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First set of local retailers in Shanghai accept digital yuan payments
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13 March, 2021

First set of local retailers in Shanghai accept digital yuan payments

As local outlets report, China is accelerating its rollout as it readies the digital currency for use during the Winter...
Nigeria rewarding users of mainstream remittance channels to combat digital currency use
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13 March, 2021

Nigeria rewarding users of mainstream remittance channels to combat digital currency use

The Central Bank of Nigeria announced its “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme” recently, targeting diaspora remittances.
Ripple settles its lawsuit against YouTube over scam accounts
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12 March, 2021

Ripple settles its lawsuit against YouTube over scam accounts

The lawsuit alleged that YouTube had “feigned ignorance” as XRP scams defrauded millions of dollars on the video sharing platform.
German private bank to set up digital currency trading and custody services
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12 March, 2021

German private bank to set up digital currency trading and custody services

Donner & Reuschel, one of Germany’s oldest banking institutions, cited high demand from its customers as a key factor behind...
Digital currency firms fleeing South Africa: report
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11 March, 2021

Digital currency firms fleeing South Africa: report

A number of high-profile startups are threatening to relocate to other digital currency havens if the government doesn’t step in...
Ripple and MoneyGram officially end partnership
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10 March, 2021

Ripple and MoneyGram officially end partnership

MoneyGram partnered with Ripple in 2019 to use the service as part of its transfer solutions, but has since suspended...

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