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Hyperbitcoinization: Visions of Bitcoin Fueling the Post Covid-19 Shadow Economy
7.4.2020
With the recent coronavirus spread and its overall effect on the global economy, some people believe the powers that be are preparing a financial reset. During these times, a number of bitcoiners think a bitcoin-induced form of fiat currency demonetization will take place, otherwise known...
China Will ‘Undoubtedly’ Pursue Digital Yuan, Central Bank Says
6.4.2020
The People’s Bank of China has sent one of its strongest signals yet of a commitment to creating a digital national currency
South Korean Central Bank Accelerates Digital Currency Pilot to Keep Up With Other Nations
6.4.2020
The Bank of Korea has historically been skeptical about CBDCs, but now it's having to keep up
Sensorium’s Senso Token Lists on the Top Ten HitBTC Cryptocurrency Exchange
6.4.2020
Sensorium Corporation has listed its digital currency Senso Token on HitBTC one of the oldest and most advanced cryptocurrency platforms operating today. The move follows a recent listing of Senso Token on the KuCoin cryptocurrency platform and signals Sensorium’s intention to expand its operations...
Coronavirus Encourages CBDC Developments: Deutsche Bank Strategist
6.4.2020
Deutsche Bank macro strategist Marion Laboure believes that the risk of cash spreading the coronavirus will probably result in a push for digital currencies
South Korea's Central Bank Launches Digital Currency Pilot Program
6.4.2020
South Korea's central bank is undertaking a CBDC pilot program, although it currently believes the need to issue a digital currency is slim
10 Countries Actively Regulating Cryptocurrency Despite Global Crisis
6.4.2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting financial crisis, at least 10 countries have made announcements regarding cryptocurrency regulation since our last regulatory roundup. They include Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Spain, Germany, India, the Philippines, the U.S., and South...
BIS Calls for Central Bank Digital Currencies Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
5.4.2020
‘The central bank of central banks’ is advocating for the development of CBDCs amid the coronavirus pandemic
FATF Says US ‘Largely Compliant’ With Virtual Currency Recommendations
2.4.2020
A new Financial Action Task Force report says the U.S. is largely in compliance with its recommendations around digital assets, but still has some "minor deficiencies" in its state and federal framework
Bitcoin Halving Capitulation: ‘Mining Death Spirals Don’t Happen in Real Life,’ Says Report
31.3.2020
As the bitcoin halving approaches, crypto-mining ‘death spirals’ and miner capitulation have become prominent topics among digital currency enthusiasts. Despite the trending discussions, Coinshares head of research Christopher Bendiksen published a study that says “[bitcoin]...
Safeguarding Investments: Cryptimi.com Offers the Solution
30.3.2020
Anyone venturing into the digital currency scene understands the significance of performing analyses to evaluate potential gains. Security breaches and hacking are a constant risk when it comes to the realm of cryptocurrencies. Nevertheless, the level of security and protection offered by...
Bank of France Launches Experiment Program on Central Bank Digital Currency
30.3.2020
France’s central bank officially announces a CBDC application program, inviting participants to submit their applications by May 2020
French Central Bank Puts Out Call for Digital Currency Experiments
30.3.2020
France's central bank is calling for digital currency proposals with an experiment that moves it to the front of Europe's CBDC debate
While Some Hoard Dollar Bills, Others Envision Germy Cash’s Quick Demise
28.3.2020
Is a cash-based society sustainable in a pandemic? Hoarders say yes. Health experts say maybe. Visionaries say no: It’s a moment for systemic change
Will Stablecoins Be the New International Currency?
28.3.2020
Digital currencies like stablecoins are getting increased attention from governments and international communities alike. Let’s take a look at why this is the case. There are a few factors driving the search for a global digital currency: the volatility of national fiat currencies, the increased...
Cryptocurrency is a Failure as a Currency Says Brazil's Banking Chief
27.3.2020
Bitcoin isn’t even much good as a store of value says the President of the Brazilian Banking Federation
Printing Money from Thin Air – How the Fed Reduces Purchasing Power and Makes You Poorer
26.3.2020
Unless you have your head in the sand, you’ve probably realized that governments and central banks can print money out of thin air and in unlimited amounts. The United States and the Federal Reserve have been creating money from nothing for years because they had exhausted all their monetary...
Stakeholders Join Former CFTC Royalty on New Board Promoting a Digital Dollar
26.3.2020
Digital Dollar Project adds 22 experts to new advisory board to join former CFTC leaders in promoting the dollar’s digitization
‘What Bitcoin Did’ – Scanning the Hottest Cryptocurrency Keywords and Google Searches
26.3.2020
For years now the term “bitcoin” has managed to capture a tight relationship with specific trends and keywords online. News.Bitcoin.com decided to investigate the specific keywords, questions, comparisons, and prepositions that are often associated with the digital currency when people...
Hyperinflation and Zimbabwe’s Multi-Currency Reality: Bitcoin in Africa Podcast, Part 2
26.3.2020
After three weeks of listening, recording and talking bitcoin (BTC) in Africa, podcaster Anita Posch is back in part 2 of her six-part documentary podcast series. Presented in audio and full written transcript formats