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El Salvador Could Become First Country To Accept Bitcoin Like Cash
June 07, 2021

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US Recovers $2.3 Million In Crypto From Colonial Pipeline Hacking Ransom
June 07, 2021

The U.S. has recovered millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency paid to the hackers of the Colonial Pipeline as ransom, CNN reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Ghana Plans Pilot For Digital Currency
June 04, 2021

Bank of Ghana (BOG) Gov. Ernest Addison said the agency is now “in the advanced stages” of introducing a digital currency, and also issued a warning about “unregulated” cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Shanghai Plans To Give Away $3 Million In Digital Yuan
June 04, 2021

It’s a common practice in China to give gifts known as “red packets,” or cash tucked into small red envelopes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Ex-SEC Enforcer: Cryptocurrencies ‘Essence Of Ransomware’
June 03, 2021

Investors in digital currency are helping online hackers get away with their crimes, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) internet enforcement office founder said Thursday (June 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Report: NFT Sales Plummet 90 Percent
June 03, 2021

Earlier this year, NFTs were everywhere. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

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Bitcoin Faithful Flock To Miami As Rest Of World Wonders Why
June 03, 2021

The bitcoiners are coming, the bitcoiners are coming! To Miami, that is, as the Sunshine State’s largest city gets set to host what is projected to be the largest gathering of cryptocurrency enthusiasts the world has ever seen.   Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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China’s Lottery Shows Increased Focus On CBDC For Retail
June 02, 2021

To crowd out the cryptos, hand out the central bank digital currency (CBDC). To that end, China is ramping up pilots of its soon-to-be-widely deployed digital yuan to include lotteries. It’s a novel approach to getting digital yuan into the hands of a widening audience, almost...

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Beijing’s $6.2 Million Lottery Offers Chance To Pilot Digital Yuan
June 02, 2021

China is holding a 40 million renminbi ($6.2 million) lottery in Beijing to continue its digital yuan pilot program, CNBC reported, citing the Beijing Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...