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BIS Survey: 70 Percent of Surveyed Banks Are Fidgeting with the Idea of Central Bank Digital Currencies
A recent survey by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) found the majority of the world’s central banks are not too keen on issuing digital currencies at least for the next three years but 70 percent of them accepted that they are exploring with the idea of CBDCs in some capacity, reports SCMP, on January 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-10 18:00 | |
Bitcoin Available For Sale In French Tobacco Shops Despite Regulatory Unclarity
Bitcoin Available For Sale In French Tobacco Shops Despite Regulatory Unclarity Even though there is a vote of no-confidence from central banks, an initiative to sell Bitcoin in France’s 24,000 tobacco kiosks has been launched. дальше »
2019-1-10 17:10 | |
Ukraine’s Central Bank Official Says “Too Much regulation” Stagnates Cryptocurrency Growth in the State
Vidyakin, the Director of the Department of Strategy and reforms at the National bank of Ukraine (NBU) has reportedly opined that too many regulators are being given the authority to regulate cryptos and fintech; he believes the situation is adversely affecting the industry, as per local news source LetKnow on January 8, 2018. дальше »
2019-1-10 14:00 | |
Nick Szabo: Central Banks May Turn to Cryptocurrency Reserves Over Gold
At the Israel Bitcoin Summit at Tel Aviv University on Jan. 8, veteran cryptographer Nick Szabo explained that the use of censorship-resistant cryptocurrencies will rise in countries sanctioned from trade and economies suffering from failed monetary planning. дальше »
2019-1-10 07:20 | |
Nick Szabo Says Central Banks Could Hold Virtual Currencies and Increase Reserves
The cryptocurrency expert and Bitcoin supporter Nick Szabo believes that central banks could adopt cryptocurrencies to improve their reserve levels. The information was released by Finance Magnates on January 9. дальше »
2019-1-10 21:00 | |
ECB Policymaker Ardo Hansson Says Cryptocurrencies Will Likely Die As a ‘Complete Load of Nonsense’
Governor of the Estonian Central Bank and European Central Bank policymaker Ardo Hansson told the audience of a conference in Latvia that cryptocurrencies will likely die as a “complete load of nonsense. дальше »
2019-1-9 17:59 | |
France Starts Selling Bitcoin At 6 Tobacco Shops – 6,500 By Next Month
An initiative to sell Bitcoin (BTC) in France’s 24,000 tobacco kiosks has tentatively launched despite votes of no confidence from the central bank and other sources. 6 Tobacconists Today, 6500 By February As Reuters reported January 8 quoting organizer Adil Zakhar, six ‘Tabac’ shops in Paris began offering prepaid Bitcoin cards this week, with plans to roll out the scheme in rapid fashion to over 6500 as soon as next month. дальше »
2019-1-9 16:00 | |
Central Bank Official: Regulators Are Hindering the Development of Cryptocurrencies
An excessive number of regulatory agencies are interfering with the prospects of successful development of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine, according to a high-ranking representative of the country’s central bank. дальше »
2019-1-9 06:10 | |
Report Claims Central Banks Are Cautious About Issuing Their Own Digital Currencies
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has published a survey showing that most central central banks are “proceeding cautiously” on issuing their own digital currencies. Only a handful are planning to do so in the near future, it said. дальше »
2019-1-9 02:10 | |
BIS Reports 70% of Central Banks Are Studying Cryptocurrencies
A new report published by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) shows that the majority of central banks are studying central bank digital currencies (CBDC). However, most of them are unlikely to issue any type of digital currency in the near future. дальше »
2019-1-9 00:00 | |
ECB Policy Maker: Crypto Bubble Has Collapsed, Bitcoin Will Die as a Complete Load of Nonsense
According to an article by Bloomberg, published on January 7, 2019, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Ardo Hansson opines that cryptocurrencies are destined to die as a “complete load of nonsense. дальше »
2019-1-8 18:00 | |
Number of Chinese Crypto Lawsuits Doubles in 2018
