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Microsoft warns digital currency owners to be aware of new malware

6.9.2020
Windows users must be wary

South African Man Charged in U.S. Court for Fraud Involving $28 Million in Bitcoin and Forex

5.9.2020
A South African man has been charged with fraud in the Maryland District Court for allegedly scamming $28 million from over 1,000 investors. Dennis Jali, a former resident of Maryland, targeted church-going African immigrants, promising them guaranteed returns on his supposed bitcoin (BTC)...

Brazil’s Central Bank Says Nation Might Be Ready for a Digital Currency by 2022

3.9.2020
Brazil's fast-digitizing financial infrastructure could set the stage for CBDC in the next two years, said Campos Neto

CFTC Greenlights LedgerX Request to Move Beyond Digital Currency Products

2.9.2020
The federal regulator has approved LedgerX’s amended registration to offer fully collateralized futures and options products

Bitcoin drops to $11.1K as USD currency index frustrates BTC price

2.9.2020
An uptick in the USD currency index produces an instant plunge for BTC/USD, with the largest cryptocurrency sinking 5% on the day

Nigeria Foreign Exchange Crisis: Worsening US Dollar Shortages Point to Further Devaluation

2.9.2020
Pressure on Nigeria’s current exchange rate is likely to get worse in 2021, when the expected recovery of imports is set to force another devaluation of the local currency to N430/$ next year, according to two Bank of America analysts. Earlier rate adjustments, one in March and another...

China’s Digital Currency May Come With Hardware Wallets as Well

1.9.2020
China Construction Bank’s brief digital yuan debut suggests that hardware wallets for the central bank digital currency may be in the works

South Korea’s Central Bank Starts Technical Phase for Digital Currency Ahead of 2021 Pilot

31.8.2020
The Bank of Korea is seeking a partner to help develop the architecture for a potential central bank digital currency

Major Chinese Bank Launches Central Bank Digital Currency Wallet Briefly

29.8.2020
One of China’s biggest banks recently opened up registration for wallets using the country’s central bank-backed digital currency. There are four levels of the wallet, according to reports. However, the bank took the offer down a few hours later. China’s Digital Currency Wallet...

Chinese Bank Disables Digital Yuan Wallet After Soft Launch Draws Wide Attention

29.8.2020
China Construction Bank had quietly opened up the wallet service of China's digital yuan to public users – but has now disabled it shortly after the feature gained wide attention

Digital yuan doesn't pose a threat to the hegemony of the dollar, says expert

28.8.2020
Foreign investors still doubt the PBoC's policies when it comes to the RMB exchange rate

Bitcoin Slips in Latest Crypto Ranking by Chinese Government-Backed Center

28.8.2020
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development has revised its rankings of 37 crypto projects. Bitcoin has fallen from the previous ranking. As the Chinese government focuses on launching its central bank digital currency, the Center for Information and Industry Development (CCID)...

Digital Currency Group Pledges $100 Million to Bolster Bitcoin Mining Industry

28.8.2020
The firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) is entering the mining industry, as the firm has pledged $100 million into a cryptocurrency mining firm called Foundry. The mining company Foundry was noiselessly founded in 2019 and it aims to offer capital, consulting, and intelligence to digital assets...

Dash Nigeria Takes Digital Currency Education Campaign to Regulators and Key Institutions

27.8.2020
With sophisticated fraud schemes seemingly overwhelming the African crypto market, there is a growing need for players in the space to help fight this scourge. Some are responding through increased educational campaigns, which they hope will not only turn the tide against scammers but will also...

Bittrex Global Announces Listing of Sensorium (SENSO)

26.8.2020
Los Angeles, California, August 25th, 2020 – The global cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global has announced the listing of SENSO token, the in-platform currency of Sensorium Galaxy, a social VR platform that rethinks the way people interact with each other and experience the arts. Developed...

Hyperinflation and Currency Collapse Fears After Zambian President Fires Central Bank Governor

26.8.2020
Zambian President Edgar Lungu fired the country’s central bank governor Denny Kalyalya last week sparking fears that government wants to end the institution’s independence. Kaylalya was immediately replaced by Christopher Mvunga who reportedly has close ties to the President. The abrupt...

P2P Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Africa Pivot: Nigeria and Kenya the Target Markets

25.8.2020
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges are bullish about Africa’s growth prospects as evidenced by their ongoing forays into the continent. During the month of August, Kucoin crypto exchange announced the addition of Nigeria’s naira currency as a payment option on its peer-to-peer platform....