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Fincen Claims Iran Is Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned U. S financial institutions that the Iranian government might be dodging economic sanctions by using cryptocurrencies. The document highlights challenges arising from peer-to-peer virtual currency exchanges and encourages banks to monitor blockchain ledgers for transactions tied to the country. дальше »
2018-10-15 15:35 | |
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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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Bitcoin ETF Mover Is A Crucial Advantage
The digital currency ETF is a big part of the debate in a recent Bloomberg interview which had JP Morgan’s Asset Management Head of International ETFs, Bryson Lake on the panel. The interview looked at how JP Morgan believes in the latest mover advantage in terms of the digital currency market and ETFs. дальше »
2018-10-12 12:00 | |
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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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Bitcoin Stability A Sign Of A Bull Run?
The stability of Bitcoin has always been a bit shaky, however, over the past month or so, the leading crypto has been surprisingly… still. If you asked anyone earlier in the year why Bitcoin could never replace fiat currencies the first reason would most likely be due to its volatility and stability. дальше »
2018-10-9 15:30 | |
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Bitcoin Trading Flourishes on Whatsapp Following African Exchange Closures
Governments in Africa simply cannot stop an idea whose time has come. In Zimbabwe, financial regulators banned cryptocurrency trading, and shut down two exchanges, thinking to have killed the ecosystem, only for Bitcoin to find a new life on Whatsapp. дальше »
2018-10-6 22:05 | |
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New Study Reveals an Increase in Venture Capital Investment in Blockchain Projects
Traditional venture capitalist (VC) investments are leveraging the decline in initial coin offerings (ICO) as the cryptocurrency industry tries to find bearing amid regulatory shifts and losses across the crypto markets. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:39 | |
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Former UBS Bankers Are Building a Crypto Bank in Switzerland
Seba Crypto AG (SEBA) has raised 100 million Swiss francs ($103 million) for the creation of a regulated bank that lets customers trade fiat for digital currency. The Zug-based startup is headed by former UBS managers Guido Buehler, who serves as CEO, and Andreas Amschwand, who serves as chairman. дальше »
2018-9-27 22:14 | |
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Are Swiss Banks Soon Going To Be Allowed To Trade Ethereum, In Israel?
Switzerland is one of Europe’s most pro-crypto countries. Home of Zug, affectionately known as Crypto Valley, Switzerland are spearheading numerous moves to cryptocurrency adoption, and are also fostering a very healthy mining industry too. дальше »
2018-9-21 08:00 | |
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Bitcoin is 300 Times Cheaper Than Wire Transfers, Banks Take 83% Profit
Since 2017, so-called “experts” in the finance sector have criticized Bitcoin for being too expensive. Yet, banks are pocketing 83 percent profit on every wire transfer. According to Bank of America’s official data, the $302 billion bank charges $30 for outbound domestic wire transfer and $35 for outbound international wire sent in foreign currency. дальше »
2018-9-19 16:00 | |
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Europe’s central bank wants nothing to do with cryptocurrency (for now)
Europe’s central bank (ECB) won’t be touching cryptocurrency any time soon. Its president Mario Draghi shot down hopes of an EU-sanctioned digital currency, criticising blockchain tech for being too young and fragile to be useful. дальше »
2018-9-15 17:34 | |
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Citigroup, Morgan Stanley’s Roadmap Shows Institutional Demand For Bitcoin is Surging
Over the past week, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley have doubled down on their plans to offer tradable instruments and products around Bitcoin. Alistair Milne, the chief information officer at Altana Digital Currency Fund, stated that the increasing interest towards cryptocurrencies as an asset class by banks and regulated financial institutions is crucial, as it demonstrates. дальше »
2018-9-14 14:56 | |
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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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Ripple and R3 Reach Settlement in Year-Long Court Case
A year-old legal battle between two of the crypto industry’s leading organizations is coming to a close. After a volley of countersuits that had the companies jumping from courthouse to courthouse, Ripple and R3 have brokered a settlement that will put the drama to rest. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:26 | |
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South Korean Banks Putting Up a hard Time for Digital Currency Traders
Since the introduction of the real-name crypto system by the South Korean gov, only 40-50% of the cryptocurrency investors have shifted their accounts. For the other half the South Korea-located banks are not going to be very soft about. дальше »
2018-9-11 13:54 | |
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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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Aidos Kuneen Blockchain Project Launch Crypto-Friendly Banking Network
