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Digital ruble highest form of money, Russia says
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11 April, 2021

Digital ruble highest form of money, Russia says

Russia’s central bank may roll out digital ruble early 2022. The project is focused on replacing other digital currencies in...
Hong Kong authorities seize allegedly smuggled 300 Nvidia BTC mining GPUs
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11 April, 2021

Hong Kong authorities seize allegedly smuggled 300 Nvidia BTC mining GPUs

The authorities collectively seized the allegedly smuggled goods worth $3.8 million in the waters off the Hong Kong International Airport.
Man loses BTC worth $1M to fake Trezor app
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11 April, 2021

Man loses BTC worth $1M to fake Trezor app

An iPhone user lost BTC worth $1M after downloading an iOS app called Trezor. Hoping to save his business during...
Blockchain-based COVID-19 vaccine passports coming to South Korea
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10 April, 2021

Blockchain-based COVID-19 vaccine passports coming to South Korea

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyung said the vaccine passport is built on blockchain technology to ensure security from possible identity theft.
Jamaica, Ireland firm partner to test CBDC project in 2021
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10 April, 2021

Jamaica, Ireland firm partner to test CBDC project in 2021

After the Bahamas, Jamaica would pilot test central bank digital currency. Roll-out expected in early 2022.
Dubai financial regulator suggests security token regulation
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10 April, 2021

Dubai financial regulator suggests security token regulation

Dubai proposes a framework to regulate security tokens and curb money laundering, as part of a bid to promote the...

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