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Based on a desire to avoid fragmentation in settlement procedures, the central bank will review and adjust the conditions under which it provides financial intermediaries with central bank money.
The pioneering Marshallese sovereign (SOV) digital currency will coexist alongside the US dollar before gradually becoming the prime currency.
Local taxes and other government services can now be paid using the cryptocurrency.
Latin American countries with weak currencies are turning to cryptocurrencies instead.
Sports teams find new ways to engage their customers.
Banks seek partners to innovate since they have trouble doing it on their own.
Only 9 jurisdiction remain on the EU's tax haven blacklist, mostly Pacific islands with few EU financial ties.
Russian consumers are increasingly turning to e-wallets because of their speed and security.
Tax regimes are finally catching up to the rise in e-commerce.
The EU's alternative to Paypal is off to a slow start.
European Union regulators impose rules on the use of artifical intelligence.
Brexit isn't slowing down blockchain.
Getting a patent is getting easier in Europe.
Technologies associated with cryptocurrencies are going mainstream even if cryptos aren't.
Fintech M&As broke records last year.
Cryptocurrencies and associated technologies are welcomed by the Swiss.
The European Central Bank is now offering instant payments.
Crypto is increasingly halal (permissable from the standpoint of Islamic law).
Estonia's tax code maximizes revenue, minimizes distortions, and its marginal rates are low.
A new global standard to fight money laundering.
Copyright law for the digital era.
Regulators go global to meet the crypto challenge.
Cryptocurrencies are finding ways to play a role in the legitimate economy.
Another real-world application of blockchain technology.
Swiss workers are leaving their country; foreign talent is pouring in.
The Euro is increasingly popular because of its stability.
Another step towards a cashless society?
Cryptocurrencies face increasing regulation.
New EU rules on data privacy come into effect this month.
Ledger-free blockchain opens up the possibility of central banks utilizing the technology.