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PBOC Official: China’s Digital Yuan Won’t Be a Speculative Currency Like Bitcoin

According to recent statements by People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official Mu Changchun, the country’s digital yuan is ready for trials. The central bank digital currency (CBDC) will decidedly not be a speculative asset like bitcoin or stablecoins, and will not need a currency basket for backing, Changchun affirmed. дальше »

2019-12-23 10:21


Sweden’s Central Bank, Riksbank, Partners with Accenture to Develop CBDC Dubbed ‘E-Krona’

The wave of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is gaining momentum after China’s progress and expected coin launch in 2020. Sweden is the latest country to announce a pilot test plan for the ‘e-krona’ digital currency; this will be its CBDC in the near future as more governments continue to embrace FinTech in digital payments. […] дальше »

2019-12-14 19:12


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Lithuania’s Apex Bank taps Blockchain Technology for Digital Coin 

Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos Bankas), the 97-year-old financial institution that functions as the nation’s central bank, has announced plans to roll out a distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered digital collector coin dedicated to the country’s past leaders who fought for its independence, according to a press release, December 9, 2019. дальше »

2019-12-10 16:30


Lithuanian Central Bank Launches A Digital Currency, But It’s Not What You Think

The Act of Independence of Lithuania has been a major event in the history of this country, and it will soon be honored in the blockchain industry, according to board member Marius Jurgilas. According to a recent press release from the Bank of Lithuania, the financial institution will be releasing a digital collector coin, based […] дальше »

2019-12-10 00:46


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Singapore’s Central Bank Warns Citizens Against Cryptocurrency Exchange Scam

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the apex bank of the country, has warned investors to be wary of a scam bitcoin investment website that has been soliciting for funds from members of the public by using false statements purportedly made by Goh Chok Tong, the former Prime Minister of Singapore, according to a pressRead MoreRead More. дальше »

2019-8-1 01:00


Top-10 Philippine Bank Launches Its Own Fiat-Pegged Stablecoin Cryptocurrency

One of the largest financial institutions of the country, the Union Bank of the Philippines, has announced the launch of its own crypto today to connect rural banks via its blockchain platform. A blockchain platform and a fiat-pegged stablecoin The stablecoin dubbed PHX – which is pegged to the Philippine Peso (PHP) – is already […] The post Top-10 Philippine Bank Launches Its Own Fiat-Pegged Stablecoin Cryptocurrency appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »

2019-7-27 14:56


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Kenya Should Pursue Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says National Blockchain Task Force

A crypto and blockchain think tank in Kenya is advising authorities to focus on ensuring cryptocurrency adoption in the country, reports CGTN Africa, July 25, 2019. Meanwhile, there hasn’t been much progress regarding the issuance of standardized regulations for digital assets in Kenya but the central bank says the Facebook Libra project poses a systemicRead MoreRead More. дальше »

2019-7-26 01:00


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Bitcoin Boost As JPMorgan Casts Doubt On US Dollar’s Future

Bitcoin challenging the US dollar’s worldwide supremacy seems more likely after it emerged that even the country’s biggest bank thinks the status quo cannot last. Central Banks Amassing Gold ‘Makes Sense’ In a report issued July 10, Craig Cohen, a strategist for JPMorgan Chase, said changing habits among non-US central banks are creating a real sense of unease about the dollar’s long-term status. дальше »

2019-7-24 13:00


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Bitcoin Suisse Joins Crypto Companies Looking To Become Swiss Banks

Bitcoin Suisse, the Switzerland-based cryptocurrency broker, has taken the first steps to becoming a bonafide bank, the company has revealed. Bitcoin Suisse Applies For Banking, Securities License In a press release issued on July 16, Bitcoin Suisse, which already offers various crypto-focused financial services, also committed to using the Swiss regulatory system for its future expansion. дальше »

2019-7-19 19:00


Iran Punks Trump With Historic Gold-Backed Crypto Scheme

Days after President Trump slammed bitcoin and the very idea of crypto, geopolitical foe Iran revealed that it is ready to unveil its own gold-backed cryptocurrency. Gold held in reserve by the Middle East country’s central bank will back the value of tokens on the blockchain of Iran’s new central bank “cryptocurrency” – which might […] The post Iran Punks Trump With Historic Gold-Backed Crypto Scheme appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »

2019-7-15 21:30


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Iranian Government Plans to Authorise Cryptocurrency Mining

Abdol Nasser Hemmati, the governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), announced yesterday that the government plans to authorise the mining of digital assets in the nation. However, those running computer systems to profit from their support of cryptocurrency networks will be charged for electricity at the country’s export price rather than the cheaper,. дальше »

2019-7-12 00:00


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China and India Are not Comfortable with Libra, Need More Information and Clarity

China and India combined comprise nearly 35 percent of the world population. Bloomberg reported that the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) wants Facebook to reveal more information about Libra while Economic Times noted that the Indian Secretary of Economic Affairs believes the country is not comfortable with private currencies, July 9, 2019. дальше »

2019-7-10 11:00


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Iran Central Bank Deputy Chief Tells Citizens Trading Bitcoin Is Illegal

The deputy governor of the Iranian central bank told media outlets that trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within the country is illegal. Iranian residents took to the pioneer cryptocurrency as a means of securing their wealth as the Iranian Rial depreciated over the past three years, as reported by Tasnim News Agency on July 8, 2019. дальше »

2019-7-9 01:00


Dukascash Stablecoin Launches by Swiss Bank Dukascopy, Backed by Three Fiat Currencies

Reports circulated yesterday that the Swiss SIX Stock Exchange was encouraging the local central bank to launch a stablecoin that could be used within their country. Between that encouragement and the recent changes to the Libra whitepaper, it is clear that the market desires another stablecoin, and the Dukascopy Swiss bank is listening. According to […] дальше »

2019-6-28 00:24