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Myanmar Central Bank Determined to Curb the Flourishing Local Crypto Industry
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) is determined to curb the growing local cryptocurrency industry. This comes after the central bank issued a warning against engaging in cryptocurrency activities. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:58 | |
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Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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After a Three-Year Test of Blockchain, Dutch Central Bank is Not Impressed
As blockchain technology becomes increasingly popular, there are many financial institutions that have started to experiment, hoping to see if the fintech can benefit them. One of the longest-running tests has been with the Dutch Central Bank, which created its own distributed ledger technology (DLT) prototypes to evaluate for the last three years. Reports from […] дальше »
2019-5-2 14:12 | |
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Top Five (5) Blockchain Technology Use Cases For Central Banks
Introduction The coming of Bitcoin, Altcoin and blockchain technology has met with so much criticism in the early days. The new innovations these digital currencies came with were hugely criticized especially by financial institutions and central banks in general. дальше »
2019-4-30 22:50 | |
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Samoan Central Bank Suspects Local Church of Running Crypto Ponzi Scheme
A report by RNZ published April 26, 2019, states that a Samoan church has been implicated in a global multi-billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Crypto Scam Knocks the Doors of Churches The tentacles of crypto-based crimes now seem to have gripped religious institutions as highlighted by a recent development in the Oceania. дальше »
2019-4-28 01:00 | |
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New WEF Research Explores Central Bank Activities With Blockchain And DLT
While central banks are known for being some of the most cautious and prudent institutions in the world, chances are that these may become among the first to implement blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), according to a new white paper published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). дальше »
2019-4-6 19:56 | |
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Pakistan Will Issue Its Own Digital Currency By 2025
According to the Dawn, a local media outlet, Pakistan’s central bank has announced plans to have a digital currency by 2025. Digital Version of the Pakistani Rupee Speaking about the regulation of Electronic Money Institutions, non-bank entities that will be allowed to issue “e-money” for digital payments, Pakistan’s State Bank Deputy Governor Jameel Ahmad told the audience that digital currency is more efficient. дальше »
2019-4-3 04:00 | |
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Pakistan Introduces Crypto Regulation
The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2019-4-2 01:33 | |
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BLOCKTV: Interchange Founder is Setting the Stage for Institutional Investors in Crypto
“Satoshi planted the seed of Bitcoin in the absolute moment of despair in the 2008 financial crisis and that wasn’t a mistake. That was a clear shot across the bow of central banks,” Dan Held, the co-founder of Interchange said in an interview to BLOCKTV. дальше »
2019-3-28 00:21 | |
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Mexico Central Bank Proposed Crypto Regulations Could Suffocate the Economy
The proposed law requires cryptocurrency exchanges to acquire a license to qualify as regulated financial institutions. However, once they obtain the permit, the same law forbids them to avail or list any crypto service, a catch 22-situation since practically there won’t be any legal cryptocurrency exchange in the country. дальше »
2019-3-24 14:00 | |
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Andreas Antonopoulos Says More State-Sponsored Cryptocurrencies are Coming to Eliminate Cash
Andreas Antonopoulos, a Bitcoin (BTC) proponent and the author of Mastering Bitcoin, talked during a Q&A video about state-sponsored digital currencies. During the last years, there have been several analyses performed by financial institutions such as central banks regarding the issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDC). дальше »
2019-3-1 19:37 | |
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Lithuania Central Bank’s Policy Update Opens the Door for Crypto Payments
The central bank of Lithuania has updated its position on cryptocurrencies and tokens issued through initial coin offerings. The regulator has revised the definition of these assets specifying the conditions under which financial institutions can operate with digital money and accept crypto payments. дальше »
2019-2-21 01:30 | |
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Are Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Net Positive Or Negative For Bitcoin And Crypto Assets?
