The Independent - World: Wednesday April 23, 2025

Hegseth spent several thousand dollars turning Pentagon room into a make-up studio for his TV spots, report says

Amid alleged chaos and infighting at Department of Defense, alterations were ordered to green room for press briefings

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CryptoSlate: Saturday April 19, 2025

Belarus targets latter half of 2026 for its digital ruble

Belarus plans to launch its digital ruble by late 2026, prioritizing security and full traceability of funds.

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CryptoSlate: Friday April 18, 2025

Kyrgyzstan moves toward digital currency with new CBDC legislation

Kyrgyzstan positions itself for digital transformation with strategic collaborations and untapped hydroelectric potential.

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CoinTelegraph: Friday April 18, 2025

South Korean crypto emerges from failed coup into crackdown season

The South Korean crypto scene bounced back from a martial law mess into a crackdown frenzy and a market cooldown.

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Finance Magnates: Friday April 18, 2025

Kyrgyzstan Grants Legal Status to CBDC, Central Bank to Begin Testing

Kyrgyzstan is inching toward launching its own digital currency at the central bank after President Sadyr Zhaparov signed legislation granting the digital som legal tender status.

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Bitcoin News: Friday April 18, 2025

Kyrgyzstans President Signs Law to Establish Central Bank Digital Currency Digital Som

President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has signed a constitutional law on Thursday amending the existing law on the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic,

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