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Beijing releases first-ever blockchain blueprint
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18 July, 2020

Beijing releases first-ever blockchain blueprint

Beijing has released its first blockchain blueprint, outlining the digital transformation it expects in the future, with blockchain playing the...
Japan steps up interest in CBDC, includes it in official economic plan
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17 July, 2020

Japan steps up interest in CBDC, includes it in official economic plan

Japan’s interest in a digital yen went up a notch after the government included it in its official economic plan....
US lobbyist linked to $5.6M AML Bitcoin scam pleads guilty to fraud
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16 July, 2020

US lobbyist linked to $5.6M AML Bitcoin scam pleads guilty to fraud

Jack Abramoff is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud as well as violating the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Digital currency scams explode in 2020, steal $24 million: report
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16 July, 2020

Digital currency scams explode in 2020, steal $24 million: report

Digital currency scams have exploded in 2020, stealing $24 million, more than they had stolen in the past three years....
South Korea to invest $48B in blockchain, AI, 5G
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16 July, 2020

South Korea to invest $48B in blockchain, AI, 5G

South Korea wants to digitize its infrastructure as part of the ‘Korea New Deal’. The gov’t intends to spend over...
South Korea edges closer to 20% digital currency gains tax
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15 July, 2020

South Korea edges closer to 20% digital currency gains tax

South Korean legislators are reportedly edging closer to imposing a 20% capital gains tax on digital currencies and change them...

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