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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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FBI Recovers $5 Million From Pig Butchering Crypto Scam

Authorities in North Carolina have seized nearly $5 million in cryptocurrency linked to an investment fraud scheme. The scheme, known as “pig butchering,” involved criminals creating fake romantic relationships to…

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Bitcoin ATM Scams on the Rise: North Carolina AG Issues Warning and Tips to Stay Safe

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has issued a warning about bitcoin ATM scams, following numerous complaints. The alert outlines tips to avoid such scams, emphasizing caution with unsolicited requests…

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North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Banning State Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies

The governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina has vetoed House Bill 690, which seeks to ban state payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the state’s participation…

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North Carolina Passes Bill to Block State Participation in Federal CBDC Testing

The General Assembly of the U.S. state of North Carolina has approved a bill that prevents the state from participating in the Federal Reserve’s testing of a central bank digital…

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Argentina says no to crypto payments, France tolerates ‘finfluencers’: Law Decoded, May 1–8

Argentina’s central bank banned payment providers from offering crypto transactions, adding that it intends to reduce the country’s payment-system exposure to digital assets.

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Analyst Says Duke Energy Corporation Is Studying Bitcoin Mining Applied to Demand Response

According to the lead rates and regulatory strategy analyst at Duke Energy Corporation, the second-largest U.S. energy corporation is currently studying bitcoin mining. Lead analyst Justin Orkney said that a…

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