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Bank of Thailand Developing Central Bank Digital Currency
Following the adoption of the country’s first cryptocurrency regulation, the central bank of Thailand is working on its own digital currency in collaboration with the country’s largest banks. дальше »
2018-8-24 02:45 | |
Thai Central Bank Defends Cryptocurrencies
In the high-profile Thai crypto fraud case involving an actor, Thailand’s central bank has clarified that the fraud is not related to cryptocurrency trading, but a general misuse of money. Thailand has recently legalized seven cryptocurrencies, authorized seven crypto firms, and the Bank of Thailand has green-lighted commercial banks’ subsidiaries for crypto activities. дальше »
2018-8-21 14:02 | |
Winklevoss twins recruit cryptocurrency superfriends to fight the SEC
The Winklevoss twins are back with a vengeance. Just weeks after the SEC publicly denied their license for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), they’ve recruited some of the biggest names in cryptocurrency to form a new regulatory supergroup. дальше »
2018-8-20 18:51 | |
San Francisco judge orders bail payment in Bitcoin
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered a cyber-criminal to pay their bail charges in Bitcoin, inadvertently stimulating cryptocurrency mainstream adoption. The Daily Post – a local Palo Alto newspaper – reports Martin Marisch has been charged with hacking the well-known video games company Electronic Arts, responsible for popular titles like FIFA, The Sims, and Battlefield. дальше »
2018-8-17 15:20 | |
Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
Venezuela’s Constituent Assembly Drafts Law to Create Central Bank for Crypto
A member of the Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly has reportedly revealed that the assembly is preparing a reform to the country’s Constitution that includes a central bank for cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-14 06:50 | |
Stablecoins Gaining Popularity in India to Minimize Central Bank’s Impact
A growing number of cryptocurrency exchanges in India are adding stablecoins such as trueusd (TUSD) and tether (USDT) to their platforms. They are part of the solutions exchanges have come up with in order to minimize the impact of the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. дальше »
2018-8-13 01:10 | |
Regulations Round-Up: Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies, Regulatory Clarity
In recent regulatory news, Spain’s Central bank has issued a report favoring the development of a central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC), the president of Taiwan’s central bank has advocated caution regarding CBDCs, the Blockchain Research Institute has published a summary of recent roundtable discussions calling for great regulatory clarity, and a Russian court has a […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies, Regulatory Clarity appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-12 15:58 | |
Huge Demand for ‘P2P’ Crypto Trading Seen in India After RBI Ban
Exchange-escrowed trading directly between cryptocurrency buyers and sellers is growing in popularity in India following the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. One local exchange, in particular, is seeing “tremendous” response from Indian traders for this service as “tens of thousands of new users have signed up” in a month. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:25 | |
Spanish Central Bank Backs Cryptocurrencies in New Report
Central banks around the world have had hawkish, unfavorable views towards cryptocurrencies. However, the Spanish Central Bank, Banco de Espana (BDE), stands as a striking contrast. The regulator has released a report in which it states that the use of digital currencies, especially when there is a digital version of the state currency, will help in […] Spanish Central Bank Backs Cryptocurrencies in New Report was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-7 19:29 | |
Indian Exchange Zebpay Enables Trueusd (TUSD) Stablecoin Trading
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, Zebpay, has enabled Trueusd (TUSD) trading, deposits and withdrawals. The dollar-pegged stablecoin is offered as an alternative to fiat trading which is problematic under the Indian central bank’s ban. дальше »
2018-8-7 20:45 | |
Bank of Thailand Green-Lights Financial Companies for Crypto Activities
Thailand’s central bank has announced the rules under which financial institutions, including commercial banks, and their subsidiaries can engage in cryptocurrency activities. They include securities, asset management, and insurance firms. дальше »
2018-8-6 10:45 | |
Natives use original means to trade bitcoin amid rbi ban
Regulation Indian crypto traders have found some creative ways to trade cryptocurrencies, especially bitcoin, to circumvent the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Money Finds a Way Following the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which went into effect last month, Indian дальше »
2018-8-3 07:45 | |
Indians Use Creative Means to Trade Bitcoin Amid RBI Ban
Indian crypto traders have found some creative ways to trade cryptocurrencies, especially bitcoin, to circumvent the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. The Reserve Bank of India has banned financial institutions from providing services to companies dealing in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-3 05:15 | |
Audits and Quality Assurance: Patching the Holes in Smart Contract Security
On July 10, 2018, news broke that cryptocurrency wallet and decentralized exchange Bancor was hit with a hack. A wallet the Bancor team used to update the protocol’s smart contracts was infiltrated, and the $23. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:24 | |
More Than a Ledger: How Blockchains Will Democratize Wealth
