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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...
Binance Plans New Office in Beijing in First Presence in China Since 2017
31.10.2019
In a possible homecoming to China, Binance plans an office for Beijing
Korean Presidential Committee Pushes to Legalize Crypto
31.10.2019
A South Korean presidential committee is pushing for the government to establish legal status for cryptocurrency to stay competitive globally. So far, the government’s policies have been risk-focused to curb speculation, which the committee says must change. Also read: China Ranks 35 Crypto...
Canada Pushes to Regulate Crypto Adoption, Forgoing Volatile BTC Past
31.10.2019
Canadians have been pushing for crypto adoption since 2013 — and now, the Canadian Government is leading working groups at home and in the international community
Regulators Hostile to Bitcoin Will Fall Out of Favor, Warns Samson Mow
31.10.2019
Hostility to Bitcoin is a double-edged for governments, Blockstream CSO said
Tamil Nadu to Present Policies Focused on Blockchain and AI Ethics
31.10.2019
The southernmost territory of the Indian subcontinent, Tamil Nadu, is gearing up to frame out a state-level policy for two globally evolving and celebrated new-age technologies, including blockchain and Artificial Intelligence that are distorting public policy and governance. The officials have...
New IRS Guidance: How to Report Crypto Assets Accurately
31.10.2019
Here is everything you need to know about the IRS new guidance
Malta’s Financial Watchdog Warns of Repeat Offender Bitcoin Scam
31.10.2019
The Malta Financial Services Authority says a Bitcoin scam has resurfaced under a different guise
China: Veteran Regulator Tells Sichuan to Tap Hydropower for Blockchain
31.10.2019
The former vice-chairman of China’s securities watchdog called for Sichuan province to tap its surplus hydropower for the blockchain industry
The Xi Effect – Chinese Government to Fund Blockchain Projects
31.10.2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s announcement that the country would invest heavily in blockchain technology – coupled with a sweeping move to remove online posts suggesting such technology is a scam – has nourished optimism long-held by crypto advocates. Of course, the reality...
Association of Prive German Banks Argues for Digital Euro
30.10.2019
Bankenverband, an association of private German banks, released a paper in which it argues for the creation of a digital euro
Five European Union Countries Team Up to Block Libra: Report
30.10.2019
France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands have teamed up to encourage the European Union to ban Libra altogether, a new report says
Argentina’s Example Shows That You Don’t Own Your Money
30.10.2019
Cash shortages, bank closures and ATMs running out of funds seems to be the new norm for many countries, and recently increased capital controls in Argentina are further testament to this unsettling trend. Sunday’s election of president Alberto Fernández has resulted in Argentine account...
Report: Chinese Guangzhou Gov’t Unveils $140M Blockchain Subsidy Fund
30.10.2019
Guangzhou government announces $140 million subsidy fund to encourage the development of blockchain initiatives
Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin are Not Real Money: German Parliament
29.10.2019
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not real money, according to the German parliament
Russia: Government Official Expects To Mine 20% Of The World’s Bitcoin
29.10.2019
Russian company plans to open giant Bitcoin mining farm
Speculation Abounds Over the Cause of Bitcoin’s Recent Rally
29.10.2019
Crypto’s most recent bull run began last Friday, October 25, after a significant plunge in prices just days earlier that had some prognosticators worried about a return to late 2018 and early 2019’s bleak crypto winter. Since the recent spike, prices have held relatively steady...
Julius Baer Top Exec: Crypto Still in ‘Darwinian’ Process of Selection
29.10.2019
Julius Baer’s chief strategist says cryptocurrencies are at a “Darwinian” stage and remain and more like gold than currency
Korean Government to Back Blockchain Startups With $9 Million Fund in 2020
29.10.2019
The Korea Internet Security Agency will be supporting blockchain-related projects in 2020 with about $9.0 million in funding
China Ranks 35 Crypto Projects as President Xi Pushes Blockchain
29.10.2019
China has been on a roll with a series of crypto-related announcements. President Xi Jinping’s speech to accelerate the development of blockchain technology in China was followed by the passing of a cryptography bill. Meanwhile, China’s Center for Information and Industry Development...