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SEC flags digital currency companies allegedly duping investors globally
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27 January, 2021

SEC flags digital currency companies allegedly duping investors globally

The alleged digital currency scammers on the SEC’s list include Axtrading Investment, SmartCoins24, RetireWell Investors and Passive Trade Plan.
Russia’s largest bank files to launch a stablecoin
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27 January, 2021

Russia’s largest bank files to launch a stablecoin

Russia’s Sberbank has filed an application with the country’s banking regulator to launch its own stablecoin.
US Senate confirms Janet Yellen as first female Treasury chief
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26 January, 2021

US Senate confirms Janet Yellen as first female Treasury chief

Yellen was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 84-15, underscoring the bipartisan support she receives in the sharply...
Shanghai, Beijing and other major cities plan large-scale digital yuan tests
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26 January, 2021

Shanghai, Beijing and other major cities plan large-scale digital yuan tests

The accelerated testing phase comes after a successful year for the state-backed digital currency in which it was used in...
Visa calls off $5.3B acquisition of digital currency-friendly startup Plaid
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18 January, 2021

Visa calls off $5.3B acquisition of digital currency-friendly startup Plaid

The consumer credit giant was set to acquire Plaid for $5.3 billion, but antitrust claims from the Department of Justice...
SolidX accuses VanEck of BTC ETF plagiarism and breach of contract
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17 January, 2021

SolidX accuses VanEck of BTC ETF plagiarism and breach of contract

Blockchain startup SolidX Management has sued its former partner VanEck Securities Corporation of a breach of contract regarding a BTC...

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