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Romanian Exchange Launches a Tether Copycat for the Nation’s Fiat Currency
Bitcoin Romania, the first and largest crypto exchange on the Romanian market, has launched Roncoin (RONC), the first token to have a 1:1 parity with Romania’s currency (RON), Business Review reported on October 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-24 21:00 | |
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Blockchain Verification and Decentralized Subversion in Cambodia
Season 2 of Distributed Dialogues has begun, and a general theme will be the connection of major, real-world problems to possible solutions using blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:41 | |
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Hong Kong: National Stock Exchange Calls for Fintech and DLT Laws
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has published a paper on October 18, 2018, arguing that the nation’s existing financial laws should apply to Fintech, cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT) ecosystems. дальше »
2018-10-24 23:00 | |
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Bank of Japan’s Deputy Governor Doubtful Over the Effectiveness of Cryptocurrencies
In theory, a Central bank cryptocurrency could help enhance a nation’s monetary policy by allowing Central Banks to charge interest on deposits of households and firms, encouraging people to spend rather than hoard their money. дальше »
2018-10-22 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin Intentions: Are We Aiming to Replace the Status Quo or Become Them?
When the idea of a working digital currency like bitcoin was introduced, many of its early adopters disliked the current bureaucratic system, with a cartel of bankers pulling the world’s monetary strings. дальше »
2018-10-20 22:05 | |
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‘XRP Moving Towards Decentralization, while BTC seems to be doing the Opposite’: Reports
A recent tweet by nation’s leading provider of trusted ratings of Stocks, Mutual Funds, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, & Financial Institutions, Weiss Rating confirms the rumored talks between Ripple meeting with Trump’s administration. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:01 | |
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Crypto Fund AG Granted First Crypto Asset Management License in Switzerland, Plans to Expand to Asia
With its authorities supportive of its crypto sector, Switzerland is inching closer to its goal of becoming a major cryptocurrency hub. Recently, the nation’s financial regulator just granted its first crypto asset management license to a Zug-based start-up, which allows it to offer blockchain-based assets even to institutional investors. дальше »
2018-10-15 16:29 | |
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Don’t Underestimate China’s Power In Bitcoin
There has been a wealth of news of late about China and the Chinese authorities new position on cryptocurrency. In the shortest possible terms, the government want to totally ban cryptocurrency trading and investment and wish to stamp out the Bitcoin culture that has slowly built up in China. дальше »
2018-10-15 23:00 | |
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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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South Korea Mulls Over Reversing Ban on ICOs
South Korean legislators are planning to chase the road to clear their stance on Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) in November this year. Despite the government’s on-again-off-again relationship with cryptocurrencies, a National Assembly committee has mooted to revamp the cryptocurrency policies in the country on October 10, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-12 09:00 | |
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Guess Who’s Hiding The Most Bitcoin
There are conspiracy theories and speculation all over the crypto space on who holds the most Bitcoin that is currently in circulation. Big mining firms, exchanges, and funds are mainly called Whales as they hold on to the most Bitcoin and have been called responsible for the big amounts of Bitcoin around today. дальше »
2018-10-11 14:00 | |
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Cryptos Gain Adoption Amid Venezuela’s Economic Turmoil
Life in Venezuela is anything but. Last year, the South American nation of 32 million led the world with 652% inflation and this year the economic turmoil is even worse. As of September 2018, the annual inflation was estimated at 200,000% and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it could spike to a mindboggling 1,000,000% by December. дальше »
2018-10-10 22:30 | |
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Banks Hate Crypto In Canada: QuadrigaCX Exchange Sees $28M Frozen
Although Canada is widely regarded as a progressive nation when it comes to the acceptance of promising technologies and sectors, this forward-thinking hasn’t stopped local institutions from doing their utmost best to curb the growth and maturation of the Canadian crypto space via exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-9 10:50 | |
