South African University to Commence Blockchain and Digital Currency Education in November

A South African university, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed it will commence blockchain and digital currency classes starting in November. According to the institution, students that enroll…

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Bitcoin Rejected at $49K After Charting a 4-Week High (Market Watch)

After tapping a near one month high above $49,000, bitcoin retraced by over $1,000 and currently struggles below $48,000. Most alternative coins have also stalled today, with the apparent exception…

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Canadian Bitcoin Mine Operator Facing $7 Million Fine for Setting Up Power Plants Without Permission

Link Global, a bitcoin mine operator in Canada, is facing a fine of up to $7 million for installing power plants to run its miners without government permission. The company…

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Venezuela Slashes Six Zeroes off Its Currency, Bolivar Keeps Losing Ground Against the Dollar

The Central Bank Of Venezuela applied the announced redenomination plan for the national fiat currency, the bolivar on October 1. This redenomination implied slashing six zeroes from the currency, to…

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