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How Crypto-Based Microfinance Benefits Small Businesses
Starting your own business isn’t easy given the reluctance of banks to grant credit. Gone are the days when a compelling business plan would be enough to have the branch manager shaking your hand and bankrolling your venture. дальше »
2019-5-27 08:25 | |
Insane UN Study Claims Siri & Alexa Need a #MeToo Moment
By CCN: In what only be described as political correctness gone insane, the United Nations issued a ridiculous report that claims Siri and Alexa are victims of sexual harassment and should launch their own #MeToo crusade. дальше »
2019-5-26 15:00 | |
LocalBitcoins Denies Service to Iranian Users
The popular peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network LocalBitcoins has shut down all trading operations for Iranian users. LocalBitcoins’ website offers a variety of pages for users of different nations and, as of May 24, 2019, the Iranian page displays a message that “LocalBitcoins is currently not available in your selected region,” in English only. дальше »
2019-5-25 20:14 | |
$200M cryptocurrency mixing operation dismantled by Eurocops
A cryptocurrency mixing service that turned over $200 million worth of Bitcoin has been shut down following an investigation led by authorities from a number of European nations. The Dutch anti-fraud agency (FIOD) and Public Prosecution Service announced yesterday they have shut down Bestmixer. дальше »
2019-5-23 11:50 | |
Dutch Authorities Shut Down Bestmixer
The Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has shut down cryptomixing site Bestmixer. io. According to local media, Dutch authorities moved to shut down the site on May 22, 2019, as part of a joint operation with police agencies from several European nations, including France, Latvia and Luxembourg. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:13 | |
Kenya is allegedly selling citizen data to highest corporate bidder
According to Dr. Roselyn K. Akombe, Chief of Policy Planning and Guidance at the United Nations and ex-commissioner of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the country’s government is going to sell all the citizen data collected through the Huduma Namba exercise to the highest bidder. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:13 | |
Dow Cringes as Xi Jinping Ominously Sparks Fears of Economic Cold War
By CCN: The Dow lurched back into decline on Wednesday after Chinese President Xi Jinping amped up the trade war rhetoric in an ominous speech that suggested that Beijing could not only permanently freeze negotiations with the Trump administration but also mire the two nations in an economic cold war. дальше »
2019-5-22 16:32 | |
Price of $BTC Hovers at $7,950 USD as Analyst Asserts: “Next Bitcoin Bull Run will be Even Wilder”
One of the most enthusiastic crypto trading nations, South Korea sees a renewed wave of interest in BTC An intermediate trend is all good, JP Morgan acknowledges Bitcoin’s intrinsic value Since the top of the previous bull market, the market has grown immensely. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:12 | |
Research reveals surprising relationship between climate change and fertility rate
Climate change will shape every aspect of human life – often in complex ways. Take the question of deciding how many children to have, for example. A new analysis suggests that climate change could increase fertility rates in tropical countries, in turn magnifying the impacts of climate change on those countries and widening the gap between wealthy and poorer nations. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:04 | |
Bitcoin Price Hits All-Time Highs in These Countries, Thanks to Crippling Fiat Currencies
By CCN: If you thought bitcoin’s recovery to $8,000 was impressive, take a look at these charts below. While most traders are focused on bitcoin’s price in dollars, the recent surge has propelled bitcoin to all-time highs in Argentina and Sudan’s local currencies. дальше »
2019-5-20 16:13 | |
New Climate Change Initiative Agreement Happens with W-Foundation’s HOOXI App for Climate Action
W-Foundation and UNFCCC secretariat signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The collaboration is meant for the development of the HOOXI app for climate change action. Climate change is hotly debated in some parts of the world, but the Eastern hemisphere is making the awareness of this problem a priority. In the United Nations, a climate […] дальше »
2019-5-17 04:01 | |
Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
Congressman calls for a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency in the US
Brad Sherman, a California Democrat, called for members of Congress to join him in introducing a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency purchases by Americans. The world-wide use of the U. S. dollar strengthens the U. дальше »
2019-5-10 04:45 | |
Learn how to create life-saving code with IBM at TNW2019
With new technology emerging, we can create and code solutions to the planetngs together developers and data scientists to solve the world’s most pressing issues. Over 100,000 developers from 156 nations participated in 2018, building over 2,500 applications to help save lives. дальше »
2019-5-7 14:42 | |
Nations Continue to De-Dollarise by Hoarding Gold: Is Stockpiling Bitcoin Next?
