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BIS Bitcoin Basher Warns Central Banks for Undermining Financial Stability by Issuing Digital Tokens
“Bitcoin is a bubble, a Ponzi scheme, and an environmental disaster. ” If you're a crypto enthusiast, then you must be aware of the words. The critical words about bitcoin were made some time back by Agustin Carstens, general manager at the bank for International Settlements. дальше »
2019-3-23 04:58 | |
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Agustin Carstens: Banks Should Not Issue Digital Currencies
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. дальше »
2019-3-23 02:33 | |
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PrepayWay – A Swiss FinTech Holding Announces Start of Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
Bitcoin Press Release: PrepayWay AG opens up new opportunities for international crowdfunding. Participants can get involved from the 19th of March. March 19th, 2019, Switzerland – People from different parts of the globe have an opportunity to contribute to the equity of the Swiss-Estonian startup using cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-22 21:44 | |
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PrepayWay – A Swiss FinTech Holding Announces Start of Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
Bitcoin Press Release: PrepayWay AG opens up new opportunities for international crowdfunding. Participants can get involved from the 19th of March. March 19th, 2019, Switzerland – People from different parts of the globe have an opportunity to contribute to the equity of the Swiss-Estonian startup using cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-20 19:38 | |
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Blackmailers are posing as CIA agents to steal your Bitcoin
A cryptocurrency fan has issued a warning: scammers are posing as the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to fool you into giving up $10,000 worth of Bitcoin, so take notice. A Reddit post titled “CIA got me fam” displayed proof of a new bogus email campaign designed to trick potential victims into thinking they are subject of an international criminal investigation. дальше »
2019-3-19 18:24 | |
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IBM’s Blockchain World Wire Platform Goes Live, Signs Six International Banks to Create Stablecoins
IBM’s Blockchain World Wire Platform has just gone live and is already a success by having signed up six international banks to create and issue stablecoins through their platform, as reported on March 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-19 16:00 | |
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In the Daily: UAE Needs to Keep up With Crypto, Australia to Support Local Blockchain Industry
In this edition of The Daily we feature two countries that want to promote their positions in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. In the UAE a top banker has stated that keeping up with crypto is crucial to become an international financial hub and in Australia the government is investing in the local industry. дальше »
2019-3-18 15:45 | |
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In the Daily: Cosmos Expands, Crypto Crime Network, Bittrex Cancels Raid Sale
In Friday’s edition of the daily, we begin by examining the rise of Cosmos, which in terms of sheer hype and expectation is this month’s Grin. We also check out anonymous crime reporting system Intelli Network and consider Bittrex International’s decision to cancel its first token sale hours before it was scheduled to start. дальше »
2019-3-15 17:34 | |
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Global Banking Standard Setter Admits Bitcoin and Crypto are a Risk to Banks
A group of international banking authorities, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, which is part of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), has issued a statement on the current situation of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2019-3-15 11:20 | |
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Shock Court Ruling Holds Crypto Exchange Liable in Singapore’s First Bitcoin Trial
A court has ordered the unhappy operator of crypto exchange Quoine to follow through with a glitched computer transaction that allowed a crypto market liquidity provider to swap ether for bitcoin at a rate of 10 bitcoin to every ether at a time when 1 ETH was worth . дальше »
2019-3-14 13:20 | |
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Basel Committee Warns Banks on Crypto Assets
The Basel Committee has claimed that crypto assets are a threat to global financial stability and advised banks to deal with them at their own risk, according to an official March 13, 2019 report published by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). дальше »
2019-3-14 12:00 | |
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Colombian outsourcing firm speeds up payments with bitcoin and BitPay
CryptoNinjas Center Source SAS, a Colombia based Nearshore Outsourcing company, has been using BitPay to help its international customers pay their invoices cheaply and quickly to Latin America. дальше »
2019-3-14 17:21 | |