AidosKuneen is giving crypto users the privilege to put their wealth in a network that has easy access to fiat currency through banks. A NEW MOMENTUM ADK, an open source project with a network that spans two continents, stretching two banks in Africa and one in Europe. дальше »
2018-8-31 01:49 | |
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Inside the Battle to Become the World Currency
As the former reserve currency of central banks and the default denomination of the global oil market, the U. S. dollar has dominated the world’s financial system for the past 70 years, as well as served as a safe-haven for those trying to escape their own, crumbling native currencies. дальше »
2018-8-30 12:30 | |
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Venezuelan Authorities Mandate Local Banks to Integrate Oil-backed Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his cabinet are determined to liberate the nation from the age-long economic crisis that has plagued the region, with its native digital currency the Petro. дальше »
2018-8-30 03:00 | |
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Iran’s Indigenous Cryptocurrency Is Designed To Beat Trump’s Sanctions
In response to a number of economic sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States, the country had announced that it would be considering the production of a native cryptocurrency, designed to help Iranian banks avoid the sanctions imposed by the Trump administration. дальше »
2018-8-30 23:00 | |
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Iranian State-Backed Crypto Draft Ready, Awaits Central Bank’s Nod
No other jurisdiction has changed its stance on cryptocurrencies as quickly as Iran. From being excessively tough on digital coins and ordering banks not to deal with crypto related businesses in April, to creating the final drafts of its state-backed digital currency, the country has come a long way in the crypto world in a […] Iranian State-Backed Crypto Draft Ready, Awaits Central Bank’s Nod was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-29 14:20 | |
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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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Bank of Thailand Developing Central Bank Digital Currency
Following the adoption of the country’s first cryptocurrency regulation, the central bank of Thailand is working on its own digital currency in collaboration with the country’s largest banks. дальше »
2018-8-24 02:45 | |
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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies
As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 23:03 | |
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Research: Bitcoin Mining Operations Use Far Less Energy Than Banks
At a time when bitcoin antagonists have not stopped criticizing the world’s flagship digital currency for its high power consumption, The Conversation, a nonprofit academic news source has published a report on August 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-22 16:00 | |
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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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Norwegian Mining Company Receives Bomb Threat in Escalating Noise Complaint
Kryptovault, a Norwegian company specializing in “large-scale cryptocurrency mining and data center operations,” has recently received a bomb threat amid escalating noise complaints pertaining to its virtual currency mining. дальше »
2018-8-18 23:30 | |
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Morehead: Bitcoin Is Rat Poison To Banks And Blockchain Is The Final Piece
The crypto market may be turning on its head, but the officials at Pantera Capital have remained steadfast in their optimism. Speaking at a conference for digital asset funds, the CEO, Dan Morehead, had some thought-provoking views to give. дальше »
2018-8-16 20:26 | |
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Ripple Executive Says the Company is Eyeing an Expansion into China
A Ripple executive has said that the distributed payments service provider is looking to expand their operations in China. However, it seems unlikely that such a move would translate into greater usage of the platform’s digital currency, XRP. дальше »
2018-8-15 22:00 | |
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Foreign artist reimagines US currency
In terms of design, paper currency in the United States hasn’t changed much in the past hundred years. There have been updates and additional flourishes — not to mention security measures — but overall, it’s essentially the same set of bills circulated since 1913. дальше »
2018-8-11 01:17 | |
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How Traditional Banks Are Looking to Enter the Crypto Space
On August 8, 2018, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon stated that more banks are considering building businesses to work with the digital currency ecosystem, seeing the emerging space of cryptocurrencies as a blind spot for major financial institutions. дальше »
2018-8-10 02:00 | |
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Spanish Central Bank Backs Cryptocurrencies in New Report
Central banks around the world have had hawkish, unfavorable views towards cryptocurrencies. However, the Spanish Central Bank, Banco de Espana (BDE), stands as a striking contrast. The regulator has released a report in which it states that the use of digital currencies, especially when there is a digital version of the state currency, will help in […] Spanish Central Bank Backs Cryptocurrencies in New Report was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-7 19:29 | |
