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Indian Government’s Institute Offers Blockchain Training in Multiple Cities
29.12.2019
The National Power Training Institute, under India’s Ministry of Power, is offering blockchain training in multiple cities throughout the country. Participants will learn about blockchain technology, its use cases, smart contracts, Ethereum, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and even mining. Also...
4 Beijing Regulators Issue New Crypto Activity Warning
27.12.2019
Four financial regulators in China have jointly issued a fresh warning regarding crypto trading activities in Beijing. The notice explains the reason for the warning and lists prohibited crypto activities, which have reportedly been surging as companies ramp up their blockchain promotion. Also...
South Korea Forms Task Force for Central Bank Digital Currency Research
27.12.2019
The Bank of Korea will organize a task force dedicated to central bank digital currency research in 2020
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Launches Index of Top 50 Blockchain Public Companies
27.12.2019
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has launched a blockchain index comprising 50 of the largest publicly listed companies with blockchain ventures by market capitalization. Blockchain-related stocks in China have been gaining value since President Xi Jinping openly advocated for the technology. Also read:...
Bahamas Central Bank Will Pilot Digital Currency Starting December 27
26.12.2019
The Bahamas is planning to pilot a digital version of the Bahamian dollar in the Exuma district starting December 27
The Bahamas Will Launch a Digital Currency Pilot Tomorrow
26.12.2019
A new “digital fiat currency” for the Bahamas could turn the island nation in to a crypto testbed
Japan Hosting World Conference to Discuss Decentralized Financial Governance
26.12.2019
Following the consensus reached at the G20 leaders’ summit on the importance of discussing better governance for the decentralized financial ecosystem, Japan’s top financial regulator is hosting a global blockchain conference to discuss the subject. The regulator is welcoming...
Russia’s Central Bank Is Now Testing Real Asset-Pegged Stablecoins
26.12.2019
Russia’s central bank starts testing stablecoins and doesn’t assume that they will act as a payment method and become a substitute of money
7 Steel Crypto Wallets That Withstand Extreme Fire and Water Damage
25.12.2019
Cryptocurrencies have become valuable over the last few years and hardware wallets are now a mainstay within the cryptosphere. More recently, steel-crafted wallets that store crypto keys on a hard piece of metal have become increasingly popular. The following is a look at the wide variety...
Banking Platform Cashaa Sees Indian Trading Volume Soar, Adding 5 More Cryptocurrencies
25.12.2019
Banking services platform Cashaa has seen significant growth in crypto trading volume in India since it began offering INR deposits and withdrawals. The platform has cut its fees by more than 50% and is getting ready to add five more cryptocurrencies for users in India, Cashaa has shared with...
Chinese Internet Giant Tencent to Launch Digital Currency Research Team
24.12.2019
Tencent, the Chinese internet giant and owner of WeChat, is reportedly forming a team to explore possible new use cases for cryptocurrencies
Tencent’s digital currency research group
24.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 24 December, 2019, brought to you by: “Our plans never turn out as tasty as reality.” - Ram Dass In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Chinese internet giant Tencent planning to create a […]
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Tencent’s digital currency research group
24.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 24 December, 2019, brought to you by: “Our plans never turn out as tasty as reality.” - Ram Dass In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Chinese internet giant Tencent planning to create a […]
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Tencent Reportedly Building Digital Currency Business Unit + More News
24.12.2019
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Chinese internet giant and WeChat operator Tencent is reportedly putting together a digital currency research team....
Chinese Internet Giant Tencent Plans to Create Digital Currency Research Group
24.12.2019
Internet giant Tencent is planning to create a digital currency research group to further advance blockchain research projects
Coinbase Closes Earn.com One Year After $100M Acquisition
23.12.2019
Coinbase is shutting down the startup Earn.com which it acquired for an estimated $100 million last year. The email service allowed senders to pay users in digital currency for replying to commercial messages or completing tasks. Also Read: Coinbase Acquires Earn.com for an Estimated $100 Million...
Unlike Libra, Digital Yuan Will Not Need Currency Reserves To Support Value: PBOC Official
23.12.2019
PBOC wants to distinguish its own digital currency from rival private initiatives
Mnuchin Affirms $1.5 Trillion Unaccounted For, Still Demands Strict Bitcoin Regulation
23.12.2019
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin remarked last week that a reported $1.5 trillion in missing cash — mostly one hundred dollar bills — was “sitting in bank vaults all over the world.” The famously anti-bitcoin U.S. official noted that “there’s a lot...
France approves its first ICO
23.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 20 December, 2019 “Knowledge is power.” - Francis Bacon In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Largest South Korean telecom company issuing a blockchain-based local currency in Busan France's financial regulator granting...
Regulatory Roundup: New US Crypto Bill, France’s 1st Approved ICO, Muslim Crypto
23.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover a wide range of regulatory developments in the crypto space. Much has transpired in the U.S., including a new crypto bill, SEC’s proposal, lawmakers seeking answers from the IRS, and the state of Michigan signing several crypto bills into law. We also cover...