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Meltem Demirors on Government Digital Currencies and Why ‘The Halvening’ Gets Weird
24.12.2019
Why the narrative of 2019 was the emergencies of Central Bank Digital Currencies and why the halvening won’t go as people expect
Utorg Exchange Grants Access to Traders With Limited Verification
24.12.2019
Utorg.io is a digital asset exchange based in the U.K. that allows users in Europe and around the world to trade cryptocurrencies with stablecoins and fiat money. What sets the new platform apart from many incumbents is the simplified verification procedure for traders who don’t exceed...
Getting In and Out of the Cryptocurrency Economy Can Be Costly
24.12.2019
Since bitcoin and digital currencies have become popular, fiat on and off-ramps have sprung up that allow investors to enter and exit the cryptoconomy. However, many of the entryways into cryptocurrency markets have a hefty fee between 1-4% of the overall purchase and in order to obtain fiat...
Chinese Internet Giant Tencent to Launch Digital Currency Research Team
24.12.2019
Tencent, the Chinese internet giant and owner of WeChat, is reportedly forming a team to explore possible new use cases for cryptocurrencies
Tencent’s digital currency research group
24.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 24 December, 2019, brought to you by: “Our plans never turn out as tasty as reality.” - Ram Dass In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Chinese internet giant Tencent planning to create a […]
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Tencent’s digital currency research group
24.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 24 December, 2019, brought to you by: “Our plans never turn out as tasty as reality.” - Ram Dass In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Chinese internet giant Tencent planning to create a […]
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Tencent Reportedly Building Digital Currency Business Unit + More News
24.12.2019
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Chinese internet giant and WeChat operator Tencent is reportedly putting together a digital currency research team....
This Digital Asset Manager Has a Framework for Crypto Investing in 2020
24.12.2019
2020 could be “one of the brightest years” that the digital asset industry has seen so far, finds Vision Hill,a New York-based full service digital asset management firm. They also provided a framework for how investors can think about approaching the digital asset market next year.
Their report...
Chinese Internet Giant Tencent Plans to Create Digital Currency Research Group
24.12.2019
Internet giant Tencent is planning to create a digital currency research group to further advance blockchain research projects
Uzbekistan Bans Citizens From Buying Crypto, They Can Only Sell
24.12.2019
Authorities in Uzbekistan have effectively banned residents from purchasing cryptocurrencies on digital asset exchanges licensed in the country. Crypto holders will only be able to sell their coins and that’s if these have not been obtained through anonymous transactions, amendments to...
Central Bank of China Official Says Digital Yuan Will Be Different From Bitcoin
24.12.2019
An official at China’s central bank says that the digital form of the yuan will be different from Bitcoin and stablecoins
Coinbase Closes Earn.com One Year After $100M Acquisition
23.12.2019
Coinbase is shutting down the startup Earn.com which it acquired for an estimated $100 million last year. The email service allowed senders to pay users in digital currency for replying to commercial messages or completing tasks. Also Read: Coinbase Acquires Earn.com for an Estimated $100 Million...
Unlike Libra, Digital Yuan Will Not Need Currency Reserves To Support Value: PBOC Official
23.12.2019
PBOC wants to distinguish its own digital currency from rival private initiatives
Fidelity Digital Assets possibly adding ETH support
23.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 16 December, 2019 “Peace begins with a smile.” - Mother Theresa In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Chinese courts using blockchain technology to settle cases Tether sponsoring new version of Bitcoin tokenization layer […]
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Regulatory Roundup: New US Crypto Bill, France’s 1st Approved ICO, Muslim Crypto
23.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover a wide range of regulatory developments in the crypto space. Much has transpired in the U.S., including a new crypto bill, SEC’s proposal, lawmakers seeking answers from the IRS, and the state of Michigan signing several crypto bills into law. We also cover...
Chinese Central Bank: Digital Yuan Is Not for Speculation
23.12.2019
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The head of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC)’s digital currency research institute Mu Changchun has confirmed that a “digital form of the yuan” is on its way – but claimed that the digitized fiat would be “different from Bitcoin or stablecoins.”
The PBoC chief also stated that...
Lawmakers Want Answers From IRS, Citing Major Issues With Crypto Tax Guidance
23.12.2019
Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to the IRS seeking answers to new questions stemming from the latest crypto tax guidance. They pointed out a number of major issues including unwarranted tax liabilities for crypto users who unwillingly receive forked or airdropped coins. Also read: Regulatory...
PBOC Official: China’s Digital Yuan Won’t Be a Speculative Currency Like Bitcoin
23.12.2019
According to recent statements by People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official Mu Changchun, the country’s digital yuan is ready for trials. The central bank digital currency (CBDC) will decidedly not be a speculative asset like bitcoin or stablecoins, and will not need a currency basket...
Boerse Stuttgart and SBI Partner to Expand Crypto Services in Europe and Asia
22.12.2019
Germany’s second-largest stock exchange and a major financial services group in Japan have partnered to expand their crypto operations in Europe and Asia. Boerse Stuttgart recently launched its crypto trading platform while SBI has been expanding its crypto business operations for several...
The Digital Decade Signs Off with a Glimpse of the Future
22.12.2019
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Keld van Schreven is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of KR1 plc, the London listed cryptocurrency and blockchain investment company.
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Wow that was quick, here we are at the end of 2019! The year for crypto markets and blockchain technology has been slow and steady. Large capitalized...