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Chinese Bitcoin (BTC) Miner Nabs Electricity, Authorities Crack Down
Man Steals $15,000 Of Electricity For Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Despite the stringent rules placed on China’s crypto scene, the Bitcoin and altcoin mining business remains as hot as ever. So hot, in fact, that a Chinese man, named Xu Xinghu, thought it would be a good idea to steal electricity from the nation’s train network […] The post Chinese Bitcoin (BTC) Miner Nabs Electricity, Authorities Crack Down appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-10-8 23:00 | |
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Argentina might be getting 150 Bitcoin ATMs by early 2019
Argentina is being eyed as prime territory for expansion by Bitcoin ATM manufacturers, which appear to be preying on the country’s vulnerable fiat currency. The South American nation could get 30 new fully operational Bitcoin ATMs by the end of this year, with expectations this number will increase to over 1,600 by the end of 2019, reports Reuters. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:23 | |
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Malta PM Makes Unavoidable Bitcoin Prediction
The people of Malta and its government have already accepted the crypto world and has even tried to call itself the ‘blockchain island’ of the world. In an address to the United Nation’s General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat has said that he sees blockchain technologies as the tool which can allow Bitcoin and other digital currencies to inevitably gain a widespread appeal and essentially become the future of currency. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:00 | |
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Draconian Digital Search Laws Threaten Bitcoiners Passing Through Customs
Draconian legislation in a series of supposedly liberal democracies is encroaching on the rights of travelers. New Zealand is the latest nation to pass laws granting customs agents unprecedented investigatory powers including the right to force travelers to disclose their passwords or face a $5,000 fine. дальше »
2018-10-2 17:50 | |
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Beijing Sci-Tech Report Accepts Bitcoin as Payment
While China continues to clamp down on cryptocurrencies, the nation’s oldest science and technology publication, Beijing Sci-Tech Report (BSTR), is accepting bitcoin for its 2019 subscription. According to an Asia Times article published on October 1, 2018, the BSTR began accepting cryptocurrencies because it wanted to promote blockchain technology and the use of cryptocurrencies in a practical way. дальше »
2018-10-2 01:00 | |
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Overstock.com CEO Acquires Stake in Blockchain Land Registry Startup
Overstock. com CEO Patrick Byrne has acquired a stake in blockchain startup, Medici Land Governance (MLG). Byrne purchased a 43 percent stake in the blockchain land registry in a private transaction. дальше »
2018-9-27 20:37 | |
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Exclusive Interview: French Crypto Experts Believe France Could Become Europe’s Next Blockchain Hub
As one of the wealthiest countries in the world, France would be a good guess as a nation trailblazing the way for blockchain technology. Reality proves a little more complex, however. Regardless, there have been signs showcasing great promise for the up and coming French blockchain scene. дальше »
2018-9-26 16:49 | |
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UK’s Ambiguous Stance on Crypto Exposes Consumers to Risk, Nation Could Lose Out on Crypto Race
Lawmakers and leaders in UK’s cryptocurrency industry are now pushing for the government to enact regulations to govern the sector. There are concerns from lawmakers that the government’s current vague stance on the industry is putting consumers at risk, leaving the door wide open for potential criminal activities. дальше »
2018-9-24 18:34 | |
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Dash Text Enables Remittance via SMS to Turn Venezuela Into a ‘Dash Nation’
Dash Text, an SMS-operated mobile application, has just launched in Venezuela and is aimed at enabling easy remittance in the DASH cryptocurrency. As Venezuela suffers from strict international sanctions and its national currency, the Bolivar, is being diluted on a daily basis, transactions and cross-border payments have become extremely cumbersome. дальше »
2018-9-24 16:59 | |
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In Taiwan, A Politician Has Accepted The First Ever Bitcoin Donation
The lively political system in Taiwan continues to foster interest, discussion, and even the use of cryptocurrencies, as more people express an interest in technological innovation. Officials in Taiwan have taken a marked interest in virtual currency and blockchain. дальше »
