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'Decentralization Under Centralization': How Chinese Universities Teach Blockchain

President Xi wants China to be the world’s leader in blockchain technology but has banned its most popular uses. Students and faculty wonder whether universities can successfully teach blockchain with Chinese characteristics, and if graduates can find jobs. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week

By Xinyi Luo

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Sep 27, 2022 at 7:47 p.m. UTC

Sep 27, 2022

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Opinionated

A Possible Russian Crypto Ban and Vitalik’s Synthetic Womb: This Is 2022

Also: NFT IP theft and how it is affecting its culture.

By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson

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Jan 21, 2022 at 9:53 p.m. UTC

Jan 21, 2022

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Nigeria

Nigerian Payments App Reportedly Suspending Operations Due to Government Crackdown on Crypto

Payments platform KurePay plans to suspend services to Nigerian users starting in 2022.

By Sandali Handagama

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Nov 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 23, 2021

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The breakdown

Gensler’s SEC Has No Plans to Ban Crypto

The comments during testimony before Congress follow a similar sentiment from Fed Chair Jerome Powell last week.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

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Oct 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 6, 2021

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Jerome powell

Powell Says No Crypto Ban as ‘Uptober’ Kicks Off

In comments before the House Financial Services Committee the Federal Reserve chair says it’s not his intention to ban crypto.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

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Oct 1, 2021 at 7:20 p.m. UTC

Oct 1, 2021

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Podcast

Crypto News Roundup for Sept. 30, 2021

With crypto markets bouncing and a look at the FUD surrounding China’s most strict crypto ban yet, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust

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Sep 30, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. UTC

Sep 30, 2021

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China

China’s Latest Crypto Ban Is Its Most Severe, Insiders Say

Individuals who live inside China but work for off-shore crypto exchanges can be subject to legal prosecution.

By Muyao Shen

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Sep 24, 2021 at 7:21 p.m. UTC

Sep 24, 2021

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China

China Reiterates Crypto Bans From 2013 and 2017

Regulators cite the dangers of speculative trading.

By Muyao Shen

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May 18, 2021 at 3:14 p.m. UTC

May 18, 2021

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Africa

Nigeria's Senate Summons Central Bank Chief to Explain Crypto Ban

The Nigerian Senate wants Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele and chief securities regulator Lamido Yuguda to testify about cryptocurrencies.

By Sandali Handagama

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Feb 11, 2021 at 11:04 p.m. UTC

Feb 11, 2021

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China

Nigerian Central Bank Says Its Ban on Crypto Accounts Is Nothing New

The Central Bank of Nigeria said its warning to banks on Friday was not a new position, but a reiteration of its 2017 stance on cryptocurrencies.

By Sandali Handagama

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Feb 7, 2021 at 8:56 p.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2021

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