According to a report by the World Gold Council, central banks have been buying more gold this first quarter than they have in the previous six years. The efforts to diversify away from the US dollar are being led by China and Russia. дальше »
2019-5-4 00:00 | |
Europe Welcomes Crypto-Enabled Debit Cards via Jubiter Exchange for Bitcoin and Litecoin
The crypto world seems to be bearing witness to new and exciting tech developments with each passing day. In this regard, it now appears as though a number of European nations have opened their doors to service providers who are looking to deliver their clientele with novel monetary offerings such as “crypto-based debit cards”. As […] дальше »
2019-5-3 21:00 | |
TigerVPN is an online invisibility cloak that costs less than $25 a year
When even western nations are cracking down on what their citizens can see and hear, the need for the identification shield of a VPN is starkly clear. Protect yourself with three years of coverage from TigerVPN, now 83 percent off at just $69.99 from TNW Deals. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:00 | |
REBGLO – Bringing Sustainability in the Cryptocurrency Domain
According to the reports, the cryptocurrency mining process requires three times more energy than digging up gold that is worth a dollar. In fact, global Bitcoin mining alone has transcended the energy consumption of some nations including Ireland in recent years. дальше »
2019-5-1 00:39 | |
India and Pakistan Will ‘Never Be Friends’ as U.S. Sits Out Aggressive Nuclear Threats
By CCN. com: As India and Pakistan continue to throw nuclear threats back and forth, a senior Indian government official tasked with diplomacy in external affairs has dampened any hopes for peace between the two nations. дальше »
2019-4-29 14:31 | |
Thailand’s ban on crypto was always meant to be a temporary solution, says Thai SEC’s FinTech Director
Thailand was one of the nations to initially impose a ban on the use of cryptocurrencies, before permitting it with regulations in place. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] clarified that crypto-exchanges must seek approval from Thailand’s SEC and also provided an approved list of cryptocurrencies for the crypto-community. дальше »
2019-4-27 06:30 | |
Blockchain Technology Being Used to Track Conflict Minerals in War-Torn Nations
According to a Bloomberg report published April 24, 2019, an increasing number of companies are using blockchain technology to track the supply chain of valuable minerals like gold, tin, tungsten, and tantalum, among others. дальше »
2019-4-25 19:00 | |
Cashaa Now Accepts Debit, Credit Cards for Crypto Purchases
Online banking platform Cashaa is set to allow users to purchase bitcoin, ether and Cashaa’s own token, CAS, using major credit and debit cards. This new service is a follow-up to the Business Banking Services Cashaa launched earlier in April 2019, which allows both individuals and private firms to open accounts with Cashaa and accept cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2019-4-24 01:08 | |
How Lawmakers And Regulators Tackle Businesses In Crypto Friendly Nations Of Europe
How Lawmakers And Regulators Tackle Businesses In Crypto Friendly Nations Of Europe Cryptocurrency regulations are projected as a hurdle in the progress of wider adoption, however, people don't realize that without the regulations there are more risks involved while dealing with digital assets. дальше »
2019-4-22 20:42 | |
Coinbase Provides Wider Support for Crypto-to-Crypto Conversions
Crypto exchange platform Coinbase has announced that it will be expanding its crypto-to-crypto trading service to more countries. In the announcement, Coinbase explains that cryptocurrencies are in a transition period, which will see them move from being investment options to utilities. дальше »
2019-4-19 17:55 | |
Regulators Tackle Businesses in Europe’s Crypto-Friendly Nations
There’s a group of countries on the Old Continent that have recognized the potential of the newly forming cryptoconomy. In the past couple of years, nations such as Malta, Switzerland and Estonia have been making efforts to attract businesses from the nascent industry, often rebuffed elsewhere. дальше »
2019-4-13 01:30 | |
Bitcoin Trader Sentenced to Two-Year Prison Term
Bitcoin trader Jacob Burrell Campos was sentenced on April 8, 2019, to serve a two-year prison sentence and to forfeit more than $800,000 “for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. дальше »
2019-4-13 18:54 | |
How EU and 5 European Nations Regulate Cryptocurrency
Leading up to the G20 summit in June, the Financial Stability Board has detailed how the European Union and its member countries are regulating crypto assets, who the regulators are in each country and the scope of their oversight. дальше »
2019-4-12 09:14 | |
How the EU and 5 European Nations Regulate Cryptocurrency
Leading up to the G20 summit in June, the Financial Stability Board has detailed how the European Union and its member countries are regulating crypto assets, who the regulators are in each country and the scope of their oversight. дальше »
2019-4-12 09:14 | |
ICONLOOP and ITU to collaborate on African blockchain incubation program
CryptoNinjas ICONLOOP, a blockchain-specialized tech company based in South Korea, announced today it has signed a collaboration arrangement with ITU (International Telecommunication Union), which is the United Nations’ specialized agency for information and communication technologies. дальше »
2019-4-12 08:12 | |
Danish Man Laundered $500,000 in Dirty Money through Bitcoin, Says Authorities
A Danish man has been sentenced to jail for laundering over half a million dollars through bitcoin, as reported on April 8, 2019. Caught in the Act When it was announced that the G-20 member nations would be meeting in June 2019 to discuss crypto policy, the main item on the agenda was to combatRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-10 19:00 | |
G-20 Members To Meet Over Crypto Regulations
G-20 nations are set to decide on new measures on crypto anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism as it was reported on April 4, 2019, that they will meet in June to discuss this. Soon to Meet One of the things that have helped propel cryptocurrency to greater heights is the creation of favorable regulations byRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-9 09:00 | |
