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Japan steps up interest in CBDC, includes it in official economic plan
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17 July, 2020

Japan steps up interest in CBDC, includes it in official economic plan

Japan’s interest in a digital yen went up a notch after the government included it in its official economic plan....
Digital currency scammers compromise Twitter
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16 July, 2020

Digital currency scammers compromise Twitter

Several high profile Twitter accounts were compromised on July 15, and used to promote a digital currency scam.
Fidelity holds bigger stake in Hut 8 than previously known
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16 July, 2020

Fidelity holds bigger stake in Hut 8 than previously known

Fidelity disclosed it had purchased slightly over 4.1 million "units" of Hut 8 during the overnight market offering on June...
NBDomain moves from alpha to beta phase
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16 July, 2020

NBDomain moves from alpha to beta phase

NBDomain has made several improvements that will enhance the user experience and give software engineers more freedom.
BitMEX parent company restructures to 100x Group
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16 July, 2020

BitMEX parent company restructures to 100x Group

The 100x Group is looking to revamp the ‘traditional’ financial system, although it remains unclear how they plan to do...
US lobbyist linked to $5.6M AML Bitcoin scam pleads guilty to fraud
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16 July, 2020

US lobbyist linked to $5.6M AML Bitcoin scam pleads guilty to fraud

Jack Abramoff is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud as well as violating the Lobbying Disclosure Act.