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Blame Banks for Damaging the Environment – Not Bitcoin
Another mainstream media outlet has published a piece warning of the dangers Bitcoin poses to the environment. We’ve heard these overly simplistic arguments countless times before. But even if one was to accept that Bitcoin’s energy consumption is substantial, the figure still pales in significance to traditional financial institutions, whose carbon footprint is colossal. дальше »
2019-1-21 20:12 | |
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Canada’s First All-Crypto Legal Firm Opens Its Doors to Global Clientele
Technology lawyer Addison Cameron-Huff launched his new, Toronto-based, all-crypto legal firm on January 3, 2019, Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary, as a statement of his commitment to working for and promoting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-based businesses. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:17 | |
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Out of 200 Ripple customers, only five fringe institutions/startups (not even real banks) to use xRapid and XRP
Ripplenet now has more than 200 customers worldwide Popular and controversial cross-border payment solution XRP relies utilizes an incubator called Ripplenet to expand its adoption and utility across the world. дальше »
2019-1-9 08:47 | |
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New Bank For International Settlements (BIS) Report: 70% Of Central Banks Are Studying Cryptocurrencies
Report Shows 70% Of Central Banks Is Performing Research Regarding CBDCs According to a recent report published on January 8 by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) seventy percent of central banks around the world are analyzing the introduction of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). However, it seems that just a few of these monetary […] дальше »
2019-1-8 21:14 | |
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Crypto Ecosystem is Improving as a Whole with AML while Big Banks Continue to Rack up Fines for Money Laundering
One of the biggest criticisms of crypto-based businesses has been weak AML procedures. Ironically, the ones who raise these concerns, large financial organizations are the ones who have been lax in doing the same. дальше »
2019-1-5 19:09 | |
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Ten Years Later, a Reflection on Bitcoin’s Genesis and Satoshi’s Timing
October 31, 2008, and January 3, 2009. The two dates have cemented themselves with Promethean significance into Bitcoin’s lore. On the October 31, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, a constitution of sorts for his revolutionary monetary system and its intrinsic currency. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:14 | |
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WSJ Reports Morgan Stanley Fined $10 Million for Money Laundering Activity Detection Failure
Traditional banks often affirm that the crypto market is often used for money laundering and that it should be banned or sanctioned because of this. However, there are days in which the anti-bank rhetoric of the banks can be somewhat ironic. дальше »
2018-12-28 11:18 | |
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New Bloomberg Report Shows Wall Street Banks Shun Bitcoin, Distance Away from Crypto Markets
In a recent report released by Bloomberg, recognized Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley or Barclays, are still far from launching crypto-related products. During 2018, several analysts believed that these institutions were going to release crypto-related products to the market as soon as in the first part of 2019. Nevertheless, these products […] дальше »
2018-12-24 21:31 | |
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New Banks Enter the Crypto Market Offering Services to Different Companies in the Space
In general large banking institutions and players have remained far from the cryptocurrency market. These institutions tend to believe virtual currencies are a threat to their reputation and business. дальше »
2018-12-20 19:29 | |
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Crypto Exchanges Can Be Banned By Chilean Banks, Court Order Says
Chile’s Supreme Court has recently ordered crypto exchange OrionX to close all of its active local bank accounts. This decision comes in wake of another order passed by Chile’s High Court that “guaranteed protection” to Orionx and forced local state-owned bank Banco del Estado to allow the firm to operate freely within the nation. “These […] дальше »
2018-12-10 03:16 | |
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SWIFT Launches Blockchain Payment Pilot Program to Rival JPMorgan Chase’s Interbank Information Network (IIN)
45-year old payment provider Swift just announced the launch of a new payment validation platform. The new platform aims to fight back against rising competition from fintech companies and blockchain-based projects, lowering costs and speeding up financial transactions worldwide. дальше »
2018-12-6 18:29 | |
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Op Ed: From Gray To Black and White: Traditional Regulations Come to Crypto
For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront. дальше »
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
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Shell & BP Are Now Selling Crude Oil on the Blockchain
Shell and BP are now using a blockchain-based trading platform for crude oil, which they hope will solve trade and settlement inefficiencies. Shell & BP Hope Blockchain Will Solve Inefficiencies Vakt is first to market of several pilot schemes which have been in development, which Bitcoinist reported on back in January 2018. дальше »
2018-12-1 04:00 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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Op Ed: It’s Time to Reject Mediocrity, #ExitFiat and Embrace Bitcoin
When the towers in New York fell, I became obsessed with economics. I wanted to follow the money to understand what happened on that dreadful day. During that time of inquiry, I found myself very interested in Austrian economic theory. дальше »
2018-11-21 19:26 | |
