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Thailand central bank to allow digital banks to operate by 2025
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19 January, 2023

Thailand central bank to allow digital banks to operate by 2025

Assistant Gov. Tharith Panpiemras revealed that virtual banks would be regulated in the same manner as traditional financial institutions, including...
Paycoin in a race to secure banking partnership after South Korea license suspension
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19 January, 2023

Paycoin in a race to secure banking partnership after South Korea license suspension

Paycoin, whose token is used in South Korea for payments, was ordered to secure a bank partner or have its...
Nigeria to explore ICOs and stablecoins to broaden payments landscape
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18 January, 2023

Nigeria to explore ICOs and stablecoins to broaden payments landscape

Nigeria published a new policy document, pledging to rethink its ICO stance to attract FDI as well as a blockchain-based...
Here’s another use case for blockchain—baggage tracking
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18 January, 2023

Here’s another use case for blockchain—baggage tracking

Becky Liggero's recount of her terrible travel experience on the way to Cairo posed a question about how blockchain technology...
European law enforcement unravels digital asset scam ring
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18 January, 2023

European law enforcement unravels digital asset scam ring

The raid resulted in the seizure of $1 million worth of digital assets, luxury apartments, and three cars, with over...
Metropolitan Bank announces exit from digital asset business
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18 January, 2023

Metropolitan Bank announces exit from digital asset business

The New York-based Metropolitan Bank says it only had four active institutional digital asset clients who accounted for 1.5% of...