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Amazon seeks digital currency lead, but denies BTC payment plans
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28 July, 2021

Amazon seeks digital currency lead, but denies BTC payment plans

The e-commerce giant is looking for a digital currency and blockchain lead to leverage these technologies to better its payments...
Brazilian police seize $33M in digital currency money laundering probe
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28 July, 2021

Brazilian police seize $33M in digital currency money laundering probe

Brazilian civil police seized R172 million ($33.3 million) from two individuals and 17 legal entities, as part of the Operation...
South Korea to seize digital currencies from tax dodgers in proposed law
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28 July, 2021

South Korea to seize digital currencies from tax dodgers in proposed law

To help share the burden of taking care of its aging population, the South Korean government has been hiking taxes...
Bank of Russia wants digital currency companies out of stock exchanges
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27 July, 2021

Bank of Russia wants digital currency companies out of stock exchanges

The Bank of Russia recently sent a letter to stock exchanges urging them to stay away from companies that deal...
Nigeria eyes October launch for CBDC after 5 years of research
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27 July, 2021

Nigeria eyes October launch for CBDC after 5 years of research

The central bank has been working on Project GIANT since 2017, conducting research on the opportunities and risks it poses...
South Korea warns foreign exchanges to register by Sept 24 or risk being shut down
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27 July, 2021

South Korea warns foreign exchanges to register by Sept 24 or risk being shut down

Under the Specific Financial Information Act, any exchange operator that continues to operate past the deadline without registering is liable...
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