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23 Central Banks Divulge Their Digital Currency Requirements
2.11.2019
Twenty-three leading central banks participated in an in-depth survey on their digital currency developments and requirements, including fungibility, convertibility, and availability. They also discussed the timeframe for issuing consumer-ready central bank digital currencies and divulged their...
Andrew Yang’s ‘Freedom Dividend’ Is Not Only Unnecessary, It’s Unethical
2.11.2019
Andrew Yang has taken to Twitter in dynamic fashion as of late, advertising his universal basic income (UBI) proposal known as the “Freedom Dividend.” While throwing money at people out of pocket always generates a buzz, there’s a mathematically and ethically broken side to...
Trusted Friends Can Become Crypto Custodians With the Vault12 Platform
2.11.2019
A firm called Vault12 launched its new passkey security solution for cryptocurrency assets. Vault12 is an application that allows people to enlist their trusted friends and family members to help safeguard their assets. According to the project’s creators, the new application leverages...
Binance.US Now Lets Users Buy Cryptocurrency With Debit Cards
2.11.2019
Binance.US customers can now purchase cryptocurrencies with their debit cards
CEO Of Zimbabwean Crypto Exchange Loses Password to Bitcoin Cold Wallet
2.11.2019
CEO of the Zimbabwean Golix cryptocurrency exchange allegedly lost the password to a Bitcoin cold wallet
21 Crypto Exchanges Ask for License From Malta’s Financial Watchdog
1.11.2019
The Malta Financial Services Authority has received letters of intent from 21 crypto exchanges to be licensed under the Virtual Financial Assets Act
French Ministry of Education Publishes Bitcoin Resource Guide for Educators
1.11.2019
As digital currencies transform the world, concepts like Bitcoin continue to percolate into academic courses and higher education worldwide. The French Ministry of National Education’s recently published economics and social sciences resource guide for teachers discusses cryptographic money...
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon Remarks Libra “could perchance per chance no longer ever happen”
1.11.2019
JP Morgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon took the crypto niche in a blow by giving some strict remarks on Facebook’s stablecoin, Libra Project. The spearhead added on to fuel the skepticism air that is hovering over the project since the announcement of its launch. He stated that Libra is...
CBSI Gives Warning to Citizens Against the Use of Cryptocurrencies by Calling Them Unregulated
1.11.2019
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands or CBSI has issued a warning to the native citizens against the virtual or digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and others. The reputed authority stated that these cryptocurrencies are not issued or controlled by the Central Bank. As per...
Argentina Introduces Cryptocurrency Tax Rules + 11 More Crypto News
1.11.2019
Crypto Briefs is your daily bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – keeping you up-to-date with under the radar crypto news from around the world.
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Argentina’s financial regulator, the Federal Administration of Public Revenue, has introduced cryptocurrency...
Monero Futures Begin Trading on Dubai-Based Crypto Exchange
1.11.2019
A Dubai-based crypto exchange bucks trend by listing Monero for futures trading
‘Bitcoin of the Middle East’ Scam Lands Canadian Expat in Dubai Jail
1.11.2019
A Dubai-based Canadian expat has been arrested for peddling an allegedly fraudulent cryptocurrency, billed as the “Bitcoin of the Middle East”
BitMEX Updates BTC Price Indices to Remove ‘Insufficient Trade Volume’
1.11.2019
BitMEX plans to significantly adjust the weights of the indices used for its crypto derivatives contracts
ECB President: ’We Should Be Happier to Have a Job Than to Have Our Savings Protected’
1.11.2019
Newly installed European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde made controversial remarks in a recent statement prior to assuming her new role. The former IMF Managing Director implored: “isn’t it true that ultimately we have done the right thing to act in favour of jobs and...
Deribit to Pay Users $1.3M After Bitcoin Price ‘Flash Crash’ to $7.7K
1.11.2019
Bitcoin traders who lost funds to get Deribit compensation
Crypto Futures Volume Is Now At 50% of Spot Trading Volume
31.10.2019
Futures trading volumes are catching up to more traditional buy-sell spot trading in crypto
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer Announces Plan to Launch a New Bill For Cryptocurrencies and Other Evolving Technologies
31.10.2019
Tom Emmer, the U.S Congressman’s recent announcements concerning the introduction of new legislation during the hearing of the House Financial Services Committee, has created a lot of buzz in the digital currency domain. The dignitary stated that the legislation would provide the necessary aid...
Korean Presidential Committee Pushes to Legalize Crypto
31.10.2019
A South Korean presidential committee is pushing for the government to establish legal status for cryptocurrency to stay competitive globally. So far, the government’s policies have been risk-focused to curb speculation, which the committee says must change. Also read: China Ranks 35 Crypto...
US, EU and UK Companies Can Now Pay Workers in Bitcoin Cash via Bitwage
31.10.2019
Getting at least partially paid with cryptocurrency is a great way to enter the digital asset market without having to do any trading. If you are looking to earn your favorite crypto asset, Bitwage now allows American, European and British companies to pay workers in bitcoin cash following demand...
Binance Quietly Launches Ruble Trading for ‘Top-10 Market’ Russia
31.10.2019
Binance has silently launched Russian ruble trading on Oct. 30, Binance CEO announced, noting that Russia is among the top 10 markets for the online trading platform