FTX Moves Headquarters From Hong Kong to Bahamas
The move comes as regulators around the world are stepping up their scrutiny of cryptocurrencies.
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Sep 24, 2021 at 4:07 p.m. UTC
Sep 24, 2021
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FTX Expands in Bahamas With Registered Subsidiary
The Nassau-headquartered unit has been registered by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas as a digital assets business.
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Sep 20, 2021 at 4:15 p.m. UTC
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Mastercard Launches Prepaid Card for World's First CBDC in Bahamas
The Bahamian Sand Dollar can now be used for payments anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
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Feb 17, 2021 at 3:22 p.m. UTC
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Tether's Bank Deltec Says Stablecoin Is Fully Backed by Reserves
"Every tether is backed by a reserve and their reserve is more than what is in circulation," said Gregory Pepin, Deltec Bank's deputy CEO.
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Jan 22, 2021 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
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Fintech Company Launches Platform to Assist in Central Bank Digital Currency Development
Fintech company EMTECH is launching a compliance platform that helps central banks tackle compliance issues or safely test their central bank digital currencies.
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Dec 16, 2020 at 1:06 p.m. UTC
Dec 16, 2020
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Central Bank of Bahamas Launches Landmark 'Sand Dollar' Digital Currency
The Bahamas has officially launched the world's first national digital currency, the sand dollar.
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Oct 21, 2020 at 8:51 a.m. UTC
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The Bahamas Reveal Details, October Date of Landmark Central Bank Digital Currency Debut
The Bahamas has unveiled key details of its historic launch of a central bank digital currency, now slated to debut on Oct. 20.
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Sep 26, 2020 at 12:11 a.m. UTC
Sep 26, 2020
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Bahamas to Roll Out 'Sand Dollar' Digital Currency Next Month
The Bahamas' "Sand Dollar" will likely be the world's first live central bank digital currency when it launches in October.
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Sep 16, 2020 at 10:32 a.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2020
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The Bahamas Edges Closer to Hurricane-Proof Digital Currency
The Bahamas is betting its mobile phone-based digital currency could be the key to faster post-disaster economic recovery.
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Jul 15, 2020 at 7:09 p.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2020
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The Bahamas Launches Digital Currency Pilot
A new “digital fiat currency” for the Bahamas could turn the island nation in to a crypto testbed.
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Dec 26, 2019 at 6:10 p.m. UTC
Dec 26, 2019