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Securities Dealer Faces $990,000 Fine for Illegal Bitcoin Activities
1pool Ltd. , an international securities dealer, is facing fines of almost a million dollars after being discovered by an FBI agent to be running an illegal Bitcoin operation, the CTFC announced On March 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-13 22:00 | |
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The Marshall Islands Digital Currency to Go Live Later in 2019
Despite being criticized by several observers in the international community, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF ) and others, the government of the Marshall Islands remains focused on launching a cryptocurrency later in 2019. дальше »
2019-3-12 02:00 | |
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Universal Protocol Alliance Launches Interest-Paying Stablecoin UPUSD
A consortium of blockchain companies including Bittrex International, Brave, Cred, and Bitgo is launching a new stablecoin. Universal Protocol Alliance’s Universal Dollar (UPUSD) is a dollar-pegged token whose holders will earn interest, just like a regular savings account. дальше »
2019-3-8 18:00 | |
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BitDeer.com Expands Global Ecosystem with F2Pool Strategic Partnership
SINGAPORE – BitDeer. com, the leading computing power-sharing platform is announcing a strategic partnership with F2Pool, China’s earliest Bitcoin mining pool that has risen to a major international player in the space. дальше »
2019-3-9 14:29 | |
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BitDeer.com Expands Global Ecosystem with F2Pool Strategic Partnership
SINGAPORE – BitDeer. com, the leading computing power-sharing platform is announcing a strategic partnership with F2Pool, China’s earliest Bitcoin mining pool that has risen to a major international player in the space. дальше »
2019-3-8 14:07 | |
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Ex. IMF Economist: Shorting Tesla (TSLA) Stock Might Be the 2019 Trophy Trade
CoinSpeaker Ex. IMF Economist: Shorting Tesla (TSLA) Stock Might Be the 2019 Trophy Trade The former International Monetary Fund (IMF) economist who shorted Bitcoin from $20,000 to $3,500, Mark Dow, has said shorting Tesla might be the trophy trade for 2019. дальше »
2019-3-7 14:47 | |
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Study Forecasts $2.9 Billion Blockchain Expenditure for 2019
In a press release published March 4, 2019, the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast worldwide spending on blockchain solutions to be roughly around $2. 9 billion in 2019, an impressive surge of 88. дальше »
2019-3-6 20:00 | |
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Tesla is Next for Former IMF Economist Who Shorted Bitcoin at $20,000
Mark Dow, a former International Monetary Fund (IMF) economist who shorted Bitcoin from $20,000 to $3,500, has said shorting Tesla might be the trophy trade for 2019. “Shorting Bitcoin was the trophy trade of 2018. дальше »
2019-3-6 16:44 | |
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[A BTC First] Bitcoin Developers Make International Lightning Network Payment Using Radio Waves
Bitcoin (BTC) developers continue to surprise enthusiasts with new inventions and innovations. We have heard about the Lightning Network (LN), the Lightning Torch and how Bitcoin is getting prepared for massive scaling. дальше »
2019-3-5 09:19 | |
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Bitcoin Coders Send International Lightning Payment Over Ham Radio
In what appears to be a first-of-its-kind transaction, developers have successfully sent a bitcoin lightning payment over radio waves. дальше »
2019-3-5 00:15 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange WEX/BTC-e tied to Bitcoin ransomware hackers, report
Big four accountancy group PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has issued a special bulletin connecting the Iranian nationals behind notorious SamSam ransomware and the incredibly infamous cryptocurrency exchange WEX (formerly BTC-e). дальше »
2019-3-4 20:20 | |
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Blockchain Technology to Help Penang Track Halal Products
On March 1, 2019, Malaysian Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Sim Tze Tzin announced that the Malaysian government is looking into utilizing blockchain to track and control agricultural and halal products. дальше »
2019-3-4 14:00 | |
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Couple Uses Bitcoin Wealth to Build World’s First “Seastead”
An early Bitcoin investor and self-confessed libertarian has built the first “seastead” with his BTC profits. For those who do not know, a seastead is a floating home designed to stay in international waters, thus allowing its inhabitants to live outside of the laws of any nation. дальше »
2019-3-2 02:00 | |
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Pangea Blockchain Fund Raises $22 Million in Seed Funding Round
According to a press release published February 27, 2019, Pangea Blockchain Fund has successfully closed its seed round after raising $22 million. The firm debuted its maiden international fund which will be utilized to develop robust blockchain solutions. дальше »
