2023-10-28 20:19 |
The Bank of England’s consultation on the digital pound has sparked widespread public debate, underscoring critical concerns about privacy, cash usage, and the currency’s future trajectory. origin »
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Many of the respondents outlined concerns around privacy, programmability and the decline of cash, Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of the Bank of England said.
2023-10-27 15:04 | |
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According to a May 8, 2023 press release, the Bank of Canada has launched online public consultations to understand the features that could be included in a digital Canadian dollar. The consultation seeks to understand how Canadians would likely use a Canadian digital dollar, what security features are important, and accessibility and privacy concerns. The […]
2023-5-20 19:30 | |
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The European Commission raises risks to privacy, openness, cybersecurity and equality in online virtual worlds
2023-4-8 15:48 | |
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The CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stated that after consultation with Jeremy Rubin, James, Prestwich, Brandon Curtis, Hasu, and Jihan Wu, Binance has decided not to re-organize the Bitcoin network since it could have damaging effects on BTC’s credibility.
2019-5-8 12:24 | |
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John McAfee, a popular figure within the tech and cryptocurrency sector told Bloomberg that he has spoken with Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. He added that he plans to reveal the identity of the person.
2019-4-25 17:29 | |
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Kraken has obtained an Electronic Money Institution license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The approval allows Kraken to issue electronic money and facilitate faster deposits and withdrawals for UK customers.
A former Bank of England economist says there is “no customer demand” for the digital pound, calling it a costly project with unclear benefits. Ex-Bank of England economist appears to be highly critical of the digital pound initiative, saying it…
The UK government has introduced the Crime and Policing Bill, aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to recover proceeds from cryptocurrency-related crime. The bill outlines provisions for valuing cryptocurrency, procedures for courts to recover illicit funds, and expanded powers for…
James Howells is considering buying a public landfill where he claims a massive Bitcoin fortune might be buried, but local authorities plan to shut down the site after a court battle.
Coinbase has secured registration with the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority, becoming the latest crypto exchange to operate in the country. U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is back in the United Kingdom as it has secured registration with the Financial Conduct Authority,…
FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, has partnered with blockchain data infrastructure firm SonarX to expand its digital asset offerings. This partnership will integrate data from over 100 blockchains, including network fundamentals, token supply, staking, and DeFi metrics, into…
The Bank of England plans to launch a sandbox designed to test a central bank digital currency or also known as a CBDC.