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CFTC tightens digital currency rules for futures commission merchants
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27 October, 2020

CFTC tightens digital currency rules for futures commission merchants

The regulator addressed how customer protection provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act apply to digital currencies deposited by futures customers.
2 new investors back digital currency startup Curv
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27 October, 2020

2 new investors back digital currency startup Curv

Franklin Templeton is leading the Curv funding round that saw also participation from fintech VC firm Illuminate Financial Management.
Alleged $1 billion BTC scammer arrested in Spain
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27 October, 2020

Alleged $1 billion BTC scammer arrested in Spain

Spanish police have arrested Santiago Fuentes, the founder and operator of a BTC trading firm alleged to have scammed 120,000...
Russia requires officials to declare digital currency holdings from 2021
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26 October, 2020

Russia requires officials to declare digital currency holdings from 2021

Russian government officials will now have to include their digital currency holdings when they report their annual income.
Kenyan central bank exploring CBDCs, digital currency regulation
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26 October, 2020

Kenyan central bank exploring CBDCs, digital currency regulation

The Central Bank of Kenya is in discussions with other central banks globally regarding the introduction of a central bank...
Blockchain platform verifies health for 17M Chinese tourists in 1 month
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25 October, 2020

Blockchain platform verifies health for 17M Chinese tourists in 1 month

A blockchain-based health records system is gradually making it possible for mainland China to resume cross-border tourism to Macao.

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