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority said it’s receiving a large number of complaints from South African investors who have lost...
BTC miner Bit Digital removes CEO and chairwoman following fraud charges
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9 February, 2021

BTC miner Bit Digital removes CEO and chairwoman following fraud charges

Bit Digital, the BTC block reward mining firm facing fraud charges in New York, has announced changes to its management.
South Africa cracks down on digital currency tax evaders
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9 February, 2021

South Africa cracks down on digital currency tax evaders

The tax agency’s audit request is the first requiring South Africans to disclose their digital currency activities, according to local...
Pro-digital currency Senator Lummis joins Senate Banking Committee
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8 February, 2021

Pro-digital currency Senator Lummis joins Senate Banking Committee

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis will join the all-powerful committee that’s charged with formulating regulations for the financial services industry, including...

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