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Bank for International Settlements Manager: Limits of Bitcoin and Blockchain Should Be Examined
The long-standing debates about the credibility, general acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrency is nowhere near its end. People have in the past argued both ‘for' and ‘against' mainstream adoption of digital currencies. дальше »
2019-5-27 02:22 | |
Russia will launch gold stablecoin – following Iranian PayMon (PMN)
Russia under the press of stifling international sanctions is looking for ways to conduct international settlements. A variant with crypto is being considered – this is reported by the Russian state news agency TASS with reference to Elvira Nabiullina, the head of the Bank of Russian. дальше »
2019-5-25 14:02 | |
Bank of Russia: We are Opposed to Crypto, But May Consider Gold-Backed Digi-Asset
According to local news publication TASS, the Bank of Russia will consider a gold-backed digital currency for use in international settlements. However, the institution remains opposed to truly decentralised crypto assets. дальше »
2019-5-24 02:00 | |
Russian Central Bank ‘Would Consider’ Creating Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
Russia’s central bank would consider creating a new cryptocurrency backed by gold for international settlements. Gold-Backed Crypto Could Have Use In Settlements That was the latest information to come from Elvira Nabiullina, head of the Bank of Russia, speaking to the country’s parliament, the Duma, about current plans involving cross-border finance. дальше »
2019-5-23 20:00 | |
Venezuela Turns to Crypto and Rubles to Bypass US Sanctions
Coinspeaker Venezuela Turns to Crypto and Rubles to Bypass US SanctionsVenezuela and Russia are discussing an option to use the Ruble and the Petro in their mutual trade settlements.Venezuela Turns to Crypto and Rubles to Bypass US Sanctions дальше »
2019-5-21 13:59 | |
Venezuela and Russia in Talks to Use State-Backed Petro Cryptocurrency for Bilateral Trade
Venezuela, a South American country embroiled in a bitter political impasse, is negotiating with Russia over abandoning the USD in their bilateral trade settlements. The two countries are in talks over the use of the Russian ruble, according to Jorge Valero, Venezuela’s representative in UN’s Geneva offices. дальше »
2019-5-20 15:24 | |
BitGo Announces New Settlement System for Institutional Clients
Blockchain security company BitGo is launching a new service for institutional clients: a clearing and settlements system that operates off-chain. BitGo announced this new service in a press release on May 14, 2019, describing some of the features that this new system will have. дальше »
2019-5-15 23:44 | |
Bakkt Announces Physical Delivery Bitcoin Futures Contracts
ICE Futures U. S. , a federally regulated futures exchange partnered with Bakkt, today filed with the CFTC to list physical delivery Bitcoin futures on its platform. According to Bakkt, trading is scheduled to commence in July. дальше »
2019-5-13 19:11 | |
Liquid Network Expands With New Memberships and Integrations
Blockstream's Liquid Network has expanded to include 14 new members. With these additions, Liquid’s client base now boasts 35 institutions. The company also announced that Liquid is now available on Bitfinex and RenrenBit, a crypto finance app. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:47 | |
Thailand’s Central Bank To Use Blockchain For Interbank Settlements
Thailand’s central bank, the Bank of Thailand, has built a prototype of its blockchain solution that will help its… The post Thailand’s Central Bank To Use Blockchain For Interbank Settlements appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-8 12:10 | |
Ripple-Partnered Bank Remains Optimistic About XRP
SBI Holdings is confident that XRP will be a successful and widely-adopted digital asset for international remittance and settlements, possibly becoming a leader of the Virtual Currencies sector. In its 2018 Fiscal Year (FY) report, published last Friday, SBI provided a financial overview of its virtual currency ecosystem, which includes Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining activities as […] The post Ripple-Partnered Bank Remains Optimistic About XRP appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:57 | |
JPMorgan Expands Blockchain Network For Interbank Services
Central banking giant JPMorgan Chase plans to expand its blockchain network to include interbank settlements, in an effort to ward off competing services like TransferWise and Ripple. Formed in 2017 through collaboration between the Royal Bank of Canada and Australia’s ANZ Bank, the Interbank Information Network (IIN) utilizes the Ethereum-based Quorum blockchain to solve compliance […] The post JPMorgan Expands Blockchain Network For Interbank Services appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-4-23 22:56 | |
SigOne Capital and DV Chain Partner to Ease Cryptocurrency Liquidity Issues in OTC Markets
The field of digital asset trading has been heavily “dominated” by cryptocurrency exchanges, even though the over the counter (OTC) market is significantly larger. The problems of liquidity and fast settlements has brought about problems to large money investors in the field when using exchanges hence the need for OTC market brokers and traders to […] дальше »
2019-4-17 19:18 | |
Ripple IPO Could Pit XRP Against Goliath: Report
A private exchange which trades in Ripple equity has expressed concerns about the long term viability of the remittance and settlements solution provider. Researchers raised doubts on whether an IPO would be successful, but suggested that Ripple would fare better if it was taken over by a larger institution. дальше »
2019-4-8 18:11 | |
Coinsquare to launch Canadian Dollar-backed ‘eCAD’ stablecoin
Coinsquare, a cryptocurrency exchange, will soon be launching a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Canadian dollar [CAD]. The exchange plans to use its new token ‘eCAD’ for cross-border payments and remittances, peer-to-peer lending, merchant payment solutions, trade settlements and Forex conversions, reported Business Wire. дальше »
2019-4-6 22:30 | |
What Is DeFi and Where Does It Leave Bitcoin?
