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Indian police begin probe into alleged $270K cryptocurrency exchange scam
22.9.2020
Another cryptocurrency scam in India has reportedly duped investors of hundreds of thousands of dollars
Chapter 4: Search
15.9.2020
Previously in web history…
After an influx of rapid browser development following the creation of the web, Mosaic becomes the popular choice. Recognizing the commercial potential of the web, a team at O’Reilly builds GNN, the first commercial website. With something to browse with,...
‘Bitcoin Should Be Traded Like Stock,’ Says Begin India Think Tank Founder
7.9.2020
The founder of Begin India Think Tank says that bitcoin should be regulated as stock, which he believes is the legal status the cryptocurrency should get in India. He also believes that Bitcoin may be the most secure technology in our lifetimes. How Bitcoin Should Be Regulated in India Begin India...
Hash Watch: Bitcoin Cash Miners Begin Signaling Node Implementations
20.8.2020
There’s 88 days left until the Bitcoin Cash upgrade scheduled for November 15, 2020, and the community has been watching miners closely. On August 18, the Bitcoin ABC team published a blog post that revealed a “feature freeze is now in place,” as it contains a new coinbase rule....
Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Trusts from Grayscale Investments Begin Trading
18.8.2020
Grayscale Investments’ Litecoin Trust (LTCN) and Bitcoin Cash Trust (BCHG) have received DTC eligibility on Monday, which means the shares can begin trading publicly. The firm’s latest funds give investors exposure to the crypto assets bitcoin cash and litecoin and shares will be traded...
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Trusts Begin Trading Publicly
17.8.2020
Grayscale now has six publicly traded crypto investment vehicles, all trusts
Dapp Data Storage Provider Bluzelle to Begin Mainnet Launch in August
30.7.2020
Distributed data storage network Bluzelle is starting the launch of its mainnet on Aug. 8, the company announced Thursday
Escalating Bank Runs Spur Chinese Government to Require Approval for Large Cash Transactions
7.7.2020
A series of bank runs has prompted the Chinese government to begin requiring approval for large cash deposits and withdrawals at commercial banks, starting with banks in a northern province. Recently, two bank runs happened within a week as people lost faith in financial institutions amid...
Japan’s Central Bank to Begin Digital Yen Feasibility Pilot
3.7.2020
The central Bank of Japan (BoJ) will conduct a controlled pilot for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to see how a digital yen would function from a technical standpoint.
The BoJ said it will begin a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) and wants to test the digital fiat in a controlled environment before...
Bank of Japan Will Begin Experimenting With a Digital Yen
3.7.2020
The Bank of Japan announced on Thursday that it would experiment with a CBDC to check its feasibility from a technical perspective
Demand for Bitcoin Will See a Dramatic Shift in 8 Years – Retail Addresses to Eat up Entire New Supply
2.7.2020
A recent report from ZUBR Research explains that by 2028, retail demand for bitcoin will exceed the supply. The report highlights that in eight years as Bitcoin’s supply rate decreases “retail size addresses [will] begin to eat up all the new supply alone.” Even the next halving...
South Korean Giant to Begin Crypto Custody for Institutional Investors
2.7.2020
One of South Korea’s biggest commercial banks, NongHyup (NH Bank) said it is working on a cryptoasset custodial services platform for institutional investors.
Per ET News, the bank said that it wants to launch crypto “ecosystem” operations, and also spoke of its long-term plans which include...
Akon City: $6 Billion Cryptocurrency City Set to Begin Construction
20.6.2020
Akon City, a “futuristic cryptocurrency themed city” founded by famous singer Akon, is ready to begin construction, with a plan to use the akoin cryptocurrency exclusively. Phase one of Akon City’s construction will include roads, a hospital, a mall, hotels, and a school. There...
Japanese Housing Giant to Begin Blockchain-powered Home Rentals
9.6.2020
Sekisui House, Japan’s biggest housebuilder, says it will launch a blockchain-powered home leasing platform for its Sher Maison range – and could allow renters to sign contracts and pay utility bills using blockchain-based solutions directly from their smartphones.
Per Cnet Japan, Sekisui House...
Tyler Winklevoss: Stablecoin Race to Begin When Wall St Embraces DeFi
24.5.2020
Tyler Winklevoss believes that stablecoins will truly emerge when Wall Street embraces DeFi
Bitcoin (BTC) Draws a Descending Channel as the Countdown for Halving Begin
4.5.2020
Bitcoin draws a descending channel as it retests support around $8.6k price area with a lack of support on the half-hourly chart. The 20-day Bollinger Bands laid are not hinting towards an unprecedented volatile breakout. With intermittent hikes above $9k, BTC is now drawing a downtrend as...
Binance Completes System Upgrade Ahead of Time, Trading & Withdrawals Begin
25.4.2020
Leading global crypto exchange, Binance announced that it had completed its system upgrade ahead of time. It also informed that trading and withdrawals have re-opened. (1/3) #Binance has completed its system upgrade ahead of time and we will resume all trading activity at 4:30 AM (UTC)....
Another Japanese SBI-backed Crypto Exchange Set to Begin Trading
23.4.2020
The Japanese crypto scene is set to welcome its 23rd license-holding exchange after the heavily backed FXCoin platform announced it would begin trading next month.
In an official statement, FXCoin stated that it was now accepting applications from traders wishing to open accounts on the platform...
Chinese Central Bank Makes it Official: Digital Fiat Tests to Begin
20.4.2020
The Chinese central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), has officially confirmed a number of digital currency testing reports – and has indicated that testing will soon begin in the country’s capital, Beijing.
The PBoC has also rushed to insist that a digital yuan rollout will not spark...
Digital Yuan Real-world Tests to Begin in May - Chinese Media Reports
16.4.2020
Multiple domestic media outlets are reporting today that China is beginning its first tests for what is set to become the world’s first central bank-issued digital currency, with real-world tests coming in May.
Chinese outlets say that the digital yuan, known in China as the DCEP (Digital Currency...