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Ali is a professional journalist with experience in Web3 journalism and marketing. Ali holds a Master's degree in Finance and enjoys writing about cryptocurrencies and fintech. Ali’s work has been published on a number of leading cryptocurrency publications including Capital.com, CryptoSlate, Securities.io, Invezz.com, Business2Community, BeinCrypto, and more.

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First Time Hong Kong Retail Investors Get Direct Access to Bitcoin and Ethereum

Hong Kong has taken a major step in its efforts to position itself as a leading global hub for digital assets. For the first time, retail investors in the...

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SFC Grants Licenses to OSL and HashKey for Retail Crypto Trading

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has officially granted retail crypto trading licenses to OSL and HashKey, marking a significant milestone in the city’s push to...

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Hong Kong Issues First Retail Crypto Trading Licenses

Hong Kong has taken a major step in its push to become a global digital asset hub by granting its first retail cryptocurrency trading licenses. The Securities and Futures...

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European Union Finalizes Digital Euro Rollout Roadmap

The European Union (EU) has officially approved a comprehensive roadmap for the rollout of the long-awaited digital euro, marking a significant step in the bloc’s journey toward a central...

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Solana Surpasses Ethereum in Daily NFT Transactions for the First Time

In a landmark moment for the non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem, Solana (SOL) has overtaken Ethereum (ETH) in daily NFT transactions for the first time, signaling a potential shift in...

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PayPal Expands Stablecoin PYUSD to Latin American Markets

PayPal has taken a significant step in its crypto journey by expanding its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), into Latin American markets. The move marks a major push...

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Tests Blockchain-Based Forex Settlement Platform

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun testing a blockchain-based foreign exchange (forex) settlement system aimed at modernizing cross-border payments and reducing inefficiencies in the country’s currency market....

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Mastercard expands crypto payroll service via African fintech collaboration

Mastercard is teaming up with a fintech leader in Africa to offer a new crypto payroll service across the continent, aiming to simplify salary payments for remote workers and...

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Binance Launches AI-Powered Fraud Detection System to Combat Rising Crypto Scams

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has rolled out a new artificial intelligence-driven fraud detection system aimed at tackling the sharp rise in crypto-related scams. The initiative comes as...

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Japan Greenlights Tokenized Real Estate Investment Products for Retail Investors

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has approved a new regulatory framework that allows tokenized real estate investment products to be offered directly to retail investors. The move marks a...

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Following a career as a photographer and video producer, Alice began working in financial services as an IFA in 2007. She began her career as an investment writer and financial journalist in 2009, working for a number of top financial institutions while obtaining extensive expertise writing for a range of industries and audiences. Alice went to St Andrews University to study English and Russian.

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