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Bank of Japan, European Central Bank complete phase three of cross-border payments testing
Information processing has changed drastically, ever since the inception of the Internet. However, the payment industry has not. It has remained the same, slow, tedious and time-consuming. Unlike data, payment doesn’t flow seamlessly owing to various factors such as the fact that every country has a centralized ledger which is not linked to other countries. дальше »
2019-6-5 15:30 | |
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Binance CEO Comments About No Geoblocking Policy at Binance DEX, Says VPNs are Essential
Yahoo Finance! reported that Binance’s decentralized exchange blocks access to users in 29 countries. Those who try and access the website may be informed of a restriction that states: “It seems you are accessing www. дальше »
2019-6-4 21:26 | |
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LocalEthereum temporarily removes fees to buy or sell Ethereum via cash
Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, although revolutionizing payments, are yet to find haven in some countries like India, China, and Iran, among others, due to non-existent regulatory clarity. Recently, LocalBitcoins. дальше »
2019-6-2 13:30 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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Japan Leads G20 Nations’ Plot of a Global Cryptocurrency Exchange Register
By CCN: The hurdles of using crypto in money laundering are set to increase if plans by G20 countries materialize. Per Nikkei Asian Review, G20 countries are working on a deal aimed at creating a cryptocurrency exchange registry. дальше »
2019-5-31 13:56 | |
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A Preview of Countries’ Crypto Regulatory Outlook Heading into the G20 Summit and What’s Next
The G-20 countries are gearing up for the upcoming G-20 summit, and the main aim of the upcoming event will be largely focused towards implementing unified crypto regulations set by intergovernmental organizations such as the Financial Action Task Force. дальше »
2019-5-29 18:54 | |
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G20 Countries Start Implementing Unified Crypto Standards
As the G20 summit approaches, member countries have been discussing how to implement the standards set by intergovernmental organizations such as the Financial Action Task Force. While there may be some challenges in complying with the standards, the European Central Bank says the risks crypto assets pose to the euro area’s financial stability are manageable. дальше »
2019-5-29 04:55 | |
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EU's Central Bank Breaks Down Its Thoughts On Cryptocurrency
While the European Central Bank found that crypto assets have had a relatively small impact on the financial stability of countries that have adopted the euro, the bank says it's open to at least explore the possibility of a digitally issued euro. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:58 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: European Central Bank releases paper on cryptocurrencies’ implications for financial stability
European Central Bank, the central bank for Europe and the entity that administers the monetary policy of the EU countries, released an occasional paper titled ‘Crypto-Assets: Implications for financial stability, monetary policy, and payments and market infrastructure. дальше »
2019-5-17 13:15 | |
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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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Central Banks Led by Russia and China Ditching Dollar for Gold Hits Highest Level in Six Years
World Gold Council reports 145.5 tons of gold being bought by central banks in the first quarter of 2019 and further expects this demand to stay strong for the rest of the year. In the first quarter of this year, gold purchases by central banks were the highest in six years as countries ditch the […] дальше »
2019-5-4 19:29 | |
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Dutch central bank tested blockchain for 3 years. The results? ‘Not that positive’
The Dutch central bank developed and evaluated four distributed ledger technology (DLT) prototypes in three years, but so far blockchain hasn’t lived up to the hype, The Banker reports. In fact, the only use-case it can easily envision is cross-border payments, after it discovered that markets with efficient payment systems that exist (such as Nordic countries and the Netherlands) don’t really benefit from blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-1 17:15 | |
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Report: North Korea May Exploit Southeast Asia’s Crypto Exchanges
North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
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Japan to Provide G20 With Solution for Crypto Regulation
Japan is preparing to share its experience regarding cryptocurrency regulation with finance ministers and central bank governors from other G20 countries at the upcoming summit which it will host in June. дальше »
2019-4-23 10:05 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] could combat money laundering & cross-border terrorism, says Tunisian Central Bank Guv
Bitcoin [BTC], the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has grabbed the attention of Afghanistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan, as the countries march towards becoming the first to ever launch a state-issued Bitcoin bond. дальше »
2019-4-18 20:30 | |
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3 Central Bank Governors Toy with Adding Bitcoin Crypto Bonds Using Blockchain Technology
On April 17th, Asia Times reported on this week’s World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings. The meetings were held in Washington, DC, where it was revealed that Afghanistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan are all considering the introduction of a Bitcoin bond. дальше »
2019-4-17 23:27 | |
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Russian Gold Stockpile Grows as Analysts Warn of Global Recession
Following sanctions imposed on Russia, Putin is supporting a mass gold stockpile expansion and a sale of U. S. debt holdings. With a trade war blazing, and sanctions laid across countries to force North Korea and its associates into submission, what happens to other economies? Countries like Russia are using this opportunity to step away from America’s mounting debt. дальше »
2019-3-22 23:00 | |
