2021-10-10 12:24 |
Infamous US whistleblower shares his highly negative take on central bank digital currencies, saying that the State wants to be in the center of every transaction
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2021-10-10 12:24 |
Infamous US whistleblower shares his highly negative take on central bank digital currencies, saying that the State wants to be in the center of every transaction
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Newly-appointed SEC Chief hints some stablecoins could fall under the legal definition of securities. Gensler Says Stablecoins Could Be Securities U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler recently went on record saying that digital currencies whose price are pegged to traditional securities might fall under the securities laws. The SEC Chair made theRead More
2021-7-22 04:00 | |
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) general manager Agustin Carstens has criticized bitcoin saying the asset was inherently risky and “increasingly vulnerable” to a 51% attack. A long time bitcoin (BTC) skeptic, Carstens stressed that only central banks should be issuing digital currencies.
2021-1-29 09:30 | |
Ripple CTO David Schwartz weighs in on discussions of a “Great Financial Reset” by saying talk of a one-world currency is premature. However, Schwartz acknowledges that a global network of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is coming soon.
2020-10-20 15:09 | |
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 6 December, 2019 “Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.” - Aeschylus In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Deutsche Bank research saying crypto replacing fiat currencies by 2030 Microsoft announcing […] The post 350 appeared first on CoinMarketCap.
2019-12-7 17:03 | |
Singer Akon has rubbished the common perception that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are too volatile. Per the U.S. musician, crypto enjoys more stability relative to fiat currencies. Speaking in a radio interview on the Breakfast Club, Akon defended the volatility that Bitcoin skeptics regularly cite for their negative attitude towards crypto saying that “Believe it […] The post Bitcoin Beats the US Dollar: Rapper Akon Delivers Crypto Crash Course appeared first on CCN.com
2019-9-12 16:06 | |
Austria, the land of Schnitzels and strudels, has seen confidence in cryptocurrency wane over the past year. According to an online survey conducted by ING, Austrians are most skeptical of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with only 13 percent of those surveyed saying they saw digital currencies in a positive light.
2019-8-14 18:59 | |
Yesterday saw yet another U. S. Senate Banking Committee hearing on regulatory frameworks for digital currencies and blockchain. Libra got another bashing, and Chairman, Mike Crapo, surmised the U.
2019-7-31 15:00 | |
By CCN: Russia is reportedly considering the implementation of a gold-backed cryptocurrency, according to Russian news outlet Tass. Immutability and censorship-resistance are useful for governments in certain instances, such as conducting international trade in the face of sanctions.
2019-5-24 22:55 | |
By CCN: Bitcoin has converted yet another critic. World-famous investor and emerging markets guru Mark Mobius once called bitcoin a fraud. But in an interview yesterday with Bloomberg he appeared to change his mind, saying it was “alive and well.
2019-5-17 16:54 | |
Although virtual currencies and blockchain technology have expanded all over the world, it seems that mass adoption of this technology is still far from becoming a reality. Angus Champion de Crespigny, the former EY blockchain leader, decided to leave the company because of the aforementioned reason. Angus Champion de Crespigny Leaves EY In a recent […]
2019-4-22 20:26 | |
“A statement may be both true and dangerous. The previous sentence is such a statement. ” - David Friedman Freedom of speech is a topic that many internet communities have struggled with over the last two decades.
2019-4-19 04:03 | |
Should banks design their own cryptocurrencies? According to Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, the answer is a definitive “no. ” Crypto Isn’t Cool? Carstens has never been a fan of crypto, having likening bitcoin to a “bubble,” a “Ponzi scheme” and an “environmental disaster” in the past.
2019-3-23 02:33 | |
An IBM executive is unfazed by the current market realities, saying he sees Bitcoin (BTC) reaching a value of $1 million as a present possibility. Jesse Lund, vice president of Blockchain and Digital Currencies at IBM, shared his predictions at the IBM Think 2019 Conference, which took place February 12–15, 2019.