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IMF Head Makes Case for Central Bank Digital Currencies In Recent Speech
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. дальше »
2018-11-15 22:38 | |
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Amazon May Need Ripple Decentralized Tools for Easy Messaging and Payment Settlement
Ripple’s aim to provide a seamless, faster and cheaper means of transferring payment across borders, using decentralized tools is a global vision. These tools are not only made for banks and financial institutions but also big companies like Amazon, who may need them for easy messaging and settlement of payments. дальше »
2018-11-6 21:15 | |
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Standardized Specifications for Enterprise Version of Ethereum Announced
On October 29, 2018, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) announced in Prague at DevCon 4 two new software specifications that will help businesses standardize future code developments on an enterprise version of the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2018-10-31 22:19 | |
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BlockFi Announces Global Expansion of Its Crypto-Backed Loan Services
Galaxy Capital–backed BlockFiis taking its loan services to the global stage. According to a statement shared with Bitcoin Magazine, the platform is expanding its services to an international audience. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:17 | |
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What Bitcoin Promised, KrypNet Delivers; The Time has Come
Cryptocurrencies, while efficient and highly functional in their interactions with one and other in virtual space, suffer from slow, complicated, and sometimes expensive transition to and from the realms of fiat currency and general consumer transactions. дальше »
2018-10-24 12:00 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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Genesis Global’s Bitcoin Loans Hit $553M in 6 Months
Genesis Global Trading has released a financial report for the third quarter that shows the U. S. cryptocurrency lender provided $553 million worth of digital asset loans. These were issued to corporate borrowers such as hedge funds and trading firms in the form of BTC, BCH, ETH and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-23 00:30 | |
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XRP Supports Claims That RippleNet Is a ‘Strong Alternative to SWIFT’
One of the primary use cases of cryptocurrencies and blockchains is to disrupt the existing banking network and create space for faster, hassle-free transactions. RippleNet is designed to offer these solutions, working in collaboration with banks and other financial institutions and improving their cross-border settlements. дальше »
2018-10-16 20:09 | |
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Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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WTO: Ripple Could Revolutionize International Business – Bitcoin, IOTA, And ETH Also Involved
Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology have disrupted the conservative global financial system and put banks on notice, but some banks have opted to go with the flow rather than get overtaken by the rapidly expanding influence of blockchain-based systems. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:11 | |
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Tom Lee Mocks Central Banks: “Do you like SWIFT because it’s backwards-compatible to the abacus?”
There is no doubt about the potential of Distributed Ledger Technologies to surpass the traditional methods of accounting and payment processing. The possibility of reducing human error to a minimum expression makes these technologies extremely attractive for businesses inside the world of finances. дальше »
2018-10-4 04:09 | |
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New Study Reveals an Increase in Venture Capital Investment in Blockchain Projects
Traditional venture capitalist (VC) investments are leveraging the decline in initial coin offerings (ICO) as the cryptocurrency industry tries to find bearing amid regulatory shifts and losses across the crypto markets. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:39 | |
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Top 5 Banks Joining Ripple’s Latest Blockchain-based Payments Competitor
Banks and other financial service providers pay increasing attention to blockchain technology. JPMorgan is effectively taking on Ripple in terms of building a DLT-based global payments network. Their Interbank Information network has received the backing of these five prominent banks, among other entities. дальше »
2018-9-29 21:00 | |
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Another Plus One For Crypto; Banking Giants Fined Billions for Malpractice
For their misconducts, US and European regulators are imposing heavy fines on global banks. Solid research findings indicate that fines could top $400 billion by 2020 according to reports by Quinlan and Associates. дальше »
2018-9-26 16:30 | |
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Steve Hanke: Central Banks Fuel Wealth Loss and Inflation – The World Needs Less of Them
Respected economist Professor Steve Hanke has chanted down central banks. While Hanke doesn’t tout cryptocurrency as an alternative, he does say that the world needs fewer central banks because these government-controlled entities are messing up economies and abusing monetary policy, while fueling inflation and loss of wealth. дальше »
2018-9-22 04:05 | |
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Bank Of America Show That Bitcoin Transfers Are 6000 x Cheaper Than Their Own
The Bank of America have released data that shows how Bitcoin transfers equate to around 6000 times cheaper than the traditional transfer of FIAT currencies at the banks own standard rates. Many do argue that Bitcoin transactions carry a ridiculous expense, however with these findings in mind, Bitcoin is still proving to be a far superior alternative to FIAT currencies. дальше »
2018-9-21 20:00 | |
