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Bank of Japan Must Be Ready to Issue Digital Currency, Says Exec

30.1.2020
The Bank of Japan must be ready to respond to technical developments and public sentiment about central bank digital currencies, its deputy governor says

Are CBDCs the Right Way Forward? Moving Towards a Global Currency for a Global Economy

29.1.2020
As Central Banks across the world are increasingly considering venturing into the virtual currency space, it is worthy to consider whether central bank-issued digital currencies (CBDCs) are the right way forward as we move towards a global currency in an increasingly global economy. The Ethos...

India Unveils National Blockchain Strategy, Calling on RBI to Issue Digital Currency

29.1.2020
India’s National Strategy on Blockchain has been published. It recommends, among other things, for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue a central bank digital currency. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology tasked the National Institute for Smart Government with drafting...

Crypto-Related Deposits Drop by Half at Metropolitan Commercial Bank

28.1.2020
Metropolitan Commercial Bank’s deposits from crypto firms have steadily declined, a sign of heightened competition in a field where the bank was once one of the only games in town

Draft of India’s National DLT Strategy Calls for State-Run Digital Rupee

28.1.2020
A draft of an Indian national blockchain strategy suggests the development of a digital rupee on a permission public blockchain

Hearing Concluded: Indian Supreme Court Deliberates on Crypto vs RBI Case

28.1.2020
The Indian supreme court has finished hearing the crypto vs. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) case. The hearing concluded on Tuesday with the counsel for the Internet and Mobile Association of India wrapping up his arguments, followed by arguments by the counsel representing crypto exchanges. The court...

Singapore Act to License Cryptocurrency Firms Comes Into Effect

28.1.2020
Starting today, Singaporean cryptocurrency firms are required to hold a license issued by a local regulator

Telegram Attacks Apple, Musk on Crypto, WEF Debrief: Hodler’s Digest, Jan 20–26

26.1.2020
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Telegram’s CEO attacks Apple, Elon Musk reveals what he actually thinks about crypto, and what went down at the World Economic Forum

Dubai Launching Crypto Valley in Tax-Free Zone

26.1.2020
A Dubai government authority has announced that it is launching a crypto valley in the country’s free zone there is no personal or corporate income tax. With the help of its partners from the Swiss crypto valley, Dubai will offer a variety of services such as incubation for startups...

Indian Prime Minister Modi Awards Young Entrepreneur for Cryptocurrency App

26.1.2020
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has awarded a young entrepreneur for her cryptocurrency price tracking application while the government is still deliberating on the country’s crypto policies. News.Bitcoin.com caught up with the award recipient to find out more about her app....

Data Shows $25 Billion Worth of Bitcoin and Ether Held by Seven Crypto Exchanges

26.1.2020
On January 3, 2020, a small group of crypto enthusiasts celebrated the second annual Proof-of-Keys day with hopes to get people to withdraw funds from centralized digital currency exchanges. However, exchanges holding massive amounts of BTC only saw their reserves grow larger and data shows that...

Leading Swiss Stock Exchange Offers 12 Crypto Exchange-Traded Products With One That Shorts Bitcoin

25.1.2020
Switzerland’s principal stock exchange, SIX Swiss Exchange, now has 12 cryptocurrency exchange-traded products listed. The latest addition, the 21shares Short Bitcoin, allows investors to profit from falling prices of the digital currency. Other listed crypto products include those that track...

Iran Issues More Than 1,000 Cryptocurrency Mining Licenses

25.1.2020
The Iranian government has reportedly issued more than 1,000 licenses for cryptocurrency mining since it began regulating the industry. A number of large mining farms have set up in the country, but high electricity tariffs have kept many small investors away. Also read: Regulatory Roundup —...

WEF Unveils Global Governance Consortium for Digital Currencies

24.1.2020
The WEF has unveiled a new consortium devoted to designing a global governance framework for digital currencies

Panic Withdrawals at Indian Bank Over Alarming KYC Notice

24.1.2020
Hundreds of customers went on a withdrawal spree after an Indian bank announced its revised KYC requirements. The bank’s action followed the decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to include the National Population Register letter as a valid KYC document for opening bank accounts....

Japanese Officials Are Working on a Digital Currency

24.1.2020
In an unexpected turn of events, Japanese lawmakers are set to propose a digital yen

Paypal Pullout Prompts Pornhub to Add Tether as Payment Option for Its Adult Models

24.1.2020
The porn industry is seen by many as a perfect fit for widespread cryptocurrency usage as it suffers from financial censorship far more than most businesses. When Paypal stopped servicing Pornhub models, the company hinted it might turn to digital currency as an alternative and now this has been...