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Uganda Targets Cryptocurrencies in Ponzi Scheme Crackdown
6.2.2020
Uganda wants to ban pyramid schemes, but cryptocurrencies may come under fire as well
Tezos Surges to Become Best-Performing Top 20 Coin
6.2.2020
Tezos (XTZ), one of the best-performing cryptoassets of 2019, has seen another surge again over the past 7 days, making it the week’s top-performing coin among the 20 most valuable digital assets by market capitalization.
As of pixel time (11:46 UTC), XTZ is up 32.5% over the past 7 days, 6.5% in...
Verdict in India Imminent, RBI Cites Warren Buffet Skepticism as Reason to Ban Crypto
6.2.2020
The RBI’s defense of its crypto ban has so far consisted of the finance body claiming that cryptocurrencies can have a negative impact on the nation’s financial stability
Public Blockchain Is a 'Natural Choice for Survival,' Says Banker
6.2.2020
South Korean banks and financial services providers will increasingly look to use public blockchain solutions, say experts in the country.
Seoul has been supportive of a range of private-only blockchain projects, and has even provided such ventures with multi-million dollar funding.
But South...
Fidelity Leads $13M Funding Round for Israeli Blockchain Startup Clear
6.2.2020
Fidelity’s venture arm Eight Roads has led a $13 million Series A funding round for Israeli B2B blockchain startup Clear
New Partnership Aims to Link Blockchain Communities From Africa and Asia
6.2.2020
Quras, a smart contract platform in Asia has partnered with Africa’s non-profit blockchain association, BNUG, to connect the two blockchain communities
Ethereum, XRP, and Other Altcoins Are in 'Proving Phase,' says Novogratz
6.2.2020
Mike Novogratz. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, ConsenSysMedia
Many cryptos, including XRP and Ethereum (ETH) are still in the 'proving' phase, says prominent Bitcoin (BTC) bull, Mike Novogratz, adding that these coins aren’t going to "succeed as solely a store of value as BTC has taken that...
New Central Bank Group to Discuss Digital Currency Benefits at April Meeting: Report
6.2.2020
The heads of six major central banks will hold their first meeting on potentially developing their own digital currencies in April, Nikkei says
SLP Token Trading Platform Cryptophyl Adds BTC Pair With Bitcoin Cash at Flat 0.15% Fee
6.2.2020
Digital asset exchange Cryptophyl has announced it’s launching bitcoin core (BTC) trading. The first available pair is with bitcoin cash (BCH), the platform revealed on social media this week. Trading the two major cryptocurrencies will also allow users to earn the exchange’s native...
US Fed Is Exploring Potential for Digital Currency, Says Board Member
6.2.2020
Fed board member Lael Brainard says the institution must remain on the frontier of central bank digital currency research and policy development
Bitcoin and Altcoins Surging, Market Gathering Bullish Momentum
6.2.2020
After forming a strong support base above USD 9,200, bitcoin price started a fresh increase above USD 9,350. BTC/USD gained bullish momentum and surpassed the USD 9,550 and USD 9,650 resistance levels. The price traded close to USD 9,750 and it is currently (09:00 UTC) showing positive signs.
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Fed Says it Is Looking into Possibility of CBDC Issuance
6.2.2020
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America appears to be the latest country to have had a change of heart on the matter of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs ) – with the head of the central Federal Reserve suggesting that a “digital dollar” may well be in the pipelines.
In a speech...
Major Central Banks to Discuss Digital Currencies Amid IMF Conference
6.2.2020
Six major central banks will reportedly discuss digital currencies in April during an International Monetary Fund conference
NEM (XEM) Gains 25% as Altcoins Follow Bitcoin’s 30% January Surge
6.2.2020
NEM is leading a fresh resurgence in altcoins as 10% gains become commonplace
Tezos (XTZ) Outperforms Bitcoin Price With 80% Monthly Gain
6.2.2020
Tezos (XTZ) is among the leading altcoins which continue to outperform Bitcoin’s price action in 2020
Unknown Number of Major League Baseball Players Lured into Crypto Ponzi Scheme
6.2.2020
Former pro baseball players and senior citizens are among the victims of a crypto ponzi scheme that defrauded people of at least $7.5 million
Singapore AML Framework Can Attract Crypto Businesses, Not Chase It Away
6.2.2020
Singapore continues its push for "an Electronic Payments Society" with the new regulatory framework — unlike 5AMDL, it is unlikely to hinder crypto businesses
Bitcoin Rises Above $9,700 to Reach Highest Point in 3 Months
6.2.2020
Bitcoin has reached its highest point in over 3 months, above $9,700
4 ‘Bitcoin Contenders’ With Zero Use Cases and Barely Any Infrastructure
6.2.2020
Cryptocurrency markets and the industry are extremely competitive and many users believe a single digital asset will reign someday, and that it may not be BTC. Over the last few years, many holders believe the assets they hold are bitcoin contenders with coins like IOTA, EOS, ADA, XRP, and...
Chiliz CEO Alex Dreyfus Explains the Relationship Between Sports and Crypto
6.2.2020
The tokenization of the football clubs is the “perfect game” for crypto to achieve mainstream adoption