The Bitcoin bull and bear market cycles are a pattern that produces significant developments — when the market is cold, people tend to focus on building the next wave of groundbreaking technology. дальше »
2019-3-29 16:26 | |
OpenNode announces plug-in for Shopify merchants; spurs Lightning Network adoption
According to latest reports, Bitcoin Lightning Network’s payment platform, OpenNode, announced a plug-in for Shopify merchants. In a blog post, OpenNode mentioned a processing fee of 1% for every Bitcoin transaction, instantly leveraging the Lightning Network for Shopify merchants. дальше »
2019-3-29 19:30 | |
SEC Tells ICOs: You’re Forgiven If You Cooperate and Pay the Fine
The SEC is apparently going easy on ICOs who are cooperating, paying a fine, and returning the raised money to investors. A Litany of Settlements The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reaching settlements with cryptocurrency Initial Coin Offering (ICO) projects that accept the Commission’s ruling on violating securities regulations. дальше »
2019-3-27 14:00 | |
Bank of International Settlements Manager Advises Against Central Bank-Backed Coins
It would seem that Agustin Carstens is still not a fan of cryptocurrencies as he stated during a March 22, 2019 speech at the Central Bank of Ireland that the issuance of central bank-backed tokens could destabilize the economy. дальше »
2019-3-26 12:00 | |
Bank For International Settlements (BIS) Believes Central Banks See Zero Value In CBDCs
Bank For International Settlements (BIS) Believes Central Banks See No Value In CBDCs Agustin Carstens, the general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said that banks should be cautious when considering issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). дальше »
2019-3-25 20:23 | |
Bitcoin Critic Warns Central Banks Against Issuing Digital Tokens
One of the most vocal Bitcoin critics has cautioned central banks against issuing their own digital currencies, claiming that they are a threat to financial stability and monetary policy-making, as reported by Bloomberg on March 22. дальше »
2019-3-25 15:59 | |
Bitcoin Basher Agustin Carstens Rails Against Central Bank Crypto Projects
Agustin Carstens, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) general manager and a noted bitcoin critic, has said that the launch of central bank-backed crypto assets could undermine financial stability. дальше »
2019-3-24 22:15 | |
BIS Chief Doesn’t Want Central Banks To Issue Cryptocurrency
BIS (Bank of International Settlements) General Manager, Agustin Carstens, has been at it again. This time arguing against Central Bank Digital Currencies at the Central Bank of Ireland’s Annual Whitaker Lecture. дальше »
2019-3-24 18:00 | |
BIS Bitcoin Basher Warns Central Banks for Undermining Financial Stability by Issuing Digital Tokens
“Bitcoin is a bubble, a Ponzi scheme, and an environmental disaster. ” If you're a crypto enthusiast, then you must be aware of the words. The critical words about bitcoin were made some time back by Agustin Carstens, general manager at the bank for International Settlements. дальше »
2019-3-23 04:58 | |
Agustin Carstens: Banks Should Not Issue Digital Currencies
Should banks design their own cryptocurrencies? According to Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, the answer is a definitive “no. ” Crypto Isn’t Cool? Carstens has never been a fan of crypto, having likening bitcoin to a “bubble,” a “Ponzi scheme” and an “environmental disaster” in the past. дальше »
2019-3-23 02:33 | |
BIS Manager: Bank-Issued “Crypto” Will Make for “Unpredictable” Consequences
The manager of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has voiced opposition to the initiatives proposed by JP Morgan and other banks to issue their own digital currencies, which borrow from the design of crypto, whilst omitting its truly liberating features. дальше »
2019-3-23 00:00 | |
Launch of HYBSE Lesotho New Stock Exchange
Lesotho, South Africa, March 20, 2019 – HYBSE Lesotho (PTY) Ltd. (HYBSE) has launched its exchange today, which allows traders to exchange and trade all financial instruments on a distributed ledger technology (DLT). дальше »
2019-3-22 10:21 | |
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 | |
Global Banking Standard Setter Admits Bitcoin and Crypto are a Risk to Banks
A group of international banking authorities, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, which is part of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), has issued a statement on the current situation of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2019-3-15 11:20 | |
BitPay facilitates international payments through blockchain for Center Source SAS, a South American BOP giant
