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Main Barrier to CBDC Is Philosophy, Not Tech, Says European Central Bank Rep
11.5.2020
ECB executive board, Yves Mersch, believes that the main impediment for CBDC is philosophical rather than technological
Digitized Europe: The Shift to a Cashless World
11.5.2020
Emerging technologies such as blockchain are reshaping the landscape of the traditional financial system in Europe
Virtual Consensus 2020 Kicks Off with ECB Official Discussing CBDC
11.5.2020
Major crypto event, Consensus: Distributed, kicks off virtually, with ECB board member Yves Mersch discussing central bank digital currencies
[aktualita] Microsoft za čtyři miliardy kupuje startup, do kterého investoval ČEZ
11.5.2020
Polostátní energetické společnosti ČEZ se podařil jeden ze vstupů do světa technologických startupů. Microsoft má podle ekonomických médií z Izraele v následujících dnech oznámit odkup izraelské firmy CyberX, ve které drží minoritní podíl fond Inven Capital spadající právě pod ČEZ. Odkupní částka...
Europe’s Top Miners Share Local Industry Insights
10.5.2020
A study surveying reps from top EU mining firms found many believe regulations and protections offset higher electricity costs
Miners in Europe Gear Up for Bitcoin Halving, but Energy Costs Still a Barrier
9.5.2020
As the halving approaches, miners in Europe face a serious challenge: Can they survive the event, and will the industry thrive post-halving?
Belgium Losing $3.2M to Crypto Fraud in 2019 Is ‘Tip of the Iceberg’
8.5.2020
Belgium’s economic inspectorate reported $3.2 million in losses due to cryptocurrency fraud in 2019
Binance Hires Former HSBC Banker and Fintech Veteran to Lead UK Growth
8.5.2020
Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has hired banking and fintech veteran Teana Baker-Taylor to lead its expansion in the United Kingdom and European market
Zoom Acquires Encryption Startup Keybase to Fix Privacy, Security
8.5.2020
Video conferencing app Zoom, the undisputed titan in an era of social distancing, has acquired end-to-end encryption start-up Keybase
IDC: EU Blockchain Spending Will See Temporary Drop Due to COVID-19
8.5.2020
The IDC has revised down its forecasts for EU enterprise spending on blockchain development in the next few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Bitcoin Cash DeFi Startup Raises $1 Million in Seed Round
8.5.2020
Bitcoin Cash startup General Protocols has raised more than $1 Million for its DeFi vision
Decentralized Finance Startup Focused on Bitcoin Cash Raises $1 Million for Expansion
7.5.2020
On May 7, the decentralized finance (defi) startup General Protocols revealed the team has raised over $1 million from investors. The creators of General Protocols have introduced innovative projects on the Bitcoin Cash network such as Anyhedge, and have also participated in helping forward...
Europe’s Largest Private Hospital Hit By Crypto Ransomware Amid Pandemic
7.5.2020
Hackers infected the largest private hospital in Europe with ransomware
TokenSoft Expands Security Token Services to Europe With New Swiss Entity
6.5.2020
Security token platform TokenSoft is expanding its services to Europe using a new Swiss entity, licensing its software through a local partner
Dutch Central Bank Gives Crypto Firms Ultimatum to Register
6.5.2020
De Nederlandsche Bank has issued an ultimatum to all domestic cryptocurrency service providers offering fiat support to register with the institution by May 18
Europe’s Biggest Nuclear Station Might Give Electricity to Bitcoin Miners
6.5.2020
Cooling towers at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station. Ukraine’s plan to offset the financial chaos of the coronavirus pandemic might involve nuclear-powered cryptocurrency mining, says its energy ministry.
Yesterday, the country’s Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection announced that...
European Central Bank Calls for Proactive Stablecoin Regulation
5.5.2020
The European Central Bank says global stablecoins require clear regulatory structure prior to approval
Intel opět nakupoval. Za 22 miliard získal dopravní startup Moovit
5.5.2020
Automobilová divize Intelu dostane novou posilu. Výrobce procesorů na začátku týdne potvrdil zprávy z víkendu, že kupuje izraelský startup Moovit, který stojí za systémem pro vyhledáváním cest spojením různých druhů dopravy. Akvizice vyšla na 900 milionů dolarů, tedy zhruba 22,3 miliardy
German Security Token Platform to Develop a Custody Solution
4.5.2020
German STO platform Black Manta joins digital asset custody firm Finoa to develop institutional security token custody
Famous Venezuelan Entertainer Quits Acting to Lead Controversial Crypto Startup
1.5.2020
Fernando Carrillo is looking for opportunities in the crypto sphere after a long-time career acting in TV and film