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Banque de France announces successful ‘digital euro’ test
The central bank ran a transaction involving settling €40 million of bonds issued as security tokens in exchange for digital...
Why Africa is the next frontier for digital currency
A new report by Luno and Arcane Research has delved into the African digital currency market, acknowledging the opportunities and...
Italy turns to blockchain for help protecting ‘Made in Italy’ products
The Italian government has invested $16.2 million in a program that will develop and implement technologies like blockchain to prevent...
Japanese ebook platform ventures into distributed ledger tech
Media Do Holdings is investing US$2.8 million into distributed ledger technology for the distribution of its ebooks.
Thailand examines blockchain use for palm oil trade
The blockchain system is expected to help farmers who have trouble turning a profit due to low and unstable palm...
China’s Hainan clamps down on digital currency businesses
The Chinese province requires businesses not to engage in activities deemed illegal, including issuing tokens and offering digital currency exchange.