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DJ Who “Turned Down Wall St.” Is On a Quest to Decentralize Music Festivals
Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF). дальше »
2018-8-8 19:23 | |
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Many Swiss Bankers and Financial Regulators Quit to Join the Crypto Space
A lot of people in Switzerland have left the traditional financial sector to work in the crypto space, in which the banking nation is now developing a niche market. The Swiss banks don’t show enthusiasm officially, but they massively have interests in dealing with Bitcoin, insiders say. дальше »
2018-8-6 18:45 | |
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Cryptocurrency Remains Popular In South Africa, But Scams and Questions Still Loom
Sales for an exclusively African cryptocurrency opened up in August to those with a South African bank account — seemingly capitalizing on virtual currency’s popularity in the nation. Despite growing interest, however, scams and fraud are still rife in the country. дальше »
2018-8-5 11:00 | |
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Indian Bank Set to Adopt Ripple for Cross-Border Payments
While India remains a no-go area for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ripple Labs, the developer of XRP, is busy making inroads into the Asian nation, as per a report on August 2, 2018. Ripples Everywhere According to an FXStreet, the State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s institutional banking authority, is set to start facilitating instantaneous cross-border payment solutions with Ripple. дальше »
2018-8-4 14:00 | |
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How Blockchain Promotes International Trade, Identity and Financial Inclusion
International trade, people without identity and financial exclusion are global development areas that stand to be radically improved with blockchain technology, according to Michelle Chivunga, regional advisor for the British Blockchain Association. дальше »
2018-7-31 19:50 | |
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Japan: Self-Regulating Cryptocurrency Body Proposes Margin Trading Limit on Bitcoin
The regulatory body overseeing Japan’s digital currency and trading market introduced a rule that could potentially affect thousands of traders in the cryptocurrency-crazy nation. Regulating Crypto, One Step a Time As reported by Nikkei Asia Review on July 25, 2015, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) announced a widespread crackdown on the country’s margin […] The post Japan: Self-Regulating Cryptocurrency Body Proposes Margin Trading Limit on Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-27 12:00 | |
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Bolivar ‘Anchored’ to the Petro to Be Issued in August, Maduro Says
A new Venezuelan fiat currency, ‘anchored’ to the nation’s crypto, the Petro, is expected to start circulating in the second half of August. The news was announced by president Maduro himself, along with other measures intended to improve the economic situation in the country. дальше »
2018-7-26 20:45 | |
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Regulations Round-Up: Malta Clarifies Law, UK Wealth Managers Urge FCA Action
In recent regulatory news, Malta’s financial regulator has sought to clarify the nation’s cryptocurrency regulations following the passing of an act pertaining to crypto assets, UK-based wealth managers have called for the FCA to take a strong stance regarding cryptocurrencies, and the deputy governor of Bank of Israel has predicted that cryptocurrencies will contribute to […] The post Regulations Round-Up: Malta Clarifies Law, UK Wealth Managers Urge FCA Action appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-7-25 02:05 | |
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PR: EarthCycle (ECE) Coin Dissipates Effects of Economic Monopolies via a Decentralized Funding Pool
As part of their corporate responsibility, private firms take steps of supporting policies in high-income countries that will make it easier for poor people and poor countries to share in the benefits of globalization—policies such as easing barriers to market access for poor countries and increasing foreign aid. дальше »
2018-7-24 20:30 | |
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Malta Launches First Two-Way Bitcoin ATM as Global Acceptance Rises
Cryptocurrency haven Malta has just seen the launch of its first two-way bitcoin automatic teller machine. Malta Continues to Make Moves The Maltese machine is located at the Quickelts head office on the Sliema seafront and opened to an event reportedly attended by a variety of market experts and blockchain enthusiasts. дальше »
2018-7-24 06:00 | |
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Costa Rican Employees Can Get Their Salaries in Crypto
While some jurisdictions in the world are still sitting on the fence about crypto’s legal status, there are places like Costa Rica that are setting new standards for technology adoption. The small Latin American nation, known for its scenic beaches and perfect Caribbean weather, is now taking steps to let workers receive a part of […] Costa Rican Employees Can Get Their Salaries in Crypto was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-23 16:59 | |
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Bitcoin is great for criminals. This is even better for law enforcement
When politicians and mainstream media began finger pointing, they had only one culprit to blame – bitcoin. No, the biggest takeaway from all this was that bitcoin had facilitated one of the gravest nation state-orchestrated crimes in years. дальше »
2018-7-16 18:42 | |
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Chinese Yuan’s Share of Bitcoin Trading Dropped From 90% to 1%
China is one of the more technologically advanced nations in the world, and with its population closing in on 1. 4 billion, it was naturally one of the biggest Bitcoin markets during the cryptocurrency’s early days. дальше »
2018-7-13 05:00 | |
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Mainstream Media Claims Bitcoin Burns More Energy Than Ireland – Does It?