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Switzerland wants banks and cryptocurrencies to play nice
Switzerland is offering a leg up to fledgling blockchain businesses in an attempt to affirms itself as a global cryptocurrency hub. The European banking haven is facing an exodus of blockchain startups due to uncharacteristically tough banking conditions, Reuters reports. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:35 | |
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The Increasing Demand for Blockchain Bonds
Both governments and banks from around the world are testing and implementing blockchain bond programs. How do these bonds differ from traditional bonds, and how can they change the future of finance? The post The Increasing Demand for Blockchain Bonds appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-9-15 23:20 | |
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Japanese SBI Set to Launch Ripple-Based Mobile App
Japanese Fintech heavyweight SBI Holdings plans to launch a Ripple-powered mobile payment application called MoneyTap. In a tweet shared with his followers, Takashi Okita, CEO of SBI Ripple Asia shared the web page of the new payment application, which promises to offer "easy bank transfer application" without fees. дальше »
2018-9-15 22:03 | |
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Ripple and R3 Reach Settlement in Year-Long Court Case
A year-old legal battle between two of the crypto industry’s leading organizations is coming to a close. After a volley of countersuits that had the companies jumping from courthouse to courthouse, Ripple and R3 have brokered a settlement that will put the drama to rest. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:26 | |
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Bitcoin Is Extremely Useful In These Problematic Countries
In many countries, there are emerging monetary crises as local currencies lose value. Local governments or central banks are unwilling or unable to solve inflation, and that’s a key chapter in the story of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-10 20:00 | |
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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies
As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 23:03 | |
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U.S. Crypto Investment Firm Attracts $22M in Series A, Looks to Expand Services
Los Angeles-based cryptocurrency investment firm SFOX has raked in roughly $22. 7 million in its Series A funding. The round was headed by venture platforms Social Capital and Tribe Capital and earned the participation of other firms like DCG, SV Angel, Blockchain Capital and Y Combinator. дальше »
2018-8-17 01:31 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: Weighing In on Privacy Implications
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-15 22:02 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: David Chaum, Patrick Byrne and Blockchain Privacy
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:02 | |
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Foreign artist reimagines US currency
In terms of design, paper currency in the United States hasn’t changed much in the past hundred years. There have been updates and additional flourishes — not to mention security measures — but overall, it’s essentially the same set of bills circulated since 1913. дальше »
2018-8-11 01:17 | |
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Goldman Sachs Could Have a Crypto Custody Service in the Works
One of the world’s largest investment banks may soon bring cryptocurrencies into its trillion-dollar investment fold. Goldman Sachs is allegedly devising a cryptocurrency custody service, individuals familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. дальше »
2018-8-7 20:57 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Challenging the Way It’s Always Been Done
This past week, we talked to three security experts about how to design smarter and more secure smart contracts. Google is dipping its toe in the blockchain waters by introducing integrations for applications built with Ethereum and Hyperledger. дальше »
2018-8-5 16:08 | |
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E-commerce Platform OmniBazaar Eliminates Middlemen and Banks by Adopting Blockchain Technology
2. 5 billion people in the world do not have access to basic banking services like credit cards. OmniBazaar plans to bring the world of C2C commerce to these people through its decentralized platform. дальше »
2018-8-1 02:12 | |
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Thomson Reuters Eikon to Display Data on 50 Cryptocurrencies From Cryptocompare
Institutional financial traders are about to receive access to new data feeds on fifty cryptocurrencies supplied by Cryptocompare. These will be added to Eikon, Thomson Reuters’ flagship financial information platform which was launched back in 2010. дальше »
2018-7-31 20:16 | |
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“Eating Their Lunch:” Blockchain Upstarts Challenge Investment Banks
Access to personal financial data and the emergence of blockchain technology have been the catalyst for a revolution in the banking sector. At the start of this year, banks within the European Union were ordered by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to grant customers access to their personal data. дальше »
2018-7-31 20:42 | |
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IBM, Barclays and City Team launch the BlackBerry App Store for the Bank
“Having a secure network and proven infrastructure allows an app store kind of model, where banks can identify applications from certified fintech and software providers and deploy these apps over a seamless blockchain network,” Bear told CoinDesk. дальше »
2018-7-30 16:09 | |
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Banks Don’t Really Want to Use ‘Blockchain’ for FX Settlement After All
It seems that whenever members of the legacy financial establishment talk about Bitcoin these days its only to bash it in comparison to ‘Blockchain’, claiming that they can usurp the technology while ditching the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-31 16:05 | |
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