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India gov’t proposes 2 new taxes despite pending digital currency ban
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19 February, 2021

India gov’t proposes 2 new taxes despite pending digital currency ban

The measures would apply from the 2020-21 tax year, and are expected to be brought in by a circular, according...
North Korean hackers indicted in US over stolen $1.3B in digital currencies, cash
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19 February, 2021

North Korean hackers indicted in US over stolen $1.3B in digital currencies, cash

The three suspects are reportedly are members of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, a military agency of North Korea that allegedly...
Bitcoin’s scaling test network is processing more data than ever
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19 February, 2021

Bitcoin’s scaling test network is processing more data than ever

Over the past week, the Bitcoin SV Scaling Test Network regularly handled blocks of over 380MB, with close to 2...
Russian mobile networks plan wallet and payment services for digital ruble
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19 February, 2021

Russian mobile networks plan wallet and payment services for digital ruble

Mobile networks Beeline and Megafon are reported to be considering supporting services for an eventual central bank digital currency.
New Chinese law further prohibits ICOs: report
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18 February, 2021

New Chinese law further prohibits ICOs: report

With its new decree, the government is further seeking to stamp out cryptocurrency token sales completely, according to local reports.
FCA exposes unregistered trading firm as 199 new firms receive licenses
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18 February, 2021

FCA exposes unregistered trading firm as 199 new firms receive licenses

United Kingdom’s financial watchdog has issued a public warning against Dalsari, which it says is an unregistered firm offering trading...