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Can I open a verified Paypal account in Nepal?
Paypal is not available in Nepal. Now that the government have given permission to several banks to issue dollar cards to Nepali citizens, Paypal might start looking at supporting Nepali market as well. However, being a small country, a tiny market for Paypal and strict NRB policies, it could not be possible anytime soon.
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Is bitcoin banned in Nepal?
Ban of Transaction of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in Nepal. The central bank of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank (“NRB”) published a notice pursuant to Nepal Rastra Bank Act 2001 (“NRB Act”) and Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act 1962 (“FERA”) prohibiting the usage of Bitcoin in Nepal. NRB has not recognized Bitcoins as a valid currency in Nepal. A few highlights on the ban: Laws of Nepal: The […]
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The Cryptocurrency debate: Is legitimacy necessary?
Cryptocurrency, or “decentralized electronic currency,” is gaining popularity around the world these days. Last January, Nepal’s neighbor India published a “National Strategy on Blockchain” to regulate the technology. However, such currencies and transactions are absolutely prohibited in Nepal. On the Internet recently, there has been a lot of discussion and information concerning cryptocurrencies. However, in […]
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