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China Central Bank to Set Standards for 17 Fintech Categories, Including Blockchain
21.11.2019
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has an agenda to set industry standards across the financial sector, including blockchain, a senior official from the bank said on Wednesday. Speaking at a meeting of the National Technical Committee, PBoC vice president Yifei Fan said the bank aims to better...
In Wargaming Exercise, a Digital Yuan Neuters US Sanctions and North Korea Buys Nukes
20.11.2019
What if China’s digital currency undermined U.S. dominance of global finance? Former top Washington officials gamed out the scenarios Tuesday night
US Federal Reserve Exploring Digital Dollar and Its Effect on Monetary System
20.11.2019
The U.S. Federal Reserve System is evaluating the development of a digital dollar and what issues and risks it could potentially pose
South Africa: Bank Drops Bitcoin Exchanges Citing ‘Regulatory Clarity’
20.11.2019
ZA Bitcoin exchanges unfazed as bank moves to end support
Restrictions Worldwide Show Why It’s Vital to Be Your Own Bank
20.11.2019
As capital controls and banking restrictions continue to affect various populations worldwide, standing in the way of individuals and their hard-earned savings, some are looking to safer options and even cryptocurrencies. Lebanon, Zimbabwe, and India are just a few of the countries to deal with...
Canada’s Largest Bank Refutes Rumors About It Launching Crypto Exchange
19.11.2019
The Royal Bank of Canada has denied rumors about it launching a digital currency trading platform
Deutsche Boerse, Swisscom Settle Securities with Corda and Hyperledger
19.11.2019
Deutsche Boerse and Swisscom successfully exchange securities tokens against cash tokens using Corda and Hyperledger
Indian Supreme Court Wraps up Crypto Hearing for the Year
19.11.2019
The Supreme Court of India called on for hearing on Monday the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After hearing from the RBI’s counsel, the court wrapped up the case for the year. Its decision follows Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian...
No, Royal Bank of Canada Isn’t Opening a Crypto Exchange
18.11.2019
Contrary to recent media reports, Canada’s largest bank is not opening a crypto exchange
Cryptoworld Votes BTC after Bank of America Axes Ex PayPal CFO Account
18.11.2019
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Always hungry for more proofs that Bitcoin (BTC) is better than traditional, centralized banking, the Cryptoverse just found more examples in the U.S. and Lebanon.
First, the U.S.-headquartered banking giant Bank of America (BoA) froze the accounts of ex PayPal Chief...
Bank of America Shuts Account of Former PayPal CFO, Without Any Explanation
18.11.2019
In a quite shocking event, Bank of America, one of the leading commercial banks in the world, closed an account of former PayPal CFO and Sequoia Capital partner Roelof Botha, and that too, without giving any explanation. While this comes as a surprise to many, there have been similar instances...
Bank of America Ices Ex-PayPal CFO’s Account, ‘Did You Buy Any Bitcoin?’
18.11.2019
Karma? Ex-PayPal CFO has his bank account arbitrarily closed, crypto community thinks it is because of buying BTC
Market Update: Crypto Prices Improve After 3-Week Downtrend
17.11.2019
Digital currency markets have been trending downward in a triangular pattern since the 40% spike that took place on October 25. Following the three-week downtrend, cryptocurrency traders are quietly playing positions while patiently waiting for the next market signals. Also Read: The Bank of Google...
Iran Central Bank Branch Set on Fire, Crypto Community Follows Events
17.11.2019
The crypto community closely follows the developments as Iran’s central bank branch was set on fire by protesters
‘Plan A Has Failed’ — Global Debt to Hit $255T or $12.1M per Bitcoin
17.11.2019
Bitcoin plan B in action as global debt soars to $255 trillion
Bitcoin Revolution Meets Protestant Reformation, Crypto Drives Change?
17.11.2019
Both times involved a new economic class with something to fight for. From a merchant class trying to break the economic stranglehold of feudal landlords and the church to the millennials
The Bank of Google Wants Your Spending Data
16.11.2019
The multinational technology giant Google has plans to get into the banking industry according to multiple reports that reveal the firm intends to work with Stanford Federal Credit Union and Citigroup. However, analysts assert that Google is not jumping into banking for revenue purposes and...
Cryptocurrency Regulation: An Indian Perspective
16.11.2019
Can we find a safe playground for cryptocurrency innovation amidst regulation? A view of cryptocurrency regulation from an Indian perspective
Cashaa Launches USD Bank Accounts for Cryptocurrency Business Firms
16.11.2019
Serving as one of the best banking platforms for fiat as well as digital currencies, Cashaa has announced that it will soon support U.S dollar bank accounts designed specifically for cryptocurrency-based businesses. The Bitcoin banking giant has clarified that the facility will be provided to...
Royal Bank of Canada Patents Point to Crypto Exchange Launch
16.11.2019
The largest bank in Canada by market capitalization, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), is reportedly opening a cryptocurrency exchange. Patents have been discovered that reveal some of the technology the RBC may implement, which could be used to bring digital currency trading to the bank’s...