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Former UBS Banker Launches Digital Securities Platform Tokenyz
27.11.2019
A veteran of megabank UBS is launching a startup to enter the increasingly crowded field of platforms for issuing digital securities on a blockchain
Ghana Exploring Digitized National Currency, Says Central Bank Exec
27.11.2019
The governor of Ghana’s central bank says that the country is exploring a central bank digital currency, and could issue an e-cedi in the near future
Ghana May Issue Digital Currency in ‘Near Future,’ Says Central Bank Chief
27.11.2019
Ghana is joining the ranks of nations eyeing the launch of a central bank digital currency, and is already in talks over a pilot project
Ghana May Issue Digital Currency in ‘Near Future,’ Says Central Bank Chief
27.11.2019
Ghana is joining the ranks of nations eyeing the launch of a central bank digital currency, and is already in talks over a pilot project
Russian Tax Authority Registers Crypto as Part of a Company’s Capital
27.11.2019
A company has blazed a trail in Russia, successfully convincing the country’s tax agency to accept that its equity capital now includes cryptocurrency. The change in the ownership distribution has been registered after the firm filed a set of notarized documents confirming a new investment...
Former PBoC Head: China’s Digital Yuan Will Favor Payments and Retail
26.11.2019
Longest-serving PBoC governor says China will continue to focus on its digital yuan as a mechanism for domestic retail systems and payment
South Korea Progresses Bill to Provide Legal Foundation for Cryptocurrencies
26.11.2019
The national policy committee of the South Korean National Assembly has approved a bill that would provide a legal basis for cryptocurrencies in the country
China’s Digital Yuan Will Target Retail Payments First, Ex-Central Banker Says
26.11.2019
Former PBoC head Xiaochuan Zhou says the digital yuan will enable retail payments first, but might need a different technical design for cross-border payments
Gold and Silver Follow Similar Trend to Bitcoin, React to News About China
26.11.2019
With crypto prices moving after almost every positive or negative bit of news related to China, gold and silver markets have been reacting to such events as well. With some exceptions, the overall trend in their value has been negative since September. The prospects of both digital coins...
ECB Board Member: Global Stablecoins Pose Risks to a ‘Fragmented’ Europe
26.11.2019
Global stablecoins could exacerbate existing risks to the “autonomy and resilience of European payments systems,” says the ECB’s Benoit Coeure
Bankrupt DX Exchange Reportedly Didn’t Pay Israeli Suppliers and Employees
26.11.2019
It was recently reported that digital assets trading platform DX Exchange ceased operations and was looking for a way to exit the market via a merger or a sale. New details from Israel show that the exchange reportedly didn’t even have the cash flow to pay its suppliers and employees. Also...
Don’t Blame China: Why BTC Still Can’t Compete With Fiat
26.11.2019
In the wake of recent price movements, doubts are beginning to crop up more and more around BTC maximalist circles. As focus shifts from Satoshi’s founding vision of the coin as cash to a mere digital gold to be saved and “cashed out” later, valid questions are indeed raised....
Don't Confuse These Two Kinds of Digital Assets
25.11.2019
Martin D. Weiss, the founder of Weiss Ratings; Juan Villaverde leads the Weiss Ratings team that created Weiss cryptocurrency ratings.
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If you visit crypto websites or ask casual observers, you might come away thinking there are thousands of "cryptocurrencies" in the world.
Big mistake!
Yes...
Gocrypto SLP Token Starts Trading on Bitcoin.com Exchange
25.11.2019
On 25 November 2019, the Gocrypto (GOC) token will start trading on Bitcoin.com Exchange. The new SLP token enables merchants with physical or online stores to accept instant crypto payments from different digital wallets with millions of users and to receive settlement in their local fiat. Also...
Formula 1-Branded Blockchain Game to Auction Digital Race Car Tokens
25.11.2019
The Formula 1-branded blockchain game F1 Delta Time is hosting a non-fungible token auction later this week
China's Dive Into Blockchain, Digital ID Spurs Rest of World to Action
24.11.2019
How is China implementing blockchain in the public sector and will it be a blockchain-driven country of the future?
Cons of Cryptocurrency: the Other Face of Digital Coins
24.11.2019
So finally, Cryptocurrency is slowly winning hearts and has started gaining traction around the world. To the extent that, a few Asian countries which used to hold a negative stance regarding cryptocurrencies, have started to consider the same with a bit optimistic approach. For these, the credit...
Grayscale Commences Diversified Large Cap Fund Trading
24.11.2019
In February 2018, Grayscale Investments, the sponsor of the Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: GBTC) announced the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, an investment vehicle that captures a basket of the top digital assets within the cryptoconomy. A year later on November 22, the firm revealed the diversified...
A Few Benefits for Bitcoin Beginners to Appreciate
24.11.2019
If you are considering entering the crypto universe or if you’ve only recently made your first investment, you might still be exploring the benefits of bitcoin as opposed to your credit card, online bank account or digital wallet you are used to. In an abstract sense, cryptocurrencies...
EduTech Start-up Digital Gurukul Will Offer Blockchain Powered Certificates
23.11.2019
EduTech start-up Digital Gurukul has announced that it will be using blockchain technology to offer certificates to its students. Such a move is not only unheard in India, but also is quite rare globally. Digital Gurukul provides online certificate educational services to students for various...