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Governments Viewing Crypto as a Threat Will Be Left Behind
18.11.2019
In recent commentary at a New York blockchain conference, IRS Criminal Investigation Chief John Fort said the agency is now turning its focus to crypto ATMs and kiosks, as well as American users of foreign exchanges. While the continued push to regulate crypto is no surprise, the general narrative...
Global Trend Against Cash Intensifies as China Joins the Squeeze
16.11.2019
For various reasons, a growing number of nations are experiencing the rapid development of cashless society. Paper money may become extinct in some countries in the not-so-distant future. Prompted by the spread of private and decentralized cryptocurrencies and the threat of losing control over...
Will Bitcoin’s Current Trading Price Possess a Threat to Mining Ecosystem?
12.11.2019
Bitcoin price slides below $9,000 and trades at $8,747.51 after having tested the support near $8,500 As per the latest news, BTC Mining Difficulty dropped by 7% 184days left for next halving, will it chase a Bull Run before it? Bitcoin mining difficulty has dropped to 7%, as per the recent news...
FBI Says Bitcoin Concern Is Getting ‘Bigger and Bigger’
7.11.2019
In a recent U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs hearing, Senator Mitt Romney expressed concerns about Bitcoin’s potential as a threat to national security. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray replied that cryptocurrency is a concern...
Blockchain Must Solve These 3 Issues to Avoid Quantum Threat: Expert
7.11.2019
Blockchain should immediately address 3 issues to not be overtaken by quantum computers, head of Cryptography at IoTeX says
Trusted Friends Can Become Crypto Custodians With the Vault12 Platform
2.11.2019
A firm called Vault12 launched its new passkey security solution for cryptocurrency assets. Vault12 is an application that allows people to enlist their trusted friends and family members to help safeguard their assets. According to the project’s creators, the new application leverages...
Is Cryptocurrency a Boon with New Opportunities or Bane with Threat to Economy?
29.10.2019
A Cryptocurrency can be described as a digital currency that has been developed and managed through advanced encryption strategies known as cryptography. Cryptocurrency made the jump from being an academic idea to virtual reality with the development of Bitcoin in 2009. Cryptocurrency, together...
Tencent Admits Facebook’s Libra Is a Threat to WeChat Pay
24.10.2019
Tencent admits that Libra is a threat to the expansion of its payments services
Even Pentagon Agrees With Facebook's Libra Over China Threat
24.10.2019
The head of an American government security agency’s tech unit says China has surpassed the United States in cryptocurrency technology – and warns that his country could face security risks if it continues to shirk away from public spending on innovation.
In an interview with the Wall Street...
Tencent Says Libra Would Pose Serious Threat to Alipay, WeChat Pay
24.10.2019
Chinese internet giant and parent of WeChat, Tencent said Libra would pose serious risks to current digital payment systems in the country
Bitcoin Has Failed But Global Stablecoins a Threat, Say BIS and G7
18.10.2019
A new report says bitcoin has failed as a means of payment or store of value, but stablecoins like Libra are a risk to financial stability
Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound
17.10.2019
Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra, which would need to resolve many regulatory hurdles before going live
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
More Nations Join the Club of Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions
14.10.2019
Regulatory barriers are a major concern for businesses working with decentralized assets. Not all governments, however, are putting obstacles in front of crypto companies. In fact the number taking a crypto-friendly stance is in fact increasing. Also read: Ukraine in a Rush to Legalize...
American Banking Giants Sound Off Against Libra as Monetary Threat
3.10.2019
Execs from some of the biggest U.S. banks reportedly told the Federal Reserve that Facebook’s Libra would pose a threat to monetary policies
Google Attains “Quantum Supremacy”; Bitcoin Under Threat?
23.9.2019
In the previous week, tech giant Google made a quiet announcement about achieving Quantum supremacy. The announcement started a row of speculations regarding the company’s new achievement having adverse effects on digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, as well as the blockchain technology. So, does...
Libra Seen as Threat to National Currency Sovereignty, Pleads With G-7
19.9.2019
Libra meets with G-7 regulators amid regulatory hurdles surrounding its launch. Can the Facebook-backed token finally turn the tide in its favor?
David Marcus, the Head of Facebook’s Libra, Says Libra will not be a threat to Monetary Sovereignty
17.9.2019
David Marcus, Previous PayPal president and the Head of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, has taken to twitter by opposing the idea that the digital currency will make threats against monetary Authority of sovereign countries. 2/ Recently there's been a lot of talk about how Libra could...
Facebook’s David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra ‘Threat’
16.9.2019
The head of Facebook's Calibra has spoken out to "debunk" allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations' fiscal sovereignty
Facebook’s Libra Pushes Back at Claims Project Is Threat to Financial Stability
13.9.2019
The head of the Facebook-led Libra Association has responded to claims that the cryptocurrency project threatens financial stability