2018-9-24 12:00 | |
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Of Moonshots and Mushrooms: Let’s Get Beyond Technocratic Thinking
The following opinion piece on Moonshots and Mushrooms was written by Max Borders, director of Social Evolution and author of The Social Singularity. When John F. Kennedy was president, he planted a stark and powerful, technocratic image in the minds of Americans…I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade […] The post Of Moonshots and Mushrooms: Let’s Get Beyond Technocratic Thinking appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-22 02:25 | |
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Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Shows How Bitcoin Can Be Used for Social Good
Can bitcoin be used for social good? If anyone thinks so, it’s Ray Youssef, the CEO of peer-to-peer bitcoin platform Paxful. A successful entrepreneur in the crypto and blockchain space, Youssef comes from humble beginnings and understands the importance of maintaining control over one’s finances. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:50 | |
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Malta Allows More Crypto Collaborations Even at the Cost of Displeasing the EU
The Malta Stock Exchange recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Binance, one of the most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges. The two will now launch a new digital exchange facilitating security token trading. дальше »
2018-9-15 18:59 | |
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SportsCastr Expands to MMA with Exclusive Friday Night Fights Streaming Deal
Bitcoin Press Release: Nation’s Longest-Running Muay Thai Series To Stream Exclusive Fights on SportsCastr Starting Sept. 14, 2018. September 14th, 2018, Grand Cayman –SportsCastr, the social live-streaming platform that lets anyone in the world become a color commentator, today announced an official partnership with Friday Night Fights, North America’s longest-running Muay Thai series. дальше »
2018-9-14 08:04 | |
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NEO Connect First Block Capital Bitcoin Trust (FBC Bitcoin Trust) Becomes Canada’s First Fund
Canada’s First Bitcoin Fund on NEO Connect NEO Connect is delighted to declare the First Block Capital Bitcoin Trust (FBC Trust) can now be obtained on its fund dissemination stand. This is the pioneer investment program of its kind in the North American nation. дальше »
2018-9-13 00:00 | |
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OKEx Founder Released After Questioning in Connection With Suspected Coin Fraud
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx was detained for questioning on September 10, 2018, by Shanghai police to investigate a case of suspected digital currency fraud related to WFee coin. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:42 | |
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Canada’s First Bitcoin Fund Debuts on NEO Connect, Opens to Accredited Investors
The notion of a Bitcoin ETF may have become retail investors’ lifeline, fixing the spotlight firmly on every move of the ubiquitous financiers of Wall Street. Meanwhile, just north of the border, Canadians are witnessing the launch of the nation’s first Bitcoin fund, an ETF-style onramp for the country’s largest investors. дальше »
2018-9-12 20:00 | |
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The Daily: Malta Sees No Issue With Unlicensed Crypto Firms, Valletta Mansion on Sale for Crypto
Malta is not worried about crypto companies operating while their applications for licenses are still pending as the loophole does not mean they are free from obligations under the current regulations, officials from the island nation commented. дальше »
2018-9-11 15:58 | |
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Thailand’s Anti Money Laundering Office Set to Create Own Cryptocurrency Wallet for Confiscating Ill-Gotten Cryptoassets
In a bid to fight crypto-linked money laundering activities by bad actors in Thailand, the nation’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has said it would create a cryptocurrency wallet to enable it to seize digital currencies from cyberpunks convicted of DLT-based virtual currency-related crimes, as first reported by local news source, The Nation on September 3, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-5 23:00 | |
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Colombia Could Follow Malta’s Footsteps and Become the Blockchain Nation of South America
In the eyes of crypto investors, one way to categorize the nations of the world is by their stance on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Some countries ban the use of digital currencies declaring them as illegal; others embrace both cryptos and blockchain wholeheartedly while the rest are somewhere in between. дальше »
2018-9-6 15:59 | |
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The Daily: Asian Crypto Jobs on the Rise, Colombia to Cut Taxes for Crypto Firms
