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Ethereum 2.0 Should be Secure and Scalable but Poses Risks for Users
21.6.2020
While being a vital part of the transition to more scalable and secure blockchain, the Ethereum 2.0 upgrade can incur some risks for stakers, holders and traders
PieDAO Launches USD++ to Reduce Risks With ‘Unstable-Coins’
18.6.2020
PieDAO has launched its USD++ protocol, comprising a hedged basket of Ethereum-based stablecoins designed to reduce risks for long term DeFi users
5 Ways to Reduce Risks for Customers in Case Bitcoin Exchange Fails
3.6.2020
Amending laws to accommodate the nature of cryptoassets, tracing on-chain transactions, and prohibiting the re-use of deposited bitcoin (BTC) are some of the ways to reduce risks in case a custodian sinks, according to researchers from the Netherlands' Leiden University.
Their recent paper looks...
Bitcoin Risks Turning Bearish Due to Declining Market Health, Says Glassnode
27.5.2020
Bitcoin (BTC) risks sliding back into bearish territory should onchain activity and overall market health continue to decline, warns analytics firm Glassnode. The latest market update from Glassnode shows that the GNI index, which measures the overall state of the Bitcoin network, dropped 18% or...
Tracing Global Meat Related Risks With Blockchain Amid COVID-19
2.5.2020
With the adoption of blockchain technology, the meatpacking industry will achieve a more trusted reputation and safety for its consumers
Stablecoins Provide Cover as Global Risks and Uncertainty Quake
30.4.2020
Stablecoin demand and issuance sees such a dramatic surge in 2020, that the Bitcoin market cap may not stay the largest for much longer
UK University Develops Blockchain Certificate to Protect Consumers from COVID-19 Risks
21.4.2020
“Coronavirus represents a crisis of trust because we cannot any longer automatically trust goods or suppliers,” say the creators of a new blockchain supply chain certificate
G20 Watchdog Warns Nations to Mitigate Risks Posed by Libra-Like Stablecoins
14.4.2020
National regulators need to be prepared for the unique risks posed by global stablecoins, the Financial Stability Board says
IMF Deputy Managing Director Tao Zhang on CBDC Benefits and Risks
12.4.2020
Below is a keynote address on central bank digital currency by Tao Zhang, Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund. London School of Economics, February 28, 2020.
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Tao Zhang. It’s a real pleasure for me to be here for this conference on China’s Trade and Financial...
Deutsche Bank Envisions Post Covid-19 Economy Accelerating Digital Payments
8.4.2020
Since the covid-19 outbreak wreaked havoc across the world’s economies, the global multinational investment bank Deutsche Bank has been encouraging the use of digital currencies. The firm’s Twitter account and macro strategist Marion Laboure have been tweeting regularly about...
Riot Blockchain Cites COVID-19 Disruption Risks on SEC Form 10-K
30.3.2020
Riot Blockchain says that COVID-19 will affect its cryptocurrency mining business in its annual report to the SEC
ETH 2.0 Audit Highlights Risks to Block Proposers and P2P Protocol
26.3.2020
While noting that the code is “very well thought out,” Least Authority identified risks to block proposers and concerns regarding ETH 2.0’s P2P networking protocol
The US Needs Hester Peirce’s Safe Harbor, or It Risks Falling Behind
11.3.2020
A Beijing lawyer calls on the SEC to consider Hester Peirce's Safe Harbor proposal, which exempts startups from securities law while starting up. Without greater certainty around token sales, the US risks falling behind other jurisdictions in blockchain commerce
Cryptocurrency Could Kill Bank Lending, Warns Bank of England Deputy Governor
1.3.2020
In the cryptocurrency economy, the supply of credit through the banking system could disappear, warned Bank of England Deputy Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe. That would be a change with “profound economic consequences,” he added, emphasizing the risks from Facebook’s Libra project...
EU Securities Regulator Flags Risks of Big Tech's Entry Into Financial Services
19.2.2020
The ESMA, the EU’s financial governing body, noted several risks of big tech companies entering the financial space as part of a 2020 report
Crypto Industry Lauds Token Safe Harbor, But Warns of Risks
19.2.2020
Crypto advocates are praising SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s token “safe harbor” proposal, though not without questioning the details
Golden Cross Gives Little Relief as Bitcoin Risks Fall Below 2020 Bullish Trendline
18.2.2020
While a long-term price indicator has flipped bullish, the cryptocurrency is struggling to gather upside traction and looks vulnerable near the seven-week rising trendline support
Experts Consider the Security and Risks of Noncustodial Exchanges
9.2.2020
Cryptocurrency experts discuss the pros and cons of noncustodial exchanges, and if such platforms really exist
Ukraine to Oversee Crypto Transactions Above $1,200, Sees Opportunities in Legalization Not Risks
27.1.2020
Cryptocurrency transactions in Ukraine will be strictly monitored by the state, although the country’s finance minister admits that it’s not digital coins but fiat cash that criminals and corrupt officials are more likely to use. The legalization of cryptocurrencies remains a priority...
LinkedIn Co-Founder Blue Outlines Risks of Blockchain Sexism: WEF
24.1.2020
LinkedIn co-founder Allen Blue raised concerns of gender inequality in blockchain jobs