2019-2-28 16:30 | |
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Austrac Joins Forces with Australian University to Develop Blockchain Solution for International Funds Transfer
In a bid to make it possible for banks, remitters, and casinos to automate international funds transfer instructions (IFTIs), the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac www. austrac. дальше »
2019-2-26 02:00 | |
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PR: Roger Ver Joins Livenpay Advisory Board
Blockchain superstar and Bitcoin. com CEO Roger Ver aka 'Bitcoin Jesus' is now an advisor to Liven, the Australian startup with ambitions to bring crypto to the real world starting with being the international currency of cuisine. дальше »
2019-2-25 13:30 | |
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US Gov’t Returns Bitcoin Retrieved From 2016 Heist to Bitfinex
Bitfinex has received roughly 28 BTC from U. S. federal law enforcement agencies in a rare example of the U. S. government returning stolen bitcoin that were retrieved from the criminals. $110,000 Retrieved Out of $72 Million The amount totals about $110,000 at today’s prices, which law enforcement managed to retrieve in November 2018. дальше »
2019-2-25 13:00 | |
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IBM Exec Forecasts a Million-Dollar Bitcoin — When a Sat Will Equal a Cent
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. дальше »
2019-2-23 00:42 | |
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A Huge EU Bank Just Ruthlessly Froze People’s Accounts, Sparking Claims of Racism. It Would Never Happen With Bitcoin
Spain’s second-largest bank, BBVA, has aggressively frozen up to 5,000 accounts without warning. Many of the accounts belonged to Chinese clients, leading to cries of racism. The bank, however, claims it was acting on Spanish anti-money laundering rules. дальше »
2019-2-18 16:56 | |
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Report: Payment Processor Netpay to Integrate Blockchain Technology
Major international payment solutions company Netpay has reportedly partnered up with an Israeli-based firm to integrate blockchain-based technology in its services. Netpay to Integrate Blockchain Tool Netpay, an international payment processing company, has partnered up with BNC LedgerTech to provide blockchain-based services to its broad user base, according to a report from Finance Magnets. дальше »
2019-2-15 21:00 | |
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JP Morgan Set to Launch its Own Native Cryptocurrency for Cross-Border Payments
Banking giant JP Morgan is ready to launch a trial on a blockchain-based international remittance system, according to a report by CNBC. JP Morgan’s Token Will Function Like Stablecoins The cryptocurrency, dubbed “JPM Coin,” will be pegged to the US dollar in a 1:1 ratio similar to stablecoins. дальше »
2019-2-15 16:59 | |
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Judge Delays Decision to Appoint Legal Counsel for QuadrigaCX Creditors
A group of lawyers from some of Canada’s top law firms convened in a court in Halifax, Nova Scotia, today to secure the right to represent creditors in the ongoing QuadrigaCX litigation. дальше »
2019-2-15 01:45 | |
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JP Morgan to Launch its Own Dollar-Backed Cryptocurrency JPM Coin
JP Morgan will be launching the JPM coin, a dollar-backed token to be used for international transfers, securities transactions and the replacement of dollars for large firms, CNBC reported on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-14 21:00 | |
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QuadrigaCX Sent Deposits Allegedly Linked to CEO’s Widow, Mailed Withdrawals in Cash
For those QuadrigaCX users who were fortunate enough to have withdrawal requests honored, some appear to have received their funds through unconventional means. An anonymous QuadrigaCX user who corresponded with Bitcoin Magazine said that they received a bank deposit from Robertson Nova Consulting Inc. дальше »
2019-2-15 20:28 | |
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JPMorgan Unveils First Bank-Backed ‘JPM Coin’ Cryptocurrency
International investment bank and notorious Bitcoin skeptic JPMorgan Chase will be the first US bank to issue its own cryptocurrency. JPMorgan: ‘Endless’ Use Cases For Cryptocurrency In a surprising move, Umar Farooq, head of JPMorgan’s blockchain operations, told CNBC trials of JPM Coin would start in the coming months and that three use cases had already emerged. дальше »
2019-2-14 15:00 | |
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In the Daily: Cointext Expansion, Keycard Wallet, ETF Withdrawal, PUBG Hackers
In this edition of The Daily we cover the latest international expansion by SMS bitcoin cash wallet Cointext, the new Keycard hardware wallet and the withdrawal of a cryptocurrency ETF proposal. Also, a gang of cyber criminals allegedly used the popular battle royale game PUBG to coordinate stealing millions in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-2-14 13:56 | |
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What is the actual goal of Western Union’s test of Ripple’s xRapid and XRP? Improve efficiency or consolidate dominance?
