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New Research Says Bitcoin Price Jumps in Response to News of Clear Regulation
19.4.2020
Cryptocurrency markets seem to like news of clear government regulations, say researchers from the Bank for International Settlements
South Korean Government Labels Blockchain a Golden Opportunity
17.4.2020
A South Korean minister is calling to local firms to seize “golden” opportunities in the global blockchain market
Facebook Libra Redesigned: New System and Cryptocurrency to Comply With Regulations
17.4.2020
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project has undergone major changes. A number of key areas have been redesigned, including the payment system, the Libra cryptocurrency, and the addition of new single-currency stablecoins. The changes largely aim to comply with regulatory requirements. Also...
Russians Troll Government COVID-19 App With 1-Star Ratings, Harsh Reviews
17.4.2020
The Russian government released an app to track citizens during the coronavirus pandemic. Privacy advocates are leaving bad reviews in the app stores
US Congresswoman Vows to Brand Facebook’s Libra a Security Despite Today’s Updates
16.4.2020
A U.S. congresswoman says that Facebook’s updated whitepaper for Libra will not save it from classification as a security
Looming US Real Estate Crisis – Freddie Mac Warns of Housing Market Uncertainty, Homebuilder sentiment Drops 58%
16.4.2020
U.S. real estate agents and lenders are bracing for the biggest housing crash in over a decade. Since the coronavirus spread and the American government shut down the nation’s economy, Freddie Mac’s quarterly real estate report is grim and says the U.S. housing market faces considerable...
$2,000 a Month: US Lawmakers Propose Basic Income for Americans to Cope With Covid-19 Economy
16.4.2020
Democrats from the House of Representatives have introduced legislation that would pay eligible Americans $2,000 a month until U.S. unemployment numbers return to pre-covid-19 levels. Under the proposal, any American citizen 16-years or older making less than $130K per year would receive monthly...
China Blacklists Blockchain Company From Exporting Medical Supplies to Other Countries
15.4.2020
Chinese firms were banned by the Ministry of Commerce for distorting the nation’s image
US Gov’t Issues New Guidance Against North Korea’s Cryptojacking, Ransomware and Hacking
15.4.2020
North Korean cyber program is the subject of new U.S. Treasury and FBI advisory calling on the international community to address threats like Lazarus Group
Google Pulls 49 Cryptocurrency Wallet Browser Extensions Found Stealing Private Keys
15.4.2020
Google has removed 49 cryptocurrency wallet browser extensions after a security researcher discovered they were stealing private keys. These Chrome extensions targeted users of crypto wallets, such as Ledger, Trezor, Jaxx, Electrum, Myetherwallet, Metamask, Exodus, and Keepkey. Also read: Bitcoin...
Russian Ministry Adds Waves Enterprise Blockchain Platform to Official Registry
15.4.2020
Waves Enterprise earned its place in the Russian Ministry of Communications’ Unified Register of Russian Software for Computers and Databases
Dorsey’s Crypto-Friendly Firm Square Joins Paycheck Protection Program
14.4.2020
Jack Dorsey’s Square Capital is among the first crypto-friendly firms to officially join the U.S. federal emergency lending program
World Governments at G20 Are Concerned About All Stablecoins, Not Just Libra
14.4.2020
The G20’s Financial Stability Board believes stablecoins are dangerous due to their ability to circumvent capital controls
Chinese City Signs Deal With Huawei to Strengthen Blockchain Adoption
13.4.2020
Shenzhen has reached an agreement with telecom Huawei to boost cutting-edge technology adoption, including blockchain
Ross Ulbricht’s 9th Price Analysis Predicts Bitcoin Prices Below $3,000
13.4.2020
The founder of the Silk Road marketplace, Ross Ulbricht, has published another analysis that attempts to predict the price of bitcoin. Ulbricht started sharing his price examinations last December and he leveraged the patterns of Elliott Wave theory to bolster his forecast. Also read: Bitcoin...
China’s Research Institute Updates Crypto Ranking, Review Affected by Pandemic
13.4.2020
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development has published its latest crypto project rankings as the country continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. A total of 37 crypto projects were evaluated and ranked overall this month as well as in three separate categories. Also read:...
Will Blockchain Technology Be Used to Build Evil Social Credit Systems?
12.4.2020
If even a good thing falls into the wrong hands, there may be disaster: Blockchain tech might help to build a Brave New World instead of promised decentralization
FDIC Urging Against Bank Runs: Is There a Crypto Connection?
12.4.2020
Does the FDIC’s recent video urging against bank runs relate to crypto? Wilshire Phoenix’s CEO and a former CBOE trader weigh in
Non-Stimulus Tax Rules You’ll Need This Year
10.4.2020
The IRS has already started crucial initiatives to fight against the COVID-19 crisis, but will they benefit taxpayers?
Chinese Gov’t Seeks Feedback on Data Security Standards for Blockchain, IT
10.4.2020
A Chinese ministry is calling for input on standardizing security systems in blockchain and other new technologies