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Group of Seven Report Says That Libra Launch Should Be Halted Until Risks Are Addressed Adequately
18.10.2019
The Group of Seven has brought Facebook’s Libra project under the spotlight once again, and to the social media giant’s horror, the news is certainly not welcoming. “Facebook should not launch the global digital currency Libra until proper regulations are in place to handle the potential risks,”...
Global Crisis Looms as IMF Report Cites Its Own Policy as Dangerous
18.10.2019
In a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) entitled “Global Financial Stability Report: Lower for Longer,” the group gives an overview of the current debt-ridden and precarious state of affairs in global economics. Not lost on some economists, however, is the irony that...
G7 Task Force Releases Full Report on Impact of Global Stablecoins
18.10.2019
Stablecoins could present a significant risk to global financial stability but hold promise for payment systems, says G7 report
Report: Canada Exploring Digital Currency to Track People’s Spending Habits
17.10.2019
The Bank of Canada explores CBDC to help fight the direct threat of cryptocurrencies
104 Addresses Hold 70% of Tether, Research Reveals
17.10.2019
The ownership of tether (USDT) turns out to be quite concentrated. According to a recent report, a few addresses control the bulk of the stablecoin, which is widely used by bitcoin traders. The finding comes on top of fresh accusations of creating a bubble levied in a lawsuit against tether’s...
Bitcoin’s Smallest Unit ‘Satoshi’ Added to Oxford English Dictionary
15.10.2019
Oxford University Press published its recent quarterly report which revealed the term ‘satoshi’ was added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) database. The word represents the “smallest monetary unit in the Bitcoin digital payment system,” according to the definition....
Report: Telegram’s ‘Force Majeure’ Clause Curbs Investor Compensation
14.10.2019
Telegram’s promise to return funds to TON investors may be overridden by a “force majeure” clause in its purchase agreement
Sudden Cyworld Shutdown Puts Clink Crypto Investors at Risk: Report
14.10.2019
Cyworld’s cryptocurrency Clink appears to be on its last legs as the social media platform has stopped operations without warning
Crypto ‘Sextortionists’ Turn to Litecoin to Avoid Detection: Report
14.10.2019
Crypto “sextortionists” are switching to Litecoin and other alts to avoid email filters
Report: G7 Says ‘Global Stablecoins’ Pose Threat to Financial Stability
14.10.2019
The G7 has released a report claiming that “global stablecoins” could pose a threat to global financial stability
Crypto Markets Report Mild Gains, While Binance Coin Jumps 7%
13.10.2019
Bitcoin bounces around $8,400, while Binance Coin jumps more than 7% on the day
Bitcoin Cash Outshines BTC Retail Spending in Australia by a Wide Margin
13.10.2019
The BCH-centric web portal Bitcoinbch.com published on October 13 an in-depth report that shows the aggregate of cryptocurrency expenditure for Australian retail businesses. According to the 10-page document, BCH transactions in the country exceed BTC transactions by a wide margin and BCH is...
Gartner: Corporate Blockchain Won’t Take Off for Another Decade
11.10.2019
For years, all sorts of companies have flooded the media with reports of using blockchain technology for everything from tracking vegetables to fake luxury handbags. These claims mostly involved tests that were done only for the sake of publicity, riding the coattails of cryptocurrency, and almost...
Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Trading Volume Soars 796% in One Day: Report
10.10.2019
The trading volume of Bitcoin futures on the Intercontinental Exchange’s Bakkt platform reportedly soared to 224 contracts on Oct. 9 — 796% higher than the previous day
Chinese Bitcoin Miners Migrate North After Wet Season
10.10.2019
A China-based crypto news outlet recently published a comprehensive report on the costs associated with building a digital currency mining farm in China. Additionally, the local publication revealed that Chinese miners are starting to migrate north to access cheap thermal power and wind power after...
Report: Blockchain Among Highest-Paying Industries in Canada
9.10.2019
A report from the Canadian Digital Chamber of Commerce shows that salaries in the Canadian blockchain industry are among the best paid in the country
Canada’s Blockchain Sector Wants Legal Clarity, New Report Shows
9.10.2019
A report from the Canadian Digital Chamber of Commerce compiles fresh data on Canada's blockchain industry – including some promising salary stats
Crypto Donations to Politicians Are Unregulated in Japan: Report
8.10.2019
Japanese politicians are barred from accepting cash and security donations but can receive crypto assets, says internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi
Hyundai’s Blockchain Arm to Set Up $10M Fund for Mainnet Launch: Report
8.10.2019
Hdac Technology, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group, plans to set up a $10 million blockchain investment fund in 2019
UK Financial Regulator’s Crypto Investigations Surge 74% in 2019: Report
7.10.2019
The number of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s investigations into crypto businesses surges 74%: from 50 cases in 2018 to 87 already in 2019