The Center Source SAS has partnered with BitPay to make international payments and settlements faster with lower transaction fees. Business to Business money transfers are usually plagued by high transaction fees while international B2B transfers, further have to deal with the foreign exchange rates. This are some of the problems that a new client to […] дальше »
2019-3-14 20:57 | |
Basel Committee Warns Banks on Crypto Assets
The Basel Committee has claimed that crypto assets are a threat to global financial stability and advised banks to deal with them at their own risk, according to an official March 13, 2019 report published by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). дальше »
2019-3-14 12:00 | |
In the Daily: Monero Upgrade, Revolut Auto Exchange, SETL Administration
In this edition of The Daily we cover the latest protocol upgrade to privacy coin monero (XMR), a new feature for traders using Revolut, and the blockchain-based corporate settlements platform SETL appointing administrators for the business. дальше »
2019-3-11 16:20 | |
Embezzlement, $26 Million Loss Bankrupts Korean Crypto Exchange Coinbin
Coinbin, the South Korean Cryptocurrency exchange which took over hacked exchange Youbit, is filing for bankruptcy with losses equating to over $26 million. Cryptocurrency and Cash Transactions Stopped According to reports by Business Korea, the bankruptcy announcement was made by Coinbin CEO Park Chan-kyu on February 20, 2018. дальше »
2019-2-25 22:01 | |
Ripple’s EU XRP Game Plan: Solve Europe’s Innovation Issue with Faster Payments
Ripple has been working on taking its products for fast cross-border settlements all over the globe. Now, in its latest blog from insight section, it is focusing on the European market and why it needs just-in-time payments for innovation and growth. дальше »
2019-2-21 19:55 | |
Blockchain Technology Helps HSBC Save 25 Percent on Forex Trade Settlements
HSBC has reported a successful trial of their blockchain-based “FX Everywhere” platform which has saved 25 percent of costs associated with forex trade settlements, Reuters reported on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-18 06:00 | |
New J.P. Morgan Coin Tests Faster, Cheaper Payment Settlements For Business Clients
Until now, global banks and corporations have relied on traditional wires to transfer value. J.P. Morgan’s digital coin, the JPM Coin, is poised to change that.
дальше »2019-2-15 00:57 | |
Western Union Trials Ripple Tech for Settlements Services Getting Ready for Crypto Surge
CoinSpeaker Western Union Trials Ripple Tech for Settlements Services Getting Ready for Crypto Surge One of the world’s leading payments providers, Western Union says that it is working on cryptocurrency gateways and other related corridors trialing Ripple techs. дальше »
2019-2-13 14:29 | |
Ripple, Mastercard and Others Invest $1.7 Million in XRP-Based Remittance Startup SendFriend
CoinSpeaker Ripple, Mastercard and Others Invest $1. 7 Million in XRP-Based Remittance Startup SendFriend SendFriend plans to serve overseas workers from the Philippines, using XRP and Ripple’s xRapid product for cross-border settlements. дальше »
2019-2-13 11:17 | |
Western Union Acknowledges Experiments With Ripple Tech
A senior executive at Western Union has announced the company is getting “ready” for a surge in cryptocurrencies, and is currently trialing some of the technology developed by Ripple Labs for use in its settlements services. дальше »
2019-2-12 22:14 | |
Saudi Arabia and UAE confirm joint cryptocurrency trial
Saudi Arabia’s and the United Arab Emirates’ (UAB) central banks have teamed up to test a new cryptocurrency. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the Central Bank of the UAE confirmed the news in a joint statement released today. дальше »
2019-1-29 17:23 | |
Bitcoin beyond 2020: Can proof-of-work sustain life after block rewards?
A Bank of International Settlements report concludes that bitcoin's liquidity is "set to fall dramatically" due to decreasing mining rewards and low retail use if it doesn't migrate to another consensus model such as proof-of-stake. дальше »
2019-1-30 15:00 | |
Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 21–27: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
The Bank of International Settlements is bearish on Bitcoin’s proof-of-work system, while the CBOE has withdrawn their BTC ETF rule change application
дальше »2019-1-27 18:57 | |
Crypto Intervention
The action of intervention often has negative connotations, but sometimes intervention can save lives, as any surgeon will probably tell you. The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has put out a new research paper that explores the economics of intervention into bitcoin’s blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-24 00:30 | |