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Africa Using Blockchain to Drive Change: Nigeria and Kenya, Part One
15.9.2019
Can blockchain technology help the African continent bridge its developmental gap with the rest of the world?
Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Why Trump’s Proposed Negative Rates Bode Well for Bitcoin
14.9.2019
In a recent tweet, U.S. president Donald Trump delved into an explosive, all-caps-loaded mini-rant about the necessity of getting “interest rates down to ZERO, or less.” The bombastic politician stressed the need for America to refinance its debt, trailing off with some superficially...
Crypto Facilitates Money Transfer for Restricted China
14.9.2019
Crypto is not illegal in China, but it is illegal for banks and financial institutions to deal in crypto. It’s also illegal to send or receive over $50,000 in fiat money without government permission. Restrictive banking regulations, international trade wars, and a surveillance state in...
Tom Lee: Bitcoin can be Banned from US if its Price Reaches $100,000
13.9.2019
Tom Lee, a notable industry observer, has cautioned that Bitcoin could see a complete ban in the United States if its value reaches 100,000 dollars. In a twitter discussion, about Washington’s snap restriction on flavored e-cigarettes recently, the co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors,...
Will Blockchain Stop Personal Data Leaks?
13.9.2019
We regularly hear how companies and governments lose control over data due attacks and leaks. The practice of storing personal data on central servers is vicious and must stop in favor of blockchains and new KYC methods based on zero-knowledge protocols
German Gov’t Speaks Against Approval of Facebook’s Libra in Europe
13.9.2019
Germany opposes Facebook’s Libra stablecoin in the EU, but envisions the development of a state-run cryptocurrency
EU Needs Own Digital ‘EuroCoin’ to Compete With Libra, Says France
13.9.2019
“EuroCoin”? France’s finance minister thinks Europe needs its own public digital currency to challenge Facebook’s Libra stablecoin
Cubans Are Turning to Bitcoin to Access Global Economy: Report
13.9.2019
Hemmed in by U.S. sanctions and government restrictions, Cubans are turning to Bitcoin to access the global economy
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Suspects Ban Of Bitcoin By the US Government After E-Cigarettes Suspension
12.9.2019
The renowned Wall Street analyst, Tom Lee with his recent statement on cryptocurrencies suspension in the US, has created a shocking wave in the financial world. Tom Lee takes pride in being the reputed co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors and is also a well-known financial strategist....
Indian Lawmaker Raises Hope of Positive Crypto Regulation
12.9.2019
A member of the upper house of the Indian parliament has given the crypto community some advice on what can be done to influence the government’s crypto decisions. He encourages anyone to reach out to him and discuss their concerns, including issues related to the draft bill to...
BNY Mellon to Act as Transfer Agent for Bitwise’s Proposed Bitcoin ETF
12.9.2019
Bitwise has chosen BNY Mellon to be the transfer agent for its Bitcoin ETF, while Foreside Fund Services will be the marketing agent and Cohen & Company will act as auditor
Plans to Build $50M Bitcoin Cash Tech Park Revealed
10.9.2019
At the Bitcoin Cash City conference in North Queensland, the CEO of Code Valley, Noel Lovisa, announced plans to build a $50 million dollar Bitcoin Cash tech park in the city of Townsville. The plan is to aggregate startup companies and there are more than 12 Bitcoin Cash focused startups already...
Government Hates Crypto Because It Empowers the People, Not Because It’s Used for Crime
10.9.2019
A recent article from MIT Technology Review has leveraged a somewhat sensationalist headline to stir up fear about bitcoin and crypto. The article, written about a “hidden” government weapon to be deployed against Bitcoin, references September 3 senate subcommittee testimony...
Total Surveillance Coin Will Be a Dystopia if Controlled by Facebook or Government
10.9.2019
Digital currency provides unprecedented abilities to spy on and control what people do, and having that power in the hands of a few people is very dangerous. The Big Tech monopolies of Silicon Valley are building a future where your every action is monitored, and giving Facebook control over what...
Rapper Akon Says Bitcoin Better Than ‘Military-Backed’ US Dollar
10.9.2019
Grammy award-winning music artist Akon has made the case for Bitcoin, lambasting the US dollar for being ultimately sustained by the government’s military might
Former US Congressman Calls for Nuanced Cryptocurrency Regulations
9.9.2019
Former congressman Harold J. Ford says that lawmakers and regulators should develop clear regulations for digital currencies
Catalonia Government to Build DLT-Based Identity Platform for Citizens
9.9.2019
Catalonia will develop a decentralized identity platform aimed to give citizens control of their own data when interacting with online services
Citigroup and Credit Suisse Focus on State Asset Sales in Africa
9.9.2019
Over the course of the past decade or so, African countries have grown their economies at a remarkable rate, and consequently, the biggest banks in the world have set up shop in a range of the countries. One of the most common ways in which governments in developing economies raise money is...
Crypto News From Japan: Sept. 2–8
8.9.2019
Read selected blockchain and cryptocurrency news from Japan, courtesy of Cointelegraph Japan
Fed Chair Says Agency Monitoring Crypto But Not Developing Its Own
7.9.2019
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell argued that central banks will not likely release their own digital currency in the near term