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Brief: The Sindh High Court (SHC) - the highest Judicial body in the Pakistani province of Sindh has taken up a petition challenging a ban on the use of digital currency in the country and directed the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and the Federal Investigation Agency
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Despite news of Trump’s illness and regulatory risks materializing in the crypto markets, Bitcoin has been able to keep a steady pace to the top with its volatility dropping to its lowest point since November 2018. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Naira has suffered a 90% devaluation since 2016. This paints
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The Central Bank of Nigeria virtually launched a framework to improve financial inclusion for women. The news surfaced in an online event, “Access to Finance Framework for Women”. The welcome development could serve to increase the adoption of not only traditional finance products but also advanced financial technology like Bitcoin.
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Cryptocurrency analytics firm, Chainalysis, and forensics firm Integra have sealed a one-year contract with America's Inland Revenue Service (IRS) to find out how to trace wallet addresses and payments of privacy coins such as Monero. Analytics Firm to Trace Monero Payments The award notice for the engagement was
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Atari is set to release its video game cryptocurrency in November. Atari Token (ATRI) will be used as a payment method in the entertainment industry. Release of Cryptocurrency in November Video games company, Atari is on a mission to empower the video game industry with a native token. According to
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has applied for a trademark of the term "Digital Euro" as officials weigh the possibility of a digital version of its currency. The application was filed by the ECB's legal representatives Bock Legal, and is visible on the website of the
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Reddit has introduced a new way to trade its MOON token for Reddit coins which presents a secondary market for cryptocurrency. Users on the platform may be able to trade MOON for DAI through third-party exchanges, with prices between 5 to 10 cents. Reddit MOON and Secondary Market for Cryptocurrency
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Stephen S. Roach, an economist and former chairman at Morgan Stanley Asia, recently made a prediction about the future of the U.S. dollar which could prove beneficial for the price of Bitcoin. Future of U.S. Dollar and Bitcoin Price According to Roach, the dollar fell by 4.3%
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The President of Venezuela Nicholas Maduro has again revealed that his government is seeking potential ways to curb the effect of sanctions. Maduro while presenting a new bill, said he intends to shield the country from the impact of U.S sanctions placed by the Trump administration. He notes that
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A study by Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCFAF) shows that 39% of Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrency assets run on clean energy. This presents an increase from 28% recorded in the previous study from 2018. Bitcoin Assets Powered by Clean Energy The ‘3rd Global Cryptoasset Benchmarking Study’ shows signs
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An increasing number of people buy and sell Bitcoin in Nigeria. The cryptocurrency is used for different purposes to make people's lives easier. More Nigerians than ever are using Bitcoin to make financial transactions and preserve their wealth. More People Buy and Sell Bitcoin in Nigeria Nigeria experiences
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A study by the University of Cambridge records 101 million cryptocurrency users worldwide. The study provides details on the growth of the industry, mining, off-chain activity, user behavior, security, and regulation. Bitcoin Popular with Exchanges Bitcoin remains popular with exchanges, payments, and storage service providers. This is due in part