According to China Judgements Online, a database of Chinese court documents, half of all lawsuits pertaining to cryptocurrencies were filed last year, highlighting an increase in fraudulent activity despite China’s regulatory crackdown. дальше »
2019-1-5 23:55 | |
ZCash (ZEC) Community Looks to Reduce Daily Inflation via ‘Harmony Mining’
Cryptocurrencies expanded in the market with the promise to hold its value in the future. Most of the digital assets have a limited supply trying to safeguard investors from monetary policies taken by central banks and politicians. дальше »
2019-1-5 21:14 | |
Indian Central Bank’s Report Shows Cryptocurrencies Are Not Currently a Threat
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published a report indicating that cryptocurrencies are not a threat currently. However, the central bank says, with rapid growth and adoption of cryptocurrencies, this assessment could change, adding that constant monitoring of cryptocurrencies is needed. дальше »
2019-1-4 14:15 | |
Blockchain Shouldn’t Be an Enemy to the U.S. Federal Reserve
Despite most central banks being reluctant to turn to blockchain technology, major institutions such as the U. S. Federal Reserve should figure out the implications of such distributed ledger technologies and how to adapt to them, economist Eswar Prasad argued in a Financial Times article on January 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-4 04:00 | |
Neutrino: A Privacy-Preserving Light Wallet Protocol
Lightning is all the rage these days and, while it's an exciting development, users currently have to have a full node running in order to transact in it. In this article, I'm going to introduce Neutrino, a new protocol for light clients to get the data that they need while preserving privacy and without trusting a central server. дальше »
2019-1-4 21:11 | |
India: RBI Stalls its Plans to Launch Central Bank Digital Currency
According to a report from Business Line, published on January 1, 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stalled its plan to launch a national digital currency. Too Early for Central Bank Digital Currency The cryptocurrency ecosystem in India has been plagued with confusion and indecisiveness, and the latest decision by the country’s financial watchdog is no exception. дальше »
2019-1-3 08:00 | |
Ten Years Later, a Reflection on Bitcoin’s Genesis and Satoshi’s Timing
October 31, 2008, and January 3, 2009. The two dates have cemented themselves with Promethean significance into Bitcoin’s lore. On the October 31, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, a constitution of sorts for his revolutionary monetary system and its intrinsic currency. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:14 | |
Blockchain Analysis Is About to Get Harder as P2EP Enters Testing Phase
Yet another tool is being added to Bitcoin’s growing number of privacy solutions. Thought up at a brainstorming event attended by Bitcoin developers and privacy researchers last summer, Pay to Endpoint (P2EP) is a relatively new trick that utilizes the well-known CoinJoin mixing technique to make blockchain analysis much harder. дальше »
2019-1-1 19:31 | |
U.S. Federal Reserve Doesn’t Like the Idea of a Government Cryptocurrency
The Federal Reserve Board governor is still not fond of the idea of central bank digital currencies, despite the fact that the reserve is equipped to issue one. The Fed Says No to CBDCs It’s been a year since bitcoin’s price exploded and launched cryptocurrencies into the mainstream, which pushed many to believe that the […] The post U. дальше »
2018-12-30 14:20 | |
The Federal Reserve Could Launch a ‘FedCoin’- But There’s Really No Point
It seems as if the Federal Reserve really understands the core values of Bitcoin and that launching a national cryptocurrency is pointless. Director of the IMF Christine Lagarde spoke out about the benefits of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) this November. дальше »
2018-12-29 23:00 | |
How Will The Crypto Community Prepare For Bitcoin’s 10th Anniversary On January 3, 2019?
What Is The Community Preparing For Bitcoin’s 10th Anniversary On January 3? Bitcoin (BTC) will be celebrating its anniversary on January 3rd. However, there is no official way to commemorate Bitcoin’s birthday since there is no central authority informing about what will happen in the space. Most of the companies in the space will be […] дальше »
2018-12-28 20:13 | |
End of year crypto roundup: How did Bitcoin perform in 2018?
