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Another US teen charged with SIM-swap digital currency theft
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1 November, 2020

Another US teen charged with SIM-swap digital currency theft

The U.S. Justice Department has charged a 19-year-old who allegedly masterminded the stealing of digital currencies through SIM swapping.
Toyota’s IT arm exploring digital currencies and blockchain
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1 November, 2020

Toyota’s IT arm exploring digital currencies and blockchain

Toyota Systems has partnered with digital currency exchange DeCurret on the pilot, which will see the participation of the company’s...
China’s new draft law seeks to legalize digital yuan but ban competitors
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29 October, 2020

China’s new draft law seeks to legalize digital yuan but ban competitors

In a new draft law, the bank proposed banning any yuan-pegged digital tokens, effectively killing off any competitor to its...
EU shoots down petition for digital currency crime victim fund
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28 October, 2020

EU shoots down petition for digital currency crime victim fund

A London-based lawyer petitioned for a fund that would compensate victims of digital currency fraud, theft and extortion in Europe.
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith files motion for dismissal of charges
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28 October, 2020

Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith files motion for dismissal of charges

Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith is seeking to have sanctions violation charges against him dismissed.
Bahamas launches Sand Dollar, the world’s first official CBDC
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28 October, 2020

Bahamas launches Sand Dollar, the world’s first official CBDC

The Central Bank of the Bahamas has developed the Sand Dollar to be transferrable via mobile phones, making it easy...

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