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Russian Parliament Could Pass Digital Financial Assets Bill Next Month
5.2.2020
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Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, could pass its long-awaited crypto laws as early as March – and it appears that the impasse between pro-crypto businesses and the crypto-skeptic central bank may finally be over.
Anatoly Aksakov, the chairman of the Duma’s financial...
Market Update: Bitcoin Cash Shines as Crypto Markets Show Bullish Signals
5.2.2020
Digital currency markets are in the green again today after seeing some moderate losses the day prior. The leading cryptocurrency in the top 10 is the fourth-largest blockchain by market cap, bitcoin cash, which is up 14% today. A variety of other digital asset markets are doing well as the overall...
Indian State Government’s ‘Blockchain District’ Now Has a Dedicated Accelerator for Blockchain Startups
5.2.2020
The Indian state of Telangana has launched a blockchain accelerator in its recently created Blockchain District, in collaboration with Tech Mahindra. Selected startups will pitch innovative ideas and get mentored by experts from the Telangana government, Tech Mahindra, the Ministry of Electronics...
Sony Financial Ventures Joins Big Banks Investing in Securitize
5.2.2020
Digital securities firm Securitize extends its latest $14 million fundraising round with a strategic investment from Sony Financial Ventures
Sony VC Fund Joins ‘Over $14M’ Funding Round for Digital Asset Platform Securitize
5.2.2020
A venture capital fund under the management of Sony Financial Ventures (SFV) and Global Brain has invested an undisclosed amount in security token issuance platform Securitize
Wendy McElroy: The Narrative and Philosophy of Cryptocurrency
5.2.2020
“The central banks of Britain, Japan, the euro zone, Sweden and Switzerland have grouped up to assess potential use cases for digital currencies. Talk of such currencies gained momentum after Facebook announced plans last year to introduce a cryptocurrency called libra,” – CNBC....
Salesforce and Samsung Add to Earlier $35M Investment in Digital Asset
5.2.2020
In a second Series C funding round, blockchain startup gains support from Samsung and Salesforce venture arms
Fear Grips Stock Market Traders While Cryptocurrency Investors Become Greedy
4.2.2020
The clash of two emotions, fear and greed, is said to determine investors’ sentiment. This ratio draws a historical picture of the market and it’s also an indicator of its future state. As an established trend, traditional investments such as stocks and digital assets like...
US Government Auctioning off Bitcoins Worth $37 Million in 2 Weeks
4.2.2020
The U.S. government has opened registration for the bidding of over 4,040 bitcoins, currently worth more than $37 million, which will be auctioned off on Feb. 18. The winning bidder will be notified on the same day. These bitcoins were forfeited in various federal criminal, civil and administrative...
Bitcoin.Com Releases Fastest Ever Wallet App, With Built-In Support for Bitcoin Cash-Powered Tokens
4.2.2020
Bitcoin.com has developed its fastest ever wallet app with an improved design and a new focus on user experience. The Bitcoin.com Wallet also now offers full support for SLP tokens, opening a whole new universe of digital assets for millions of users around the globe. Also Read: Bitcoin.com Wallet...
Government Think Tank Niti Aayog Identifies Key Blockchain Use Cases for India
4.2.2020
The policy think tank for the government of India, Niti Aayog, has published a strategy document identifying a number of key areas blockchain technology can significantly benefit the country. “By empowering citizens through features of transparency, decentralization and accountability...
Crypto.com Sheds Withdrawal Fees on 12 Digital Currencies
4.2.2020
Crypto.com, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, has made an official announcement concerning a change in the withdrawal fee charges. According to the news, the exchange platform has lowered down the withdrawal fees on twelve major cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, LTC, MCO, etc. The news...
How To Buy Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Using Paypal
4.2.2020
These days there are myriad ways people can purchase cryptocurrencies, and the payment platform Paypal is a popular choice. Multiple crypto brokerage services and exchanges allow people to buy digital currencies with the payment option. The following post is a simple guide and list of exchanges...
When Will We See the Digital Dollar? ‘CryptoDad’ Says Soon
4.2.2020
Former CFTC Chris Giancarlo sees the current set of financial systems - the older systems associated with the pre-digital age - as almost hopelessly obsolete
Tech Like Blockchain Will Transform Chinese Economy, Bank Chair Says
3.2.2020
The next decade will see a digital transformation in China with blockchain adoption, according to Minsheng Bank’s chairman
Coronavirus Outbreak Forces Chinese Crypto ASIC Manufacturers to Delay Orders
3.2.2020
Bitcoin mining rig deliveries from China are delayed due to the coronavirus according to a few Chinese manufacturers. Microbt and Ebang sent notices to customers via the firm’s Wechat channels. Sources say Bitmain and Innosilicon are delaying mining device shipments as well. Also read: How...
Prof. Michael Sung Talks About the Rise of the Digital Yuan
3.2.2020
The story of the digital Yuan is more complex than we knew and Professor Michael Sung explains why
Line’s Digital Currency Link to Be Available in Japan as Early as April 2020
3.2.2020
Launched in October 2018, Asian messaging giant Line’s Bitbox crypto exchange has made its link (LN) digital asset available to users worldwide, with the exception of notable locations like Japan and the U.S. Last Thursday the group announced it was preparing to launch the coin in...
Cambodia Announces Own Cryptocurrency as More Details Surface About China’s Digital Yuan
3.2.2020
With China still in the lead, other countries are advancing their projects to develop payment systems around central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Cambodia, for example, has recently revealed it will mint its own coin within months. The news comes as more details about the digital Chinese yuan...
41 German Banks Now Charge Negative Interest Rates
2.2.2020
The number of German banks charging negative interest rates has been rising rapidly. At least 41 banks now charge negative interest rates on deposits. According to reports, seven of them are imposing negative interest rates even for small deposit amounts. Also read: Survey: 58% of German Banks...