Bitcoin — the cryptocurrency that started it all — was released in 2009 as open-source software by a person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The idea was to create a peer-to-peer electronic currency that didn’t rely on any central authority or intermediary for validating the exchange of money. дальше »
2018-12-28 12:00 | |
South Korea: Authorities Nab Nine People for Dealing Drugs Using DarkCoin Cryptocurrency
According to a report published by Finance Magnates, on December 25, 2018, South Korean authorities have arrested nine cybercriminals for orchestrating drug deals using cryptocurrencies. Execute Illegal Transactions with DarkCoin On December 23, 2018, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office stated that the criminals arrested used the darknet and even set up their website to facilitate the trade of drugs. дальше »
2018-12-26 20:00 | |
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is seeing record trading volumes despite regulatory uncertainty
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx says it is seeing record trading volumes despite a number of conditions that dampen trader sentiment such as the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-26 09:54 | |
Indian Crypto Exchange Reports Record Trading Volumes Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Despite regulatory uncertainty and banking restriction imposed by the country’s central bank, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange says that it is seeing record trading volumes every month. The CEO of Wazirx told news. дальше »
2018-12-26 06:01 | |
Early Crypto Investor, Bitcoin Jesus’ Take On IPFS, Coin.dance, and Coinbase
The long crypto winter seems to be over and there seem to be glimpses of a bullish run on the horizon. Now, the central figures in the crypto ecosystem are coming up and giving their views on their project as they want to ride the positive sentiments in the market. Recently, Roger Ver, a proponent […] дальше »
2018-12-26 00:13 | |
Bitcoin (BTC) is Setup to be a Recession Reviver or a False Messiah in the Making
Historically, in the US, the actions of the federal reserve has had a massive bearing on the economy. In a contracting economy, a lower interest rate might get companies to borrow more and inject the money needed to buoy it up. дальше »
2018-12-22 16:14 | |
Bitcoin Proponent Ron Paul: ‘Tax free Bitcoin and crypto will prevent next Fed-created recession’
Going by the recent development in the US banking sector, that has seen the US Fed Reserve, the central bank of US raise interest rate the fourth time in 2018, which many believe could lead to a recession in the US and a global recession by 2019, former IMF economist, who also was a former […] The post Bitcoin Proponent Ron Paul: ‘Tax free Bitcoin and crypto will prevent next Fed-created recession’ appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-12-21 14:15 | |
How Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto Stands to Benefit from the Fed Rate Increase
A few hours ago, the United States Federal Reserve increased its interest rate by a quarter of a point from 2. 25% to 2. 5%. Such an increase might seem small, but the move is the fourth increase this year and the ninth since it started normalizing lending rates in 2015. дальше »
2018-12-20 19:52 | |
Federal Reserve Praises Bitcoin and Blockchain Assets’ Legit Privacy Protection Attributes
Central banks and financial institutions across the world ended up having to choose a stance towards crypto, and most of them decided to approach this technology with skepticism. However, as time goes by, this stance might change, and some signs of this change may already be visible. Earlier in 2018, the Saint Louis Federal Reserve […] дальше »
2018-12-15 03:17 | |
Bahrain’s Central Bank Issues Draft Crypto Regulations
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has prepared draft rules designed to regulate digital assets and certain aspects of the country’s crypto industry. The move aims to establish Bahrain as a regional leader in the fintech sector and restore its role as a major banking hub in the Persian Gulf. дальше »
2018-12-15 01:30 | |
Use Of Bitcoin And Crypto Assets Gains Clarity In Bahrain After Central Bank Drafts New Regulations
Use Of Crypto Becomes Clearer In Bahrain After Central Bank Establishes Draft Regulations Countries around the world seem to be gravitating towards one of three different ways of handling cryptocurrency – banning it, establishing unclear rules that are constantly being reassessed, or clearly regulating it. In a new report from Reuters on December 13th, the […] дальше »
2018-12-15 23:27 | |
CoinShares Exec: China Crypto Plan Could Make Dystopian Future a Reality
Bitcoin was designed in the wake of the 2008 global economic crisis as a way to take control over money away from central authorities such as governments, banks, and other traditional systems. The decentralized design could also prevent communist countries like China from establishing control over their citizen’s money. дальше »
2018-12-14 20:00 | |
Digital Currency Platform Revolut Receives European Banking License
On Thursday, Dec. 13, digital payments platform Revolut announced that the company has been approved for a banking license in Europe by the region’s central bank. According to Revolut, the license will help it provide better access to digital currencies and also offer traditional banking services. дальше »
2018-12-14 23:35 | |
Dutch Central Bank Keen to Regulate Crypto Companies to Deter Money Laundering
De Nederlandsche, the Dutch central bank, is keen to regulate cryptocurrency companies to deter money laundering and terrorist financing. According to December 11, 2018, reports from Dutch Daily newspaper, De Telegraaf, cryptocurrency companies may require a license to continue operating in the near future. дальше »
2018-12-13 07:00 | |
Bitwala Is Offering German Citizens Joint Crypto and Fiat Banking Accounts
German blockchain startup Bitwala has launched crypto banking in Germany. After securing €4 million (roughly $4. 5 million) from VC firms Earlybird and Coparion in September of 2018 to develop a crypto banking solution, the company has allegedly amassed a waiting list of 30,000 potential users. дальше »
2018-12-13 22:32 | |
Netherlands to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Bid to Curb Money Laundering
The Netherlands is seeking to regulate cryptocurrency companies, supposedly in a bid to prevent money laundering and alleged terrorist financing. All virtual currency businesses will now be required to obtain an operating license from De Nederlandsche Bank, the country’s central bank, under draft legislation designed to prevent crypto assets such as BTC from being used […] The post Netherlands to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Bid to Curb Money Laundering appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-12-12 18:15 | |
BlockStamp (BST Token): Blockchain Explorer And Crypto Games?
