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Pakistan launches Bill Gates-backed Raast instant digital payments system
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15 January, 2021

Pakistan launches Bill Gates-backed Raast instant digital payments system

Known as Raast, the system is especially aimed at availing digital payments to women who have been financially marginalized for...
Only 1 in 4 US adults have idea what blockchain is: survey
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14 January, 2021

Only 1 in 4 US adults have idea what blockchain is: survey

The survey further found that close to two-thirds equate blockchain with digital currencies, with 48% claiming that “blockchain is the...
Man behind $147M Gemcoin scam gets 10 years in jail
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13 January, 2021

Man behind $147M Gemcoin scam gets 10 years in jail

Steve Chen will face justice for operating Gemcoin, a scam that made away with over $147 million.
FCA: Unregistered digital currency firms must shut down, refund investors
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13 January, 2021

FCA: Unregistered digital currency firms must shut down, refund investors

The UK financial markets regulator cautioned such companies that continuing their activities would attract criminal and civil enforcement actions.
UK Finance Ministry invites public input on digital currency regulation
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13 January, 2021

UK Finance Ministry invites public input on digital currency regulation

Her Majesty’s Treasury has opened consultation on proposed laws to govern “crypto-assets and stablecoins” until March 21.
Kurt Wuckert Jr. on HostMaria: Bitcoin SV has restored Satoshi’s original vision
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13 January, 2021

Kurt Wuckert Jr. on HostMaria: Bitcoin SV has restored Satoshi’s original vision

The CoinGeek chief historian joined Helmuts Meskonis on his HostMaria YouTube channel to talk about Bitcoin SV and what sets...

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