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Sri Lanka forms committee to study digital currencies and blockchain
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12 October, 2021

Sri Lanka forms committee to study digital currencies and blockchain

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved the formation of a committee that will study digital assets, blockchain technology, digital banking and block...
South Korea to levy the 20% digital currency tax in 2022 despite opposition
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11 October, 2021

South Korea to levy the 20% digital currency tax in 2022 despite opposition

South Korea’s Finance Minister is unflinching on the 20% tax that has become a battle ground between the government and...
Binance wants to set up HQs in Ireland, halts derivatives trading in South Africa
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11 October, 2021

Binance wants to set up HQs in Ireland, halts derivatives trading in South Africa

Binance is looking to open headquarters in Ireland after registering three firms there, but in South Africa, it’s been forced...
Digital asset media: if it bleeds (money), it leads
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11 October, 2021

Digital asset media: if it bleeds (money), it leads

Blockchain-focused media outlets have a mission to educate the wider public on digital assets while trying to avoid being taken...
Visa announces interoperability platform for CBDCs and stablecoins
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11 October, 2021

Visa announces interoperability platform for CBDCs and stablecoins

The platform would enable CBDCs to be transferred from one blockchain to another, and would also allow stablecoins to operate...
Brazil eyes making BTC legal tender, allowing its use as payment for goods
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11 October, 2021

Brazil eyes making BTC legal tender, allowing its use as payment for goods

Brazil’s parliament is expected to debate a bill that would officially recognize BTC as legal tender and allow citizens to...
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