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It is becoming a norm in Africa for founders of cryptocurrency exchanges to lure investors to store and multiply their fortune in bitcoin and other forms of digital currencies through their exchanges and then suddenly run away with all the money.

On April 21, the Singaporean Blockchain Association signed a memorandum of understanding with five other countries across the Southeast Asian and Pacific regions. The aim was to create a consortium and promote education on blockchain and decrease cautiousness about cryptocurrency.

The number of fraudulent cryptocurrency startups and suspicious companies not properly registered with regulators is growing. This makes governments and watchdogs alerted about the security of their citizens. For instance, the government of Singapore recently passed a warning to all of its citizens of the risk of involvement with cryptocurrency.

2021 started bullishly for major cryptocurrencies that soared in price. Along with the value increase, the industry has also seen significant growth in business entities and investments.

With New Zealand Exchange Cryptopia in the midst of a liquidation process, hackers seem to consider it an easy victim. Despite it being under the supervision of Grant Thornton liquidators, criminals have stolen over $40,000.

Singapore is almost becoming Asia’s blockchain and cryptocurrency hub.

Facebook still faces problems before the launch of their Libra coin. Right after rebranding its Libra Foundation to The Diem Association, the company faces a lawsuit from a startup with an identical name.

There is an opinion that European Union (EU) countries offer more favourable conditions for running cryptocurrency businesses. That is why companies tend to choose the European market over the United States.

One of the developments in blockchain is crowdfunding and Venture funding for startups. To raise funds effectively, one must understand the essence of the main tools for attracting investments.