2019-2-23 00:42 | |
US Presidential Candidate and former ICO-enthusiast, John McAfee, has declared a ‘hard date’ for a bitcoin price of $1 million. This followed a prediction of “$1 million… someday” by Jesse Lund, vice-president of blockchain and digital currencies at IBM.
2019-2-22 20:00 | |
The bears are still in control of the market and this can be seen in what analysts are currently saying about Bitcoin (BTC). According to Murad Mahmudov, Bitcoin could bottom between $1,800 and $2,400.
2019-1-5 03:34 | |
Timothy Enneking Says It’s Not Yet Time To Buy Cryptocurrencies In a recent article, Timothy Enneking says that it’s not yet time to purchase virtual currencies. At least not quite yet. Mr. Enneking is the founder and the primary principal of Digital Capital Management.
2018-12-16 01:50 | |
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision to approve or disapprove the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Per an official document published by the agency, the new deadline to review the VanEck proposal has been shifted to February 27, 2019, which the regulator claims would afford it the time needed to review the potential rule change further.
2018-12-7 19:56 | |
In 2017, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) placed a ban on traditional banking systems to halt transactions in Bitcoin and other virtual currencies saying that the “Central bank cannot control or regulate Bitcoin”.
2018-11-17 19:04 | |
Experts are saying the Indian Government’s perceived plan to ban Bitcoin and all other cryptocurrencies is an impossibility. Analysts are saying that by the very nature of digital currencies, implementing a blanket ban will be difficult.
2018-11-15 16:43 | |
With contributing reporting from Jimmy Aki. Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), suggested a new course of action for central banks around the world: turn their fiat currencies digital.
2018-11-15 22:38 | |
The CEO of financial services giant Visa recently said that cryptocurrencies are not a significant threat. Al Kelly backed up his statements by saying that Visa will not be entering the crypto sector anytime soon.
2018-10-26 16:59 | |
Glassdoor Economic Research is delivering much needed good news to the crypto community saying that despite extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, the number of crypto jobs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector has risen by 300 percent since the same time last year.
2018-10-19 21:27 | |
John McAfee has expressed his interest in becoming the President of the United States. He aims to be the first citizen of the US to further the cause of digital currencies and blockchain at more of a national stage.
2018-10-4 16:30 | |
In an interview with CNBC’s Fast Money on Monday, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo discussed cryptocurrencies, saying he thought they were here for the long haul.
2018-10-4 01:47 | |
Vitalik Buterin gives a logical explanation saying not just 'euphoria' but 'actual usage' will support the future growth of digital currencies. The post Vitalik Buterin Responds to Backlash on His 1000x Growth Comment appeared first on CoinSpeaker.
2018-9-14 07:59 | |
The Ethereum and Bitcoin exchange-traded notes, which was designed as a way for traders to get into digital currencies in the US, have now been suspended by the United States SEcurities and Exchanges Commission (SEC).
2018-9-10 13:30 | |
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) soon have to make a vital decision on whether digital tokens should be classed as securities. Owners of virtual investment firms are laying into one of the leading cryptocurrencies in the market, XRP – saying it is really just a digital fiat.
2018-7-21 23:00 | |
With Bitcoin well above the $7,000 price mark despite the bulls slowing down and with the majority of other digital currencies unfortunately in the red experts are being rather optimistic regarding the interest that Bitcoin has in its slow but continuous surge higher.
2018-7-20 23:00 | |
In a report released today by the Korean Times, The Bank of Korea (BOK), the country’s central bank, issued a statement saying that they oppose the idea of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
2018-6-23 06:52 | |
Canada’s government has released draft regulations for “virtual currencies” with a consultation period of 90 days, saying that proposed regulatory changes could mean a loss of $60 million over 10 years for businesses that deal in cryptocurrencies but will improve Canada’s international reputation and make it easier for crypto businesses to deal overseas.
2018-6-13 20:24 | |