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been analyzed by several banking institutions around the world, specifically by several central banks in different countries. However, they are different than virtual currencies such as Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »
2019-2-17 14:42 | |
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UnionBank Launches Two-Way Bitcoin ATM in the Philippines
The UnionBank of the Philippines, one of the leading financial institutions in the country, has launched a two-way bitcoin automated teller machine (ATM), according to a story in local media outlet Philstar. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:10 | |
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Iran releases gold-backed cryptocurrency
Another country that faces a financial crisis due to the US sanctions issues its own national cryptocurrency. A group of Iranian banks presented a PayMon pegged to gold. Islamic revolution in digital Four Iranian banks (Bank Mellat, Bank Melli Iran, Bank Pasargad, and Parsian Bank) presented PayMon cryptocurrency, each coin of which is backed to gold reserves. дальше »
2019-2-8 17:22 | |
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Simon Dixon Reflects on the 10th Anniversary of Bitcoin
With the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s launch under the industry’s belt, it’s hard to believe how far the space has traveled in that time. Bitcoin Magazine has asked a number of long-time members of the space to reflect on their experiences, and published author Simon Dixon spoke with us about some of his observations over the years. дальше »
2019-1-26 01:44 | |
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Blockchain Shouldn’t Be an Enemy to the U.S. Federal Reserve
Despite most central banks being reluctant to turn to blockchain technology, major institutions such as the U. S. Federal Reserve should figure out the implications of such distributed ledger technologies and how to adapt to them, economist Eswar Prasad argued in a Financial Times article on January 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-4 04:00 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) is Setup to be a Recession Reviver or a False Messiah in the Making
Historically, in the US, the actions of the federal reserve has had a massive bearing on the economy. In a contracting economy, a lower interest rate might get companies to borrow more and inject the money needed to buoy it up. дальше »
2018-12-22 16:14 | |
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Federal Reserve Praises Bitcoin and Blockchain Assets’ Legit Privacy Protection Attributes
Central banks and financial institutions across the world ended up having to choose a stance towards crypto, and most of them decided to approach this technology with skepticism. However, as time goes by, this stance might change, and some signs of this change may already be visible. Earlier in 2018, the Saint Louis Federal Reserve […] дальше »
2018-12-15 03:17 | |
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Financial Institutions In Singapore Develop Cross-Blockchain Settlement Platform
The new platform is an extension of Project Ubin, which is spearheaded by the country's central bank.
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Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Finalizes Cryptocurrency Development Of Rial-Pegged National Token
Iran Finishes The Development Of Rial-Pegged National Cryptocurrency Iran’s local media reports that has completed the development of its national cryptocurrency which will be backed by Rial. When the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) approves the uses of national cryptocurrency, it will be issued to financial institutions such as banks to test payments and internal […] дальше »
2018-11-12 05:38 | |
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Iran Completes Development of Rial-Supported National Cryptocurrency
Iran has finalized the development of its national cryptocurrency, which is backed by the local fiat unit, the rial. Once the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) approves its use, the yet-to-be-named digital currency will then be issued to banking institutions for testing in payments, internal and interbank settlements according to local media reports. дальше »
2018-11-11 04:15 | |
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OverStock’s Patrick Byrne Says Bitcoin Is Great For Communicating And Transacting Without Central Institutions
It's not easy to admit when a new system of doing things, like blockchain and Bitcoin, allows people to do something that many of these companies started off being. But the CEO of Overstock, Patrick Byrne, has been discussing the regulation of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in an exclusive interview with Noami Brockwell on Youtube […] дальше »
2018-11-10 09:28 | |
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Cryptogem Global Defies Zimbabwe’s Central Bank with New P2P Bitcoin Exchange
Cryptogem Global, a new peer-to-peer bitcoin (BTC) exchange, has opened in Harare in defiance of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s ban on cryptocurrencies. The decentralized platform allows Zimbabweans to buy and sell BTC without the need for intermediaries such as legacy financial institutions. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:25 | |
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Israeli Central Bank to Hold off on Issuing Digital ‘E-Shekel’ Coin
A group under the Bank of Israel has published a report on a proposal to issue a national digital currency. The team, which was set up last November, has identified several potential advantages to the technology, but has advised the central bank not to act until other institutions throughout the world have done so first. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:10 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
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IBM Survey: No Major Central Bank Will Implement CBDCs in the Near-Term
A report on central bank digital currencies has found that 61% of institutions don’t think a blockchain is necessary due to low efficiency gains during trials. IBM Survey Finds That Central Banks Won’t Be Introducing CBDCs in Near-Term The report was conducted by IBM and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF). дальше »
2018-10-28 21:00 | |
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IBM Reports on Central Banks Indecisiveness in Handling Digital Fiat as Most Top Financial Firms Show Crypto Support
