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Malta’s ‘Blockchain Island’ Dream Deferred as 70% Entities Shun Licensing
25.4.2020
Malta’s futuristic design to be the “Blockchain Island” has suffered a setback as 70% of companies in the sector have not sought licensing. Six months after the deadline, only 26 companies have applied for licensing and none has been granted one. Malta initiated legislation...
India's Crypto Industry Is Bullish on Largest-Ever FDI in Tech Sector From Facebook
23.4.2020
“Libra may become a reality in India,” says the CEO of veteran exchange WazirX
Binance Research Finds Libra Could Rattle Payment Sector Foundations
23.4.2020
After a deep dive into Facebook's Libra project, Binance Research found the proposed concept could change the face of the payment sector
A Major Chinese Bank Unveils the Banking Sector’s First Blockchain White Paper
21.4.2020
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is the world’s largest lender by assets, and they’ve just released a crypto white paper
Blockchain Innovations in the Energy Sector, Explained
15.4.2020
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Gibraltar to Crack Down on Market Manipulation in DLT Sector
12.4.2020
Gibraltar is will soon update its blockchain regulations to crack down on market manipulation and respond to FATF recommendations
Here’s How the Crypto Sector Is Navigating the Pandemic’s Challenges
8.4.2020
As a digital industry, crypto is in a more fortunate position than many other sectors facing the coronavirus pandemic’s fallout. How are providers in the crypto space responding to the crisis?
Where to Buy Bitcoin in India: Cryptocurrency Exchanges Lower Their Fees
5.4.2020
Since the supreme court lifted the RBI ban, more people have been looking to buy bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in India. Responding to community feedback, a number of cryptocurrency exchanges have lowered their fees as the Indian crypto sector continues to grow. Also read: IMF Declares Global...
Coronavirus and Its Impact on the Education Sector
29.3.2020
The whole world is reeling under the disastrous impact of Coronavirus. Officially termed as Covid-19, the highly contagious virus has taken millions of people across the globe in its fold. Not only has the disease disrupted social interactions, but it has also left the global economy in tatters....
Coronavirus Bailouts: US Banking Watchdogs Waive Hundreds of Regulations, Red Tape, Financial Oversight
23.3.2020
In 2019, cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses saw more regulation than any year prior. G20 finance ministers, central bank governors, and regulators cracked down hard on the bitcoin industry. However, during the covid-19 scare, U.S. authorities have been dropping regulations on a whim, making...
Global Investments Into Indian Crypto Sector Surge After Supreme Court Lifts Ban
11.3.2020
India has become increasingly attractive to new crypto businesses and investors from all over the world now that the supreme court has lifted the banking ban. Some companies are expanding operations into the Indian market while others are investing in the country’s crypto ecosystem. Also...
Regulatory Roundup: French Court Considers Bitcoin Money, Cryptocurrencies Legitimized in South Korea, Australia, India
10.3.2020
The cryptocurrency sector worldwide saw several historic regulatory events last week. In this roundup, we cover a landmark bitcoin ruling by a French court, South Korea’s first crypto bill, an Australian court’s ruling, Germany’s announcement, and a recent FATF meeting where more...
HTC Unveils Privacy Protecting 5G Router, Pundi X Finalizes Blockchain Phone Prototype
6.3.2020
Product announcements in the mobile and internet communications sector have indicated that cryptocurrency-related features are going to become more common. A 5G router with a Bitcoin node that provides secure connectivity, a new blockchain phone you can customize, and a flagship’s hardware...
Samsung to Target EU Payments Sector With Blockchain-Based Solution for Banks
4.3.2020
The platform will use blockchain to automatically input payments data into bank records
China Adopts Security Standards for Blockchain Applications in the Financial Sector
25.2.2020
Keeping the focus on blockchain development, banking authorities in China have issued a set of rules pertaining to the secure application of crypto-related technologies in the financial sphere. The new standards, the first of this kind, are to guide the work of developers and service providers...
India’s Banking Sector to Increasingly Adopt Blockchain Tech: GlobalData
17.2.2020
According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, the Indian banking sector will witness considerable growth in the mainstream use of blockchain tech in 2020 as well as moving beyond that. This growth may be attributed to the fact that in the past few years, several of the leading...
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain in Agriculture Sector
16.2.2020
The most known application of blockchain has manifested in the form of cryptocurrencies, although there are a number of sectors where the integration of open ledger technology can result in tremendous gains in efficiency. The world is already witnessing advantages of using blockchain in...
Bitcoin ATMs Grow in Number Reaching Almost 7,000 in Operation Around the World
16.2.2020
ATMs supporting digital coins have increased parallel to the predominant trend on cryptocurrency markets since the beginning of 2020. With over 400 new devices added in January, the global total is now closing on the 7,000 mark. The sector has seen exponential growth in the past three years. Also...
DTCC Seeks Blockchain-Focused Security Framework for Financial Sector
13.2.2020
Market infrastructure giant DTCC recommends the creation of a comprehensive, blockchain-specific Security Framework for the financial services industry
China Stocks Plummet Despite 1.2 Trillion Yuan Injection to Mitigate Effects of Epidemic
3.2.2020
China’s stock market plunged Monday under selling pressure accumulated during a prolonged holiday. Investors have been worried by the coronavirus outbreak that’s already taken the lives of more than 360 people. Beijing authorities have responded by pumping well over a trillion yuan into...