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China’s Central Bank Digital Currency DCEP Has Been Processed in Pilot Transactions Worth 1.1 Billion Yuan
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China’s Central Bank Digital Currency DCEP Has Been Processed in Pilot Transactions Worth 1.1 Billion Yuan

In the race to be the first country to launch a functional CBDC, China appears to be in the lead, as it has begun experimenting with its digital currency.

Tech Adoption Fueled by COVID-19, Will Global Blockchain Adoption Be Accelerated Too?
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Tech Adoption Fueled by COVID-19, Will Global Blockchain Adoption Be Accelerated Too?

Coronavirus has driven global economies and businesses to the ground, but one industry that has benefitted from the pandemic appears to be the tech sector.

CEO Jack Dorsey On Why the Future of Twitter Lies in Blockchain
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CEO Jack Dorsey On Why the Future of Twitter Lies in Blockchain

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey discussed Bitcoin and how blockchain technology can be leveraged to counter security breaches in an increasingly digital world.

US Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Ban on TikTok Downloads
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US Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Ban on TikTok Downloads

A federal US judge granted an injunction request against the Trump Administration’s order to ban TikTok downloads across all US app stores.

Federal Reserve Has Been Advancing CBDC Research with US Regional Banks’ Contributions
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Federal Reserve Has Been Advancing CBDC Research with US Regional Banks’ Contributions

The Federal Reserve's research and development on a central bank digital currency issuance has been complemented by several regional Federal banks' efforts.

CIA Eyes Blockchain Technology with New Research Lab
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CIA Eyes Blockchain Technology with New Research Lab

US Central Intelligence Agency has rolled an in-house R&D arm dubbed CIA Labs to scale up technological and scientific breakthroughs for future intelligence challenges.

What Does Oracle's TikTok Deal Mean for the US? ByteDance Confident President Trump Will Approve Deal
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What Does Oracle's TikTok Deal Mean for the US? ByteDance Confident President Trump Will Approve Deal

ByteDance is confident that its deal with Oracle tech giant for TikTok’s US operations will be approved by both Chinese and American regulators.

Oracle Confirms Partnership with TikTok, President Trump Still Needs to Approve Deal
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Oracle Confirms Partnership with TikTok, President Trump Still Needs to Approve Deal

Oracle, the tech company that was said to have acquired TikTok’s US operations, has finally commented on the partnership and confirmed it.

US Legislators Approve Digital Taxonomy and American COMPETE Blockchain Bills in Tech Race with China
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US Legislators Approve Digital Taxonomy and American COMPETE Blockchain Bills in Tech Race with China

US lawmakers approved the American COMPETE Act and the Digital Taxonomy Act, in an active race against China the blockchain and technological sector.

How Australia's National Blockchain Roadmap Will Change The Future
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How Australia's National Blockchain Roadmap Will Change The Future

Australia was one of the first countries to recognize the immense potential of blockchain technology and to incorporate it into various sectors in the country.