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Nigerian Blockchain Group Ousts President, Who Remains Defiant

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SIBAN) expelled its president, Obinna Iwuno, for allegedly registering an illegal body and misusing his position. Iwuno denied these allegations and accused the…

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North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto

The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill prohibiting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. The Senate voted 27-17, securing…

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Blockchain Association seeks info from Fed, FDIC and OCC on ‘de-banking’ crypto firms

The association submitted Freedom of Information Act requests as part of an investigation into how regulators’ actions “improperly contributed” to the collapse of three banks.

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Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association

The group's policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim.

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Blockchain Association throws support behind Ripple in SEC duel

The United States-based crypto industry advocacy group the Blockchain Association has said it will stand with Ripple Labs amid its ongoing legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),…

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