The number of jobs and job seekers in the Asian crypto space is growing, according to leading recruiters in the region. Also in The Daily, Colombia may soon become a crypto-friendly nation, California and Russia want to use blockchain tech for insurance and pensions, and Malaysians remain bullish on cryptocurrencies, despite market trends this year. дальше »
2018-9-2 14:55 | |
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Japanese Police Forces Move To Track All Bitcoin Transactions
Japan, the crypto friendly nation with a tight grip on the industry, is this a peek into the future? As you know, in Japan cryptocurrency trading is heavily regulated through crypto exchanges, in a bid to make the community safer and in a bid to reduce instances of crypto crime and fraud. дальше »
2018-8-31 15:00 | |
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Australian Businesses Will Now Use IBM-Powered Smart Legal Contracts
IBM has had a few experiences in handling blockchain-based projects in Australia. This time, it is partnering with a law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills, to create a blockchain solution that will bring Australian businesses on-board with smart contracts. дальше »
2018-8-30 20:59 | |
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China’s Cryptocurrency Crackdown on Promo Events Extends Beyond the Beijing Capital to Guangzhou
The Guangzhou Development District, established in the 1980s as a special economic zone in Southern China, issued a notice on Aug 24 banning any events that promote cryptocurrencies. The ban came amidst China’s clampdown on cryptocurrencies throughout the nation. дальше »
2018-8-30 18:04 | |
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Maltese Prime Minister Fraudulently Impersonated by Bitcoin Peddlers on Instagram
Malta’s Prime Minister, a noted fan of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, found himself unwittingly in the center of an investment scam as conmen fabricated a fake Instagram account in his name. As Bitcoinist has noted in the past, the tiny island nation of Malta has taken a number of steps in order to become one of the globe’s most welcoming and proactive countries when it comes to cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. дальше »
2018-8-27 10:00 | |
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As Cryptocurrency Gains Popularity In Israel, Discussions Continue About a ‘Crypto-Shekel’
Top leadership in Israel has long considered launching a state-backed virtual currency. Discussions have only grown as the nation’s cryptocurrency sector continues to blossom. The Bank of Israel, as well as the nation’s Finance Ministry, has been mulling over the idea of a state-sponsored cryptocurrency since Bitcoin’s price high at the tail end of 2017. дальше »
2018-8-27 07:00 | |
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China’s Bitcoin Censorship Continues as WeChat Is Targeted by Regulators
China has become a very hostile nation for cryptocurrency. It is a very worrisome trend, but it appears there is nothing that can be done about it. In another crackdown, the country is now targeting WeChat content pertaining to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:00 | |
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Malta Lures 5th Largest Crypto Exchange, Another Win for Blockchain Island
Malta’s reputation as a global fintech and cryptocurrency hub has helped win another major crypto exchange. This time, the island nation’s allure proved to be irresistible for ZB. com, a global top five crypto exchange in terms of trading volume. дальше »
2018-8-17 20:00 | |
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The Uncertain Future of Crypto Mining in Vietnam
Vietnam is firmly placing itself as one of the countries hostile to cryptocurrencies. After banning cryptos as a payment method last year, the nation has now halted the importation of crypto mining rigs, which raises some serious questions about the future of the country’s crypto mining segment. дальше »
2018-8-17 22:30 | |
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Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
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Venezuela to Have Two Units of Account – Petro and Petro-Pegged Bolivar
President Maduro’s Venezuela is preparing to effectively adopt next week two official units of account – the nation’s crypto, El Petro, and the new petro-pegged bolivar that will replace the inflated national fiat. дальше »
2018-8-15 19:55 | |
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Brazilian Presidential Candidate Pledges To Legalize Bitcoin (BTC) If Elected
A presidential candidate in Brazil has pledged to legalized cryptocurrency in the country if elected. He revealed this through his Twitter handle on the 7th of August, as he affirmed the local currency of the nation remains the national currency of the country as a legal tender for transactions, but cryptocurrency will obtain the status […] дальше »
2018-8-12 06:40 | |
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