Crypto


Finance

Crypto Is Quietly Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa: Chainalysis Report

The report shows strong crypto usage and adoption rates in the region. With highly educated young people and low job prospects, crypto is “a way to feed their family," says Convexity founder Adedeji Owonibi.

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Policy

India's Enforcement Directorate Freezes $1.5M in Bitcoin in Gaming App E-Nuggets Case

The agency has been conducting several search operations related to an "illegal loan apps" scam with China links .

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Policy

Japan to Toughen Remittance Rules to Fight Money Laundering Using Crypto: Report

The new rules would require crypto exchange operators to share customer information when assets are transferred between platforms.

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Markets

Bitcoin Tops $20K as Stock Futures Rise, Dollar Rally Stalls

The top cryptocurrency by market value rose over 5% to $20,350, according to CoinDesk data. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, rose 4% to $1,390.

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Autodidacts Welcome!

Universities may teach blockchain but the crypto community will always embrace the self-taught. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

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Finance

Las criptomonedas continúan actuando como activos de riesgo, según el Bank of America

Ether continúa cayendo mientras los inversores cambian a un enfoque de “esperar y ver” en lo que se refiere a futuras actualizaciones, confirmó el banco en un informe de investigación.

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