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In the last 7 days, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has increased from $2.012 trillion to $2.232 trillion, an increase of about 11%.

Within weeks, the 20-year war in Afghanistan ended and the Taliban took power again. However, the cryptocurrency community wonders if the Taliban government will embrace cryptocurrencies as it rebuilds the economy.

Akoin (AKN), Akon's cryptocurrency, has been piloted at the Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) for almost a year. Now, the coin is set to be fully launched by September 2021. Is Akon one step away from his Akon City dream?

Miami has been supportive of the fintech industry and cryptocurrencies and blockchain in particular. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has just launched the city's own cryptocurrency called MiamiCoin ($MIA). How does Miami compare to other crypto cities?

As China is continuing to crack down on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining and trading, more provinces in the country are implementing the decision. However, in an attempt to stop such environmentally unfriendly and high-energy-consuming activities, the prices of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) are negatively being affected.

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus in its central city of Wuhan, China became a target of blame by the world. While Beijing hosts the 2022 Winter Olympic Games next February, it is doubted that many will visit the Asian country. This puts the plan to present the digital yuan to the world at stake.

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The nascent blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies offer great potential and various use cases. For this reason, they are being closely looked at, especially amidst lockdowns and general digitization. Thus, since 2021 began, two cities in the United States announced plans to employ innovations to the benefit of their citizens.

Akon is continuing to expand the planning of his futuristic cities across the African continent. Now, Akon wants to expand the project to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. But how real are these plans for the African population?