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ING Chief Economist: Libra Accelerating Central Banks’ Crypto Plans

27.9.2019
ING chief economist Mark Cliffe says central banks could move towards issuing digital currencies within 2-3 years, given Facebook’s Libra project

Why Ethereum Briefly Overtook Bitcoin in Daily Transaction Fees

26.9.2019
Ethereum transaction fees are back on the rise and they're gaining parity with those of bitcoin. Here's why

New IMF Blog Considers Pros and Cons of Adoption of Stablecoins

19.9.2019
The IMF outlines potential risks and benefits related to the adoption of new digital payment methods, including stablecoins

Germany Aims at Blocking Facebook’s Libra Along with Other Private Stablecoins

19.9.2019
With the rapid advancement of blockchain-based technologies, stablecoins, a fast-growing subset of cryptocurrencies are also on the rise. Stablecoins are designed by pegging their value to some other asset, like fiat currencies or exchange-traded commodities, in order to avoid drastic fluctuations...

Germany Passes National Policy to Explore Blockchain But Limit Stablecoins

18.9.2019
Germany's cabinet has passed a national strategy for exploring blockchain tech, while limiting the threat of stablecoins like Facebook's Libra

Meet Nimbus, a Concept for Enhancing BCH Smart Contracts

18.9.2019
On Monday, software developer Tobias Ruck introduced a new transaction version for the BCH chain called Nimbus in a demonstration video. The introduction is a longer version of the presentation Ruck had shown at the Bitcoin Cash City conference. According to the developer, the transaction version...

Germany ‘Rejects’ Stablecoins – and Wants the World to Do Likewise

18.9.2019
Germany’s cabinet has launched a stinging attack on stablecoins. The country’s finance minister suggested that it will “clearly reject” tokens like Facebook’s forthcoming Libra token, with Berlin hoping to push the rest of the international community to follow suit. This is a key week...

Wells Fargo to Pilot Dollar-Linked Crypto for Internal Settlement

17.9.2019
U.S.-based financial giant Wells Fargo is developing a cryptocurrency that will run on the firm’s first blockchain platform

ECB Official: Stablecoins Pose Risks to Public Policy Priorities

16.9.2019
Benoit Coeure of the European Central Bank says that stablecoins like Libra pose serious risks to public policy priorities

Binance to List Its New Dollar-Backed BUSD Stablecoin Next Week

12.9.2019
Binance's dollar-backed stablecoin, BUSD, created in partnership with the Paxos Trust Company, will soon be available for trading

Connecting Cash to the Internet Using Stablecoins

11.9.2019
Most often overlooked in the fintech space is the world’s most scalable and private payment system: cash. It is used in every country around the world and despite its much exaggerated demise, according to the G4S Global Cash Report 2018, cash circulation has risen to 9.6% of GDP across...

3 Key Takeaways From Switzerland’s New Stablecoin Guidelines

11.9.2019
Switzerland’s financial watchdog issues new stablecoin guidelines, outlines its requirements for the Libra Association’s proposed stablecoin payments network

Facebook Adds Singapore Dollar to Libra Crypto Basket: Report

10.9.2019
Facebook reportedly included the Singapore dollar but not the Chinese yuan in an updated list of currencies meant to back the Libra stablecoin

Stablecoins and Exchange Coins – What’s the Difference From the Ol’ Corporate Bond?

9.9.2019
A new weekly record was set last week in global corporate bond sales, with investors grabbing hold of around $140 billion in new bonds according to data from Dealogic. This occurs against a backdrop of negative yielding debt, and the meteoric rise in popularity of stablecoins and exchange-native...

Swiss National Bank President Says Stablecoins Could Hamper Policy

7.9.2019
Swiss National Bank President Thomas Jordan says foreign-pegged stablecoins could hamper Switzerland’s monetary policy in some circumstances

Tether Announces Its Future Plans to Launch Two New Stablecoins for Users

6.9.2019
Tether, the popular crypto-fiat hybrid stablecoin firm, is planning to come in the limelight of the financial sphere, with the launch of two new crypto assets. According to the news, one coin of the controversial crypto firm will be secured with precious and lucrative commodities like gold...