A mainstream media assertion made recently implies that cryptocurrency is quite costly in terms of energy consumption. “Bitcoin has been alarming people for years,” the report notes, pointing to the amount of electricity used for its mining – almost as much as a small nation needs. дальше »
2018-7-13 02:05 | |
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Korean Government Criticized for Crypto Exchange Hacks, Upbit Denies Hack Rumor
The South Korean government has been criticized for not doing enough to help prevent hacking at cryptocurrency exchanges. Data obtained by the regulators show that three crypto exchanges were hacked, with damage of almost $1 billion, after having gone through an inspection by the government. дальше »
2018-7-11 22:20 | |
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Indian Congress Demands Probe Into Bitcoin Scam Involving Top Officials
Another day, another crypto-related scam. This time it’s in India, where members of the nation’s congress have demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into a “mega Bitcoin scam.” Calls for the probe are led by senior congressional leader Shaktisinh Gohil, who accuses the top leadership of the country’s largest political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, of […] дальше »
2018-7-8 19:00 | |
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Malta Positions Itself As ‘World’s Blockchain Island’ After Passing World’s First DLT Law
Malta might be a tiny archipelago on the Mediterranean map, but the nation is making a big name for itself in the world of cryptocurrency. Aside from successfully luring in the biggest crypto exchanges, Malta recently made history by passing “a true World First DLT Law,” cementing the nation’s position as the “world’s first blockchain […] Malta Positions Itself As ‘World’s Blockchain Island’ After Passing World’s First DLT Law was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-7 20:54 | |
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India’s Leadership Accused of Involvement in ‘Mega Bitcoin Scam’
The Indian National Congress (INC) party, the largest political party in the nation, is accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) of money laundering through bitcoin. INC, more commonly known as the Congress Party, alleged Thursday that the BJP was converting “black money” into white using bitcoin in the western state of Gujurat, the English-language дальше »
2018-7-6 07:58 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Gives Birth To New Industry In Iceland: Data Centre Operations
Iceland will soon have a vibrant data centre operations industry in the country. This latest technology infrastructure expansion within the Nordic nation is the result of the pioneering efforts of bitcoin users who leveraged the supportive geothermal and hydropower conditions in Iceland to build expansive data centres to decode blockchain technologies. дальше »
2018-7-5 22:40 | |
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Supreme Court’s Decision on RBI’s Restrictions May Push Crypto Industry Towards a P2P Model
India’s top court just dealt a major blow to the cryptocurrency industry in the country. The nation’s crypto community was stunned when the Supreme Court refused to overturn the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) ban, which barred all financial institutions it regulates from dealing with cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-5 16:09 | |
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Government of Bermuda Becomes a Crypto-friendly Nation With Their ICO Bill
The Bermuda Government, recently, passed a Digital Asset Business Act and an ICO Bill. The Government felt compelled to make changes to their Banking Act because they wanted to create a new class of banks that could work with emerging FinTech, cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. дальше »
2018-7-4 17:34 | |
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South Korea Unveils New Supportive Crypto Regulations
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) had released a new regulatory framework and Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. дальше »
2018-7-1 14:49 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Charity Funds and Dark Web Run-Ins
This week, the U. S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies banded together to bring down some bad actors on the dark web. EOS is undergoing some growing pains with the launch of its network, exposing the trials and tribulations of an all-too-centralized governance model. дальше »
2018-6-30 20:56 | |
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Volatile Cryptocurrency Sector Might Pose Some Risk to Iceland’s Economy
Iceland leads the pack when it comes to cryptocurrency mining. Surprisingly, the island nation known for its super cold weather is now a global powerhouse in the industry when it comes to the mining of these digital currencies. дальше »
2018-6-29 12:59 | |
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Japan’s Trades Administrative Turning Point: How and Why Specialists Wrested Control
Bitcoin businesses were booming in Japan — especially exchanges — but there came a turning point. This prompted Japanese authorities to finally step in and begin a path of strong and rigid regulation on cryptocurrency exchanges across the nation. дальше »
2018-6-27 20:26 | |
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Lithuania Forges Ahead With Its Crypto Goals Despite Potential Threats