To Mark Pascall, co-founder of BlockchainLabs New Zealand (NZ) and president of the Blockchain Association NZ, the blockchain space is more than just a new technology layer, it’s a “fundamentally different way for organizations and societies to operate. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:27 | |
Central TX Town hit Hard by Unemployment Finds Hope in Bitcoin Mine
Now the small town of Rockdale, about an hour northeast of Austin, is hoping the days of “used to” are used up. A Chinese company plans to open a Bitcoin mining operation in part of the old Alcoa plant just outside of town, bringing with it the prospect of 300-500 jobs, according to local media reports. дальше »
2018-7-31 20:36 | |
How Blockchain Promotes International Trade, Identity and Financial Inclusion
International trade, people without identity and financial exclusion are global development areas that stand to be radically improved with blockchain technology, according to Michelle Chivunga, regional advisor for the British Blockchain Association. дальше »
2018-7-31 19:50 | |
Bitcoin Cash vs. Bitcoin
В криптомире уже долгое время идут споры относительно цифровых валют Bitcoin и Bitcoin Cash, пишет Coin Central. В статье мы предлагаем рассмотреть преимущества и недостатки каждой монеты, их ценностное предложение, подходы к масштабированию, брендинг и уровни децентрализации. дальше »
2018-7-30 21:18 | |
Bitcoin [BTC] can be a ‘potential asset’ for central banks, says Wall Street billionaire Bill Miller
Bill Miller, a billionaire investor, stated that Bitcoin [BTC] is the cryptocurrency which has the most probability of being successful. He also spoke about the strategies for evaluating the value of the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-30 17:52 | |
Bank of Canada Independent Study Reveals Public’s Perceptions of Bitcoin
A 2017 study by the Bank of Canada was updated by the central bank in July 2018. As a part of the Bitcoin Omnibus Survey (BTCOS), the study provides insights on the public’s purchase reasons for and overall awareness towards cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-28 07:00 | |
Once Reliant on Coal Mining, A Texas Town is Looking to Bitcoin Mining to Reinvigorate Its Economy
According to the Texas Standard, Rockdale, a town in central Texas, is looking to Bitcoin mining to ease an economic slump caused by the closure of the coal-fired power plant and adjacent mine earlier this year. дальше »
2018-7-27 17:25 | |
One Euro Today is One Euro Tomorrow, Bitcoin Oscillates Says ECB’s Draghi
Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank, said bitcoin is volatile, with its value oscillating widely, thus he would not call it a currency. In answering questions by the... The post One Euro Today is One Euro Tomorrow, Bitcoin Oscillates Says ECB’s Draghi appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-7-27 15:37 | |
Central City Rockdale Reinvents Itself from Mining Coal to Mining Bitcoin
Rockdale, a town in central Texas, has made headlines due to plans of converting their town from mining coal, into mining bitcoin according to local reports on July 20, 2018. Bitmain Invades, Again In a post-industrial society, many areas that relied on the extraction of raw resources such as coal are beginning to face an economic struggle. дальше »
2018-7-27 01:00 | |
Canada Central Bank: Bitcoin Safe From 51% Attack, Double Spending
Canada’s Central Bank (BOC) released a working paper this month, Incentive Compatibility on the Blockchain. In it, BOC seems to argue the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is safe from a 51% attack, double spend scenario through the right incentive structure and proof of work (POW). дальше »
2018-7-27 22:45 | |
Once Reliant on Coal Mining, A Texas Town is Looking to Bitcoin Mining to Reinvigorate Its Economy
According to the Texas Standard, Rockdale, a town in central Texas, is looking to Bitcoin mining to ease an economic slump caused by the closure of the coal-fired power plant and adjacent mine earlier this year. дальше »
2018-7-26 20:05 | |
Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
Canada’s Central Bank Boasts Proof of Work Consensus System Benefits
The Central Bank of Canada has pioneered new research using the PoW or Proof of Work consensus in a new article on blockchain technology. The Bank of Canada or BoC has labeled Bitcoin’s Proof of Work system the best consensus algorithm used by any cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-26 16:36 | |
Bank of Canada: Proof-of-Work Beats Alternative Consensus Systems
Canada’s central bank has championed proof-of-work (PoW) algorithms as part of a new research paper on Blockchain consensus. ‘Irretrievable Sunk Costs’ In its Staff Working Paper released this week, Bank of Canada (BoC) said PoW, used by Bitcoin, held more promise than alternative proof-of-script (PoS) algorithms found in various altcoins. дальше »
2018-7-25 18:00 | |
India Exchange Unocoin Suspends Withdrawals Following Central Bank Demands
“Deposits/Withdrawals Notice,” came the post title from popular Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin this week. “As per orders from RBI,” the exchange explained, “bank INR withdrawals and INR Deposits have temporarily been disabled. дальше »
2018-7-24 10:30 | |
EU Parliament Report Reveals How Banks Could Beat Bitcoin
A recent report released by the Policy Department of the European Parliament explains how central bank-issued cryptocurrencies outcompete Bitcoin. EU Parliament Draws Up Battle Plans Against Bitcoin A recent report from the Policy Department of the European Parliament, titled Competition Issues in the Area of Financial Technology (FinTech), warns about some of the challenges Bitcoin will have to overcome. дальше »
2018-7-24 02:00 | |
Cardano Aims For A Trillion, Bets On Five Or Ten