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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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European Central Bank Says Bitcoin Is Not Money And That It Is Their Right To Devaluate Currency
The European Central Bank, which acts as the central banking unit for 19 countries of the EU, has recently emitted some official reports about the bank’s instance on Bitcoin. For instance, according to the bank, Bitcoin is not really money, no matter how popular it is. дальше »
2019-3-15 17:25 | |
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Fintech Firm Launches Blockchain CBDC Pilot with Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Bitt, a portfolio company of Medici Ventures, the leading blockchain accelerator and subsidiary of Overstock, has joined forces with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to conduct a distributed ledger technology (DLT) based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot across member countries in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), according to a press release onRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-8 17:00 | |
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Russia to Regulate Crypto While Launching its Own Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency
Russia’s State Duma is planning to pass a resolution on a pending cryptocurrency regulation bill, reported a local source. Oleg Nikolayev, a member of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, said that the Russian assembly house had led cryptocurrency regulations to its final stages. дальше »
2019-2-24 17:04 | |
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Spanish Central Bank BDE Criticizes Bitcoin’s Payment System for Being Inefficient
Across the globe, there have been mixed reactions from state governments to cryptocurrency. There are countries like Malta that have fully embraced blockchain and crypto and have even built their evening around attracting blockchain business. дальше »
2019-2-18 01:21 | |
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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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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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Uzbekistan Starts to Investigate a Legal Framework for Security Token Offerings
Recently, Uzbekistan started to be another one of the countries leading the discussions for how to regulate Security Token Offerings (STOs). The central Asian nation is making an effort to become more crypto friendly since last year and it looks like the efforts are starting to pay off. While the country took its time to […] дальше »
2019-1-19 00:09 | |
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Nick Szabo: Central Banks Might Switch From ‘Physically Vulnerable’ Gold to Bitcoin
Central Banks might resort to cryptocurrency reserves as means of supplementing national gold reserves according to veteran cryptographer Nick Szabo. He also holds that the use of digital currencies will rise in countries with distraught economies. дальше »
2019-1-11 01:00 | |
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Nick Szabo: Central Banks May Turn to Cryptocurrency Reserves Over Gold
At the Israel Bitcoin Summit at Tel Aviv University on Jan. 8, veteran cryptographer Nick Szabo explained that the use of censorship-resistant cryptocurrencies will rise in countries sanctioned from trade and economies suffering from failed monetary planning. дальше »
2019-1-10 07:20 | |
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70% of Central Banks “Are Either Currently Working or Will Soon be Engaged in Work on CBDC.” BIS Report Says
According to a report recently published by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), central banks in most of its affiliate countries would be highly interested in having a better understanding of blockchain technologies and the possible implications of their adoption. дальше »
2019-1-9 18:50 | |
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Central bank study shows little desire to issue digital currencies
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has found that while most countries around the world are keen on creating their own digital coins, most of the work is considered conceptual, with only “a few” intending to use them over the next six years. дальше »
2019-1-8 18:55 | |
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Big Bankers Say Cryptocurrencies Do Not Pose a Threat to Global Financial Stability
The Financial Stability Board, a global inter-governmental body with over 20 member countries, has ruled that virtual currencies are not a threat to the world economy. The assessment could have an impact on India, whose central bank is part of the board. дальше »
2019-1-5 11:38 | |
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Use Of Bitcoin And Crypto Assets Gains Clarity In Bahrain After Central Bank Drafts New Regulations
Use Of Crypto Becomes Clearer In Bahrain After Central Bank Establishes Draft Regulations Countries around the world seem to be gravitating towards one of three different ways of handling cryptocurrency – banning it, establishing unclear rules that are constantly being reassessed, or clearly regulating it. In a new report from Reuters on December 13th, the […] дальше »
2018-12-15 23:27 | |
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CoinShares Exec: China Crypto Plan Could Make Dystopian Future a Reality
Bitcoin was designed in the wake of the 2008 global economic crisis as a way to take control over money away from central authorities such as governments, banks, and other traditional systems. The decentralized design could also prevent communist countries like China from establishing control over their citizen’s money. дальше »
2018-12-14 20:00 | |
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Malaysian Regulator And Central Bank To Create Crypto Regulation
Malaysian Regulator And Central Bank To Create Crypto Regulation Crypto regulation was an important issue in 2018. As the market boomed in 2017 and developed afterward, it was important to define rules and legislation for it. дальше »
2018-12-7 21:47 | |
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Nouriel Roubini: Central Bank Digital Currencies Will Destroy Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology
According to an op-ed published November 19, 2018, by world-renowned economist Nouriel Roubini aka “Dr. Doom,” central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could potentially replace cryptocurrencies in the near future. дальше »
2018-11-21 02:00 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Central Bank Cryptocurrencies (CBDC): Are Country-Backed Blockchain Assets The Future?
