“Dubai has officially launched its own cryptocurrency called emCash, according to announcements by local news media outlets. The cryptocurrency would be used for payment of governmental and nongovernmental services. According to Ali Ibrahim, Deputy Director General of Dubai Economy, the token will be considered legal tender ‘for various government and non-government services, from their daily coffee and children’s school fee to utility charges and money transfers.'”
Read more: https://cointelegraph.com/news/dubai-will-issue-first-ever-state-cryptocurrency
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