Executives at the Deutsche Bundesbank are eager to launch a blockchain-based system without the need for a CBDC — and they just might succeed.
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BTC rewards app Lolli raises $5M from Reddit founder, Serena Williams, and more
The freshly raised capital will go toward expanding Lolli’s BTC online shopping rewards internationally.
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Bank of International Settlements head says cryptos require more regulation
Agustín Carstens has called for cryptocurrencies to be subject to more regulations while arguing that virtual currencies have not made a significant dent in global
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Wirex halts UK signups after consultation with financial regulator
Wirex has temporarily halted signing up new U.K. customers following what it called “constructive dialogue” with the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Russia’s money laundering watchdog monitoring crypto to ruble transactions
Rosfinmonitoring has informed the Russian parliament that it is paying close attention to transactions involving the conversion of crypto to rubles.
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Blockchain.com raises $300M in crypto industry’s third-largest capital raise
The investment round was led by DST Global, Lightspeed Venture Partners and VY Capital and gave Blockchain.com a $5.2 billion valuation.
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