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Two Swiss Banks Set to Accept Cryptocurrency Clients
Cryptocurrency continues to be popular in Switzerland despite the unwillingess of local banks to do business with virtual currency firms. Two Swiss banks, however, have decided to break out of the norm and accept digital assets and crypto clients. дальше »
2018-8-7 08:46 | |
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Two Swiss Banks Set to Accept Cryptocurrency Clients
Cryptocurrency continues to be popular in Switzerland despite the unwillingess of local banks to do business with virtual currency firms. Two Swiss banks, however, have decided to break out of the norm and accept digital assets and crypto clients. дальше »
2018-8-7 21:56 | |
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UBS: ‘Lack of Stability’ Preventing Bitcoin Going Mainstream
Bitcoin (BTC)–One of the world’s largest investment banks has commented upon the rise of cryptocurrency, and found fault with the scalability and price volatility associated with Bitcoin. The Union Bank of Switzerland, an investment bank and financial services company, has joined the list of Bitcoin detractors who point out the obvious flaw with the currency: […] The post UBS: ‘Lack of Stability’ Preventing Bitcoin Going Mainstream appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-6 17:15 | |
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OCC Starts Accepting National Bank Charter Applications From Fintech Companies
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on Tuesday they are to begin accepting applications from fintech companies that wish to become national banks. “The decision to... The post OCC Starts Accepting National Bank Charter Applications From Fintech Companies appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:48 | |
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Transactions Round-Up: Dcex uses XRP as the basic currency, enters the beta beta beta
Exchanges In recent news regarding bitcoin exchanges, Dcex has launched a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange that will use XRP as its base currency, ESMA regulated exchange, Blocktrade, has opened for beta testing, and Coinfield has announced a partnership with fee-free trading app Moongo. дальше »
2018-7-31 14:46 | |
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Exchanges Round-Up: Dcex Uses XRP as Base Currency, Blocktrade Enters Beta
In recent news regarding bitcoin exchanges, Dcex has launched a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange that will use XRP as its base currency, ESMA regulated exchange, Blocktrade, has opened for beta testing, and Coinfield has announced a partnership with fee-free trading app Moongo. дальше »
2018-7-31 05:45 | |
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Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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Swiss Regulators Engage Banks to Prevent Exodus of Cryptocurrency Ventures
Switzerland’s financial market supervisor, FINMA held discussions with the country’s bankers’ association and the Swiss National Bank (SNB), on how to improve cryptocurrency ventures’ access to banks. дальше »
2018-7-21 11:00 | |
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India Stands Still – Should Crypto Go or Stay ?
The biggest case involving the Indian cryptocurrencies market is scheduled to resume today as the Supreme court presides over a lawsuit filed by exchanges against the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A directive by the central banking authority required that all banks in the country quit doing business with virtual currency exchanges on or before […] The post India Stands Still – Should Crypto Go or Stay ? appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-20 15:08 | |
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How The Most Valuable Crypto Companies Could Become Blockchain-Based Banks
Giant Cryptocurrency Firms Take A Leap, Possibly Establishing Banks? The notion of cryptocurrencies first stemmed in 2013 through the first ever digital currency, Bitcoin. While it took some time to get used to hearing “Bitcoin”, which to this day is somewhat problematic, between the years 2017 and 2018, more consumers have become cryptocurrency investors. With […] дальше »
2018-7-19 14:47 | |
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MasterCard Apply Patent For Bitcoin Transactions
As the world of cryptocurrencies constantly evolves and changes, traditional institutions, such as banks, are trying to keep up with the crowd. Mastercard was able to receive a patent which allowed users to manage ‘fractional reserves of blockchain currency’. дальше »
2018-7-19 13:30 | |
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Stronghold and IBM Collaborate to Launch FDIC-Insured Stablecoin on Stellar
Stronghold, a cryptocurrency trading platform housed by Stellar, is launching a stablecoin on its parent network’s blockchain in collaboration with IBM. Stronghold USD will be backed with “one-to-one U. дальше »
2018-7-18 22:00 | |
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Carats.io ICO
Carats. io is creating the first financial market for diamonds. Using their state-of-the-art algorithm, Carats. io have developed a means to standardize prices for these non-homogeneous gemstones, creating the foundation for a diamond-backed digital currency. дальше »
2018-7-16 13:31 | |
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