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Growing Use of Cryptocurrency in Afghanistan Poses Security Concerns
If the Taliban were to adopt cryptocurrency as part of a national economic policy, it could aid efforts to circumvent sanctions. But these digital payments also poses concerns for Western security officials.
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- Technology
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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Digital Assets Platform Zipmex Rakes in US $41 Million Series B, Plans to Launch in Thailand
Zipmex's crypto exchange serves both new investors and high-net-worth individuals through two earning accounts, underpinned by its native ZMT token.
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- Finance, Technology
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- South Asia
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Vietnamese Livestreaming-Focused Edtech Firm Bags $1.5 Million Funding
The Vietnamese startup Marathon offers live online tutoring sessions on its platform that connect teachers with students virtually.
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- Education, Technology
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- South Asia
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Analysis: The Taliban Are Showing Us the Dangers of Personal Data Falling Into the Wrong Hands
Digital ID systems are a powerful development tool, providing a legal identity to millions, but their misuse can be deadly
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- Technology
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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Sequoia Heritage, Stripe and Others Invest $200 Million in African Fintech Wave at $1.7 Billion Valuation
Wave, a U.S. and Senegal-based mobile money provider has received the largest Series A in Africa by a long shot, and is geared toward taking on telecom-led mobile money.
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- Finance, Investing, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Meeting the Crypto Regulatory Challenge
Cryptocurrency adoption has soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, as everyone from private investors and public companies to underbanked individuals realised the benefits of digital currencies.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Global
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Analysis: Scepticism Grows in El Salvador Over Pioneering Bitcoin Gamble
El Salvador will be first to adopt cryptocurrency as legal tender next month – but economists are sounding warnings over risks.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Latin America
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Village Commerce Startup 1Bridge Raises $2.5 Million From C4D Partners & Others
1Bridge is a village commerce platform that provides a wide range of aspirational products & digital services at the doorsteps of village consumers.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- e-commerce
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