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FBI Says Bitcoin Concern Is Getting ‘Bigger and Bigger’
7.11.2019
In a recent U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs hearing, Senator Mitt Romney expressed concerns about Bitcoin’s potential as a threat to national security. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray replied that cryptocurrency is a concern...
BTC Miners: No More Basement Rigs, Greater Profits to Come
7.11.2019
As Bitcoin firms add to their arsenal, it seems there’s no stopping the BTC mining industry. But is it still profitable in 2019?
New Hire to Head Digital Currency Research at the US Fed
5.11.2019
The United States Federal Reserve is looking to employ a Manager, Retail Payments, part of whose responsibilities will be to oversee the research of digital currencies and distributed ledgers. The job ad has been published amid pressure from Capitol Hill to explore the possibilities of issuing...
Crypto Secularizes Wealth by Returning Power to the People
5.11.2019
Secularization is the process of converting something from a religious status to a nonreligious one. In its usage here, the word “religious” has no necessary connection to a deity. The word refers to the mystification of a thing in order to elevate it to the status of the divine where...
US Federal Reserve Hiring New Manager to Research Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The U.S. Federal Reserve is hiring a manager for its Retail Payments section to research digital currencies and stablecoins
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Integrate Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
Do You Know the Newspeak of the Looming ‘NIRP’ Economic Meltdown?
1.11.2019
Negative and zero interest rate policy (NIRP and ZIRP) are becoming a new global norm. Endless printing of paper money is said to make economies stronger, while everyday individuals are seeing their savings worth less and less. These policies were traditionally viewed as last ditch, temporary...
China Is Pushing Blockchain Adoption, Seizing the Momentum From US
30.10.2019
In the wake of China’s recent decision to push blockchain adoption across its borders, industry experts speak out
More Filthy Fiat: Two Dozen Central Banks Ramp up the Printing Presses
29.10.2019
The global economy seems to be heading toward a financial crisis fueled by central planners that could devastate markets worldwide. This year onlookers are witnessing the largest synchronization of central banks printing massive amounts of fiat or participating in other forms of stimulus....
Why Central Banks Are Not Designed for Democracies
29.10.2019
Through their policies, central banks exert tremendous influence over the socio-economic conditions in a country and its business environment. Their decisions are so powerful that it’s obvious they are part of the government. But most people would be surprised to find out that central banks...
3 Major Signs That Precede the Fall of World Reserve Currencies
24.10.2019
The story of reserve currencies is long and stretches far back into ancient times. As modern history shows, however, the average lifespan of fiat reserve assets is just around 100 years. This means that even the U.S. dollar’s period of dominance is probably nearing its end very soon...
The Federal Reserve Makes a Big Move Into the US Treasury Bill Market
23.10.2019
The United States Federal Reserve is all set to wade into the US Treasury Bill market in a big way and could end up owning as much as 12% of the existing market. The estimates have been provided by forecasting firm Oxford Economics. Considering the current threats to the economy and dangers of...
Trump’s Former Federal Reserve Nominee Planning to Unveil a Stablecoin
22.10.2019
US President Donald Trump’s former nominee for the Federal Reserve, economist Stephen Moore, is all set to unveil a new stablecoin, according to the reports published on October 21, 2019. The stablecoin, referred to as Frax, is being planned by Moore along with other entrepreneurs namely Ralph...
Argentina to Leverage Federal Blockchain for Certifying Traceability of Citrus Products
21.10.2019
The Argentine government, on October 2, issued a statement through the National Service of agro-food Health and Quality (SENASA) announcing the implementation of blockchain technology to further secure traceability of citrus fruits. The technology will be incorporated within a new version of...
Fed Research Considers Negative Interest Rates Effective Policy Tool
20.10.2019
A research paper published by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco shows how negative interest rates could become an important policy tool for fighting future economic downturns. The paper examines the market response to the introduction of negative interest rates by five major central banks....
Switzerland’s Swiss Federal Council To Scan The Stablecoins and Blockchain Projects
17.10.2019
The globally reputed regulatory organization, the Swiss Federal Council has revealed its intentions to continue keeping a sharp scrutinizing eye on the development of new digital technologies like blockchain and stablecoin projects uprooting in different corners of the world. According to a news...
Fed Governor Warns: Facebook’s Libra Users Lack Clear Rights
17.10.2019
The Fed’s Lael Brainard warns that Libra users’ rights with respect to the token’s underlying assets and the system overall remain unclear
Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound
17.10.2019
Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra, which would need to resolve many regulatory hurdles before going live
Swiss Federal Council Continues to Monitor Stablecoins and Blockchain
16.10.2019
The Swiss Federal Council is keeping close tabs on global stablecoin projects and their possible opportunities and challenges