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Why Central Banks Are Not Designed for Democracies
29.10.2019
Through their policies, central banks exert tremendous influence over the socio-economic conditions in a country and its business environment. Their decisions are so powerful that it’s obvious they are part of the government. But most people would be surprised to find out that central banks...
China: Forex Regulator Warns Against Illegal Crypto Cross-Border Flows
28.10.2019
Emerging markets must crackdown on crypto-enabled illegal cross-border capital flows, says China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange
Indian Crypto Trading Volumes Accelerate on Positive Sentiments
28.10.2019
Cryptocurrency trading volumes in India have accelerated despite regulatory uncertainty and banking restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Global trading platforms and service providers have also been expanding their operations to serve Indian users. Also read: Mistakes Crypto...
How Blockchain and Crypto Are Poised to Shift the Balance of Power
27.10.2019
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are poised to disrupt global financial systems and alter the balance of power forever
Crypto and Blockchain News From German-Speaking World: Oct. 20-26
27.10.2019
Cointelegraph auf Deutsch presents a weekly digest of developments from the German-speaking world
Cash Runs Dry at ATMs as Protests Escalate in Chile
26.10.2019
There’s a lot of unrest in Chile right now as the country has seen massive protests against government manipulation and an escalation of financial problems. Local reports detail a few banking establishments have been burned after customers started having issues withdrawing cash from ATMs....
US Court Orders Dark Web Drug Dealer to Forfeit $150K in Bitcoin
26.10.2019
Dark web drug dealer to surrender $150K to U.S. court per recent order
China Passes First-Ever ‘Crypto Law’ Going Into Effect January 2020
26.10.2019
China is officially putting ‘encrypted’ technologies including cryptocurrencies into its legal purview, experts say
Lyn Ulbricht Speaks Out Against Unfair Silk Road Sentencing, Facebook and Government Hypocrisy
25.10.2019
U.S. representative Ann Wagner noted at a recent hearing that child pornographic material has been reported on Facebook more than any other site. Lyn Ulbricht, mother of currently imprisoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, spoke out in a video livestream Wednesday against her son’s unfair...
Final Russian Nuclear Scientist Jailed For Mining Bitcoin At Work
25.10.2019
Third Russian nuclear scientist sentenced for role in Bitcoin mining scheme
South Korea to Shug off WTO’s ‘Developing Nation’ Tag
25.10.2019
In a new development that could set a precedent for many other countries, the government of South Korea today announced that it is going to voluntarily drop the ‘developing’ nation tag at the World Trade Organization. Over the years, there has been a lot of discussion about the fact that there...
The Demand for Permissionless Freedom Is Just Getting Started
25.10.2019
Every year the world seems to be getting crazier and more people are starting to realize that it stems from oppressive government transgressions against a peaceful society. The world has noticed millions of people from France, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Indonesia and more are rising up because citizens...
After 6 Hours of Zuckerberg Testimony, Congress Still Hates Libra
24.10.2019
The party line thickens and Libra looks hamstrung at yesterday’s Zuckerberg hearing before the House Financial Services Committee
US Financial Watchdogs Join UK’s Global Financial Innovation Network
24.10.2019
An array of U.S. regulatory agencies has joined the U.K’s Global Financial Innovation Network to further promote its expertise
3 Major Signs That Precede the Fall of World Reserve Currencies
24.10.2019
The story of reserve currencies is long and stretches far back into ancient times. As modern history shows, however, the average lifespan of fiat reserve assets is just around 100 years. This means that even the U.S. dollar’s period of dominance is probably nearing its end very soon...
US Treasury Agrees on Need to Observe Libra After Congressman’s Request
23.10.2019
The U.S. Treasury has agreed that there is a need to monitor Libra and the risks it may pose following a letter from Congressman Emanuel Cleaver
Zuckerberg: Facebook Would Leave Libra if It Launched Too Early
23.10.2019
Facebook will have to withdraw from the Libra Association if Libra is launched too early, Zuckerberg says
How Fiat Money Fails: Deconstructing the Government’s Paper-Thin Promise
23.10.2019
Fiat money has a surprisingly short lifespan. The almighty U.S. dollar currently serving as world reserve currency is not exempted, in spite of all proclamation that it cannot fail. Throughout history, fiat money has failed over and over again, where sound assets like gold have survived. Ruling...
Updating Live: Zuckerberg Hearings Before Congress on Libra
23.10.2019
Cointelegraph brings you live updates from the congressional hearings with Mark Zuckerberg
US Congressman: Default Reaction to Bitcoin, Blockchain Must Be ‘Yes’
23.10.2019
U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry, who represents North Carolina’s 10th District, has reintroduced the Financial Services Innovation Act to promote crypto innovation