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El Salvador to Build New Stadium in Collaboration With China, Bukele Says

The president of the only country where bitcoin is legal tender tweeted the news on New Year’s Eve.

El Salvador flag (Getty Images)

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India’s Central Bank Recommends Basic Version of CBDC

The bank calls the currency a “convenient alternative” to cash.

A pedestrian walks past the Reseve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai, India, on Monday, March. 9, 2020. A top Indian official said there's no need for the government to take immediate steps to support the economy following a crash in oil prices that has sent financial markets into a tailspin. Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Thai Central Bank to Delay CBDC Test Till Late 2022: Report

The bank will look at CBDC as a cash substitute.

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Markets

Are Spot Crypto ETFs Really Worth the Wait?

Many advisors and investors seem to be waiting for spot crypto ETFs before diving into digital assets. But they have all the tools they need to begin investing in digital assets on behalf of clients right now.

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Finance

El Salvador Buys 21 Bitcoins on 21st Day of Last Month of 21st Year of 21st Century

In announcing the purchase on Twitter, President Nayib Bukele also noted the country’s land area is 21,000 square kilometers.

El Salvador (Esaú González, Unsplash)

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India’s Modi Calls for Global Crypto Standard

The prime minister said that technologies, such as crypto, should empower democracies not undermine them.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Shutterstock)

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China, Hong Kong Enter Second Phase of Cross-Border Digital Yuan Trials: Report

Hong Kong banks and merchants have been testing the use of China’s CBDC.

Hong Kong skyline (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)

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Australia Set for Massive Shakeup to Crypto Regulations: Treasurer

The country will launch its biggest payments reform in 25 years, the treasurer said in an interview.

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg speaking ot 7News Australia on Dec. 8, 2021. (Screenshot: CoinDesk)

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South Korea’s Hashed Under Tax Investigation

The investment firm announced $200 million in new funding last week.

Gyeongbokg palace in Seoul. (Image credit: Chan Young Lee/Unsplash)