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Volcker Might Have Said Yes to a Digital Dollar – If He Knew What It Was
12.12.2019
What would the late former Federal Reserve Chair Paul Volcker have thought about digital currencies issued by central banks?
IDEG Reports Launch of New Bitcoin Trusts in Asia With Coinbase as Custodian
12.12.2019
According to a recent press release from IDEG Investment Limited, “Asia’s First Bitcoin Trusts” have been launched “as a traditional and comfortable way for ‘old money’ to invest in digital assets.” The two trusts, Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining...
China’s Inflation Hits a Record 4.5% as Beijing Prepares to Test Digital Yuan
12.12.2019
China has been confronted with multiple economic and financial problems this year amidst an ongoing trade war with the United States. Authorities in Beijing have been trying to overcome the challenges with administrative measures in what has become a market economy over the years. Inflation of...
From Health Care to Mining, Central Asia Stays on the Blockchain Beat
12.12.2019
Crypto and blockchain adoption appears to be gathering steam in Central Asia
German SolarisBank Opens Subsidiary to Provide Custody Services for Digital Assets
12.12.2019
Solaris Digital Assets GmbH will provide the full range of solarisBank’s digital white-label banking services
Two Crypto Advocacy Groups Partner to Promote Digital Tokens Educational Efforts
11.12.2019
The Chamber of Digital Commerce and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance’s strategic partnership aims to boost educational efforts in the field of digital assets
NYDFS to Update BitLicense’s Terms for the First Time in 5 Years
11.12.2019
The NYDFS plans to update its virtual currency license, BitLicense, for the first time in nearly 5 years
What the Wild History of Digital Currency Tells Us About The Future
11.12.2019
An interview with Finn Brunton, the author of two books about the cultural history of digital currencies
Market Update: Despite Uncertainty, BTC Longs Skyrocket
11.12.2019
Digital currency prices have slumped again as the entire crypto market capitalization has dropped below $200 billion. At press time, most of the top digital assets are down a few percentages after gathering some gains over the last few days. With multiple coins getting rejected after trying...
Denmark’s Tax Authority Sends Warning Letters to 20,000 Crypto Owners
11.12.2019
The tax authority of Denmark has reportedly sent out warning letters to 20,000 crypto owners asking them to amend their tax returns, pay taxes on crypto gains, or face penalties. The tax agency is demanding a full breakdown of their crypto transactions; it recently obtained information on these...
Australia’s Stock Exchange Backs $35M Round for DLT Survivor Digital Asset
11.12.2019
Digital Asset has raised $35 million in Series C funding, signaling a comeback for the seminal enterprise blockchain startup
SEC Taking ‘Measured’ Approach to Digital Asset Regulation, Jay Clayton Tells Senate Committee
11.12.2019
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton, says his agency is taking a "measured" regulatory stance on "promising" blockchain tech
China: Former Central Bank Exec to Reportedly Head New Tech Regulation Division
11.12.2019
China’s securities regulator reportedly plans to set up a tech division that will be headed by the former chief of the central bank’s digital currency initiative
Central Bank 'Parental Controls' Obsolete for Crypto: Bank of Lithuania
11.12.2019
Lithuania’s central bank suggested that banks should face the perceived risks of digital currencies and join the digital asset space to preserve control
Chinese City Named as Digital Yuan Testbed Launches Blockchain ID
11.12.2019
As China gears up for a major blockchain drive, and the expected launch of its digital yuan next year, the city of Shenzhen and one of the country’s biggest banks – China Construction Bank (CCB) – appear to be playing vital roles.
Per news agency Xinhua and media outlet the Global Times, local...
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...
Italians Love Cash But Are Growing Fond of Crypto, New Stats Suggest
11.12.2019
Italy, one of the world’s largest economies, has faced plenty of financial challenges in the past decade. That’s probably one of the reasons why cryptocurrencies have been faring better there than in other European countries. Italians love cash but are also warming up to...
CBD Coffee Company Leverages Censorship-Resistant Nature of Crypto
11.12.2019
On December 8, the U.S.-based coffee firm that uses cannabidiol (CBD) in its product, Crazy Calm, launched a promotion that aims to send $5 per order to the charity EatBCH. The founder of Crazy Calm, Matt Aaron, also detailed that the startup wanted to leverage the payment processor Shopify but...
Bakkt Launches Bitcoin Options in US, Futures in Asia
10.12.2019
Bakkt has launched two new regulated bitcoin derivatives products. Within hours of launch, Bakkt announced that over 1,000 futures contracts had been traded in Asia. The platform now offers four types of regulated bitcoin derivatives products: monthly and daily physically delivered bitcoin futures...
China Releases Year-End Crypto Rankings
10.12.2019
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development has published its year-end crypto project rankings. Thirty-five projects were evaluated and ranked overall as well as in three separate categories. Bitcoin has risen in ranking while EOS remains China’s favorite. Also read: China...