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Argo Blockchain, DMG to Launch Clean Energy Bitcoin Mining Pool

Argo said "Terra Pool" will allow for the creation of "green bitcoin."

News  ·  26 March 2021
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China Proposes Global Rules for Monitoring CBDCs

China is leading major nations in the development of a CBDC but the digital yuan project has raised concerns.

News  ·  25 March 2021
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Indian Government Says Companies Must Disclose Crypto Holdings

New language is being added to the country's Companies Act of 2013.

News  ·  25 March 2021
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Microsoft President Says Fintech Firms Should Leave Digital Currencies to Governments

"We’re not a bank and we don’t want to become a bank and we don’t want to compete with our customers who are banks," said Brad Smith.

News  ·  24 March 2021
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Jamaica’s Central Bank to Pilot CBDC Beginning in May

The Bank of Jamaica will pilot the CBDC in its fintech regulatory sandbox from May to December.

News  ·  24 March 2021
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Decentralized Data Project Covalent Raises Another $2M

Covalent will use the funding to launch a decentralized version of its data query network.

News  ·  24 March 2021
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Binance to Partner With Singapore-Based Platform CapBridge to Broaden Its Services

The legally non-binding agreement indicates the two firms intend to build a strategic STO.

News  ·  24 March 2021
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Trading Platform Abra Will Now Lend Fiat Money for Crypto Collateral

Abra Borrow will initially be available in 35 U.S. states, as well as globally.

Business  ·  23 March 2021
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Ripple Touts Role for XRP in Central Bank Digital Currency White Paper

The crypto asset could be used as a "neutral bridge" between different currencies, Ripple says.

Tech  ·  23 March 2021
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‘Thrill’ and ‘Status’ Driving Young People to Crypto Investment, Says UK Financial Watchdog

These young investors "skew more towards being female, under 40 and from a BAME background," the regulator said.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2021
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Time Magazine Seeks New CFO, Lists ‘Comfort With Bitcoin’ as Qualification

The LinkedIn job posting shows awareness of cryptocurrencies is penetrating the C-suite in a way that would have been unthinkable a year ago.

Business  ·  23 March 2021
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Bitfinex Seeks to Attract Institutional Investors With Off-Exchange Settlement

The integration will let investors make deposits and withdrawals more quickly, as well as mitigate counterparty risk.

News  ·  23 March 2021
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Former Top Japanese Regulator Joins Crypto Exchange DeCurret as Adviser

Toshihide Endo was commissioner of the Financial Services Agency (FSA) from 2018 to 2020.

Business  ·  23 March 2021
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Danish Red Cross Backs $3M Blockchain Volcano Catastrophe Bond

The volcanos, situated in Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia and Mexico, were selected based on "the significant humanitarian threat they represent."

News  ·  22 March 2021
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Acer Reportedly Hit With $50M Crypto-Ransomware Demand

Acer hasn't yet confirmed the attack, reports Tech Radar.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 March 2021