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World’s 5th Biggest Bank to Launch ‘Digital Currency’ Company in 2020
4.12.2019
One of Japan’s largest companies, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), is set to co-launch a “digital currency” and smartphone-based payment service – in conjunction with Japanese human resources network Recruit.
Per a report from Nikkei, the new joint-venture company will debut in 2020, and will...
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
MUFG Teaming up With Indeed.com Owner to Launch Digital Currency for Payments: Report
4.12.2019
Japan's MUFG Bank and Recruit Holdings are reportedly launching a digital currency as part of a new payments venture
Japan: MUFG Bank Denies Reports It is Developing New Digital Currency
4.12.2019
Major Japanese bank MUFG has denied local media reports that it will launch a digital currency in 2020
Bitcoin No Longer Looks Like ‘Digital Gold’ by One Measure
4.12.2019
If "digital gold" means "assets where investors park money during financial market turmoil," then bitcoin doesn't fit the bill as well as it used to
British Virgin Islands Announce US Dollar-Backed Digital Currency
3.12.2019
The British Virgin Islands announced that crypto firm LifeLabs is developing a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin for the territory
5G Africa Forum 2020: Next Digital Revolution in Africa
3.12.2019
In the world we live today, mobile communication is a cardinal tool of economic development, growth, and integration; the mobile industry is a key enabler of productivity across economies and societies. The mobile industry is not only a significant contributor to the economic activities of Africa...
Ex-CFTC Chair Giancarlo to Push for Digital Dollar in New Role at White-Shoe Law Firm
2.12.2019
Christopher Giancarlo has joined law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher as its new senior counsel, where the former CFTC chief intends to continue advocating for a digital dollar and other policies
Despite the Recent Slump, Crypto Prices Improved a Great Deal in 2019
2.12.2019
As far as prices are concerned, 2019’s cryptocurrency markets fared much better than the year prior. Currently, the entire market capitalization of all digital assets is hovering just above the $200 billion mark. The following is a look at the cryptocurrency market’s biggest gainers...
Halving Will Be ‘Non-Event’ for BTC Price: Morgan Creek Digital Exec
2.12.2019
Bitcoin’s May 2020 block reward halving won’t affect price, says Morgan Creek
TerraCrypto Moscow Digital Mining and Cryptocurrencies: Trends 2020
2.12.2019
On December 7, 2019, Moscow will host the final crypto event of this year—the Vth international forum of cryptocurrencies and digital mining. In the morning at the Art Moscow Hotel Voikovskaya, we will discuss the development of the mining market and problems that should be solved jointly. Ryan...
Founders of Crypto AM and World Mobile Chain, Plans to Unlock Global Digital Economy in Africa
1.12.2019
In an interview on the sidelines of the AIBC summit in Malta, Crypto AM’s founder James Bowater, and World Mobile Chain’s Founder & CEO Micky Watkins shared their intention on how they plan to usher in the communication technology in Africa. They spoke at length about their wish to drive...
Saudi-UAE Leaders Confirm Forthcoming Jointly-Issued Digital Currency
28.11.2019
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates discussed the countries’ plans for an interbank digital currency
ECB Official Says Digital Currency Could Be an Alternative to Cash
28.11.2019
A digital currency could ensure that citizens remain able to use central bank money even if cash is eventually no longer used, according to Benoît Cœuré
HSBC Launches Digital Vault Platform; Shifts $20bn Worth Assets to Blockchain
28.11.2019
Serving the financial economy with its unprecedented banking services, the London-based HSBC bank is all set to make the first move in the fast-growing yet controversial technology arena of cryptocurrencies. The leading international banking giant has announced that it would shift assets worth...
European Crypto Exchange Bitbay Ends Monero Trading due to Anonymity Features
27.11.2019
Authorities around the world are trying to stamp out online anonymity in various ways, sacrificing users’ privacy for alleged security. One of these ways is forcing digital asset exchanges to drop support for some cryptos, as European venue Bitbay is now the latest to do with monero. Also...
HSBC to Track $20 Billion in Assets on a Blockchain Next Year
27.11.2019
HSBC plans to track $20 billion in private-placement assets on its Digital Vault, allowing investors real-time access to their records
Former UBS Executive Establishes Digital Securities Insurance Platform
27.11.2019
Former UBS executive Claude Waelchli has launched a digital securities issuance platform dubbed Tokenyz
The Bank of Ghana Considering Digital Currency + More Crypto News
27.11.2019
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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The Bank of Ghana, the country's central bank, is thinking about issuing a digital currency to complement the growth...
Saga Announces Official Launch Date of SGA Token And Opens Online Onboarding Process
27.11.2019
Saga Monetary Technologies (Saga) is delighted to announce that its Saga token (SGA) will launch on Tuesday 10 December 2019. In advance of this, its full onboarding process is now open online. Compliant with the ERC-20 token standard and addressing key concerns regarding volatility, governance...