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European Central Bank’s CBDC Borrows Bitcoin’s Pseudo-Anonymity
20.12.2019
On December 17, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a report that showcased its blockchain technology proof-of-concept. One particular feature the central bank digital chain holds is the ability to issue “anonymity vouchers.” Also read: Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans...
Troubles for QuadrigaCX as Investors Demand Exhumation of Dead CEO’s Body
14.12.2019
The ghost of deceased CEO Gerald Cotten seems to be haunting the now defunct Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX, as the investors are now demanding to exhume his body. Lawyers of the investors who lost Bitcoins worth over $190 million have asked the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to conduct...
Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans to Put ECB ‘Ahead of the Curve’
13.12.2019
At her first press conference as head of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde outlined her plans to lead the ECB “ahead of the curve” in the field of digital currency. “There is clearly a demand out there that we have to respond to,” she said, referring...
Sweden’s Financial Authority Approves Swiss Crypto ETP Provider Amun
11.12.2019
On December 10, Switzerland-based firm Amun AG announced the company’s base prospectus has been approved by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (SFSA). The ETP provider said it has extensive plans to expand its digital asset ETPs throughout Europe, while Sweden shows “strong...
Deutsche Bank Strategist Predicts Crypto Could Replace Fiat Money
8.12.2019
Deutsche Bank analysts have made some predictions regarding the future of cryptocurrency. Strategist Jim Reid explained why cryptocurrencies are inevitable and how the existing fiat money system could crumble over the next decade, leading to soaring demand for cryptocurrencies. Also read: Swiss...
$4 Billion US Fintech Startup Sofi Receives New York Bitlicense
4.12.2019
Sofi is a startup valued at over $4 billion which is focusing on providing millennials with student loan refinancing, personal loans, mortgages, and other wealth management and financial services. In September it has added crypto trading to its investing platform as a response to demand from...
No Demand for a State Digital Currency in Japan: Central Bank Governor
4.12.2019
There is no public demand for a central bank digital currency in Japan, according to Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda
Banco Internacional Del Peru Opts on-demand Liquidity by XRP
10.11.2019
Interbank of Peru chooses the XRP powered product known as On-demand liquidity as a payment procedure. The number of financial institutions adopting blockchain-powered products is on the rise recently. On-demand liquidity was announced in the last swell conducted in 2018. The liquidity eliminates...
Indeed: Searches for BTC Jobs Drop 53%, Employer Demand Up 26% in 2019
7.11.2019
Searches for Bitcoin jobs dropped 53%, while the share of job postings in the industry surged 26% in the past four years, according to research by Indeed
CipherTrace CEO Jevans Agrees to the Demand of Transparency in Cryptocurrency Industry
6.11.2019
While participating in a panel discussion on the implication of the FATF travel rule for various cryptocurrency exchanges with Binance’s Jamie Hinz, Toro’s Eliahu Assif and Daniel Sankey from Coinbase, CipherTrace’s CEO, David Jevans agreed that investors, as well as regulators, have been calling...
CME Group Publishes Bitcoin Options Specifications
2.11.2019
In mid-September, the foreign exchange company CME Group announced the launch of options on its bitcoin futures contracts in Q1 2020, pending regulatory review. CME Group executive Tim McCourt said there was “increasing client demand” for the firm’s bitcoin derivatives and now...
US, EU and UK Companies Can Now Pay Workers in Bitcoin Cash via Bitwage
31.10.2019
Getting at least partially paid with cryptocurrency is a great way to enter the digital asset market without having to do any trading. If you are looking to earn your favorite crypto asset, Bitwage now allows American, European and British companies to pay workers in bitcoin cash following demand...
Exchange Tokens Have Outperformed BTC This Year
29.10.2019
Few crypto assets have outperformed bitcoin this year, but the handful that have are predominantly exchange tokens. Their success attests to that of the token sale launchpads they have hosted, which have in turn driven demand for exchange tokens. But as IEOs start to wind down, can exchanges...
The Demand for Permissionless Freedom Is Just Getting Started
25.10.2019
Every year the world seems to be getting crazier and more people are starting to realize that it stems from oppressive government transgressions against a peaceful society. The world has noticed millions of people from France, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Indonesia and more are rising up because citizens...
CME Bitcoin Futures Sees Institutional Interest and Demand from Asia
18.10.2019
Global markets business CME Group said that institutional interest toward the firm’s Bitcoin futures is thriving and 2019’s third-quarter data showed a record number of open interest. Moreover, despite the lackluster start, the Intercontinental Exchange’s (ICE) Bakkt platform...
CME Group Expects New Bitcoin Options to See High Demand in Asia
10.10.2019
CME Group expects its new Bitcoin options to be highly popular in Asia
Blockchain Consulting Company BlockchainArmy Founder’s Book reaches New Highs with 25000 Copies Demand
8.10.2019
“Blockchain: a new Model for Economy” penned by Erol User and COO Ali Sina User of BlockchainArmy has reached a milestone of 25000 copies in demand. The book elaborates on the concept of the innovative utility of blockchain technology in various industries. It also discloses that the...
Chainalysis Adds ERC-20 Tokens to Its On-Demand Compliance Service
5.10.2019
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis announces the launch of its on-demand compliance and investigations software for several Ethereum-based ERC-20 tokens
Gold, Not Bitcoin, Is Drawing Haven Demand on US Recession Fears
3.10.2019
The increased likelihood of a U.S. recession has brought a boost to gold prices. For bitcoin, though, it's a different story
German Bank Predicts BTC at $90,000 After Next Halving
3.10.2019
You wouldn’t expect a traditional financial institution to come up with a very optimistic forecast about the future of a cryptocurrency or an honest appraisal of its design. But Bayern LB, a lender based in the rich German province of Bavaria, has surprised the crypto community. In a recently...