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Crypto and Blockchain News From German-Speaking World: Oct. 20-26
27.10.2019
Cointelegraph auf Deutsch presents a weekly digest of developments from the German-speaking world
Can Libra and Other Crypto Find a Ground to Navigate Regulation?
26.10.2019
How Libra and other cryptos can best navigate regulations and retain their value
The Curious Case of AT&T, Seth Shapiro’s SIM Card and a Stolen $1.8M
26.10.2019
AT&T has a long, dark history of failing to protect its customers from third-party hackers. Cointelegraph spoke with Seth Shapiro, the latest to file a court claim against the telecoms giant
What Will Move Crypto Into the Institutional Realm?
26.10.2019
Banks are moving toward digital assets. How are they best secured?
Mistakes Crypto Owners and Traders Should Avoid
26.10.2019
There are many pitfalls one can easily get caught in when using, storing, investing or trading cryptocurrencies. While some mistakes could cost you a fortune, most of the common ones can easily be avoided. Bitcoin.com has produced a video featuring the top seven deadly mistakes crypto owners should...
Blockchain Registers for Recording Ownership Rights Around the World
26.10.2019
Which companies all around the world are using blockchain in real estate?
Redditor Claims Miner Controls 50% BCH Hash Rate, Asks to De-List BCH
26.10.2019
Redditor spots a Bitcoin Cash miner that apparently now controls more than 50% of BCH hash rate
Bank of Lithuania Issues Guidelines on Security Token Offerings
26.10.2019
Recognizing that businesses are seeking alternative ways to raise capital other than bank lending, the Bank of Lithuania has issued new guidelines on security token offerings. The goal is to clarify applicable rules without introducing more regulations. Also read: Mario Draghi Leaves European...
China Passes First-Ever ‘Crypto Law’ Going Into Effect January 2020
26.10.2019
China is officially putting ‘encrypted’ technologies including cryptocurrencies into its legal purview, experts say
Wrapped Crypto Tokens, Explained
26.10.2019
Cryptocurrencies with homes on many different blockchains such as Zcash are getting wrapped equivalents on Ethereum. What does this mean for the crypto space?
Bitcoin Price Back Over $10K Following 36% Gains on the Day
26.10.2019
Bitcoin back over $10K after massive bull run on the day
Bahamas to Release Fiat Digital Currency to Counter Cash Dependence
26.10.2019
The Bahamas’ central bank is planning to release a national fiat digital currency to ensure the economy’s resilience in the event of a natural disaster
Tax Form to Report Revenues From Cryptocurrency Trading Issued in Poland
26.10.2019
Authorities in Poland have clarified the taxation of revenues received from cryptocurrency exchange transactions. The Ministry of Finance has recently published a 2019 tax form that has a dedicated section where taxpayers are expected to declare separately proceeds from crypto trading. Also read:...
Justin Sun: TRON Will Partner With $100B ‘Mega Corporation’ Next Week
26.10.2019
Justin Sun says that Tron will be announcing a new partnership with an American megacorporation next week
Altcoins React on BTC’s Sudden Surge, Some Major Coins Post Double-Digit Gains
25.10.2019
Following Bitcoin’s sudden jump earlier in the day, altcoin markets have also entered the green zone
Market Update: Crypto Prices Spike Significantly In a Matter of Minutes
25.10.2019
Digital currency markets have seen a strong price spike on Friday, adding billions to the overall market capitalization of the entire cryptoconomy. The surprise upward trend shows a few of the top-performing cryptocurrencies have gained between 10-20% in the last 24 hours. Also read: FATF Starts...
Final Russian Nuclear Scientist Jailed For Mining Bitcoin At Work
25.10.2019
Third Russian nuclear scientist sentenced for role in Bitcoin mining scheme
McKinsey: Majority of Banks May Not Be Economically Viable
25.10.2019
Management consulting firm McKinsey & Company has published a global banking review and found that a majority of banks worldwide may not be economically viable. More than half of them still do not generate their cost of equity 10 years after the crisis and may not survive an economic downturn....
Stanford Prof: Crypto Will Rain on Banks’ Low-Interest Rate Parade
25.10.2019
A professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business says cryptocurrencies will inevitably upend the banking sector
State Bank of India Chief Argues Crypto Regulation Is a Must
25.10.2019
The chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) has spoken in favor of cryptocurrency regulation in an interview. He believes that it is necessary to regulate cryptocurrencies. Last week, the chairman attended IMF meetings in Washington, D.C., with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Also read:...