Western Union is testing Ripple’s technology to improve cross-border payments. That’s what Molly Shea, CEO of WU Asia Pacific, said in a podcast by analyseasia. Since the advent of Bitcoin, the market for international payments has been more competitive than ever before. дальше »
2019-2-14 00:18 | |
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New York Exchange Chairman Optimistic About ICE’s Moonshoot Bet In Bakkt And Crypto Future
New York Exchange Chairman Optimistic About Bakkt And Crypto Future The Chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, Jeff Sprecher, has described Bakkt – a platform for Bitcoin trading – as a “moonshot bet” for NYSE’s parent company, International Exchange. дальше »
2019-2-13 21:02 | |
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Crypto Traders’ Long-Term Bitcoin Short Contracts See Uptick in Closures Signaling the Bottom is In?
It seems that those who shorted Bitcoin when it was reaching its all-time high at $20,000 are cashing out now. Bitcoin has been traded between $3,250 and $4,100 during the last few months. This comes just a few weeks after Mark Dow, a former International Monetary Fund (IMF) economist, cash out his short contract on […] дальше »
2019-2-13 19:58 | |
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Tron Weekly Report: Wallets, Smart Contracts, and New Years Celebrations
The Tron Foundation released its weekly report yesterday for the week ending February 9. The international version of the report is available in 14 languages on the Foundation’s blog. This week, the Foundation completed some work on smart contracts and the Tron wallet. дальше »
2019-2-12 15:21 | |
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Traders Who Shorted Bitcoin From All-Time High $20,000 are Cashing Out: Is The Bottom is Near?
In the past two months, several traders who shorted Bitcoin from its all-time high at $20,000 have started to cash out in the $3,000 to $4,000 range. On February 12, a cryptocurrency trader with an online alias “Cryptofungus” revealed that he had closed a year-long Bitcoin short contract. дальше »
2019-2-12 10:50 | |
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Global Investigation Led by US DOJ Sees Extradition of 12 Bitcoin Scammers to US for Fake eBay Car Sales
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that they had charged an international crypto fraud cartel that was involved with millions of dollars in thefts. The cartel was made up of 20 individuals, of which 16 were foreign members, and they are being charged with defrauding the American citizens. Working with foreign authorities, the […] дальше »
2019-2-12 02:58 | |
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21 Lectures Offers Bitcoin Developer Courses by Schnelli, Decker and Chiang
Switzerland is an international bitcoin and blockchain mecca, known for its crypto culture and concentration of crypto businesses. Now, it is the new home to 21 Lectures, a school for bitcoin developers founded by Lucas Betschart. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:24 | |
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12 Bitcoin scammers extradited to US for selling fake cars on eBay
An international cryptocurrency fraud cartel has been busted by a joint investigation between US and foreign authorities. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has charged 20 people, including 16 foreigners for being part of an international organized crime syndicate that saw American citizens defrauded for millions of dollars. дальше »
2019-2-11 17:00 | |
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BlockTower Exec: Bitcoin Unlikely To Get Ousted By Fast, Feature-Rich Crypto Assets
Ari Paul, the managing partner of crypto asset investment group BlockTower, recently took to Twitter to make an intriguing claim: Bitcoin (BTC), the asset, is bigger than its own underlying blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-10 00:00 | |
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