What Is BlockStamp? BlockStamp is a blockchain built in to digital management applications. The new cryptocurrency is designed to store user data on the blockchain. The virtual currency is based on Bitcoin peer-to-peer technology, which means that it operates with no influence from any central authority. дальше »
2018-12-11 06:33 | |
Can Bitcoin Hedge Against Quantitative Tightening?
Satoshi Nakamoto designed Bitcoin (BTC) as an alternative to centralized payments, to exist independently from the flawed banks. As central banks tighten the valves of monetary policies, this aspect of cryptocurrency may come back to the foreground. дальше »
2018-12-10 20:37 | |
Malaysian Financial Regulators to Intensify Scrutiny of ICOs, Cryptocurrencies
Malaysia’s securities regulator and central bank are to strengthen their scrutiny of initial coin offerings (ICOs) through new rules meant to eliminate issues of unfair trade practices and alleged risk of money laundering and terrorism financing. дальше »
2018-12-9 23:30 | |
South Africa: Crypto Exchange Platform VALR Launched in Partnership with Bittrex
Farzam Ehsani, former blockchain lead at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), has launched his new business initiative named VALR, reports Tech Central, on December 6, 2018. Based in South Africa, VALR is a digital asset trading platform which has been launched in partnership with crypto exchange trading platform Bittrex. дальше »
2018-12-8 14:00 | |
Spark Blockchain Will Co-Host The 2018 ASEAN Digital Assets Summit on December 9
Boston, MA, December 7, 2018 – Spark Blockchain and Onexpo International will co-host the 2018 ASEAN Digital Assets Summit on December 9, 2018 at the Bangkok Convention Centre @ Central World in Bangkok, Thailand. дальше »
2018-12-8 06:00 | |
Bitcoin SV (BSV) Leader Craig Wright Apparently has a 2019 Gameplan to Share with Supporters
Craig Wright Apparently Has A Vision For 2019 The central figure of the Bitcoin SV community, Dr. Craig Wright has a vision set for 2019. In 2019 we will start to teach people how to build real SPV systems. дальше »
2018-12-5 19:39 | |
Crypto exchange Binance unveils preview of new DEX
CryptoNinjas Binance, a leading bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange today unveiled a preview of their new (DEX). In a few months, the community-driven decentralized exchange will launch and will allow traders to issue and exchange digital assets without having to deposit onto the central exchange. Crypto exchange Binance unveils preview of new DEX дальше »
2018-12-5 09:08 | |
First Bitcoin ATM Installed in ECB’s Own Backyard
Germany has just got its second Bitcoin ATM in Frankfurt, home of the European Central Bank, as the total worldwide machine count hits 4000 for the first time. Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Frankfurt As local media reported November 23, Bitcoin-Store Frankfurt in Germany’s financial center and home of the European Central Bank (ECB) is now home to one of only two BTMs currently operational in the country. дальше »
2018-11-29 21:00 | |
Nigeria’s Union Bank Threatens to Shut Down Cryptocurrency-Related Accounts
A large commercial bank in Nigeria has threatened to shut down an undisclosed number of cryptocurrency-related accounts without explanation. Lagos-based Union Bank claims that any decision to do so would be in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) past warnings about cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:10 | |