Cryptocurrency is never dull. Bitcoin’s anonymous creator designed the protocol as a two-fingered salute to the financial sector; Ethereum wants to be the universal computer; when not battling the SEC, Ripple XRP cozies up to large corporations and central banks; Bitcoin Cash thinks it does a better two-fingered salute than Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-24 00:16 | |
EU Cautions Possible Overturning of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies by Banks
A recent fintech-related report requested by the European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (Econ) revealed that bitcoin might be brought down given that central banks start to issue their own cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-24 00:01 | |
G20 Asks FATF to Clarify AML Standards for Cryptocurrencies
Financial ministers and central bankers from the G20 states met over the weekend in Argentina to discuss the challenges for the global economy. They reiterated their position that cryptocurrencies do not pose a risk to the financial stability. дальше »
2018-7-24 21:40 | |
Future of Bitcoin threatened by European Union’s warning
After a cold start into 2018, bitcoin traders and holders witnessed an upward turn of the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency. Facing regulatory issues from across the globe Bitcoin is yet to become a part of the mainstream economics. дальше »
2018-7-23 19:14 | |
A study on issues of competition in fintech, commissioned by the European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs was published July 20. It found that central bank-issued digital currencies could be a “remedy” for a lack of
Europen Union Study shows central banks coming together with their own digital currencies, i.e., CBDCs could mean an end of the journey for the decentralized digital tokens. Bitcoin has been struggling for quite some time for its mainstream adoption, as crypto investors and enthusiasts are waiting for developers to bring a robust scalability solution. On дальше »
2018-7-23 18:43 | |
Indian Crypto Regulation Ready by September: Official
The Indian government is expected to issue detailed cryptocurrency guidelines by September, a senior official from the country’s Ministry of Finance reportedly said. Consultations with all stakeholders including the central bank have already begun. дальше »
2018-7-23 17:35 | |
Bitcoin’s 6 Month Negative Publicity Bear Market Sees Tides Start To Turn
Bitcoin currently is enjoying a positive week with headlines from around the world sending the price above the $7,500 for the first time in a month. The crypto community is eager for the momentum to continue and after some much-needed regulatory clarity from the central banks of G20 nations, and interest from the world’s leading […] дальше »
2018-7-23 10:16 | |
Cryptocurrency Vs Central Banks: Bitcoin Versus Federal Reserve, BoE, BoJ & ECB
As it stands, there are four central banks that run the financial world, and those are the U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank (ECB), Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Bank of England (BOE). According to most experts, these institutions are definitely the most powerful, influencing the interest rates of over $41 trillion worth of […] дальше »
2018-7-23 10:01 | |
Indian Central Bank Makes a Case Before Supreme Court Against Allowing Crypto Use
India’s central bank told the country’s supreme court on Friday that “allowing dealings in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin would encourage illegal transactions. ” Other crypto petitions being heard include one asking the government to “take emergency steps to restrain the sale and purchase of illegal cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-22 02:34 | |
Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Not Significant Threats – Says US Federal Reserve Chairman
While a good number of central banks see bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as significant threats to their survival, the United States Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, said on July 18, 2018, that the exponential growth in the price of bitcoin and the increasing adoption of cryptos doesn’t bother him. дальше »
2018-7-21 13:00 | |
Argentina Central Bank Looks For Crypto & Blockchain Education Via Books
Argentina’s Central Bank’s Interesting In “Mastering Bitcoin” Growing As Peso Is Depreciated By Rising Inflation Argentina is currently facing a big economic crisis as the country’s national fiat currency, the Peso, has hit a record low price against the USD and the inflation in the country is rising a lot recently. Not only people, but […] дальше »
2018-7-21 23:52 | |
Vietnam’s Central Bank Thinks Cryptocurrency Miners Should Be Banned
According to regional reports, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has agreed with a proposal to ban imported cryptocurrency mining machines in order to keep the digital currency economy tethered tightly to the government’s regulatory frameworks. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:32 | |
This Silicon Valley-Backed Blockchain Startup Wants to Become the Wikipedia of Data
DIRT, a blockchain startup that plans to develop a trusted platform for structured data, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The San Francisco-based company said investment firms that participated in the round include General Catalyst, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital and others. дальше »
2018-7-21 20:14 | |
This Silicon Valley Backs Blockchain Startup Wants to Become the Wikipedia of Data
DIRT, a blockchain startup that plans to develop a trusted platform for structured data, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The San Francisco-based company said investment firms that participated in the round include General Catalyst, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital and others. дальше »
2018-7-20 20:14 | |