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Belarus Nonprofit Helps Protestors With Bitcoin Grants
A non-profit by tech entrepreneurs in Belarus is using Bitcoin to help dissidents get around repression and financial monitoring.
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Ukraine Leads Global Crypto Adoption, Chainalysis Says in New Report
Ukraine, Russia and Venezuela are the top three countries by crypto adoption in the world, according to Chainalysis.
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For DeFi to Grow, CeFi Must Embrace It
Despite the buzz, DeFi is not on a good trajectory. It's too technical, too volatile and too "geeky" to be adopted by "the mainstream," William Mougayar writes.
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Government of Bermuda Pilots Stimulus Token in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
Bermuda is looking to speed up the distribution of financial aid to its citizens and has begun trialing a digital stimulus token.
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Unconfiscatable? Using Bitcoin to Resist Police Extortion in Nigeria
It's common in Nigeria for police officers to threaten and extort citizens for whatever money they can find. This man uses bitcoin as a hiding spot.
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Crypto Use Is Taking Off in Mexico
Why It's Time to Pay Attention to Mexico's Booming Crypto Market
In a trend that is largely unnoticed outside of the country, Mexico is embracing cryptocurrency at a breakneck speed.
Crypto Use Is Taking Off in Mexico

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Nigerians Are Using Bitcoin to Bypass Trade Hurdles With China
Nigerian entrepreneurs are increasingly using bitcoin as a way to trade internationally, noting its significant benefits over legacy financial systems.
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Bitcoin Entering 'New Adoption Cycle,' Coin Metrics Exec Says
User adoption looks to be gathering pace as bitcoin's price rises amid a coronavirus-induced rush for assets with safe-haven appeal.
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First Mover: Bitcoin Could Get a Boost From Central Bank Digital Currencies
CBDCs might seem to be anathema to the mission statement of bitcoin, but they may prove to be a valuable on-ramp for new investors.
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Edelman surveyed 34,000 people across 26 different markets, gauging their thoughts on the overall crypto space. (Credit: Edelman)
Global Trust in Crypto Potential Grows to 48%, Edelman Survey Finds
Just 48% of respondents to Edelman's Trust Barometer indicated they believe in the potential of cryptocurrency, but this figure still shows double-digit growth year over year.
Edelman surveyed 34,000 people across 26 different markets, gauging their thoughts on the overall crypto space. (Credit: Edelman)