BitDigest May 27 · Issue #911
- Pricing for the top digital currencies finding resistance after recovering from the mid May sell-off
- The Bank of Canada is continuing development on a CBDC but does not see a “ strong case” for its immediate launch
- Coinbase CEO Brad Armstrong has used the dip to acquire more than 50% of his company’s outstanding stock giving him beneficial voting control of the company
Weekly North American Stock Updates
The Headlines
Canada Working to Ensure Digital Dollar Provides Consumer Protection
Iran Bans Crypto Mining Through the Summer
Congress Introduces Legislation to Protect Reserve Status of USD
Mauritius Planning CBDC Pilot in 2021
Chile Building Renewable Energy Accreditation Ledger
Soto Reintroduces Act to Overseas Government Uses of Blockchain Technology for Non-Defense Activities
COIN CEO Controls 52% of Voting Shares
BITF Actives Top Line Growth of 209% During Q1
RIOT Completes Acquisition of Whinstone US
CAN See Central Asia, North America and Europe as Alternatives to China for Mining Products
NVDA (Thinks) it is Seeing Continued Growth from Crypto Mining
Luno Told to Add Warnings to Crypto Ads
PayPal and Robinhood Plan to Offer Crypto Withdrawal Features
Exchange, Custody and Product News
Ripple Launching Mobile Banking Transfers Between India and Oman
Gemini to Pay 7.4% Interest GUSD
Thoughts on the Ecosystem
Icahn Looking to Invest Billions of Dollars in Crypto Market
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