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Myanmar Shadow Government to Start Neobank With Crypto Rails to Fund Fight Against Military Junta

The National Unity Government (NUG) bank is set to run on Polygon and do currency swaps via Uniswap v3 pools and USDT stablecoins.

The bank's web-based app will have a beta launch on July 22, and be available on Google Play and Apple’s App Store. (Image from SDB)

Videos

Myanmar’s Shadow Government Reportedly Adopts Tether as Official Currency

Myanmar’s shadow government, the National Unity Government (NUG) made up of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s supporters, has recognized stablecoin tether (USDT) as its official currency. This comes as Myanmar’s central bank declared all digital currencies illegal. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest development illuminating the adoption of tether as a potential act of defiance.

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Markets

Myanmar Military Blocks Facebook as Global Internet Disruptions Intensify

Internet disruptions are costly, but that doesn’t stop governments from shutting down access.

Thai police officers stand guard outside the Embassy of Myanmar in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, Feb. 1 2021.

Markets

Blockchain Trading Sees Securities Exchange Trial in Myanmar

A major securities brokerage in Japan is reportedly testing a blockchain-based stock trading system in Myanmar.

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