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India takes the #2 spot in renewable energy, but still relies heavily on coal

For a country as large and in a state of rapid development as India, keeping up with its growing energy requirements is a huge challenge. In this context, it’s commendable that India is investing heavily enough in renewable energy to become the second largest consumer among developing nations, according to a report from BloombergNEF. дальше »

2018-11-28 11:13


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25 Percent of Affluent Millennials Are Using or Holding Cryptocurrencies, Says Report

Over a quarter of affluent millennials are currently using or holding cryptocurrencies. According to a Millennials & Money Report by Edelman’s Financial Services Sector Team, many affluent millennials have diversified their portfolio holdings into cryptocurrencies because they are wary of the financial system and concerned with the international ever-growing uncertain economic environment. дальше »

2018-11-1 15:29


Indian Officials Consider Ban on “Private Cryptocurrencies”

Agents of the Indian government have met to formally discuss a possible ban on private cryptocurrency holdings in the nation. On October 30, 2018, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) issued a press release detailing their recent meeting where they “reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector performance. дальше »

2018-11-1 22:37


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UK Fintech Industry Slams Govt’s ‘Blunt Instrument Approach’ To Cryptocurrency

The UK could compromise its fintech sector with “very blunt instrument” regulation currently under consideration, a new report from several industry entities warns. ‘Ashamedly Geared Around Bitcoin’ As local news outlet the Telegraph reports October 29, the report criticizes plans to award more power to regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and says treating all cryptoassets in the same way as Bitcoin was counterproductive. дальше »

2018-10-29 19:00


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World Payments Report: Public DLT Fails to Meet Financial Market Demands

While the International Word Bank Organization believes that distributed ledger technology (DLT) could fundamentally transform the existing financial sector, the World Payments Report 2018, published on October 16, 2018, concludes DLT cannot keep up with the financial market demands due to many problems and challenges facing DLT adoption. дальше »

2018-10-19 13:00


New Zealand Professors Advocate for Crypto-Friendly Blockchain Regulations

To make the country a hub of blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, the government of New Zealand needs to enact regulations for the local blockchain sector. This is the reason why professors at the University of Auckland recently published a report urging the local administration to establish a legal framework for the country’s crypto space. Reportedly, […] дальше »

2018-10-6 23:26


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Ripple Survey Says 75% Of ‘Payment Professionals’ Want To Use Digital Assets

45 percent of 700 “global payments professionals” who took part in Ripple’s Blockchain in Payments Report are in the process of adopting the technology.   Ripple: Adoption ‘Tipping Point’ Is ‘Fast Approaching’ That was according to the results of the first mass survey undertaken by the company which it unveiled at its Swell 2018 conference October 1 -2. дальше »

2018-10-3 18:00


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Treasury Committee Criticizes UK Regulators’ “Unsustainable” Crypto Stance

The parliamentary report published by the UK Treasury Committee has advocated for regulation of the “wild west” crypto-assets sector. The report criticizes the “ambiguity” of the current stance of UK regulators, arguing that with effective regulations, the United Kingdom could become a “global center” for the emerging cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

2018-9-21 18:55


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Can Cryptocurrency Mining Drive Further Growth to the Clean Energy Sector?

Although cryptocurrency mining contributes significantly to the greenhouse effect, the crypto mining industry may be the answer to further investment and growth for the clean energy sector. According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) report published on September 16, 2018, while many cryptocurrency miners use non-renewable sources, the cryptocurrency mining industry could benefit significantly if […] Can Cryptocurrency Mining Drive Further Growth to the Clean Energy Sector? was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

2018-9-19 16:59


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Blockchain Research In The UK Is Big Industry

Blockchain research in the UK is a growing industry, with a new sort of workforce dedicated to researching and investigating this new technology. Whilst the blockchain remains one universal concept, it is now apparent that it boasts many advantages for many companies and industries, therefore it seems that research within the United Kingdom is now at an all time high, a sentiment that is no doubt reflected internationally too. дальше »

2018-8-7 16:00


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KPMG: Maturing Blockchain is a ‘Trend to Watch Out For’

As part of its latest Pulse of Fintech report, global auditing giant KPMG has acknowledged that Blockchain has drawn “significant attention” and is “moving beyond experimentation” in 2018. ‘A Trend To Watch Out For’ The research, which delivers a summary of fintech advances in major jurisdictions and worldwide, highlights Blockchain as a “trend to watch out for” going forward in view of the money pouring into the sector from throughout the global economy. дальше »

2018-8-2 23:00


Leading Tech Association Publishes Blockchain Guide for the Public Sector, Predicts a Positive Future for Cryptocurrencies

One of the world’s leading tech associations, CompTIA, has published a new guide for blockchain applications in the public sector titled “Harnessing The Blockchain Revolution“. The 31-page report explains the technology behind blockchain along with its benefits, uses and applications within the public sector. дальше »

2018-7-25 12:17