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Bank of Canada: Coronavirus could accelerate central bank digital currency
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16 February, 2021

Bank of Canada: Coronavirus could accelerate central bank digital currency

The Bank of Canada said the global health crisis had hastened the urgency of the development of its state-backed digital...
Alleged $150K SIM swap scammer charged in New York
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16 February, 2021

Alleged $150K SIM swap scammer charged in New York

Joseph Chase Oaks, 22, is facing a slew of charges in connection with the fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme from August 2018...
George Siosi Samuels: Bitcoin is more than just a currency for Tuvalu
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15 February, 2021

George Siosi Samuels: Bitcoin is more than just a currency for Tuvalu

This week, CoinGeek's weekly Asia/Pacific-focused show The Bitcoin Bridge looks at the Tuvalu National Digital Register—a project that's getting a...
Investors to get reprieve as India gears up for total ban on digital currencies: report
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15 February, 2021

Investors to get reprieve as India gears up for total ban on digital currencies: report

The ban will reportedly be enforced in phases, giving digital currency owners the opportunity to sell all their holdings.
Fake QuadrigaCX website pops up to scam investors
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15 February, 2021

Fake QuadrigaCX website pops up to scam investors

A fake website has popped up imitating the now-defunct QuadrigaCX digital currency exchange, attempting to lure its former users.
Adam Kling, Michael Hudson, Liz Louw join Bitcoin SV Virtual Meetup – EMEA
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15 February, 2021

Adam Kling, Michael Hudson, Liz Louw join Bitcoin SV Virtual Meetup – EMEA

During the event, Jimmy Nguyen and his guests discussed a range of topics starting with where Bitcoin is today and...