Search
Japan and Philippines Discuss Pro-Crypto Laws, Cooperation Among Asian Countries
13.1.2020
Japanese Minister Naokazu Takemoto and Philippine Cabinet member Raul Lambino of Crypto Valley of Asia recently met to discuss Asian countries’ crypto regulations. They urge the Philippine Congress to introduce legislation on cryptocurrencies and security tokens, calling for cooperation among...
Digital Currency Manual for Chinese Officials in High Demand, Enters Second Printing
13.1.2020
Chinese party officials show interest in a manual on digital currencies as the government opens to blockchain technology
China Saw $11.4 Billion in Crypto-Based Capital Flight Last Year
13.1.2020
On January 8, China-based blockchain security firm Peckshield published its “2019 Global Digital Asset AML Research Report” noting a variety of crypto trends throughout the year. According to the study, cryptocurrency-based capital flight stemming from China was around $11.4 billion...
US and European Regulators Say Crypto a Priority This Year
12.1.2020
Several regulators in the U.S. and Europe have made cryptocurrency among their top priorities this year. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s compliance office and the European Securities and Markets Authority, in collaboration with other regulators, have outlined their plans to focus...
EU Countries Commence Crypto Regulations as Mandated by New Directive
11.1.2020
The European Union’s 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive mandates that member states start regulating crypto assets by Jan. 10. Crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers are now covered by the same regulatory requirements as banks and other financial institutions. Also read: Regs...
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Calls for Digital Community Self-Governance
10.1.2020
In a lengthy Facebook post on the upcoming decade, CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls for digital self-governance
China’s Central Bank: Here’s the Latest on the Digital Yuan
10.1.2020
China's central bank said several "top-level" processes in developing a digital yuan are "almost complete
ANALYSIS: The Global Game of Coins Heats Up
10.1.2020
A new paper from the PBoC says the “top-level” design of its digital currency is complete while AMLD5 in Europe is causing crypto companies to flee
This Metric Suggests Bitcoin Has Bottomed Out
10.1.2020
Bitcoin likely carved out a major price bottom in December, according to a non-price metric, which has proved as a reliable price indicator in the past
WatchSkins Is Creating Digital Collectibles for Your Wrist
10.1.2020
A company called WatchSkins wants to turn digital wearables into new ways to express yourself – and let you own a piece of unique digital property too
Philippine ‘Crypto Valley of Asia’ to Get Own Airport
10.1.2020
The Philippines has a “Crypto Valley of Asia,” an initiative of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority, the government agency responsible for managing the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport. An airport is now being planned for inside this economic zone to address the needs of...
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Highlights Digital Commerce, But Not Libra, in 2030 Vision
9.1.2020
Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook wants to build commerce tools for small businesses which use the social media giant's apps, but noticeably avoided mentioning the Libra stablecoin project in his 2030 vision
ECB President Pushes for a Central Bank Digital Currency
9.1.2020
Christine Lagarde has reiterated her interest in digital currencies, pushing for ECB’s involvement in the development of a CBDC
Researcher’s Scathing Lightning Network Analysis Finds Flaws
9.1.2020
On January 7, digital preservation researcher David Rosenthal published an overview of BTC’s Lightning Network (LN) which claims LN infrastructure isn’t decentralized and privacy-preservation is a myth. Rosenthal’s analysis found significant flaws with the LN fee system and...
ECB Wants Active Role in Crypto, Will Not Deter Private Solutions
9.1.2020
The European Central Bank (ECB) wants to play an active role in the field of digital currency, said President Christine Lagarde. As the bank works on its own digital currency and an instant payment system, Lagarde emphasizes that “central bank initiatives should neither discourage nor crowd...
Securitize Offers Global Solutions for Compliant Digital Securities
9.1.2020
Securitize offers trusted worldwide solutions for developing and managing compliant digital securities. Securitize is a full-stack technology and services platform with strong features and provides specialized tools for issuers and investors. Furthermore, the Securitize platform permits the clients...
Kerala Outlines Plans to Become India’s Blockchain Hub
9.1.2020
The Indian state of Kerala is actively exploring using blockchain technology to improve a wide range of existing systems, including financial. Thousands of people are already being trained in the state to become blockchain experts, some of whom have already graduated, according to the state’s...
ECB’s Lagarde: We Want to Develop Digital Currencies but Won’t Discourage Private Initiatives
8.1.2020
Lagarde said the ECB will continue researching CBDCs and will not stand in the way of any private initiatives
10M Bitcoins Haven’t Moved in More Than a Year, Highest Since 2017
8.1.2020
“HODLing” has returned to a major milestone: The total amount of bitcoins that haven’t changed hands in more than a year has crossed the 10 million mark
Japanese Firms SBI and GMO Join the Digital Gold Rush in Texas
8.1.2020
The city of Rockdale, Texas is attracting attention again, similar to the interest the region saw back in the fifties when the Alcoa aluminum smelting facility set up shop. These days, Rockdale’s change is due to the influx of bitcoin miners coming to town from all around the world....