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Wahid loves to write, especially about Digital Currency and Blockchain. He started his blogging journey in 2017 and turned to digital currency in 2019. Wahid is interested in tech, chess and DeFi. He aims to promote decentralization to everyone on the planet.

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UAE central bank completes CBDC pilot, eyes international usage for cross-border payments
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30 October, 2022

UAE central bank completes CBDC pilot, eyes international usage for cross-border payments

Apart from improving cross-border payments, CBUAE’s governor noted that the pilot was also targeted at enhancing the local financial sector...
Nigeria resorts to auto rickshaws to drive eNaira adoption
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30 October, 2022

Nigeria resorts to auto rickshaws to drive eNaira adoption

The lack of clarity on CBDCs and virtual currencies among Nigerians led to a slump in eNaira adoption rates, forcing...
Vietnam PM calls for more detailed digital currency regulation
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29 October, 2022

Vietnam PM calls for more detailed digital currency regulation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is calling for action as he believes “it is necessary to study appropriate sanctions, and...
Western Union files trademark applications as it seeks to foray into digital asset sector
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29 October, 2022

Western Union files trademark applications as it seeks to foray into digital asset sector

Western Union appears to be preparing to enter the digital asset sector by filing three trademark applications, joining competitors Mastercard,...
Australia’s stance on BTC may have dire tax implications for investors: report
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29 October, 2022

Australia’s stance on BTC may have dire tax implications for investors: report

Digital currency investors in Australia will be mandated to pay capital gain tax from their asset sales after the government...
Singapore mulls ban on virtual asset trading amid sweeping changes
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28 October, 2022

Singapore mulls ban on virtual asset trading amid sweeping changes

Digital asset firms decry Singapore's proposal to introduce new regulations and ban credit for retail investors, saying that the move...

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