According to a recent joint study made by IBM World Wire and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, has discovered that the major global financial institutions in the world believe that the central banks should developed “central bank-issued digital currencies” (CBDCs). дальше »
2018-10-26 01:50 | |
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Report: Central banks split over how to issue digital fiat currencies
IBM and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) have released details of a joint investigation into the effectiveness of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as a replacement for government-issued fiat. дальше »
2018-10-25 16:54 | |
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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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The Philippines Welcomes Blockchain, Cautious on Cryptocurrency
The Philippines central bank said it is encouraging the development and application of blockchain in the financial markets, as well as in government institutions, but added it is still cautious about cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-26 20:35 | |
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Hackers Have Been Secretly Using Indian Government Sites to Mine Cryptos
India is one of those few countries where the status of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain. Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank, has been adamant in its stance and does not want financial institutions to extend services in the crypto sector. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:49 | |
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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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Iran Recognizes Cryptocurrency Mining as Industry
Iran has purportedly accepted cryptocurrency mining as an official industry. According to a high-ranking official, all related institutions have already agreed on it. A Breath of Fresh Air Iran has historically been fairly controversial in its stance towards cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-6 11:00 | |
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Crypto Companies to be Treated as Financial Institutions in Samoa
The small Asia Pacific nation of Samoa has declared that cryptocurrency companies in the country must abide by the rules and regulations guiding the operations and activities of financial institutions in the country. дальше »
2018-9-6 18:36 | |
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R3 Corda Blockchain to Power Bank of Thailand’s Central Bank Digital Currency
Bank Of Thailand To Launch R3-Based Digital Currency After partnering with multiple local financial institutions, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has outlined its intentions to introduce its own cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-27 19:57 | |
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Bank of Thailand All Set to Issue Own Digital Currency, Powered by R3
The central bank of Thailand (Bank of Thailand (BOT)) is set to issue its own digital currency in conjunction with several local financial institutions. Acknowledging the major impact that technological changes have on financial services globally, the Bank of Thailand announced that it is working in collaboration with the country’s largest banks on a project […] Bank of Thailand All Set to Issue Own Digital Currency, Powered by R3 was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-26 16:30 | |
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Singapore Central Bank and Stock Exchange Explore Blockchain for Settlement of Tokenized Assets
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) are collaborating on the development of new capabilities for the settlement of tokenized assets across different blockchain platforms, the central bank announced on Friday. дальше »
2018-8-25 23:54 | |
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The Bank Of Thailand Are Developing A Wholesale Cryptocurrency
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) are the next central bank to weigh in on the cryptocurrency debate, and it looks to be good news this time. Sort of anyway. BOT want to develop a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a cryptocurrency that will be issued by the bank and regulated by the bank. дальше »
2018-8-22 17:30 | |
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Thailand To Iissue Central Bank-Backed Digital Currency Using Corda Platform
The central bank of Thailand in cooperation with a group of financial institutions and banks will soon release a digital currency, which will be used in wholesale interbank operations. The platform the digital currency is built on is R3's Corda. дальше »
2018-8-23 15:09 | |
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Thailand: Central Bank Allows Institutions to Open Crypto-Specific Subsidiaries
Continuing its decisive development spree for the optimal growth of the cryptocurrency sector, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) passed a resolution to allow local banks to set-up cryptocurrency-focused subsidiaries for dealing with related businesses. дальше »
2018-8-7 02:00 | |
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Bank of Thailand Green-Lights Financial Companies for Crypto Activities
Thailand’s central bank has announced the rules under which financial institutions, including commercial banks, and their subsidiaries can engage in cryptocurrency activities. They include securities, asset management, and insurance firms. дальше »
2018-8-6 10:45 | |
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Indians Use Creative Means to Trade Bitcoin Amid RBI Ban
Indian crypto traders have found some creative ways to trade cryptocurrencies, especially bitcoin, to circumvent the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. The Reserve Bank of India has banned financial institutions from providing services to companies dealing in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-3 05:15 | |
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More Than a Ledger: How Blockchains Will Democratize Wealth
To Mark Pascall, co-founder of BlockchainLabs New Zealand (NZ) and president of the Blockchain Association NZ, the blockchain space is more than just a new technology layer, it’s a “fundamentally different way for organizations and societies to operate. дальше »
2018-7-31 21:27 | |
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