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Securities Commission Halts Promotion of LaVida Coin Cryptocurrency

Jacie Tan

- 13th September 2018

Local cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida’s cryptocurrency LaVida Coin has attracted the attention of the Securities Commission and Bank Negara.

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Is Bitcoin Really the New Gold?

Ahmad Mudhakkir

- 20th September 2017

There has been plenty of hype surrounding bitcoin and its increasing value, but is it really worth investing as much as gold is?

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How Do You Spot Fake Money?

Ahmad Mudhakkir

- 23rd May 2016

We know there are security measures in place to prevent cash from being counterfeited, but what are they and how do we make sure our money is real? Let's find out.

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A Tribute to Malaysia’s Banking History

Austin Victor

- 15th September 2015

Convenience has been redefined by the evolution of banking throughout the world. This Malaysia Day, let's discover the changes in banking from a local retrospect.

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BLR to Base Rate: What Does This Mean For Your Home-Buying Dreams?

Diana Chai

- 8th January 2015

As of January 2, 2015; home loans are pegged against an internal base rate as opposed to the Bank Negara set Base Lending Rate. But what does this change mean for your home-buying dreams?