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In order to fully understand cryptocurrencies and the blockchain, you need to know what is going on around us. In this section, our experts offer you in-depth analysis of what is happening in the world, and of the theoretical and practical impacts on our ecosystem.
Wed 26 Jan 2022 ▪ 23h13 ▪
12 min read ▪
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James Taylor
LiteBit has grown exponentially over the past few months. Finishing the year with more than 40 cryptocurrencies on its platform, LiteBit has added 19 more cryptos since. We are now bringing you an update on LiteBit’s offer. Whether you are an investor or an enthusiast, you’ll definitely find what you…
Sat 22 Jan 2022 ▪ 10h19 ▪
4 min read ▪
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James Taylor
To further fuel its expansion, Credefi announces a groundbreaking collaboration that is sure to propel its growth. Credefi and Experian have finally formalised their bilateral cooperation. The alliance is far from being bland though, with many advantages to follow! It goes without saying that this partnership is the start of…
Wed 05 Jan 2022 ▪ 15h20 ▪
3 min read ▪
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Katie Donaldson
China’s central bank has just launched an app for paying with digital yuan. The app is available to all citizens of the country; however, only residents of 10 specific cities, including Beijing, Shenzen, Chengdu, and Shanghai, can actually use it. Promoting digital yuan It’s important to note that digital yuan…
Tue 04 Jan 2022 ▪ 8h51 ▪
3 min read ▪
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Rudy Bauer
Some 7.9 million people out of Cambodia’s 16.7 million population currently use Bakong, the national digital currency. It was launched in October 2020 and was one of the first CBDCs. By November last year, there were 6.8 million transactions worth about $2.9 billion (~£2.2 billion). A digital currency that creates…
Mon 27 Dec 2021 ▪ 13h59 ▪
3 min read ▪
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Felix Meyer
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) organisation has adopted a resolution demanding a ban on cryptocurrencies in India. “Disobeying the ban should make person/entity liable to financial penalty,” the resolution follows. The decision was announced by the organisation representatives on Sunday, 26th December 2021. Resolution declares Swadeshi Jagran Manch adopted…
Sun 26 Dec 2021 ▪ 15h51 ▪
3 min read ▪
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Rudy Bauer
A law will come into force in the UAE that provides for five years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to 1 million dirhams (£203,366) for advertising fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes and unregistered ICOs. Cybercrime law in the UAE Early next year, the United Arab Emirates government will take strict…
Wed 22 Dec 2021 ▪ 13h57 ▪
4 min read ▪
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Felix Meyer
Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s ambitious leader, continues to buy more and more Bitcoin. This interest in the largest digital asset increases as the coin approaches the crucial mark of $50,000. 21 BTC on 21th December Nayib Bukele has made yet another purchase announcement on Twitter. This time, the government…
Mon 20 Dec 2021 ▪ 16h51 ▪
3 min read ▪
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James Taylor
Cryptocurrency mining in China has gone underground, with people risking everything to make money on crypto. Many Chinese Bitcoin (BTC) miners still operate in the country after the latest ban was instated in May. Most of them survive on a combination of off-grid electricity, hydropower, and manipulation of Internet protocol…
Fri 17 Dec 2021 ▪ 21h37 ▪
3 min read ▪
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James Taylor
With the problem of climate change being as acute as ever these days, the rapid growth of mining’s popularity has only exacerbated the situation due to consuming huge amounts of electricity. That being said, many mining companies are working towards a solution to the issue. Crusoe Energy offers a…
Wed 15 Dec 2021 ▪ 13h32 ▪
3 min read ▪
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Katie Donaldson
Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, is preparing to launch a new digital asset exchange in Indonesia through a partnership with the country’s telecom company Telkom Indonesia. Conquering Southeast Asia Having recently stopped its attempts to take root in Singapore, Binance has just announced a deal with MDI…
