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Markets

Bitcoin Back Over $40K as More Countries Embrace Crypto

Fresh signs emerged of accumulation by investors and greater adoption by nations from Africa to Central and South America.

Bitcoin was up 3.2% in the past 24 hours, changing hands at $40,206. (CoinDesk)

Policy

Central Bank of Cuba to License Digital Asset Service Providers

Licenses will be valid for one year and may be extended for an additional year, the bank said Tuesday.

Habana, Cuba (Spencer Everett/Unsplash)

Opinion

Don’t Blame Crypto for Corruption

An IMF study suggesting crypto is facilitating corruption is off target.

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Finance

You Would Understand Bitcoin if You Were Under Cuba’s Embargo

More than 60 banks and fintechs rejected me just for my nationality. Bitcoin fixes that.

Habana, Cuba (Spencer Everett/Unsplash)

Policy

Cuba Regulates the Use of Virtual Assets for Commercial Transactions

In a resolution, the country’s central bank also stipulated rules for granting licenses to institutions handling cryptocurrencies.

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Markets

En medio de la crisis sanitaria y el embargo económico, cubanos utilizan criptomonedas para ayudar a sus compatriotas

Bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, tron y bitcoin cash pueden ser usadas para enviar donaciones a afectados por la pandemia y la situación económica en Cuba.

Cuba regula el uso de activos virtuales para transacciones comerciales

Videos

Cubans Using Crypto to Help Compatriots Amid Health Crisis and Economic Embargo

As their economy collapses, some Cubans protesting their government are turning to bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, Tron, and bitcoin cash to get donations to people who need them.

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Markets

Amid Health Crisis and Economic Embargo, Cubans Are Using Cryptocurrencies to Help Compatriots

Bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, tron and bitcoin cash can be used to donate to Cubans.

Cuba regula el uso de activos virtuales para transacciones comerciales

Markets

Iran's Bitcoin Bet and the Money Wars to Come

Iran's push to license bitcoin mining could help it evade U.S. sanctions. But the plan is likely to help some of its people more than others.

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