While most countries are trying different ways to entice cryptocurrency investors/traders and projects to within their borders, Lithuania is facing a totally different kind of problem. In fact, concerns are now being raised that the nation’s vibrant crypto industry might attract a deluge of funds that they should rather not touch – illegal money from […] Lithuania Forges Ahead With Its Crypto Goals Despite Potential Threats was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-6-27 16:48 | |
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Bitcoin as Lifeline Amid Crushing Devaluation, Extreme Poverty, Sectarian Violence in Nigeria
The scrappy citizens of Lagos, Nigeria are traders and can-do survivors almost by nature. Their government, however, has mismanaged the nation’s money to such a degree that it’s prone to wild devaluation swings. дальше »
2018-6-27 09:40 | |
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Iceland Becomes Global Crypto Mining Powerhouse but Neighbors Could Pose a Challenge
Based on its name alone, Iceland will usually evoke images of a sparse population and freezing temperatures. While nobody was watching, however, the island nation slowly became the hottest location for one of the fastest-growing industries today — the country is now recognized as the global center for crypto mining. дальше »
2018-6-25 20:38 | |
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Irish Bitcoin dealer alleges nation’s banks are shutting crypto-related accounts
The co-founder of Irish Bitcoin (BTC) broker Eircoin accused the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland (BPFI) of discriminating against crypto-related accounts, The Irish Times reports June 21. Dave Fleming blamed the BPFI for, “seeking to muddy the waters with insinuations of dirty money. дальше »
2018-6-22 08:55 | |
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Russia’s Largest Banks are building Bitcoin and Crypto Portfolios
Two of Russia’s largest banks are piloting cryptocurrency portfolios for their private clients, the Kommersant newspaper reported Friday. Sberbank, the main state-owned bank responsible for processing government employee paychecks, and Alfa Bank, the largest private bank in the nation, plan to enter crypto trading with the help of the AddCapital investment fund, the National Settlement дальше »
2018-6-18 10:31 | |
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Mining Consumes Half the power of BECI Estimates-Coinshares
Mining Embellished estimates as to the total electricity consumed through bitcoin mining have again made the rounds in the media recently, with many stories claiming that energy consumed by mining annually is comparable to that which is consumed by the entire nation of Ireland. дальше »
2018-6-17 08:41 | |
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Mining Consumes Half as Much Power as BECI Estimates – Coinshares
Embellished estimates as to the total electricity consumed through bitcoin mining have again made the rounds in the media recently, with many stories claiming that energy consumed by mining annually is comparable to that which is consumed by the entire nation of Ireland. дальше »
2018-6-17 07:20 | |
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Estonia Grants License to Crypto Trading Software Provider Ibinex
Ibinex, a company that specializes in white-label solutions for cryptocurrency exchanges, has obtained a license to operate in Estonia. Besides exchange services, it also plans to offer both hot and cold wallets within the regulatory framework of the tech-savvy, crypto-friendly Baltic nation. дальше »
2018-6-15 16:43 | |
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Japan aims to become a bitcoin capital. Then it became the hack
As China cracked down on crypto exchanges and South Korea threatened to do the same, Japan stood out as a crypto-friendly nation. In 2017, Japan declared Bitcoin to be a legal form of payment and now has 16 licensed cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2018-6-14 10:57 | |
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Zug Tests Blockchain to Decide on Fireworks and Digital Ids Bitcoin in Brief Wednesday
This and other fintech and crypto-related stories from the Alpine nation and other corners of Europe are featured in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief. For some time now, Zug has been accepting cryptocurrency payments for municipal services, including company registrations using bitcoin and ether. дальше »
2018-6-13 17:57 | |
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PR: Viola.AI, AI Singapore and Singapore Management University Announced Strategic Partnership
SINGAPORE - Viola. AI, the blockchain-powered dating and relationships AI has announced its strategic partnership with AI Singapore, a Singapore government initiative to catalyse, synergise and boost the nation's AI capabilities, and Singapore Management University (SMU) to provide dating and relationship solution for singles, couples and married couples with quality matches, date arrangements, helpful relationship advice and recommendation of goods and services. дальше »
2018-6-11 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Looking to the Past and the Future
South Korea just ruled that bitcoin is a legally recognizable asset, which is good news for investors, but not such good news for convicted criminals that had managed to hold onto their cryptocurrency in the past. дальше »
2018-6-11 18:04 | |
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