Nicolas Maduro, president of Venezuela, has expressed his support for the adoption of a new common currency for Latam in the latest meeting of the
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Abu Dhabi Fintech Startup Raises $20 Million in Series B Funding Round
Abu Dhabi-based fintech, Pyypl, announced on Nov. 7 that it had raised $20 million in Series B funding and this brought the total of funds
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Egyptian Currency Plunges 15% After Cairo Accedes to Key IMF Exchange Rate Condition
After authorities in Egypt announced the adoption of a more flexible exchange rate regime, the pound exchange rate versus the U.S dollar plunged to 23.09:1,
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Costa Rica Might Be the Next Country to Establish Bitcoin as Regulated Currency
Costa Rica could be one of the next countries to adopt bitcoin as a regulated payment method. This week, Congresswoman Johana Obando introduced a bill
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Nigerian CBDC Still Not Widely Used a Year After Launch
On October 25, Nigeria commemorated the first anniversary of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s e-naira, even as more residents continue to snub the digital currency.
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Recent Poll Shows Citizens of El Salvador Still Not Sold on Bitcoin
A recent poll completed by the Public Opinion University Institute, part of the Simeon Canas Centroamerican University, has found that El Salvador is still not
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