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Crypto Goes to College

As traditional financial firms expand into crypto, recruiters will seek traditional hiring credentials, creating a sea change at universities and the crypto job market overall. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

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Finance

Crypto Loans Are Booming in Latin America Amid Runaway Bank Rates and Inflation

The traditional banking system and economic instability are making it difficult for Latin Americans to get credit, but crypto lending is thriving across the region.

Las tasas para los préstamos de los bancos tradicionales aumentaron exponencialmente, lo que potenció el crecimiento de plataformas de préstamos cripto. (Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto Is Quietly Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa: Chainalysis Report

The report shows strong crypto usage and adoption rates in the region. With highly educated young people and low job prospects, crypto is “a way to feed their family," says Convexity founder Adedeji Owonibi.

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Policy

India's Enforcement Directorate Freezes $1.5M in Bitcoin in Gaming App E-Nuggets Case

The agency has been conducting several search operations related to an "illegal loan apps" scam with China links .

Indian regulators freeze bitcoin in gaming app 'scam' case (Unsplash)

Policy

Japan to Toughen Remittance Rules to Fight Money Laundering Using Crypto: Report

The new rules would require crypto exchange operators to share customer information when assets are transferred between platforms.

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