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Libra Wanted a Currency, All We Need Are DeFi’s Open Payment Rails
10.3.2020
Rather than build an alternative currency like Libra, Facebook should concentrate on building new infrastructure, like the open systems in the ethereum-DeFi space, says ConsenSys's Lex Sokolin
US Lawmaker Introduces Crypto-Currency Act of 2020 While Under Coronavirus Quarantine
10.3.2020
A U.S. congressman from Arizona has introduced the Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 while under coronavirus quarantine. The bill clarifies which federal agencies regulate which type of crypto assets. “It’s crucial that America remains the global leader in cryptocurrency,” the lawmaker...
Market Update: Plustoken BTC Moves, Crypto Prices Dive, Coronavirus Cripples Global Markets
9.3.2020
Cryptocurrency markets lost more than $30 billion in the last 24 hours as digital asset prices have been slashed alongside traditional stock and commodity markets. Further, crypto proponents have spied Plustoken bitcoins on the move again and speculators assume that 13,000 BTC ($102M) might have...
US Congressman Introduces Crypto-Currency Act of 2020
9.3.2020
U.S. Congressman introduces Crypto-Currency Act, looking to finally clarify which regulator is responsible for which digital assets
Rumors of Bitcoin’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
9.3.2020
According to the Bitcoin Obituary Page, Bitcoin died 379 times between 2010-2019 of an astonishing array of causes. The number is undoubtedly understated since it is based on a limited sample of obituaries. Despite the glee with which the corpses of Bitcoin are contemplated, however, cryptocurrency...
Industry Execs Claim Freshly Minted ‘Virgin Bitcoins’ Fetch 20% Premium
8.3.2020
A few blockchain surveillance companies like Cyphertrace have recently published reports on criminal activities tied to bitcoin usage and the studies mentioned the topic of “virgin bitcoins.” According to industry executives, freshly minted bitcoins with no transaction history can sell...
Central Bank Officials: DLT Can Improve the Global Financial System
8.3.2020
An IMF official is concerned that central banks may be rushing to develop blockchain systems without properly vetting the technology first
Binance.US Enables USDC Deposits
6.3.2020
USDC is now part of Binance.US assets to allow users easily convert to BUSD
Japan Doesn’t Need a Digital Yen, Asserts BOJ Official
6.3.2020
A digital yen could have serious unintended consequences, the Bank of Japan's deputy governor warned
Switzerland’s Crypto Valley Association Head Says CBDC Is a Good Idea
6.3.2020
Central bank digital currencies are “the next logical stage,” according to Crypto Valley Association president Daniel Haudenschild
French Commerce Court Likens Bitcoin to Currency in Recent Ruling
6.3.2020
A French commerce court considered Bitcoin as money during a recent trial between two cryptocurrency investment firms
Tether (USDT): Real World Fiat Currency, Through Blockchain Technology
6.3.2020
In this article, we are going to look at the anatomy of Tether (USDT). What makes it a popular stablecoin, and why it is growing rampantly? So, without wasting a minute, let us start digging! What is Tether (USDT)? The most popular stablecoin- Tether, doesn’t need much of an introduction. This...
Vitalik Buterin Sees Future Currency in Decentralized Privacy Currency
5.3.2020
Vitalik Buterin says currency digitization is Inevitable and decentralized privacy currencies works better than CBDCs
Crypto Software Firm Zabo Raises $2.5M in a Seed Round
5.3.2020
Crypto software firm receives $2.5 million in a seed round to keep strengthening its crypto services’ connections to mainstream financial services
Estonia Grants License to Chilean Crypto Exchange
5.3.2020
CryptoMarket has joined the ranks of Latin American crypto companies regulated in the EU
Libra Plus? A New Global Digital Currency Strategy for Facebook
4.3.2020
India’s Supreme Court overturns a crypto banking ban while Facebook prepares fiat-pegged digital currencies alongside Libra
Nigerian Naira Is First African Fiat Currency Supported on Binance P2P
4.3.2020
Binance P2P launches support for the Nigerian Naira as its first African currency as part of the ongoing fiat-to-crypto expansion
Argentinean Lawmaker Wants to See a State-Backed Crypto
4.3.2020
Canale’s proposal of a cryptocurrency for an Argentinean city includes the possibility of paying taxes with it
Facebook Changing Course on Libra, Offering More Inclusive Wallet
4.3.2020
Libra, the digital currency scheduled to be released by the social media giant in 2020, may not be everything the company intended
Algorand Blockchain Chosen as Underlying Tech for Marshall Islands’ Digital Currency
3.3.2020
Algorand was selected following "extensive market research among the leading protocol options."