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