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Turkey Bans Cryptocurrencies

Turkey Bans Cryptocurrencies for Payments

Turkey’s central bank (CBRT) in a surprising move, banned the use of all cryptocurrencies and digital assets to payments for services and goods, citing possible damage and significant transaction risks

UNICEF CRYPTOCURRENCY FUND

UNICEF launches Cryptocurrency Fund

UN Children’s agency becomes first UN Organization to hold and make transactions in cryptocurrency. UNICEF will now be able to receive, hold and disburse donations of cryptocurrencies ether and bitcoin, through its newly-established UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund

Micro Bitcoin Futures

CME Group to Launch Micro Bitcoin Futures on May 3

CME Group, the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced it will expand its suite of crypto derivatives with the introduction of a new Micro Bitcoin futures contract on May 3, pending regulatory review