Alleged Paxful Fraud Blocks Nigerian Users from Millions in Crypto Funds
In Nigeria, thousands of cryptocurrency investors and traders have reportedly lost access to millions of dollars. Paxful Incorporated, a major cryptocurrency services firm based in Estonia, is accused of large-scale fraud, reportedly suspending the accounts of Nigerian users. дальше »
2019-4-8 18:52 | |
Pundi X Brings Crypto To South African Retail Market
Some of the most promising markets for cryptocurrency are in developing nations, where large populations have no access to financial networks. The latest effort to increase inclusion is from DoshEx and Pundi X, which have joined forces to bring crypto retail to South Africa. дальше »
2019-4-6 23:08 | |
Belgium: FSMA Blacklists Seven More Crypto-Related Fraudulent Websites
On April 4, 2019, Belgium’s financial watchdog, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), announced that it had updated a blacklist of cryptocurrency-related websites associated with crimes such as fraud. дальше »
2019-4-5 19:00 | |
Why Crypto Is So Important For Privacy With HTC Exodus’ Phil Chen
Believe it or not, privacy has been classified as a fundamental human right by the United Nations. However, with the rise of the Internet, this seeming right has been breached time and time again, as consumers continually trade their precious information for what they see as improvements — however incremental — in their quality of. дальше »
2019-4-5 14:00 | |
Important: G20 Summit Aims To Put Strict AML Regulations On Crypto To Identify Transactions
Nations across the world appear to be quickening their pace when it comes to cryptocurrency regulation, specifically when it… The post Important: G20 Summit Aims To Put Strict AML Regulations On Crypto To Identify Transactions appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-5 10:44 | |
Research Suggests Bitcoin Adoption Growing Organically in Emerging Markets
Many of its proponents argue that the greatest impact Bitcoin will have on society will be in developing nations. The belief is that the current most popular permissionless and non-government-correlated asset will one day allow for those in emerging markets to access banking-like services to connect the billions around the world lacking them with a. дальше »
2019-4-5 02:00 | |
Europol Launches Global Campaign Against Dark Web Vendors, Buyers
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, better known as Europol, announced on March 26, 2019, that it has made an ongoing partnership with law enforcement from Canada, the United States and the member states of the European Union to target buyers and sellers of illegal items on the dark web. дальше »
2019-3-28 20:24 | |
India Just Triggered a Ballistic ‘Space Weapon’ and Pakistan Should Be Terrified
The escalating arms race between India and Pakistan reached a dangerous pinnacle on Wednesday as India deployed a ballistic space missile. Using an anti-satellite weapon dubbed ‘Mission Shakti’, India’s military forces successfully shot down a low-orbit satellite. дальше »
2019-3-27 13:26 | |
India Just Triggered a Ballistic “Space Weapon” and Pakistan Should Be Terrified
The escalating arms race between India and Pakistan reached a dangerous pinnacle on Wednesday as India deployed a ballistic space missile. Using an anti-satellite weapon dubbed ‘Mission Shakti’, India’s military forces successfully shot down a low-orbit satellite. дальше »
2019-3-27 13:26 | |
White House Warns Pakistan: Aggression Against India ‘Not Acceptable” as Nuclear Tensions Flare
The Trump White House has come down hard on nuclear-armed Pakistan, warning that its actions are unacceptable in the escalating war games with India. It’s the strongest message yet from the Trump administration as military tension between Pakistan and India threatens to spill over into all-out war. дальше »
2019-3-21 13:58 | |
Korean Giant Kakao Corp to Introduce Crypto Wallets Soon to 44 Million Users
South Korea has always been one of the nations where cryptocurrencies generate a strong enthusiasm in the population, and several major corporations are determined to exploit the full potential of blockchain technologies and their surrounding. дальше »
2019-3-20 21:02 | |
Bitcoin Trade Volumes on the Rise Globally: Russia and Colombia Witness the Biggest Swings
As many of our readers might already be aware of, Bitcoin adoption is on the rise all across Latin America— especially in smaller nations such as Colombia and Venezuela. In this regard, it is worth pointing out that peer to peer exchange, Localbitcoin, has witnessed a massive rise in its avg. trade volume within Colombia— […] дальше »
2019-3-19 20:54 | |
SEC Asks For Feedback Regarding Crypto Assets Custody And Settlements For Investors
SEC Asks For Feedback Regarding Crypto Assets Custody The creation of laws by a nation’s government can either enable the growth of an industry or stifle it. This can be seen with states like Ohio accepting Cryptocurrency for tax payment and in places like China banning Cryptocurrency altogether. As such, many of these nations are […] дальше »
2019-3-19 20:48 | |
Paul Brody: Bitcoin Has No Practical Use
Paul R. Brody, the Global Blockchain Innovation Chief at Ernst and Young (EY), says he sees no practical application for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This statement comes amid a growing rate of adoption of virtual currencies in both developed and developing nations. дальше »
2019-3-12 23:00 | |
EU demands new standards for blockchain interoperability
As the blockchain sector evolves, it’s important for policy makers and industry to co-create standards to make multi-layered, interoperable chains a reality. That’s one of the recommendations made by The EU Blockchain Observatory & Forum – a European Commission initiative tasked with accelerating blockchain innovation and development – in its latest report, which identifies scalability interoperability, and sustainability as the main challenges facing the industry. дальше »
2019-3-12 20:00 | |