CBDCs, or Central Bank Digital Currencies, became one of the most-discussed topics in 2018. They came to be as Venezuela's attempt to fix its economy after inflation took place and left it in ruins. дальше »
2018-11-13 12:53 | |
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Switzerland: Cryptocurrency Firm X8 AG Obtains Sharia Compliance Certificate
The Reuters reported on Nov. 12th that X8 AG, a Swiss fintech company received Islamic finance certification for its stablecoin built on the Ethereum blockchain protocol. The firm was certified by the Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB), a respected Sharia consultancy and audit firm with a foothold in 12 countries including a license from Bahrain’s central bank. дальше »
2018-11-12 17:59 | |
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The Case for Digital Asset Regulation Part 2: Two Regulatory Approaches Driving Innovation in Thailand and Abu Dhabi
As discussed in the first of this three-part series, progressive regulation has helped the digital asset market thrive in countries like Japan. This is despite setbacks, such as the Mt Gox hack, that had many people calling for an outright ban. дальше »
2018-11-5 19:58 | |
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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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Crypto exchange Zebpay moves from India to Malta
Indian Bitcoin exchange Zebpay, which stopped its activity last month because of restrictive policies of the Central Bank of India, registered an office in Malta. The new exchange will offer services to residents of 20 EU countries. дальше »
2018-10-22 21:15 | |
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India’s largest Bitcoin exchange moves to Malta to escape regulation
Zebpay, once India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is moving operations to Malta after having shut shop on its home turf last month. The exchange, which currently supports 20 cryptocurrencies, will serve users in 20 countries across Europe: Malta Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovenia Sweden Unfortunately, the exchange won’t be accessible to users in India. дальше »
2018-10-18 12:42 | |
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Zebpay Sets up Operations Overseas After Suspending Exchange Activities in India
Zebpay is reportedly expanding its global presence after suspending cryptocurrency trading operations in India due to the banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. According to information on its website, an entity has been set up to operate the Zebpay exchange in Malta to serve 20 countries. дальше »
2018-10-17 09:30 | |
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Bahrain Are Setting Up For A Crypto Adoption Overhaul
The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation of the Middle East. Home to around 1. 23 million people and a very forward thinking population. Interestingly, Bahrain has a very powerful political position as a result of its location, therefore, cryptocurrency adoption in Bahrain could turn out to have a very significant impact. дальше »
2018-10-14 23:00 | |
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Brave CEO Pens Letter to Senate Committee Asking for GDPR-Like Privacy Regulation
Brendan Eich, the CEO of Brave, has written a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation urging them to implement GDPR-like legislation in the United States. дальше »
2018-10-4 20:51 | |
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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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Cryptocurrency Exchange OKCoin Expands U.S. Offerings with Five New Coins
Following a successful launch in California only a few months ago, the U. S. branch of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin is adding five new coins to its listings. Those coins include Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Stellar lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and 0x (ZRX). дальше »
2018-9-20 16:49 | |
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China’s Central Bank Supporting the Creation of a New Trading Platform
Even that countries around the world are giving a hard time to crypto-traders, investors and coins in general, there are many that do support the technology behind them. One of them is China which is signing various blockchain-related patents being on constant support for growing the tech. дальше »
2018-9-16 13:01 | |
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Data Shows We Can’t Expect Cryptocurrency to Handle Inflation
Digital currency is being adopted in several nations fighting economic distress as a means to avoid inflation. In fact, crypto evangelists cite examples of African communities and countries like Venezuela to describe how digital coins could provide security from central banks’ policies and subsequent inflation in times of crisis. дальше »
2018-9-13 14:11 | |
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