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Brazilian Banks to Implement New HyperLedger-Powered Digital ID Platform

3.6.2019
Brazilian banks will be implementing a new standardized blockchain identity solution powered by Hyperledger Fabric, co-developed by IBM and the country’s central bank

Bahamas National Cryptocurrency Developer Says Startups Essential for Adoption

1.6.2019
The CEO of the firm developing the Bahamas’ central bank digital currency said that startups will be key to its adoption

Rwanda’s Central Bank Issues PSA on Alleged Cryptocurrency Get-Rich-Quick Scams

30.5.2019
Rwanda’s central bank has issued a warning about alleged ICO scams and crypto pyramid schemes targeting the country’s residence

European Bank Official Shares Benefits Of Central Bank Digital Currencies, Positive Signs For Industry

29.5.2019
The European journey for cryptocurrencies has been quite dull, slow, and even uncertain at times. Compared to other regions like Asia and South America, Europe has stayed quite cold and unexplored in terms of digital currencies. However, recent developments in Europe are quite encouraging for...

Egypt: Central Bank’s Draft Law Requires Licenses for Crypto-Related Activities

28.5.2019
A new banking law drafted for Egypt’s central bank will make it mandatory to obtain licenses in advance of creating, advertising or operating platforms for issuing or trading crypto

Iran Developing National Blockchain Platform on IBM Hyperledger Fabric

28.5.2019
Iran is currently actively developing a national blockchain platform that will eventually run the country’s financial market

European Bank Official Discusses Potential Benefits of Central Bank Digital Currency

27.5.2019
A member of the Governing Council of the ECB, Vitas Vasiliauskas, discussed the benefits of central bank digital currency in a recent speech

Crypto-Italy: Institutions, Politics, Business and Society

26.5.2019
Is Italy going “crypto”? Some significant changes have been affecting institutions and politics before today’s 2019 European elections — a survey on the status of the blockchain revolution in the Bel Paese

Over 55,000 Brazilians Conned For $200 Million By Fake Cryptocurrency, As Crypto Frauds Refuse To Die

23.5.2019
Crypto related frauds continue to be a headache for the market. Another one pops out its head from Brazil, where a fake cryptocurrency scams over 55,000 investors. The estimated fraud value is said to be over $200 million. The primary for crypto scams has been the lack of awareness among investors....

Central Bank of Russia Expects Crypto Draft Bill to Be Adopted in Spring 2019

22.5.2019
Russia’s central bank believes that the draft bill on crypto regulation is prepared enough to be adopted in spring 2019, in accordance with the order of president Vladimir Putin

Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset

22.5.2019
An Israeli court has ruled that bitcoin is an asset, confirming the central bank’s stance. The case involves the country’s tax authority and the founder of a blockchain startup who argues that profits from the sale of cryptocurrency should be tax-free. The court has ruled in favor...

Central Bank of Laos Issues Warning Against Using Cryptocurrency

22.5.2019
Laos’ central bank has warned financial market participants against accepting, buying or selling cryptocurrency

Chinese Central Bank-Led Fintech Research Institute Seeks New Blockchain Talent

21.5.2019
A fintech research institute established by China's central bank has posted several new job openings for blockchain talent

New Report By European Central Bank Says That Cryptocurrencies Are Not A Threat To Financial Stability

21.5.2019
Cryptocurrencies have become one of the most talked about topics in recent times, and certainly among the most debated ones. However, regulators across the globe seem to be at war with digital assets, which are often thought of as harmful for economic health. Europe has played more or less...

Cryptocurrencies Pose No Threat to Financial Stability: EU Central Bank

20.5.2019
The European Central Bank has said that cryptocurrencies are currently not a threat to financial stability in the euro zone

After Trillions Printed Under QE, Politicians Now Say Deficits Don’t Matter

19.5.2019
When quantitative easing (QE) was introduced, it was likened to a drug, with central banks making an emergency injection of money to resuscitate the global economy. Now it seems that some politicians have gotten addicted to this drug, going as far as to claim that government deficits don’t...