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Hell for Tether: a cryptocurrency crimped

Feb 25, 2021
Matthew Valencia, The Economist's Deputy Business Affairs Editor and cryptocurrency market expert, delves into the controversial stablecoin Tether and its regulatory challenges, exploring its impact on Bitcoin volatility. The discussion also sheds light on the financial struggles faced by Ugandan parliamentarians as they strive to meet public service needs, alongside a fascinating examination of China's push for better physical education in schools in response to rising youth obesity and cultural perceptions of masculinity.
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