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Bitcoin needs clear regulations to be less volatile, Bridgewater analyst says
26.2.2021
Bitcoin will become more stable and liquid when regulatory certainty is in place, Bridgewater’s director of investment research argued
What Russian journalists can learn from Navalny's Bitcoin wallet
25.2.2021
As the Kremlin sequesters funds to the opposition, Bitcoin serves to run blockades
Indian Central Bank Informs Government of Major Crypto Concerns — Digital Rupee ‘Receiving Our Full Attention’
25.2.2021
India’s central bank governor Shaktikanta Das has revealed that the bank has “major concerns” about cryptocurrencies, and it has informed the government of them. He expects that the government will soon make a decision on cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...
Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules
25.2.2021
Thai investors who do not qualify for crypto trading under proposed SEC rules would still be able to invest through licensed fund managers
Fed chair says it's up to Congress to bring a digital dollar to market
24.2.2021
Jerome Powell added that the Federal Reserve needed to consider the health of other markets when creating a digital currency
All of the Federal Reserve's wire and ACH systems are down
24.2.2021
"A Federal Reserve operational error resulted in disruption of service in several business lines," said Jim Strader from the Richmond Fed
US Education Department promotes putting student records on blockchain
23.2.2021
A new government-funded challenge seeks blockchain-based solutions to simplify educational data sharing, but implementation could take time
State Bank of India joins JPMorgan’s blockchain payments network
23.2.2021
A major government-owned bank, the State Bank of India, has become the first Indian bank to join JPMorgan’s blockchain network Liink
Bank of Korea chief says crypto has no intrinsic value, expects volatility
23.2.2021
Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol has expressed skepticism over the recent crypto rally, stating that the bank is progressing with a digital currency project
US Treasury Secretary floats idea of digital dollar maintained by the Fed
22.2.2021
She still questioned how regulators would "manage money laundering and illicit finance issues" with digital currencies
Ant-backed MYbank to help China expand digital yuan trial
22.2.2021
Tencent-backed WeBank and Ant Financial-backed MYbank will reportedly be the first private banks to join China’s digital yuan pilot
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Warns Governments Could ‘Squash’ Bitcoin
22.2.2021
Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, famed for forecasting the 2008 financial crisis, has warned that governments could “squash” bitcoin in an inflationary crisis. Expecting more massive stimulus from the government, he said to “prepare for inflation.” Michael Burry Shares...
Congress is blaming Robinhood, not Reddit
18.2.2021
We didn't learn much new in today's hearing, but the spotlight was definitely on the gamified trading app, rather than the traders on r/WallStreetBets
Robinhood CEO calls on SEC to revise ‘outdated’ trading rules
18.2.2021
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev denied that the platform was helping hedge funds, calling on the SEC to get rid of a two-day settlement rule
Dubai Free Zone Becomes First UAE Government Entity to Accept Bitcoin
17.2.2021
The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin
Report urges US government to focus on blockchain, crypto and a ‘digital dollar’
16.2.2021
Will the new Biden–Harris administration be able to enforce a technology strategy focused on blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital assets?
Russian Duma prepares bill on cryptocurrency taxation
16.2.2021
The Russian State Duma will consider a new bill on cryptocurrency taxation on Feb. 17
From 'not money' to 'staggeringly great': what US Presidents have said about crypto and blockchain
15.2.2021
"I don't have Bitcoin, and I'll never ask you to send me any," said Joe Biden
Australia’s Blockchain Ecosystem Needs More Support From Regulators, Says Industry Body
15.2.2021
Blockchain Australia CEO Steve Vallas believes the country is "well placed" when it comes to blockchain, but a bigger conversation is needed with financial regulators
Thai SEC schedules hearings to address crypto investor qualifications
15.2.2021
The SEC of Thailand is looking to establish qualifications for crypto investors as digital currency purchases increase