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Blockchain Banking March Continues Despite S Korea Digital Fiat No-go
1.11.2019
Many believe that China’s digital fiat will arrive soon, but South Korea, one of the Middle Kingdom’s closest neighbors, has all but ruled out issuing its own digital token – and states that digital fiats are still a way off. In the private sector, though, the pace of banking innovation just...
Bitcoin Needs ‘Real Use Cases’ to Become Digital Gold, Says ICE Chief
31.10.2019
Bitcoin might become "digital gold," but first it needs to be used more in everyday business, said the Intercontinental Exchange's chief executive
Korean Presidential Committee Pushes to Legalize Crypto
31.10.2019
A South Korean presidential committee is pushing for the government to establish legal status for cryptocurrency to stay competitive globally. So far, the government’s policies have been risk-focused to curb speculation, which the committee says must change. Also read: China Ranks 35 Crypto...
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...
Association of Prive German Banks Argues for Digital Euro
30.10.2019
Bankenverband, an association of private German banks, released a paper in which it argues for the creation of a digital euro
US Congressman to Introduce Bill Clarifying Digital Asset Issuance
30.10.2019
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer announced that he is working on a new bill that can provide regulatory certainty for the cryptocurrency industry
Mining Giant Bitmain Confidentially Files for U.S.-Based IPO
30.10.2019
According to reports, bitcoin mining manufacturer Bitmain Technologies confidentially filed for a U.S.-based initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The news follows the alleged removal of cofounder and executive director Micree Zhan and the recent announcement...
IBM Expects a Central Bank to Issue Digital Currency Within 5 Years
30.10.2019
73% of leading global banks state CBDC should be available “under all circumstances” in a new study by IBM and OMFIF
Deutsche Börse Aims to Ease Digital Securities Transfer With New Deal
30.10.2019
Deutsche Börse expands digital securities capabilities
Avalon Mining Rig Maker Canaan Files for $400M IPO on Nasdaq
30.10.2019
Mining rig manufacturer Canaan has filed for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to raise $400 million on the Nasdaq Global Market. Prior to this filing, the company had also attempted to go public in Hong Kong and China. Credit Suisse and Citigroup are among its underwriters....
More Filthy Fiat: Two Dozen Central Banks Ramp up the Printing Presses
29.10.2019
The global economy seems to be heading toward a financial crisis fueled by central planners that could devastate markets worldwide. This year onlookers are witnessing the largest synchronization of central banks printing massive amounts of fiat or participating in other forms of stimulus....
China Announces New Regulatory Authority to Certify Digital Payments, Blockchain Products
29.10.2019
China’s central bank will certify a list of fintech products that are widely used for digital payment and blockchain services with its verification system
Deloitte Adds Privacy Tech to Its Education-Credentials Blockchain
29.10.2019
Professional services giant Deloitte has added zero-knowledge proof privacy tech to its enterprise blockchain offering
China Ranks 35 Crypto Projects as President Xi Pushes Blockchain
29.10.2019
China has been on a roll with a series of crypto-related announcements. President Xi Jinping’s speech to accelerate the development of blockchain technology in China was followed by the passing of a cryptography bill. Meanwhile, China’s Center for Information and Industry Development...
Is Cryptocurrency a Boon with New Opportunities or Bane with Threat to Economy?
29.10.2019
A Cryptocurrency can be described as a digital currency that has been developed and managed through advanced encryption strategies known as cryptography. Cryptocurrency made the jump from being an academic idea to virtual reality with the development of Bitcoin in 2009. Cryptocurrency, together...
After Breaking New Records Bakkt Announces Crypto Consumer App
28.10.2019
Following the all-time record of 1,179 contracts on October 25, Mike Blandina, Bakkt’s chief product officer, revealed the firm is launching another strategy after announcing its December options launch. Bakkt is releasing a consumer application so retail investors can “unlock the value...
Ex-Official Trolls Libra, Says China Likely to Issue Digital Currency First
28.10.2019
China's central bank could be the first to issue its own national digital currency, a former official said, while contending that Libra was doomed
China to Be First to Launch Digital Currency, Says Think Tank Exec
28.10.2019
Huang Qifan of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges said that China will be the leader in forming a national digital currency
Libra Might Become Unrecognizable by Navigating Regulatory Concerns
28.10.2019
Regulatory hostility and adoption concerns are some of the issues that Libra will have to face as it moves to release its controversial payment system
China Approves a New Cryptography Law Prior to The Launch of Its Digital Currency Project
28.10.2019
In yet another substantial step to strengthen its plans for the launch of its highly anticipated digital currency, China’s rubber-stamp parliament has approved a new law for governing cryptography, according to the latest state media report published on Saturday. The law will become effective from...