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Further Details of ‘Offline’ Chinese Digital Yuan ‘Hard Wallet’ Emerge
14.1.2021
The masterminds behind the digital yuan – the forthcoming Chinese central bank digital currency – have provided further explanation about a new “hard” wallet, which makes no use of smartphone technology.
Per Tencent’s media arm, the hard wallet, which resembles a conventional credit card but for...
Bitcoin in Race for Adoption Before Central Banks Launch Digital Currencies: Australia’s Macquarie
13.1.2021
With a runway of a year or more before the Federal Reserve and other major central banks can launch digital currencies, bitcoin and other private cryptocurrencies could gain a foothold in electronic commerce
Arca secures $10M in Series A funding as traditional financiers back crypto
13.1.2021
Arca will use the funding to beef up its infrastructure and expand its crypto asset-class offerings
Digital Asset Manager Arca Raises $10M
13.1.2021
Asset management firm Arca has announced Wednesday the closure of a $10 million Series A round of funding led by RRE Ventures. Read more: Arca Labs Launches Ethereum-Based SEC-Registered Fund
ECB President Attacks Bitcoin Again As Digital Euro In Works
13.1.2021
Christine Lagarde. After claiming that bitcoin (BTC) is highly volatile, illiquid and speculative, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central bank, now called for global regulation of this most popular cryptocurrency.
“(Bitcoin) is a highly speculative asset, which has conducted some...
Digital ruble could be still vulnerable to fraud, Russian banks warn
13.1.2021
The Association of Russian Banks is worried about regulators being unable to track illicit transactions of an offline-enabled digital ruble
Mexico May Be Forced to Issue Digital Peso, Claims Economist
13.1.2021
The Central Bank of Mexico (known locally as Bexico) could be driven to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) – whether it likes it or not, said a financial expert.
The comments came from Mexico-based Sergio Kurczyn, a senior economist at Citigroup subsidiary CitiBanamex. Speaking...
State-Backed Agricultural Bank of China Launches the First Digital Yuan ATMs
12.1.2021
The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), one of China’s “big four” banks, is embarking on a pilot program to enable the first digital yuan ATMs. The banking institution deployed the first machines in selected branches in Shenzhen. ATMs Will Work With a Smartphone App According to...
Traders Complain About Exchange Issues and Downtime During Bitcoin’s Volatile Price Swings
12.1.2021
As bitcoin and a number of digital assets saw deep losses on Monday, a few crypto-asset exchanges had difficulties. Traders have been complaining about issues with exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, and other trading platforms during the volatile price swings. Bitcoin (BTC) and many other...
Bakkt has no plans to support XRP, says CEO
12.1.2021
Bakkt's CEO did not mention whether the company decided to stay away from XRP due to Ripple’s ongoing legal issues
NYDIG Acquires Digital Assets Data
11.1.2021
The acquisition bolsters NYDIG's data offerings as it continues to build out an institutional client base
Crypto Markets Suffer Heavy Losses, Bitcoin Price Sinks More Than 25% in 24 Hours
11.1.2021
Cryptocurrency markets have suffered significant losses during the last 24 hours, as the entire crypto market cap has dropped below a trillion to $823 billion losing roughly 9.9% in value. Since the bitcoin price height on Sunday, January 10, bitcoin’s price plummeted over 25%, seeing...
[aktualita] Česko.Digital a Nadace OSF spouštějí inkubátor veřejně prospěšných projektů
11.1.2021
Komunita více než 3 600 expertů Česko.Digital spolu s Nadací OSF spouští inkubátor veřejně prospěšných neziskových projektů. Iniciativa chce reagovat na současnou situaci, kdy vzniká řada nápadů na řešení společenských problémů, kterým chybí jasné zadání, připravenost na realizaci nebo odborné...
Korea’s Shinhan Bank makes strategic investment in crypto custody consortium
11.1.2021
South Korea’s Shinhan Bank has invested in a crypto custody service backed by local crypto exchange Korbit
Chinese Bank Trials Digital Yuan Services at ATMs: Report
11.1.2021
Trials of China's central bank digital currency continue, with ATMs now starting to be used in Shenzhen
State-owned Chinese bank rolls out ATMs for digital yuan
11.1.2021
The Agricultural Bank of China has launched an ATM pilot program that enables citizens to convert cash and savings to and from the digital yuan
Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Passes $1B Market Cap
11.1.2021
The company had a total value of $6.2 million a year ago
China Launches Digital Yuan ‘Hard Wallet’ Card Pilot Program
10.1.2021
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) have green lighted a physical card-wallet pilot to test its digital yuan. Coffee shop staff in a Shanghai-based university hospital was chosen as participants in the pilot. Wallet Card Can Pay or Accept e-CNY Without Wi-Fi or a Mobile Connection According...
Insured Finance and GAINS to Power Digital Insurance Space
9.1.2021
Insured Finance, an upcoming insurance marketplace based on blockchain-based technology, has now announced a partnership with GAINS Associates. This will help the GAINS users get insightful information about Insured Finance. GAINS has carved a distinct place for itself in informing users about...
Major South Korean Bank Shinhan Is Set to Offer Crypto Custody-Related Services
9.1.2021
A major commercial bank in South Korea is entering the crypto business by allocating an equity investment in the Korea Digital Asset Trust (KDAC). Shinhan Bank is looking to offer digital asset custody services. Bank Expects to Offer Tech Capabilities to Face Defi-Related Hacking Risks According...